Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell assured starting quarterback Sam Darnold that the addition of Daniel Jones doesn't affect how the team views

During the New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys matchup on Thanksgiving, it's no surprise the subject of Daniel Jones came up. The former No. 6 overall pick was benched prior to Week 12 -- a decision which likely was made to save the Giants from the $23 million injury guarantee in Jones' contract -- before he was ultimately released last Friday.

After an up-and-down career in New York, Jones’ landing spot might offer some much-needed stability with a quarterback-friendly coach, Kevin O’Connell, at the helm. Jones was drafted as the heir to two-time Super Bowl champ Eli Manning. But over six years, Jones played under three headed coaches: Pat Shurmur, Joe Judge and Brian Daboll.