Pat Shurmur believed in Daniel Jones when others didn’t.
Daniel Jones believed in Pat Shurmur when others didn’t.
The Giants drafted Jones higher than many projected — and fired Shurmur sooner than some expected.
“Just disappointed,” Jones said Monday, as the Giants cleared out their lockers and reacted to Shurmur’s dismissal. “I’m grateful to him for the opportunity. I think he’s an excellent football coach. The players are very, very largely responsible for how this season has gone. I certainly feel responsible, and I think that’s the tough part.”
Shurmur addressed the team one final time and left Giants headquarters at 11 a.