Daniel Jones predicted to leave Vikings for QB whisperer in 2025

For a guy the New York Giants dumped midseason, Daniel Jones is finding himself in some pretty flattering company these days. After spending the back half of the 2024 season in Minnesota under head coach Kevin O’Connell’s QB-friendly tutelage, the former Giants starter is now being linked to another offensive mastermind: Sean McVay.

The Los Angeles Rams head coach, known for turning around quarterbacks and crafting dynamic offenses, might just be the next stop on Jones’ ongoing journey to stay relevant.

It’s not hard to see the appeal—at least for Jones. McVay turned Jared Goff into a Super Bowl starter, squeezed a few solid games out of Baker Mayfield, and, oh yeah, revitalized Matthew Stafford’s career en route to a Lombardi Trophy. Learning under McVay could be a golden opportunity for Jones, who desperately needs to prove he’s more than just a cautionary tale about overpaying quarterbacks.

But let’s not gloss over the glaring irony here: Brian Daboll, the man the Giants hired specifically for his QB-whispering abilities, failed spectacularly with Jones. Daboll’s work with Josh Allen in Buffalo built his reputation, but his inability to coax consistency out of Jones now looks like a career-defining misfire. If Jones goes to L.A. and thrives, it won’t just be an indictment of Daboll—it’ll be salt in the wound for a Giants franchise still searching for answers under center.

Sean McVay, LA Rams viewed as best landing spot for Daniel Jones

In a recent Bleacher Report piece, analyst Kristopher Knox pegged the Rams as Jones’ best landing spot, citing McVay’s track record and the team’s need for a veteran backup behind Stafford:

It’s easy to connect the dots. Stafford, who turns 37 next month, hinted he’s not retiring, but his durability is a question mark. The Rams’ previous backup, Jimmy Garoppolo, is set to hit free agency, leaving a gap Jones could slide into seamlessly.

For Jones, it’s a chance to spend a season soaking up knowledge from one of the league’s best offensive minds, much like Sam Darnold did under Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco before rebooting his career in Minnesota.

On paper, it sounds like a perfect fit for everyone involved. Jones gets a reset without the pressure of starting immediately, the Rams secure a capable insurance policy, and McVay gets another reclamation project to add to his portfolio.

For the long-suffering Giants faithful, the thought of Jones thriving elsewhere is a tough pill to swallow. It wasn’t that long ago the franchise committed $160 million to him, only to watch that investment implode tragically. While the decision to cut ties was ultimately the right one, seeing Jones potentially flourish in a stable, QB-friendly environment like L.A. will undoubtedly lead to some frustrated conversations.

But let’s not pretend Jones suddenly becoming a competent backup (or even starter) would erase the reality of his time in New York. The Giants gave him plenty of chances, and while Daboll’s failure to develop him is a glaring stain on his resume, Jones’ own limitations played a massive role in his downfall.For now, all Giants fans can do is watch and wait. Maybe Jones goes to L.A. and becomes the next great McVay success story. Maybe he fades into obscurity, proving the Giants were right to move on. Either way, one thing is clear: Daniel Jones’ QB whisperer world tour isn’t over yet, and it might be more annoying than ever if it actually works. Don’t bet on it.