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This week, ESPN host Elle Duncan mocked Daniel Jones’ farewell presser where Jones read a prepared statement to the media and fans. He showed an emotional side that many had not seen from him during his six years in New York.

“I’m sorry, you have to write this down? Didn’t you go to Duke?” quipped Duncan.

“Do you guys think he had this saved in his notes since, like, 2020?” she continued. “In all seriousness, DJ, I could have saved you like 90 seconds. A re-write: ‘Sorry you paid me $180 million (actually $160 million) for one playoff win. And I look forward to reviving my career as Brock Purdy’s backup.’ The end.”

Giants senior vice president of communications, Pat Hanlon, who has been a protector of the franchise and everyone in its orbit for the past three decades, stepped in to defend Jones.

“That an ESPN personality would mock Daniel Jones’ statement today is mind-boggling. Given what has happened at that company over past few years, tone deaf,” Hanlon posted on his X account.

So…that happened.