Brian Daboll shares his advice for Daniel Jones

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is in a make-or-break year. The Giants declined to pick up the fifth-year option on Jones’ rookie deal, meaning that another below-average year would likely end his stint with the Giants.

Faced with such a prospect, some quarterbacks might opt to play conservatively. But Giants first-year head coach Brian Daboll had the exact opposite message for Jones while speaking to reporters Thursday prior to the team’s third on-field offseason team activity practice.

“We want to make sure we protect the ball,” Daboll said. “But again, you can’t go out there and play afraid. Be smart, not reckless, if you will. If he’s got a shot on the right read, let it go.

“We’re going to have to do a good job of taking care of the football, but I want him to turn it loose.”