Giants spokesperson Pat Hanlon accused ESPN and host Elle Duncan of being “tone-deaf” after she mocked Daniel Jones' farewell letter that he read from a piece of paper on Thursday.
Duncan mocked Jones on Thursday night's “Taking the Elle” segment, using a number of condescending comments and facial expressions.
She doubled down on her comments on “First Take” on Friday, before the Giants officially released Jones.
“It's amazing that #ESPN personalities would mock Daniel Jones' comments today.” Hanlon tweeted Thursday, apparently referring to ESPN's mass layoffs in recent years.
“It's tone-deaf considering what's happened at that company over the past few years.”
The Giants finally let loose on the Daniel Jones era this week, demoting him to fourth-string quarterback before granting him his release on Friday.
Jones thanked the team Thursday, reading from a prepared statement, in his first public comments since being benched.
“There were some great moments, but of course we all wish there were more of them,” said Jones, who also served as a scout team safety during Thursday's practice.
“I take responsibility for not bringing in more wins. No one wanted to win a worse game than me. I gave everything I had.”
Duncan then used his corner Thursday to mock Jones, but Jones used a prepared statement that didn't seem to fit his ESPN personality.
“Normally we reserve 'Taking the El' for Fridays, but Giants quarterback Daniel Jones did something so inexplicable that we made an exception,” Duncan said in a very demonstrative He spoke while still saying.
“After being benched this week, Jones took the stage to say goodbye to the franchise and its fans, with seven games left in the season.”
Duncan spoke about the franchise and the fans, but his voice reflected what someone who speaks while crying would sound like.
While commenting on the remaining games, she gave a look that said, “Oh no,'' and muttered something that sounded like “hmm.''
A clip of Jones reading her statement played in the background for one second, then she cut it off.
“Sorry, can I write this down? You went to Duke, didn't you?” Duncan said before giving a look that said, “Yay.”
“Do you think he had this saved in his notes for 2020 and beyond?” Duncan said.
Duncan imitated Jones and read the paper aloud.
“Honestly, DJ, I could have saved you like 90 seconds. What I rewrote was, “Shame on you for paying me $180 million to win one playoff game.'' I look forward to reviving my career as Purdy's backup.” end. “
The story ended with Duncan bursting into laughter.
Duncan's comedy routines did not sit well with some people, especially Hanlon.
But she again defends her opinion in a condescending and mocking tone.
“I can't see any references to me now. They're so angry at me, calling me all kinds of names, calling me names, names that Pastor Ryan Clark would never say on Sunday.” Duncan said Friday morning. “Here's the deal. You can be as angry as you want. I thought it was a little ridiculous that he was giving his farewell speech with seven games left in the season. I also thought it was ridiculous that he had to write Boiler out.” A plate that says, “Thank you to all the fans.''
“But you want to call me disrespectful to Daniel Jones? Do you think that's more disrespectful than the Giants making him a scout team safety? Was he ruder than all the fans who booed him mercilessly over the past six seasons? No. 47? I'm not the one who threw the interception in the third inning. I'm not the one who overpaid someone who you knew was probably not going to be the guy who would lead your franchise to glory like you think. .
“But if you want to make me a scapegoat, if you want to be mad at me, go for it. I stand by everything I said.”
