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Daniel Jones’ “Mr. Nice Guy” narrative just got $100 million reality check

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Not everyone has shared my opinion on former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, but I’m starting to change my tune and wonder if he leans more toward “I like money” than “I do it for the love of the game.”

Danny Dimes turned Indiana Jones is a high-character, hardworking guy whose reputation shouldn’t and won’t be attacked here. That being said, it's borderline outrageous that the amount of money he has made over the course of his soon-to-be eight-year career. He's earned $122.8 million so far, but you'll have to add an extra $100 million to the total after his latest deal with the Colts, as reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport:

The #Colts are locking in their QB, finalizing a deal with Daniel Jones to secure the most important position, per me and @TomPelissero.