The former first-round pick is thriving with the Indianapolis Colts after being benched and released by the Giants last season.

"Danny Dimes" has become "Indiana Jones," reinventing himself with the Colts and making those who doubted him doubt themselves.

Like the assistant coach, the scout believes that many -- if not most of -- Jones' flaws stemmed from his environment. The Giants were a bad team with a bad offensive line and lacked playmakers. It wasn't just a non-perfect environment for Jones; it was the worst possible environment for any young quarterback.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) passes against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. / Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Indianapolis Colts are 3-0, sitting atop the AFC South, and somehow leading the NFL in scoring. But the strangest part isn’t the start. It’s the quarterback behind it.

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans in NFL Week 3 action. Here's the breakdown: Stats, scoring plays, team stats.

The NFL world has focused on a quarterback's ability to make plays with athleticism, but Jones is winning games with his mind.

Daniel Jones is having a renaissance through the first month of this season, and the nicknames have been coming quick and fast.