Nyg Vs Was By Sam Monson Jul 6, 2021 PFF was not a big fan of Daniel Jones as a draft prospect. "Giants can work with that.". The Giants drafted Jones and finally saw him blossom into a quality starter last year. 3: Houston Texans. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa believes if he and his brother Joey Bosa teamed up one day it would "break the NFL.". 4 quarterback, section: | slug: nfl-draft-2023-pro-comparisons-for-top-qbs-prospects-with-former-nfl-gm-making-patrick-mahomes-comparison | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Jones finished the year roughly where he started, as the analysis expects rookies to perform worse in their first season than in the rest of their careers. Given the Falcons haven't even had a .500 season in a half-decade, getting Garoppolo under center could go a long way towards restoring this organization to respectability. Carr would allow the team to balance out the offense more and unlock the talents of DJ Moore and Terrace Marshall Jr. Carr may not want to go to a rebuilding team at the age of 31, however, and Carolina still has a lot of improvements to make outside the QB position after selling off established talents like Christian McCaffrey and Robbie Anderson last season. Barring an unforeseen turn of events, that looks like the most likely outcome. Keep in mind when viewing these results that higher-drafted quarterbacks have an advantage with their forecasts, so a very strong rookie performer like Russell Wilson wont look nearly as strong as a weaker one like Andrew Luck due to the massive difference in draft status. For a team like the Texans, he could be the The only quarterback worse than Haskins in terms of EPA forecast is Josh Rosen, who Im declaring a bust already despite not having finished out his rookie deal. 1 | 2019 QBR: 55.7 (15th) With Tannehill in a new destination via either trade or release, Tennessee would only have one quarterback on its roster: 2022 third-round selection Malik Willis. Panthers impressed by Derek Carr visit Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Minshew became the only player in NFL history drafted after the third round to post 3,000 passing yards and 300 rushing yards as a rookie, and one of just three non-first-rounders (along with Russell Wilson in 2012 and Geno Smith in 2013) to achieve that feat. "That's rare. Couple all of that with a stout defense, and Lock will have no excuses not to build off his 1,020-yard, seven-touchdown performance on 100-of-156 passing last year. Kentucky's Will Levis, a likely top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, spoke Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine and -- in under 15 minutes -- presented himself as arguably the most self-assured QB in this year's class. Minshew was slightly better than Murray this year in EPA per dropback, but Murrays forecast is higher due to his higher draft position and having 120 more dropbacks in his sample. Outside the pocket, Murray's QBR dropped to 25.2, a mark that ranked 21st.
Draft Gang Green appears to have whiffed on its selection of Zach Wilson at No. "I wanna be a legend," Richardson said. Jones is our No. The second plot shows quarterbacks who didnt maintain starter status beyond their rookie deal, or players we would consider failed picks.. Most of the successful rookie quarterbacks produced forecasts in the upper half of the plot post-rookie season, with Lamar Jackson, Jared Goff and Derek Carr being the only successes below Minshew and Jones. The Titans essentially gave up on Willis after he struggled in three starts, turning things over to journeyman Joshua Dobbs, who at least looked competent in two starts of his own. If the Falcons want to start winning games regularly again in 2023, there's no better free-agent quarterback for the club than Garoppolo. All Rights Reserved. 15. The Giants also got a stronger backup for Barkley in former Bronco and Raider Devontae Booker and reinforced the complementary blocking and receiving at tight end with former Viking Kyle Rudolph.
NFL Draft 2023: Pro comparisons for top QBs prospects, Stroud, Ohio State = Jared Goff: Both prospects were accurate, and possess the necessary arm talent to make all of the throws. With hulking size, a big arm and rugged mobility, Richardson routinely draws one particular NFL comp. At his end-of-season press conference in January, Giants general manager Joe Schoen all but admitted he would use the franchise tender on Jones if forced to choose. Few veteran quarterbacks would be a better fit for this team than Derek Carr. Jones would present an intriguing option for the Falcons. Jones and Minshew are in the middle of the pack with the 22nd- and 28th-ranked forecasts, respectively. Chris Raybon ranks seven quarterbacks of the past three draft classes by their franchise QB potential. Still, question marks still exist, and every dollar the Giants invest in Jones is a dollar they cant use to build the rest of their roster around him. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? First-year general manager Ran Carthon said this week hes excited about moving forward with Tannehill, who has a $36.6 million cap charge in 2023. Houston is coming off a brutal three-year stretch in which the team has won a mere 11 games while churning through four head coaches and trying multiple options out under center. That last stat is significant. Minshew has an edge that nearly earned him a top-three spot. INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the most intriguing prospects in the entire 2023 NFL Draft class will indeed display his athletic wares in Indianapolis. NFL Next Gen Stats had Stidham with a 7.9% completion percentage above expectation in the 2019 preseason, seventh among the 78 quarterbacks with at least 25 passes. The Cleveland Browns and New York Jets had to rebuild the position in the offseason to help their quarterbacks. There are still plenty of positions outside the quarterback position that need to be upgraded. All rights reserved. New York is in deep negotiations with Widely projected as a first-round draft pick, Richardson entered the combine as NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's No. Jones struggled more as a rookie in terms of efficiency, posting the third-lowest EPA per dropback (-0.12) of any quarterback with at least 200 dropbacks (35). With recent restructures to both Marcus Maye and Erik McCoy's contracts, the Saints have been steadily opening up cap room to ink Carr. The Raiders hold the seventh overall pick in the draft and seem intent on adding a rookie quarterback. Where they sign will shape not only their futures, but the power structure of the league. "Growing up, it was always Cam Newton for me," Richardson acknowledged. The Seahawks may not see Smith as their long-term answer, but he can still keep this squad afloat and a tough team to beat if he continues playing at the same level. However, Newton won a lot more games in college, and was much more consistent. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. He went a respectable 8-8 as a rookie, but displayed a propensity for turnovershe had 21 interceptions against 12 touchdownsand inaccurate throws, evidenced by his meager 55.8 percent completion rate.
QBs MORE: NFL's coaching hot seat index after Week 1. On the flip side, Dwayne Haskins fizzled out fast in Washington and is looking to save his career as a backup in Pittsburgh.
New York Giants Draft Prospect: RB Jahmyr Gibbs There may not be many superstar quarterbacks available this offseason, but there are several impact talents set to hit the open market next month. Although owner Woody Johnson reportedly believes Wilson can be "salvaged", shipping him offWFAN's Boomer Esiason believes Wilson's presence may be putting Carr off from joining the Jetsand replacing him with an established veteran would immediately lift New York to contending status. 4 quarterback, behind Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Our single-season grades, which dont account for draft position prior or dropback volume, had Minshew as the best rookie quarterback of the class (70.0). This article first appeared onEmpire Sports Mediaand was syndicated with permission. What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? Widely projected as a first-round draft pick, Richardson entered the combine as NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's No. Players the Jaguars could target But questions remain about his decision making, accuracy and overall polish at the game's most challenging position. The shaky protection, the limited targets and toggling between backs also made Jones take off andrun more than ideal as the team's second-leading rusher. "Kyler can still take a normal drop, then can makes instinctual lateral slides in the pocket to get himself into an open throwing lane," an NFC personnel exec said. These are the quarterbacks whom we may call successful. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Top QB in draft: I definitely don't want to play for 1 team Daniel Jones actually wants more than $45M per.
Ranking Best Fits for Top QBs in 2023 NFL Free-Agency There have been a few flashes with big passes and big runs, but the proficiency and the efficiency have not been there. After a pair of shaky seasons, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to have reestablished himself as the hurler of the present and future for Big Blue. Relive the NFL's greatest games, original series and more. Emailed daily. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Assessing Browns' FA needs, Added an NFC exec: "He's smart as hell. Gardner Minshew II showed enough to earn a starting job with a rebuilding Jacksonville Jaguars, while Drew Lock is well-stocked in Denver, and Jarrett Stidham has no promises in New England. Since drafting Carr in 2014, Las Vegas selected only one more quarterback over the next eight drafts: Michigan States Connor Cook in the fifth round of the 2015 draft. (2:39). 2 overall and would be wise to move on from the young signal-caller after an abysmal sophomore season. More was put on Jones as Slayton remained his best receiving option. 14 overall player and No. There havent been any successes since 2007 for rookies who performed as poorly as Haskins in terms of EPA per dropback. A source familiar with body-composition testing at the combine said the results on Haskins (6-3 3/8, 231) were the worst among the QBs. Jones is still just 25 years old heading into his fifth professional season. Spielman noted that he's comparing Levis to Allen coming out, not the superstar Allen has developed into. He has flashed big-play capabilities but will need to become more reliable to reach his full potential. Sixty quarterbacks attempted at least 50 passes in 2022 Mariota, Ridder, and Jones were among the 13 signal-callers who used play action on at least 30 percent of their dropbacks. I think if you have the opportunity where you have a guy thats on a rookie deal, and hes your guy, and hes playing for you, and hes a guy you feel that you can win football games with, there is an element of capitalizing on that, especially with where quarterback salaries are going, and the guarantees and things like that, Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler told The Athletic in February. And in a combine Although the Titans could opt to utilize a draft selection, their options could be limited when they get on the clock at No. While Carr isn't coming off his best season, he still managed to earn a Pro Bowl nod after completing 60.8 percent of his passes for 3,522 yards and 24 touchdowns. Few would have expected Smith to emerge as one of the prolific passers in the league last year, but the 32-year-old defied the odds by exploding for 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns while completing nearly 70 percent of his passing attempts.
Daniel Jones, Giants. Hes incredible in the areas Levis and Richardson struggle withhe knows how to throw the appropriate ball, with the right touch and timing. Stroud voices strong opinion on Justin Fields, Bears chatter, The 'Most recent first-round NFL quarterbacks' quiz, Seven Cubs pitchers combine for spring no-hitter vs. Padres, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones comments on Tony Pollard rumor, Ben Simmons suffers back injury while rehabilitating, Insider: It's Packers, Jets 'or bust' for Aaron Rodgers, QB Anthony Richardson doesn't understand his 'project' label, Vikings HC reveals 'crazy' thoughts about star WR, XFL player released for giving another team plays from own playbook. Jones is a great fit for Big Blue and things should only get better in 2023 if he remains under center. Jones is still starting for New York in his third season, but it's also his final season to prove he can be the franchise's long-term No. The team has also some promising wideoutsincluding 2022 first-rounder Treylon Burkswho could see their development sped up working with Smith. He's listed at 6-foot, 194 pounds on Alabama's website, but could measure in differently at the NFL Combine. Stroud, Ohio State = Jared Goff: Both prospects were accurate, and possess the necessary arm talent to make all of the throws. A healthy Wan'Dale Robinson will certainly uplift that unit, and Isaiah Hodgins has played well enough to fill a roster spot. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at One veteran NFL quarterback tried to call Jones "sneaky athletic," which was meant as a compliment, but his 4.81 40 time and a 33.5-inch vertical leap say he's simply athletic. He's able to make all the throws and still has enough mobility to extend plays and avoid the rush. Pick: No. Tennessee revitalized Ryan Tannehill's career after trading a sixth-round pick for him in 2019, a year the former Miami Dolphins quarterback would go on to win the Comeback Player of the Year award in. Here's a 2023 NFL Draft projection for the NFC East squad: Darius Slayton has played out his rookie contract. Regardless, New Orleans' front office should be able to find enough funds to land the Pro Bowl quarterback the team has needed since Drew Brees' retirement. Bainivalu is a tall interior offensive lineman, but he has good upper body strength and blocks with good leverage relative to his size. 6 pick overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, perform in 2021? Youre starting to feel the time crunch a little bit, Schoen said. He did lose another fumble in Week 1, but he looked more comfortable and confident in what's around him and also used his legs well again for a second TD. General manager Dave Gettleman addressed the line in the draft, and a healthy nucleus of Barkley, Engram, Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate and Darius Slayton should give Jones a chance. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. The Florida Gators product has reportedly crushed his interviews at the Combine (per The Pat McAfee Show). Like us on Facebook to see similar Spielman and host Ryan Wilson also handed out their comparisons for the other top quarterbacks in the class. New league weeks start every Thursday with TNF kickoff. Jones has an 8-19 regular-season record going into Week 2 of 2021 in replacing two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. WebDaniel Stephen Jones III (born May 27, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Only five quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes have reached that annual salary. "Using my hips.
Daniel Jones is suddenly underrated 1 overall pick Kyler Murray. Were hoping we dont get to where its one or the other. They figured the team would sign a veteran to compete with Stidham, but not one to wholly (or at least expectedly) replace him. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett spoke with media members on Friday for the first time since his arrest for public intoxication in late January. 14 overall player and No. Stidham created considerable buzz for his work up the Patriots' backup depth chart a year ago. Whether it be Anthony Richardson at the end of the first round, Hendon Hooker in round two, or a wild trade-up scenario for CJ Stroud proposed by CBS Sports, there are many opportunities for the Giants to draft a quarterback this spring. That number was also second among all rookies since tracking began in 2006, behind only Robert Griffin (2012). They got left tackle Nate Solder and right guard Kevin Zeiter well past their prime with previous teams. The plot below shows the progression of the passing grade Bayesian forecast for every rookie quarterback from 2007-2019 with at least 200 dropbacks. The Commanders could strike a blow to one of their biggest rivals and improve their playoff chances with one splashy free-agency move: signing Jones. He improved as a rushing threat (708 yards, eight touchdowns) while helping New York advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Quarterback Mike White said he'd like to return to the New York Jets, but knows it might not happen as he heads toward free agency. After parting ways with Derek Carr, Vegas should consider a younger signal-caller with plenty left in the tank. WebDaniel Jones threw for 336 passing yards in his first NFL start and won the game. Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II is the early leader for fastest player at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine after posting a time of 4.26 seconds in the 40-yard dash on Friday. "I plan on doing everything," Richardson said. How Cardinals QB Kyler Murray got bigger but stayed fast for Year 2, The best (and worst) NFL QBs at everything. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He's been a steady hand for the Raiders over the better part of the last decade and could revitalize his career in Carolina. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. One of Lock's biggest issues could be edge protection. Unfortunately, the Giants have yet to see improvement from that new brain trust. That gives him a combined forecast of 68 on a scale of 0-to-100, which ranks seventh of the 45 rookies since 2007 who logged at least 200 dropbacks. Jump into a draft >>, "He's got something to him, man," one veteran NFL quarterback said. "He's got some magic to him." 6 overall out of Duke. Shepard, a good hands route-runner who can boost any QB when healthy (see Week 1), missed 10 games the past two seasons. That's the baseball in him.". All Rights Reserved. "I'm still a bit surprised they signed [Newton]," one NFL personnel man said. The calculation is simple: normalize the two numbers into the same scale (from 0-to-100) and then average the two for a combined forecast. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. 133 | 2019 QBR: 0.1 Running back Leonard Fournette and receiver DJ Chark can be top-tier players for stretches of a season. Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. No. Thats not bad company to keep. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Pick: No. The Giants had been hoping for Jones price tag to come in around $30 to $40 million, which would place him in the middle-class tier of quarterback salaries that also includes Dak Prescott and Kirk Cousins. 42 | 2019 QBR: 57.7 in five games
2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Florida QB Anthony Richardson Haskins fared worse than his peers through nine games, completing 58.6% of his passes for 1,365 yards, seven touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 26.8 QBR, which didn't crack the league's top 30.
Not every team would be a great fit, however, and these quarterbacks may want to consider more than just the contract they are offered when making their decision on where to sign. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and However, they lack a No. But Jones still finished 18th in QBR at 53.6, and threw for 24 touchdown passes in 12 starts. Washington gave a young player minimal chance to succeed. Highlighting the rookies who didnt end up as franchise QBs shows a significant bias towards the bottom-left of the plot. The first-round of the 2019 NFL Draft has produced one superstar quarterback in Cardinals No. "I trained for everything, so I'm trying to showcase what I'm able to do.". Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the more intriguing free agent quarterbacks available right now. With a crop of talented pass-catchers headlined by Devante Adams, there will be no shortage of weapons for Jackson to throw to if he winds up in Sin City. The No. Although 2020 No. The odds of getting one starter increase by taking two. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. While they haven't yet locked him up to a long-term deal, they would be remiss not to keep him under contract after honing his talent over the last four seasons.
Daniel Jones If Jones became available as an unrestricted free agent, he would profile as an exemplary fit for Arthur Smiths offense. While he was inaccurate at times, he ranked ninth in QBR (71.5) against man coverage among the 37 quarterbacks with at least 200 action plays. Kyler Murray discusses the next steps in his maturation as an NFL quarterback, plus the confidence he has in the Cardinals competing in the NFC West. Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com. Jones' 23 turnovers in 13 games -- including 11 lost fumbles -- overshadowed what many consider a polished skill set for such a young player. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin represent dream targets for any quarterback. Giants GM Dave Gettleman, who was under initial heat for making the high pick on Jones, did his best to improve things around his QB beyond the budding Thomas this offseason. A true dual-threat quarterback who was listed by Florida at 6-foot-4, 232 pounds, Richardson has a simple target on the stopwatch. Jones offers a different skill set. How will New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, the No. Peyton Manning and Wilson once shared the record at 26, and each started all 16 games in their first year.
quarterback Unfortunately that dominant defense couldn't carry New York to a coveted postseason berth. ", What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? Schoen said Big Blue was happy Daniel is going to be here and alluded to the tag by noting the Giants have tools at our disposal..
Where Giants, QB Daniel Jones currently stand on contract terms Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Haskins pushed the ball down the field in 2019. 1? Evaluators say they love Lock's arm and moxie, but he must prove he can read defenses consistently.
Daniel Jones draft, revisited: Why Giants QB is on the Richardson is making headlines at the Scouting Combine this week, garnering interest from every corner of the league. New York is in deep negotiations with QB Daniel Jones, looking to extend the 25-year-old and solidify him as their franchise quarterback. The team successfully executed a massive turnaround on that side of the ball, ranking No. On the positive side, Jones did have an acceptable TD:INT ratio of 24 to 12 and also directed two Manning-like game-winning drives as a rookie. 6 and Dwayne Haskins On Thursday, Schoen told NFL Network that things ramped up pretty quick with Jones new representation but also suggested that a contract agreement was not imminent. His anticipation and the way he throws the ball and he throws receivers open. Either the third timeis thecharm or the final misfortune another high-upside QBgoing bust with a perfect storm of dysfunction.
Here are the odds for Daniel Jones' being the Giants' 2022 starting QB. This includes the combine's marquee event, the 40-yard dash. Factor in some quality pass-catchers in Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore and this team is a shoo-in playoff contender with Carr running the show. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at 'Not going out this way': Nets, down 28, stun C's, Smart backs UGA culture after fatal crash, arrests, Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk, UFC's White: Miocic will fight Jones-Gane winner, Kerr touts 5-0 homestand: Dubs 'turned a corner', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Snowboarding mishap sidelines NASCAR's Elliott, NHL trade tracker: Latest deals and grades, Inside the long-awaited return of Jon Jones and his quest for heavyweight glory. Johnston is a lengthy wide receiver with great top-end speed.
2019 NFL Draft Listing | Pro-Football-Reference.com The numbers have not been pretty for Jones. This might be the only chance for the Giants to see the real Jones. Jones' offensive line didn't offer better solutions in Year 2 with Thomas still getting his feet wet in the NFL and Solder deciding to opt out. But that's also because the Giants know they are running out of time with Jones. More NFL coverage , "Watch the way he handles the ball, his fakes, his play-action -- there's a lot of skill there," one NFC offensive coach said. "He has come a long way," one NFL defensive coach said. Instead of taking a risk on a rookie draft pickand the costs to move up to get one of the best would be substantialthe team could make a run for Daniel Jones. ", "Now, if this guy was 6-1, 210 pounds, he's a generational type quarterback, in my opinion," Spielman said. As ESPN talked with more than 50 execs, coaches, scouts and players about the top players in the game, one question came up a few times unprompted from well-respected offensive minds and personnel guys: That question was more an interjection as I rattled off some of the top names: Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson and more. With only one franchise tag at their disposal, can New York reach a long-term agreement with at least one of its high-profile free agents? Given how many teams are currently unsatisfied with their current starters, these established signal-callers should all have multiple suitors with varying degrees of interest. Jones being more durable with better protecting and playmaking personnel is one big part of the equation. Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the more intriguing free agent quarterbacks available right now. Jones wasn't bad in the opening 27-13 loss to the Broncos. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content.