", "Now, if this guy was 6-1, 210 pounds, he's a generational type quarterback, in my opinion," Spielman said. There may not be many superstar quarterbacks available this offseason, but there are several impact talents set to hit the open market next month. WebAll Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Daniel Jones How will New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, the No. Theres no Desmond Ridder on the Raiders roster. If they opt for the former, Garoppolo is a strong fit and could keep Tampa's championship window open for a few more years. 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. With head coach Josh McDaniels getting a vote of confidence from Raiders owner Mark Davis, per ESPN, after a trying first season, the club would benefit heavily from signing Jones to a contract that would provide Las Vegas with some much-needed consistency under center and a talent for McDaniels to coach up. "Giants can work with that.". 11 overall. 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. 24 among quarterbacks for 2022, according to spotrac.com. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is most well-known for his work with Tom Brady in New England, and he coached another pocket passer in Carr last season. Murray is in the same area as the successes who performed better in terms of EPA than PFF grade, and those successes include Dak Prescott and Deshaun Watson. 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. Still, that may be the only "con. Spielman and host Ryan Wilson also handed out their comparisons for the other top quarterbacks in the class. But Las Vegas quarterback situation is even more wide open than Atlantas after the club released longtime starter Derek Carr in February. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young -- considered one of the top QB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft -- downplayed questions about his size on Friday at the scouting combine. Evaluators weren't completely sold on Minshew's arm strength and athleticism, but they believe he can win games with his savvy. 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. For a team like the Texans, he could be the Kliff Kingsbury's offense provides Murray with a full route tree to utilize, along with heavy doses of play-action and multiple weapons. Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach acknowledged this week at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine the work that needs to be done to get under the salary cap. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Haskins pushed the ball down the field in 2019. Copyright 2019-2023. 1 overall picks typically have better careers than quarterbacks taken lower in the draft, even those in the top half of the first round like Jones and Haskins. He played college football at His 38.1-point drop from inside to outside the pocket, was the sixth largest in the NFL last season. Whether or not Ridder will still be the Falcons QB1 when the regular season gets underway is another question. Jacksonville traded away many of its good players but still has enough to compete. Here are the odds for Daniel Jones' being the Giants' 2022 starting QB. New England has two years of a cheap rookie contract to find out what that buzz means. Mayfield's rookie-record 27 touchdowns came in 13 starts and most of a 14th game in 2018. General manager Joe Schoen is doubling down at the cornerback position. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB. PFF famously grades every player on every play. "He's got some magic to him.". "He does a great job for a small quarterback with his vision down the field. 42 | 2019 QBR: 57.7 in five games Running back Leonard Fournette and receiver DJ Chark can be top-tier players for stretches of a season. Murray is largely in the clear, but the rest of the 2019 class is in the thick of bust territory. Baker Mayfield is the latest quarterback to thrive as a rookie and dive in his sophomore season. I'm gonna work, I'm gonna be dedicated to my craft, I'm gonna be a leader in that organization. Young quarterbacks with Jones pedigree dont often hit the open market, and the Titans would have to at least consider a pursuit if the Giants fail to retain him. The only quarterbacks ahead of him were Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers. 1 passer. The plot below shows the progression of the passing grade Bayesian forecast for every rookie quarterback from 2007-2019 with at least 200 dropbacks. Jones would be one of the more naturally talented quarterbacks McDaniels has had to work with. Jeremy Fowler polled a panel of more than 50 coaches, execs, scouts and players to come up with top-10 rankings for 2020: QB | RB | TE | WR | OT Williams does a good job of staying in-phase up the boundary, but he missed most of the season with a torn ACL. There may not be a better option available, however. For the most part when not throwing to fellow rookie Darius Slayton, Joneswas reined in as a rookie and not allowed to grow much under former offensive-minded coach Pat Shurmur and offensive coordinator Mike Shula, who had a past of conflicting concepts. 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. There's one thing about Young that has some scouts worried, and that's his size. Were hoping we dont get to where its one or the other. Watch on ESPN+, "Early things coming out of that building probably messed with him a little bit, and he couldn't zero in on football," an AFC exec said. Barring an unforeseen turn of events, that looks like the most likely outcome. While his touchdown numbers weren't amazinghe only threw 15 in 16 gameshe limited his mistakes, throwing just five interceptions after coming into the season with 29 over his first 38 contests. He got beat up over the course of the season, suffering a high ankle sprain in December that cost him two games. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Kyler has that release.". It might be difficult to make out the curve for Jones and Minshew as theyre almost directly on top of each other between Murrays and Haskins. Pick: No. No. The fates of the general manager and coach can often hinge on the success of a single selection. 6 | 2019 QBR: 53.6 (18th) Somewhere in the middle with still a wide range of outcomes is Daniel Jones, whom the Giants took No. New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen talks quarterback Daniel Jones' free agency, 2023 draft strategy, and more. With that in mind, here are three best fitsranked in orderfor each of this year's top free-agent quarterbacks: The Falcons may have expended a third-round pick for Desmond Ridder last year, but the jury is still out on the Cincinnati product's long-term viability after a rocky rookie season. The Cleveland Browns and New York Jets had to rebuild the position in the offseason to help their quarterbacks. The jobs of Gettleman and Judge also are on the line with the lack of winning tied to the lack of offense. 2 free agent for a reason: Hes a young quarterback with a first-round pedigree who experienced a great deal of success last season. Don't be surprised if he plays well in camp and makes things interesting.". The Titans know a thing or two about having a cast-off quarterback excel for their program. Jones is our No. Denver has two cautionary tales of how poor tackle play rattles a second-year quarterback: Mayfield and Sam Darnold. 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. Only five quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes have reached that annual salary. Whether that was a flash in the pan or a sign of what is to come remains to be seen, but the veteran's talent is something the Jets would surely want to take a chance on over going to battle with Zach Wilson for a third straight season. He ran for more than 70 yards one time, in Week 5 against Cincinnati (10 rushes, 93 yards). balls last season 213 more than any other All that, plus the hope of Barkley coming back fully healthy and into rookie form, gave the Giants high expectations for Jones and the offense. According to PFT's Peter King, the team "probably" isn't too interested in Carr either, but depending on how the rest of the free-agency dominos fall, he may make the most sense for the organization in the near-term. "[Kyler] neutralizes a good defensive line," the coordinator said. 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. 1-caliber WR, revamp secondary - CBSSports.com NFL Draft Mock Drafts Prospect Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the more intriguing free agent quarterbacks available right now. As a rushing threat willing to take off when his receivers are covered, Jones could thrive with some of the same offensive concepts deployed by McDaniels when Cam Newton averaged 9.1 carries per game for the 2020 Patriots. Garrett's plan was to go with the run-heavy offense he operated in Dallas with Ezekiel Elliott, only with Barkley as the new versatile workhorse. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? MORE: NFL's coaching hot seat index after Week 1. Gang Green appears to have whiffed on its selection of Zach Wilson at No. They were hamstrung by health issues last year but still have the makings of a squad good enough to contend for a championship. Upgrading the quarterback spot to Jackson would raise the ceiling on this offense immensely. 8 overall pick in the upcoming draft and the aforementioned pool of available cap space. Jones had his best campaign yet in 2022, reaching career highs in completion percentage (67.2 percent) and passing yardage (3,205). Pick: No. The line was subpar and his two elite players -- Saquon Barkley and Evan Engram -- battled injuries. 1? That last stat is significant. 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. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. These are the quarterbacks whom we may call successful. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Jones did most of his damage against man coverage last season, throwing 20 of his 24 touchdowns in that situation. The team went toe-to-toe with the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card Round despite missing Jackson and very well could have gone on a run had he been available. Daniel Jones draft, revisited: Why Giants QB is on the brink of being a big 2019 NFL Draft bust Vinnie Iyer 7 min read The first-round of the 2019 NFL Draft has INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the most intriguing prospects in the entire 2023 NFL Draft class will indeed display his athletic wares in Indianapolis. 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"He has come a long way," one NFL defensive coach said. It was only the fourth time a rookie has graded over 90.0 on such throws with Robert Griffin III, Dak Prescott and Wilson being the other three. The NFL Combine Finally Opened Up Workouts to Media, Revealing More About the NFL Than Draft Prospects, The 2023 NFL Draft Safety Class Has Versatility Which Represents Both Talent and Temptation, 2023 NFL Combine Results: Bench Press, 40-Yard Dash, Vertical, 3-Cone, and More, Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott Has a Lot on His Plate Following Leslie Fraziers Departure. The season has come to an end for the New York Giants, but there are reasons to be excited about the future. Emailed daily. The Raiders are a tempting landing spot for any free-agent quarterback this offseason. He improved as a rushing threat (708 yards, eight touchdowns) while helping New York advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. "Throws the ball well, really smart, big and tall," the quarterback said. 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. Here's a breakdown of his first three seasons in the NFL: MORE: Breaking down Daniel Jones' career turnover tendencies. And fast. While Jones has every right to target his preferred salary range, New York has every right to use the franchise tag and re-assess next offseason. It's worth remembering that under the Davis' ownership, the Raiders have made plenty of splashy moves throughout their history. And several evaluators peg DeAndre Hopkins as the perfect player for Murray because he can work out of the slot or outside and is good on second reaction plays, ideal for a quarterback throwing on the move. Dobbs is now a pending free agent, and given that those were the first two starts of the 28-year-olds career, hes probably not a realistic starting option for Tennessee. section: | slug: perfect-giants-2023-nfl-draft-plan-get-daniel-jones-or-another-qb-a-no-1-caliber-wr-revamp-secondary | sport: football | route: article_single_special | There havent been any successes since 2007 for rookies who performed as poorly as Haskins in terms of EPA per dropback. They all add up to putting Jones on the brinkof being abig NFL draft bust, unless he can turn things around quickly. Minshew has an edge that nearly earned him a top-three spot. Just like the previous December, Jones got hurt again, this time with a hamstring strain adding to more ankle woes. He would have ample weapons with Kyle Pitts and Drake London serving as his top pass-catchers and plenty of support from an underrated running back platoon. Shepard, a good hands route-runner who can boost any QB when healthy (see Week 1), missed 10 games the past two seasons. Sterling Shepard traded the concussion that cost him games early in 2019 for turf toe. Jones being more durable with better protecting and playmaking personnel is one big part of the equation. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. 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. These play-by-play grades are the foundation of the first section of the rookie quarterback forecasts. 3: Houston Texans. I found in a previous analysis that combining passing grade- and EPA-based Bayesian forecasts in roughly equal proportions can predict a quarterbacks EPA per dropback better than either alone. He has flashed big-play capabilities but will need to become more reliable to reach his full potential. While we dont know everything about a young quarterback after just his rookie season, we do at least know some things. 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. The only team with more cap space than the Falcons is the Bears, who are not in the market for a veteran quarterback. Get started >>. The offensive line should be improved after it was ravaged by injury last year. Jump into a draft >>, "He's got something to him, man," one veteran NFL quarterback said. A lot of people say I have a big arm, and I do believe so, but you can't just muscle the ball around all day -- that's not gonna work. With recent restructures to both Marcus Maye and Erik McCoy's contracts, the Saints have been steadily opening up cap room to ink Carr. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. The immediate change there needs to be going with 2020 third-rounder Matt Peart at right tackle. "I'm willing to bring anything and everything that they need from me. But when Richardson envisions his NFL career, he has some other signal-callers in mind. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The franchise tag looms over contract talks between Daniel Jones and the New York Giants. New league weeks start every Thursday with TNF kickoff. "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. Many expected Murray to take off more behind a suspect offensive line, but he averaged 4.9 rushing attempts per game over the final nine games, strengthening those future Russell Wilson comps as a run-to-throw QB. 6 pick overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, perform in 2021? 14 overall player and No. Making a move too early is better than too late, just ask the Cardinals brass, who gave an early hook to Josh Rosen after he produced the second-worst post-rookie forecast since 2007. For now, Ryan Tannehill is still Tennessees projected starting quarterback. 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. 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? Nyg Vs Was By Sam Monson Jul 6, 2021 PFF was not a big fan of Daniel Jones as a draft prospect. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. Its not necessarily one is getting tagged.. His anticipation and the way he throws the ball and he throws receivers open. Stroud, Ohio State = Jared Goff: Both prospects were accurate, and possess the necessary arm talent to make all of the throws. Although Vegas and Jackson would be a strong fit, there is one better place for him in 2023. So that's a big concern I think with a lot of teams.". The team successfully executed a massive turnaround on that side of the ball, ranking No. The team also showed it can run the ball under head coach Josh McDaniels, whose system helped Josh Jacobs win the 2022 rushing crown. Here's where NFL execs rank the Year 2 quarterbacks entering 2020. Anthony Richardson landing spots: Which NFL team is most likely to draft toolsy quarterback prospect? Over those 27 games, Joneshas committed 40 turnovers 22 interceptions and 18 lost fumbles. McDaniels would be able to truly open the playbook and install one of the league's more explosive offenses with a quarterback as uniquely talented as Jackson under center. The Lock-Minshew voting was incredibly close, with Lock pulling away due to what many considered a more dynamic skill set. Well see if it gets to that, Schoen said. That number was also second among all rookies since tracking began in 2006, behind only Robert Griffin (2012). Its incredibly unlikely that Atlanta would sign a franchise-tagged Jones to an offer sheet; if the Giants failed to match the proposal, the Falcons would have to send two first-round picks to New York. The lack of 2020 weaponry, lowlighted by Barkley's major absence, put Jones on an island. The truth is that the Giants' offense didn't help Jones much. 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. Well form forecasts for their true passing ability in terms of grades and expected points added (EPA), properly weighing results based on the sample size of dropbacks and priors, or pre-NFL expectations, based on their respective draft positions. With our live draft lobby, you can be drafting a team in minutes. ", What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? 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. The only problem with Jones fit in Las Vegas? Just growing and continue to grow.". 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 | Kyler Murray striving to be elite in 2nd season (2:39). The Titans seem to be moving in a new direction after cutting several veterans including left tackle Taylor Lewan and wide receiver Robert Woods en route to creating $35+ million in additional cap space. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Evaluators say they love Lock's arm and moxie, but he must prove he can read defenses consistently. Can the two sides agree on an extension? He showed he can lead a winning team if he's supported by a strong running gamesomething Washington has with Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson Jr.and his passing stats should improve thanks to the presence of quality pass-catching talent like Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson. Here's who Spielman had: C.J. 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. The team has managed to hover around .500 consistently in the Ron Rivera era despite a revolving door of ineffective veterans and backup quarterbacks under center. However, ESPNs Dianna Russini reported on Feb. 28 that New York is set on a certain number they think Daniel Jones is worth, a figure that is nowhere near what Jones camp believes hes worth. "He does a lot of cool s--- with his arm," an NFC exec said. Daniel Jones, Giants. Can you name the only 3 QBs with more passing yards and a W in their first start? Jones offers a different skill set. Highlighting the rookies who didnt end up as franchise QBs shows a significant bias towards the bottom-left of the plot. Top QB in draft: I definitely don't want to play for 1 team Daniel Jones actually wants more than $45M per. If it did, we wouldnt have contract offers out to both of them. They figured the team would sign a veteran to compete with Stidham, but not one to wholly (or at least expectedly) replace him. This includes the combine's marquee event, the 40-yard dash. While the Texans could opt to thrust this first-year quarterback right into the fire, they may be better served to bring in a veteran like Garoppolo to help turn the team around first. The team parted ways with veteran cornerback James Bradberry last offseason knowing it would have to deal with the consequences.