178 | 2019 QBR: 42.6 (26th) New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen talks quarterback Daniel Jones' free agency, 2023 draft strategy, and more. 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 | The possibility exists that he could return, but are New York's problems solved? 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. What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? 2023 NFL Combine 40 Times: Who Had the Fastest 40-Yard Dash Results? General manager Joe Schoen is doubling down at the cornerback position. 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. 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 only problem with Jones fit in Las Vegas? 4 quarterback, Pick: No. Jones would present an intriguing option for the Falcons. "I trained for everything, so I'm trying to showcase what I'm able to do.". He's got plenty of talent surrounding him at both the wideout and running back position, plus Seattle's young defense should only get better in 2023. 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. 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How will New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, the No. The veteran would likely have an easy time transitioning to Atlanta's offense, as ESPN's Jeremy Fowler called him a perfect fit for Arthur Smith's system. 42 | 2019 QBR: 57.7 in five games The Raiders are a tempting landing spot for any free-agent quarterback this offseason. The No. In his first year as head coach, Brian Daboll led New York to a 9-7-1 record and a playoff victory in the wild-card round despite fielding what most believed was a talent-deficient roster. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. 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. 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. With the Giants finally getting back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and winning a postseason matchup for the first time since their Super Bowl run in 2011, the team should want Jones back for a chance to build on that campaign. 1 | 2019 QBR: 55.7 (15th) All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. In the 2019 draft, three quarterbacks were selected in the first round: Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray at first overall, Daniel Jones at No. After failing to distinguish himself for the Jets, Smith bounced around the league and languished on several benches. Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale values man coverage skills, and the Giants sorely lacked that this season. The only team with more cap space than the Falcons is the Bears, who are not in the market for a veteran quarterback. Adoree' Jackson has one year remaining on his contract but is scheduled to carry a salary cap hit in excess of $19 million next season. INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the most intriguing prospects in the entire 2023 NFL Draft class will indeed display his athletic wares in Indianapolis. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. But that's not the only former NFL MVP this prospect looks to emulate. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. 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. Richardson is making headlines at the Scouting Combine this week, garnering interest from every corner of the league. 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 2023 NFL Scouting Combine: What We Learned during Thursday's activities in Indianapolis, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine stock up/stock down, Day 1: Nolan Smith displays electric athleticism. The Husky is a more polished run blocker right now and has had some repetitions pulling and blocking in space. The Panthers accomplished that feat despite deploying a revolving door of subpar signal-callers. Ranking the NFL's top 10 QBs for 2020: Who follows Patrick Mahomes? DT | LB | CB | Safety The first plot highlights the 2019 class in red along with the quarterbacks who either maintained starting status beyond their rookie contracts or have yet to finish them. 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. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Here's a breakdown of his first three seasons in the NFL: MORE: Breaking down Daniel Jones' career turnover tendencies. The Florida Gators product has reportedly crushed his interviews at the Combine (per The Pat McAfee Show). While acknowledging there are areas he needs to work on, Richardson scoffs at some of the analysis of his game and his NFL readiness. Hamler in the draft to fuel an already solid playmaking unit. I talked to a handful of scouts last night Every single one of them said Anthony Richardson is the best QB interview theyve had this year.'. Hooker, 25, is coming off a season-ending ACL injury in 2022 but could be a potential second-round pick in this years draft. ", "Now, if this guy was 6-1, 210 pounds, he's a generational type quarterback, in my opinion," Spielman said. Either the third timeis thecharm or the final misfortune another high-upside QBgoing bust with a perfect storm of dysfunction. But the Jaguars really do like Minshew, whose 3.5 touchdown-to-interception ratio topped all rookies. Here's who Spielman had: C.J. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. Emailed daily. All Rights Reserved. The season has come to an end for the New York Giants, but there are reasons to be excited about the future. "I'm still a bit surprised they signed [Newton]," one NFL personnel man said. 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. He's a runner. There's been a glaring lack of continuity all across the line with the reshuffling at both tackles and center, an equal critical positionfor a young QB. When we run the same analysis using passing efficiency as measured by EPA Murray separates himself from the other rookies. "My target time is: Definitely fast," Richardson said. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Murray had a 63.3 QBR inside the pocket, which ranked 10th in the NFL. 1? The Raiders plan to place the franchise tag on running back Josh Jacobs if the sides cannot come to a deal on a long-term extension by Tuesday's deadline, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday. Spielman noted that he's comparing Levis to Allen coming out, not the superstar Allen has developed into. The Titans know a thing or two about having a cast-off quarterback excel for their program. We still dont know a whole lot after 200-600 NFL dropbacks. 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. New York is in deep negotiations with Where they sign will shape not only their futures, but the power structure of the league. The most impactful decision a team can make is whether a quarterback is worthy of drafting, especially in the first round. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. Jones is still just 25 years old heading into his fifth professional season. 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. Just growing and continue to grow.". 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. 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. In the 2019 draft, three quarterbacks were selected in the first round: Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray at first overall, Daniel Jones at No. If Garrett isn't the answer, the Giants need to make to change there, too, looking for one last offenisve spark for Jones. Assessing Browns' FA needs, Added an NFC exec: "He's smart as hell. 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. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. "Seems like he's doing better now.". 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. An important context to keep in mind is that the projection lines in the plots above only represent the best guess, i.e., mean projection. Stidham created considerable buzz for his work up the Patriots' backup depth chart a year ago. His strengths are mobility and Like the Falcons, the Raiders have plenty of space ($48.4 million) to make meaningful additions this offseason. 10:17 am ET, NFL combine 2023: Winners and losers from DB workouts, WR Jordan Addison tells Steelers to 'come get me', TCU's Johnston hopeful to surprise at NFL combine, Cunningham on USFL talk: I'm not playing in that, NFL Draft 2023: Former NFL GM on pro comps for WR, TE, Levis wants to show off his 'cannon' at NFL combine, Perfect Giants NFL Draft plan: Get a No. Free-agent addition Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay form a potent tailback tandem. "I get the move from a football standpoint, but I think they might have something in Stidham and Cam hasn't looked the same for a while. He should test well at the NFL Combine but had limited ball production in Lexington. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? During his NFL Scouting Combine podium session on Friday, Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson said he'd be a full participant in Saturday's on-field workout at Lucas Oil Stadium. 1 passer. He inexplicably led Seattle to a postseason berth after going a respectable 9-8 in his starts, a vast improvement over his 13-21 career record leading up to 2022. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Haskins is near the bottom of the pack with the 36th-ranked forecast. But questions remain about his decision making, accuracy and overall polish at the game's most challenging position. I'm just gonna showcase that tomorrow.". Daniel Jones, Giants. With hulking size, a big arm and rugged mobility, Richardson routinely draws one particular NFL comp. 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. 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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. "I don't even know what that means, 'project label,' " Richardson said. If he takes care of the ball, he'll make a big jump.". Anthony Richardson landing spots: Which NFL team is most likely to draft toolsy quarterback prospect? Only five quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes have reached that annual salary. The simplest option is sometimes the best one and that is certainly the case here. Signing Carr would reunite the nine-year veteran with Dennis Allen, the head coach who selected the Fresno State product in the second round back in 2014 during his tenure with the Raiders. 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 | Jones has an 8-19 regular-season record going into Week 2 of 2021 in replacing two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning. Web"He's got something to him, man," one veteran NFL quarterback said. 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. Washington gave a young player minimal chance to succeed. Denver has two cautionary tales of how poor tackle play rattles a second-year quarterback: Mayfield and Sam Darnold. 3: Houston Texans. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Thats $38.89 million, for a two-year take of $71.31 million. 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 Jets started the 2022 campaign hot and seemed to be heading for their first playoff appearance since 2010, before injuries and poor quarterback play sunk the squad in the back half of the season. Panthers impressed by Derek Carr visit Its not necessarily one is getting tagged.. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Perfect Giants 2023 NFL Draft plan: Get Daniel Jones (or another QB) a No. But not many draft picks would have thrived in Washington's unsteady setup last year, with internal discord about who actually wanted to draft Haskins 15th overall. "Physically talented. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. The 2022 NFL season is in the books, and it's now time to turn our attention to draft season. He'll need it to master Jay Gruden's West Coast terminology in short order. It's worth remembering that under the Davis' ownership, the Raiders have made plenty of splashy moves throughout their history. 133 | 2019 QBR: 0.1 "He's instinctual," one NFL offensive coordinator said. Now, evaluators don't know what to think. Tampa may lack a viable quarterback right now, but Garoppolo could be the veteran to lead this club on another run. The first-round of the 2019 NFL Draft has produced one superstar quarterback in Cardinals No. Pick: No. Only five quarterbacks 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. Because Jones and running back Saquon Barkley both put up outstanding seasons in their walk years, the Giants are now faced with a fascinating offseason tree. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 14 overall player and No. 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. Minshews rookie performance has dug his forecast out of a substantial draft-position hole, but he still trails the first-round picks who had lower passing grades as rookies. WebDaniel Stephen Jones III (born May 27, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Draft Class: 2019: Dropbacks: San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa believes if he and his brother Joey Bosa teamed up one day it would "break the NFL.". 14 overall player and No. Like us on Facebook to see similar Richardson put together an enticing highlight reel in 2022 during his redshirt sophomore campaign, which saw him put up 2,549 yards (212.4 per game) and a 17:9 TD-to-INT ratio through the air, as well as 654 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. Below Ive plotted the year-end forecasts for passing grade and EPA per dropback for each of the 45 rookie quarterbacks with at least 200 dropbacks. 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. 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Jones' 23 turnovers in 13 games -- including 11 lost fumbles -- overshadowed what many consider a polished skill set for such a young player. Daniel Jones draft, revisited: Why Giants QB is on the brink of being a big 2019 NFL Draft bust, Breaking down Daniel Jones' career turnover tendencies, NFL's coaching hot seat index after Week 1. Pro Football Network, LLC. In an ideal world, both work out and serve as the starting boundary cornerbacks for quite some time. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 2 free agent for a reason: Hes a young quarterback with a first-round pedigree who experienced a great deal of success last season. This is partly why an NFL coordinator said Murray will eventually be harder to stop than Lamar Jackson. 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. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin represent dream targets for any quarterback. 6 and Dwayne Haskins at No. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. 8 overall pick in the upcoming draft and the aforementioned pool of available cap space. 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. His 38.1-point drop from inside to outside the pocket, was the sixth largest in the NFL last season. 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. Jones had his best campaign yet in 2022, reaching career highs in completion percentage (67.2 percent) and passing yardage (3,205). Stroud, Ohio State = Jared Goff: Both prospects were accurate, and possess the necessary arm talent to make all of the throws. Here are the odds for Daniel Jones' being the Giants' 2022 starting QB. First, youll notice that Murrays forecast starts higher than the rest, as No. The lack of 2020 weaponry, lowlighted by Barkley's major absence, put Jones on an island. 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. However, they lack a No. 3: Houston Texans. 6 overall pick in 2019 showed enough growth this past season to warrant a long-term deal and could be the perfect signal-caller for Vegas to construct a roster around for the next half-decade. After the New York Giants declined his fifth-year option for 2023, Daniel Jones responded by posting the best season of his career and setting himself up for a significant payday. The franchise tag looms over contract talks between Daniel Jones and the New York Giants. If the Falcons want to start winning games regularly again in 2023, there's no better free-agent quarterback for the club than Garoppolo. Don't be surprised if he plays well in camp and makes things interesting.". Gang Green selected Smith in the second round back in 2014 and immediately installed him as the starting quarterback. If it did, we wouldnt have contract offers out to both of them. He was sacked 45 times in 14 times, at a higher rate per dropback with the same 6.6 yards per attempt. Can the two sides agree on an extension? Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. The team already came to terms with a new head coach in Frank Reich and just needs a viable piece under center to start contending as early as next season. "But Murray is different [from Baker] because the offense he plays in suits his skill set, the spread, predominantly in the gun, and he's played in it -- and he's got Nuk," the exec said, referring to Hopkins by his nickname. Have great running ability as well. While we dont know everything about a young quarterback after just his rookie season, we do at least know some things. The immediate change there needs to be going with 2020 third-rounder Matt Peart at right tackle. 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. Not all first-round quarterbacks are handed the reins, but the vast majority of the time for teams, there is at least a few years between first-round quarterback picks. We have the data for each class going back to 2007, so we can calculate the same forecasts for all rookie quarterbacks in that 13-year window. Chris Raybon ranks seven quarterbacks of the past three draft classes by their franchise QB potential. Subscribe to Stathead , the set of tools used by the pros, to unearth this and other interesting factoids. The Raiders hold the seventh overall pick in the draft and seem intent on adding a rookie quarterback. Murrays range of outcomes based on passing efficiency according to EPA per dropback is separated from the others, but theres still a lot of overlap between all the quarterbacks. One of Lock's biggest issues could be edge protection. The Raiders have many of the pieces in place to win now, but still lack a quarterback the team can trust to lead it back to the playoffs. 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. Somewhere in the middle with still a wide range of outcomes is Daniel Jones, whom the Giants took No. Last season was a mixed bag that saw Murray win offensive rookie of the year, but first-round picks Dwayne Haskins Jr. and Daniel Jones struggle on bad teams. 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. The non-exclusive franchise tag would allow the Giants to retain Jones for one year and a fully guaranteed $32.416 million. With Brady retiring following a tough 2022 season, the Buccaneers find themselves in a strange position. If Jackson desires to play for a contender, the Falcons would be the favorites in the NFC South as soon as he signed and would have a leg up on their divisional foes for the foreseeable future. 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. "Lamar, you know what you have to do to stop him. New league weeks start every Thursday with TNF kickoff. 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. Barring an unforeseen turn of events, that looks like the most likely outcome. Johnston is a lengthy wide receiver with great top-end speed. The odds of getting one starter increase by taking two. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and While Jones may be pricyhe reportedly wants $45 million a year on his new deal, per PFT's Mike Florioand may not ever become a Hall of Fame-caliber signal-caller, he's a dynamic player with scrambling abilities and creativity that allowed the team to overcome a lack of high-end wideouts. Rather than languish through a potential lost season in 2023, the Titans could ink a veteran like Smith to serve as a high-end bridge quarterback. Murray is largely in the clear, but the rest of the 2019 class is in the thick of bust territory. Previewing the 2023 college baseball season: Teams and players to watch, key storylines, Road to the men's Frozen Four: Conference tournaments at a glance, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live', Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Jeremy Sochan, Christian Wood make the list. Pick: No. Smith's success with the Seahawks last year was unprecedented and he would be wise to stick with the squad that he broke out with after being written off for years. He was locked back into Slayton and Shepard, too. His Bayesian forecast doesn't best his fellow first-rounders because he had fewer dropbacks (245) than both Murray (620) and Jones (527), but if Haskins continues to outperform with more volume, his forecast will separate from the others in 2020. On the flip side, Dwayne Haskins fizzled out fast in Washington and is looking to save his career as a backup in Pittsburgh. All four of the 2019 rookies are below the 50% percentile in grade forecast, though Murrays is roughly in the 85% percentile for EPA forecast. The Falcons run a similar scheme under Smith to the one Kyle Shanahan used during Garoppolo's tenure with the 49ers. Jacksonville traded away many of its good players but still has enough to compete. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 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. Here's a 2023 NFL Draft projection for the NFC East squad: Darius Slayton has played out his rookie contract. Kliff Kingsbury's offense provides Murray with a full route tree to utilize, along with heavy doses of play-action and multiple weapons. 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. The main question is whether the Bucs want to try to keep the ship afloat with a proven signal-caller at the helm or tear things down and rebuild.
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