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 | "I don't even know what that means, 'project label,' " Richardson said. Spielman and host Ryan Wilson also handed out their comparisons for the other top quarterbacks in the class. Jones has an 8-19 regular-season record going into Week 2 of 2021 in replacing two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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). "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. Top QB in draft: I definitely don't want to play for 1 team Daniel Jones actually wants more than $45M per. He had that rep coming out of college. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. While acknowledging there are areas he needs to work on, Richardson scoffs at some of the analysis of his game and his NFL readiness. 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. That number was also second among all rookies since tracking began in 2006, behind only Robert Griffin (2012). Evaluators say they love Lock's arm and moxie, but he must prove he can read defenses consistently. The team has made it clear it desires the veteran quarterback and has been making a series of moves to free up finances for a potential contract offer. 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. 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. Tight end Evan Engram did help a second-year Jones as a security blanket after missing most of '19, but he's hurt again. Perfect Giants 2023 NFL Draft plan: Get Daniel Jones (or Jones would be one of the more naturally talented quarterbacks McDaniels has had to work with. Kyler Murray striving to be elite in 2nd season (2:39). 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. "Lamar, you know what you have to do to stop him. 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. 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. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Florida QB Anthony Richardson But that's also because the Giants know they are running out of time with Jones. The Ravens should lock up their incumbent starting quarterback to a long-term deal well before he has a chance to hit the open market. Garoppolo was originally expected to be a successor to Tom Brady for the New England Patriots, and while that never panned out, he could end up succeeding the future Hall of Famer as the next starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. negotiations with Jones have been difficult, per reports, ESPNs Matt Miller on Anthony Richardson at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, trade-up scenario for CJ Stroud proposed by CBS Sports, Mike White reveals thoughts on Jets amid Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr rumors, C.J. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and 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. 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. 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. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa believes if he and his brother Joey Bosa teamed up one day it would "break the NFL.". 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. Jones may not like 6 | 2019 QBR: 53.6 (18th) Draft a league now and start fresh with a 0-0 record and a shortened schedule. How Cardinals QB Kyler Murray got bigger but stayed fast for Year 2, The best (and worst) NFL QBs at everything. Alabama's Bryce Young is considered by many to be the top quarterback in this 2023 class, and former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman compared him to the Super Bowl LVII MVP earlier this week on CBS Sports' new "With the First Pick" podcast. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. While there is still a chance Davis Mills evolves into a serviceable starter, the second-year quarterback underwhelmed last season and will likely drive Houston to select a prized prospect near the top of the 2023 draft. Over those 27 games, Joneshas committed 40 turnovers 22 interceptions and 18 lost fumbles. 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. After re-inventing himself with Seattle, Smith could return to the place it all started with a chance to make good on the sky-high potential that led Gang Green to draft him nine years ago. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB. 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. Report: Daniel Jones wants more than $45 million per year ", "Now, if this guy was 6-1, 210 pounds, he's a generational type quarterback, in my opinion," Spielman said. 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. 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. Daniel Jones Free Agency Predictions: Landing Spots Include The team also showed it can run the ball under head coach Josh McDaniels, whose system helped Josh Jacobs win the 2022 rushing crown. While the Ravens roster isn't perfectly constructed right now, adding some receiving talent and simply staying healthy will put this squad in the upper echelon of the league. He improved as a rushing threat (708 yards, eight touchdowns) while helping New York advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. 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. 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). He's able to make all the throws and still has enough mobility to extend plays and avoid the rush. 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. "Physically talented. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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. That failure to get the best out of Jones cost Shurmur and Shula their jobs, with Joe Judge and former Cowboys offensive-minded coach Jason Garrett as their respective replacements. In 34 career games at Alabama, Young accounted for 87 total touchdowns. The lack of 2020 weaponry, lowlighted by Barkley's major absence, put Jones on an island. Which duo has the most goal contributions in Europe this season? Washington gave a young player minimal chance to succeed. The veteran will be better supported than he's ever been in his career by Gang Green's tenacious defense and a healthy Hall will provide plenty of firepower on the ground. 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 | The numbers have not been pretty for Jones. "Just being consistent with my accuracy. There may not be a better option available, however. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Running back Leonard Fournette and receiver DJ Chark can be top-tier players for stretches of a season. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. Baltimore has built a contender around Jackson, and while it hasn't panned out due to injuries these last two seasons, there will be plenty more chances in the coming years. Isn't the sexy pick to win starting jobs, but keeps winning them.". Its too early to say that Haskins isnt going to be a success, but the Redskins should be looking at his performance closely this coming season. 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. Interior OL | Edge While we dont know everything about a young quarterback after just his rookie season, we do at least know some things. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: While no defense is showing its schematic hand in the preseason, Stidham showed at least a glimmer of arm talent in his work last August. Carr looks like the piece the Jets were missing in 2022. "Seems like he's doing better now.". It's worth remembering that under the Davis' ownership, the Raiders have made plenty of splashy moves throughout their history. "He does a lot of cool s--- with his arm," an NFC exec said. Minshew has an edge that nearly earned him a top-three spot. His 38.1-point drop from inside to outside the pocket, was the sixth largest in the NFL last season. 1 | 2019 QBR: 55.7 (15th) "He's instinctual," one NFL offensive coordinator said. Jones would present an intriguing option for the Falcons. Johnston is a lengthy wide receiver with great top-end speed. The Dallas Cowboys will place the franchise tag on running back Tony Pollard if the two sides cannot reach a long-term deal before March 7's deadline, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per sources. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. With Brady retiring following a tough 2022 season, the Buccaneers find themselves in a strange position. 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. 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. The team parted ways with veteran cornerback James Bradberry last offseason knowing it would have to deal with the consequences. Atlanta has already released Marcus Mariota, a 13-game starter in 2022, leaving last years third-round pick, Desmond Ridder, as the clubs current starter. Atlanta Falcons Have Plenty of Cap Space To Burn, Jones Could Help Jumpstart a Titans Reset, Las Vegas Raiders Searching for Post-Derek Carr Options, Daniel Jones Market Value, Career Stats, and More. (2:39). Jones looked vastly improved last season, but two first-rounders is the price tag for elite quarterbacks which Jones isnt. This might be the only chance for the Giants to see the real Jones. 1? The Giants are confident that Daniel Jones will be their starting quarterback in 2023. It also will be nice to have Barkley not limited coming back from his knee injuryand seeing closer to 25 touches a game vs.only a dozen. New league weeks start every Thursday with TNF kickoff. 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. 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. Here's who Spielman had: C.J. Just like the previous December, Jones got hurt again, this time with a hamstring strain adding to more ankle woes. However, they lack a No. He has flashed big-play capabilities but will need to become more reliable to reach his full potential. 3: Houston Texans. "I'm still a bit surprised they signed [Newton]," one NFL personnel man said. 8 overall pick in the upcoming draft and the aforementioned pool of available cap space. 4 in both yards allowed and scoring just a season after finishing dead last in both categories. 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. The least efficient quarterback this season was Haskins, and he was significantly worse than Jones (-0.24). 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. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Were hoping we dont get to where its one or the other. The technique used is called Bayesian updating. Jones also has been sacked 85 times, an average of more than three times per game. "If you asked me whether I preferred to play Cam, Andy Dalton or Gardner, I'd say Gardner," an NFL assistant coach said. 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. Now in his third year, it has been hard to decipher whether Joness flaws are definitive or if they are the result of other factors. 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. Working with first-year Giants head coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Jones set career highs in completion rate (67.2 percent) and passing yards (3,205) while leading the NFL with a 1.1 percent interception rate. That's exactly what happened in 2020, when Minshew heard all offseason that he would be replaced by Cam Newton or Andy Dalton. Pick: No. He led the team to a Super Bowl after the 2019 campaign and took the squad back to the NFC Championship Game two years later. 11 overall. And I started calling myself Cam Jackson in the 11th grade, just trying to make big plays.". 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. Pick: No. 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. He ran for more than 70 yards one time, in Week 5 against Cincinnati (10 rushes, 93 yards). 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. Jones would be the best quarterback Washington has employed since Kirk Cousins left after the 2017 campaign. What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 4 overall pick Andrew Thomas may be turning a corner in Year 2 to help at left tackle, he also wasn't there when Jones arrived. The Jets are downright desperate for a capable quarterback at this point and Smith proved himself to be the most competent of all the currently available free agents at the position last year. 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. Running back Saquon Barkley didn't match his spectacular rookie season, but he was still the effective centerpiece of the offense when healthy in his second season vs. having Jones sling the ball downfield often. Daniel Jones is suddenly underrated Peyton Manning and Wilson once shared the record at 26, and each started all 16 games in their first year. That's a ton ofwholesale moves in a short period of time to try to support and fix Jones. Will Hernandez, a 2018second-roundguard,has underwhelmed on either side. Shepard, a good hands route-runner who can boost any QB when healthy (see Week 1), missed 10 games the past two seasons. 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. Minshew will try to avoid being part of the unholy Jaguars trinity along with prior top-10 picks Blaine Gabbert and Blake Bortles, who occupy roughly the same spot on the plot. 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. 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. New York is in deep negotiations with 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. In all likelihood, the Giants will forego any opportunity to draft a quarterback prospect with one of their top picks. 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 jobs of Gettleman and Judge also are on the line with the lack of winning tied to the lack of offense. 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. balls last season 213 more than any other Jones offers a different skill set. If Jones became available as an unrestricted free agent, he would profile as an exemplary fit for Arthur Smiths offense. Draft Class: 2019: Dropbacks: 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. "I think he has a lot of Patrick Mahomes style to him, and by that I mean he is one of the best off-schedule throwers that I've seen coming out of the collegiate game," Spielman said. But Jones still finished 18th in QBR at 53.6, and threw for 24 touchdown passes in 12 starts. 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. However, if they find a developmental prospect in the middle rounds, New York could take a chance on one of this years quarterbacks. The Giants drafted Jones and finally saw him blossom into a quality starter last year. However, Newton won a lot more games in college, and was much more consistent. 2019 NFL Draft Listing | Pro-Football-Reference.com By inking Jones this offseason, the Commanders would both finally have the young, talented quarterback they have long coveted and leave the New York Giants with a hole at the most important position. Daniel Jones "He's got a lot of tools that can really translate, I'm just not sure he's got enough around him there," an NFC exec said. Hamilton says Mercedes a long way off pace, Ten Hag must learn from Mourinho to ensure Man United's Carabao Cup win is just the start, Betting tips for Week 26 English Premier League games and more, Transfer Talk: Bayern still keen on Kane despite new Choupo-Moting deal. Murray might not be a consensus top-10 quarterback in 2020, but he's coming. They were hamstrung by health issues last year but still have the makings of a squad good enough to contend for a championship. But the Jaguars really do like Minshew, whose 3.5 touchdown-to-interception ratio topped all rookies. The franchise tag looms over contract talks between Daniel Jones and the New York Giants. Its unclear whether new Titans OC Tim Kelly can foster the same type of environment or whether Tennessee would require Jones to overcome its offensive deficiencies. Only five quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes have reached that annual salary. For a team like the Texans, he could be the Minshew didnt perform particularly well in comparison to the rest of the league, but averaging roughly an even EPA per dropback is impressive for a rookie. 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. 42 | 2019 QBR: 57.7 in five games Draft Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. That last stat is significant. "When I got to high school, just seeing how dynamic Lamar (Jackson) was, I tried to implement both of those guys in my life. The Jets were nothing short of fantastic on defense last year. My analysis is less optimistic about his future, starting him from a lower base due to his poor draft pedigree as a sixth-round pick. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Gang Green selected Smith in the second round back in 2014 and immediately installed him as the starting quarterback. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. 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In an ideal world, both work out and serve as the starting boundary cornerbacks for quite some time. "But since he's so small, everybody's going to be nervous as heck to take him, because one, is he going to be durable enough to go through a preseason, go through 17 games, go through -- if they get all the way to the Super Bowl -- that many games and stay healthy? Where they sign will shape not only their futures, but the power structure of the league. 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. "My whole thing was I didn't think he was an instant starter. While the roster has several holes to fill in free agency and through the draft, it does boast some of the NFL's most promising skill position players in tight end Kyle Pitts and wideout Drake London. Here's who Spielman had: C.J. That poor performance drove Haskins forecast down lower than 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. Jones is still just 25 years old heading into his fifth professional season. The second plot shows quarterbacks who didnt maintain starter status beyond their rookie deal, or players we would consider failed picks.. "I wanna be like Patrick Mahomes, I wanna be like Tom Brady -- I wanna be one of the greats, you know, I will be one of the greats because I'm willing to work that hard and get to that point.". "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. Get started >>. Jones is scheduled to become a free agent in mid-March, but the Giants will likely assign him the franchise tag if the two sides cant agree to an extension. When we run the same analysis using passing efficiency as measured by EPA Murray separates himself from the other rookies. Players the Jaguars could target Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. There are still plenty of positions outside the quarterback position that need to be upgraded. 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. Free-agent addition Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay form a potent tailback tandem. Somewhere in the middle with still a wide range of outcomes is Daniel Jones, whom the Giants took No. The lack of proven pass-catching depth behind Terry McLaurin is a problem for some evaluators. Washington has been a fringe contender for the last few years, but has been held back largely by its inability to find a competent signal-caller. quarterbacks Mike Evans and Chris Godwin represent dream targets for any quarterback. 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. Jones being more durable with better protecting and playmaking personnel is one big part of the equation. Upgrading the quarterback spot to Jackson would raise the ceiling on this offense immensely. 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. WebSep 17, 2018: Patriots traded 2019 5th round pick (170th overall, Austin Seibert) to Browns for Josh Gordon and 2019 7th round pick (243rd overall subsequently traded, Nick Scott) XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Pro Football Network, LLC. The most impactful decision a team can make is whether a quarterback is worthy of drafting, especially in the first round. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Lock posted a 94.3 QBR when facing a blitz last year, a number that ranked second in the NFL in 2019, behind only Derek Carr. Barring an unforeseen turn of events, that looks like the most likely outcome. The 31-year-old could have similar success in Atlanta. Daniel Jones (American football) - Wikipedia
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