Jones $8.3 million cap charge ranks a reasonable No. 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. The Husky is a more polished run blocker right now and has had some repetitions pulling and blocking in space. He's been a steady hand for the Raiders over the better part of the last decade and could revitalize his career in Carolina. How Murray offsets his 5-foot-9 frame with the ability to throw from the pocket is part Neo from "The Matrix" and part shortstop turning two. "That's rare. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and He's listed at 6-foot, 194 pounds on Alabama's website, but could measure in differently at the NFL Combine. 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. 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. 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. Pick: No. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 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. After failing to distinguish himself for the Jets, Smith bounced around the league and languished on several benches. If Garrett isn't the answer, the Giants need to make to change there, too, looking for one last offenisve spark for Jones. That's the baseball in him.". 4 quarterback, behind Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. 2019 NFL Draft Listing | Pro-Football-Reference.com Don't be surprised if he plays well in camp and makes things interesting.". New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks for an open receiver in the first half against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford. Unfortunately that dominant defense couldn't carry New York to a coveted postseason berth. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. Well see if it gets to that, Schoen 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. Here's a breakdown of his first three seasons in the NFL: MORE: Breaking down Daniel Jones' career turnover tendencies. 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. It is now being reported that the Giants have met with potential first-round pick Anthony Richardson at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine this week (Jordan Schultz of The Score). "I'm not trying to play numbers out there. The Giants are confident that Daniel Jones will be their starting quarterback in 2023. Running back Leonard Fournette and receiver DJ Chark can be top-tier players for stretches of a season. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Upgrading the quarterback spot to Jackson would raise the ceiling on this offense immensely. 1-caliber WR, revamp secondary - CBSSports.com NFL Draft Mock Drafts Prospect 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Emailed daily. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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Here are the odds for Daniel Jones' being the Giants' 2022 starting QB. 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. Veteran Kyle Allen believes he's got a legitimate chance to start, but if Haskins improves his play like he improved his physique, he should have the inside track. The only quarterbacks ahead of him were Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers. Class: Junior School: Alabama Age: 20 (03/20/2002) A former four-star recruit out of Dalton High School in Dalton, Whether or not Ridder will still be the Falcons QB1 when the regular season gets underway is another question. Over those 27 games, Joneshas committed 40 turnovers 22 interceptions and 18 lost fumbles. 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. Shepard, a good hands route-runner who can boost any QB when healthy (see Week 1), missed 10 games the past two seasons. 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 season has come to an end for the New York Giants, but there are reasons to be excited about the future. How Cardinals QB Kyler Murray got bigger but stayed fast for Year 2, The best (and worst) NFL QBs at everything. 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.. "If you asked me whether I preferred to play Cam, Andy Dalton or Gardner, I'd say Gardner," an NFL assistant coach 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. Schoen said New York had productive conversations with Jones and Barkleys representatives at the Scouting Combine this week, adding hed prefer not to use the tag on either player. The other is getting the right play-calling from Garrett that takes full advantage of Jones' immense physical tools at 6-5, 230 pounds. Daniel Jones (American football) - Wikipedia 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. He ran for more than 70 yards one time, in Week 5 against Cincinnati (10 rushes, 93 yards). 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. His anticipation and the way he throws the ball and he throws receivers open. 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 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. New league weeks start every Thursday with TNF kickoff. Carr would have plenty of weapons surrounding him in the Big Easy to make that happen. 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. For a team like the Texans, he could be the proven winner and steady veteran hand the club needs to return to prominence. Not that it's easy. Although Vegas and Jackson would be a strong fit, there is one better place for him in 2023. With hulking size, a big arm and rugged mobility, Richardson routinely draws one particular NFL comp. Stroud and Kentucky's Will Levis. 6 and Dwayne Haskins He has flashed big-play capabilities but will need to become more reliable to reach his full potential. NFL combine: What C.J. Stroud, Will Levis and other top NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. 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. "Lamar, you know what you have to do to stop him. 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. Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the more intriguing free agent quarterbacks available right now. Ja'Wuan James' opt-out forces Elijah Wilkinson into action, and the Broncos declined the fifth-year option of left tackle Garett Bolles, which isn't a great sign for a player at a premium position. With recent restructures to both Marcus Maye and Erik McCoy's contracts, the Saints have been steadily opening up cap room to ink Carr. Jones is our No. Jones offers a different skill set. In all likelihood, the Giants will forego any opportunity to draft a quarterback prospect with one of their top picks. 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. 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. The Stidham train screeched abruptly to a halt with the signing of Cam Newton to a one-year, incentive-laden deal in New England. The most impactful decision a team can make is whether a quarterback is worthy of drafting, especially in the first round. Stroud, Ohio State = Jared Goff: Both prospects were accurate, and possess the necessary arm talent to make all of the throws. He finally got another opportunity to take over a QB1 job following Seattle's decision to deal Russell Wilson away last year and made the most of it. quarterbacks 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. "He found a way to make plays late in games for Jacksonville. Only five quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes have reached that annual salary. Kliff Kingsbury's offense provides Murray with a full route tree to utilize, along with heavy doses of play-action and multiple weapons. The team parted ways with veteran cornerback James Bradberry last offseason knowing it would have to deal with the consequences. NFL execs rank the QBs in the 2019 draft class: Is Kyler the clear No. He's able to make all the throws and still has enough mobility to extend plays and avoid the rush. The Lock-Minshew voting was incredibly close, with Lock pulling away due to what many considered a more dynamic skill set. 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. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. "He's got some magic to him." Will Levis, Kentucky = Josh Allen: Big, strong-armed kids with athletic ability, but have questionable touch and accuracy. "He's got some magic to him.". There are only a few players who had produced better forecasts at the end of their first seasons, and well identify who those passers were in the next section. 133 | 2019 QBR: 0.1 The members of the 2019 class are highlighted, with prior rookies represented by the gray lines in the background. 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. He's long been the focal point of this offense, but the pressure can be taken off and the aging running back's career can be extended with a more serviceable quarterback under center. 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. Houston could start to establish a winning culture and work on fleshing out the roster around Jimmy G before handing the reins to their future franchise signal-caller in 2024. "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. 1 | 2019 QBR: 55.7 (15th) Free-agent addition Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay form a potent tailback tandem. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Florida QB Anthony Richardson The Raiders are a tempting landing spot for any free-agent quarterback this offseason. Kyler has that release.". Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? 3: Houston Texans. 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. There was a total system breakdown again and Jones wasn't immune to the injury bug, either, given the burden onhim. The team also showed it can run the ball under head coach Josh McDaniels, whose system helped Josh Jacobs win the 2022 rushing crown. 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. 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. There's one thing about Young that has some scouts worried, and that's his size. 11 overall. QBs The Florida Gators product has reportedly crushed his interviews at the Combine (per The Pat McAfee Show). Things didn't get much better for Smith as a sophomore either, as New York won just three of his 13 starts. Franchise or Not? Ranking Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, More Spielman noted that he's comparing Levis to Allen coming out, not the superstar Allen has developed into. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Get started >>. Nyg Vs Was By Sam Monson Jul 6, 2021 PFF was not a big fan of Daniel Jones as a draft prospect. Kyler Murray striving to be elite in 2nd season (2:39). Tight end Evan Engram did help a second-year Jones as a security blanket after missing most of '19, but he's hurt again. 2 free agent for a reason: Hes a young quarterback with a first-round pedigree who experienced a great deal of success last season. 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. Jones may not like Unfortunately, the Giants have yet to see improvement from that new brain trust. 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. 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. Peyton Manning and Wilson once shared the record at 26, and each started all 16 games in their first year. Jones being more durable with better protecting and playmaking personnel is one big part of the equation. Here's who Spielman had: C.J. 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. His 38.1-point drop from inside to outside the pocket, was the sixth largest in the NFL last season. 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. No. 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) 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. General manager Joe Schoen is doubling down at the cornerback position. The second plot shows quarterbacks who didnt maintain starter status beyond their rookie deal, or players we would consider failed picks.. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. 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? 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 After parting ways with Derek Carr, Vegas should consider a younger signal-caller with plenty left in the tank. 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 | "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. 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. For a team like the Texans, he could be the There havent been any successes since 2007 for rookies who performed as poorly as Haskins in terms of EPA per dropback. Thomas played well against a tough Denver pass rush, but Solder was a disaster in his return, a shell of his former Patriots self at age 33. Make no mistake: Murray is not a run-first quarterback. 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. Draft 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. Hamler in the draft to fuel an already solid playmaking unit. Daniel Jones Yet there are some rookies with promising beginnings who didnt end up as successes players like Robert Griffin III, Marcus Mariota and Sam Bradford. Isn't the sexy pick to win starting jobs, but keeps winning them.". 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. New York is in deep negotiations with 1-caliber wide receiver capable of winning consistently. Spielman and host Ryan Wilson also handed out their comparisons for the other top quarterbacks in the class. 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. And I started calling myself Cam Jackson in the 11th grade, just trying to make big plays.". It's worth remembering that under the Davis' ownership, the Raiders have made plenty of splashy moves throughout their history. 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. The odds of getting one starter increase by taking two. 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. Murray is largely in the clear, but the rest of the 2019 class is in the thick of bust territory. Giants QB options for 2022: Daniel Jones, Russell Wilson, draft But on the off chance Jones actually reaches the open market, several NFL teams could potentially express interest in the former first-rounder. There have been a few flashes with big passes and big runs, but the proficiency and the efficiency have not been there. 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. The season has come to a close for most NFL teams, and now is the time of reflection and reassessment. Jones is still just 25 years old heading into his fifth professional season. "Physically talented. "He's instinctual," one NFL offensive coordinator said. 6 and Dwayne Haskins at No. If the Titans want to turn over a more youthful leaf, a young quarterback like Jones who is nine years Tannehills junior could make sense. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at Either the third timeis thecharm or the final misfortune another high-upside QBgoing bust with a perfect storm of dysfunction. 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. We still dont know a whole lot after 200-600 NFL dropbacks. Although the Titans could opt to utilize a draft selection, their options could be limited when they get on the clock at No. The lack of 2020 weaponry, lowlighted by Barkley's major absence, put Jones on an island. 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. Daniel Jones When Jones needed the most support to develop, he had the least. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin represent dream targets for any quarterback. Interior OL | Edge Jones had his best campaign yet in 2022, reaching career highs in completion percentage (67.2 percent) and passing yardage (3,205). That number was also second among all rookies since tracking began in 2006, behind only Robert Griffin (2012). Although Jackson's asking price is reportedly highESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Jamison Hensley noted the signal-caller is seeking a similar contract to the fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million one Deshaun Watson signed with the Cleveland Browns last yearit's a figure the Ravens should be willing to meet rather than risk the franchise struggling through lean years while trying to find another franchise quarterback. But that's not the only former NFL MVP this prospect looks to emulate. What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? 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. Murray highlights a 2019 quarterback draft class that has a chance to 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. 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. Just growing and continue to grow.". ", "Now, if this guy was 6-1, 210 pounds, he's a generational type quarterback, in my opinion," Spielman said. With our live draft lobby, you can be drafting a team in minutes. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett spoke with media members on Friday for the first time since his arrest for public intoxication in late January. Assessing Browns' FA needs, Added an NFC exec: "He's smart as hell. 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. 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 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. 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. 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