"He's got some magic to him.". Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 lbs. I laid out a more detailed explanation about the methodology behind this analysis in a previous article when I applied it to the 2017 quarterback class. It doesnt have to be that way. 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. 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. There was a total system breakdown again and Jones wasn't immune to the injury bug, either, given the burden onhim. Just like the previous December, Jones got hurt again, this time with a hamstring strain adding to more ankle woes. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. 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. Now, evaluators don't know what to think. 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 | Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. After a pair of shaky seasons, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to have reestablished himself as the hurler of the present and future for Big Blue. The non-exclusive franchise tag would allow the Giants to retain Jones for one year and a fully guaranteed $32.416 million. 1 passer. Jones is still just 25 years old heading into his fifth professional season. The only problem with Jones fit in Las Vegas? If he takes care of the ball, he'll make a big jump.". "When I got to high school, just seeing how dynamic Lamar (Jackson) was, I tried to implement both of those guys in my life. "My whole thing was I didn't think he was an instant starter. For now, Ryan Tannehill is still Tennessees projected starting quarterback. 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. Murray might not be a consensus top-10 quarterback in 2020, but he's coming. Isn't the sexy pick to win starting jobs, but keeps winning them.". Carr looks like the piece the Jets were missing in 2022. Beyond sorting through the quarterback conundrum, the Giants have needs to address at wide receiver, cornerback and the interior offensive line. 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. Even after benching Wilson and replacing him with Mike White, the Jets couldn't find a way to consistently manufacture yardage and scores after prized rookie back Breece Hall tore his ACL. Pro Football Network, LLC. Will Levis, Kentucky = Josh Allen: Big, strong-armed kids with athletic ability, but have questionable touch and accuracy. However, if they find a developmental prospect in the middle rounds, New York could take a chance on one of this years quarterbacks. Just growing and continue to grow.". 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. 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. Pick: No. 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. Whether or not Ridder will still be the Falcons QB1 when the regular season gets underway is another question. Atlanta has several avenues to pursue other passers, including the No. 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. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and 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. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? The 2022 NFL season is in the books, and it's now time to turn our attention to draft season. 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. 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. He ran for more than 70 yards one time, in Week 5 against Cincinnati (10 rushes, 93 yards). The 31-year-old could have similar success in Atlanta. All Rights Reserved. However, they lack a No. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at 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. This might be the only chance for the Giants to see the real Jones. Jones looked vastly improved last season, but two first-rounders is the price tag for elite quarterbacks which Jones isnt. Copyright 2019-2023. Denver is willing Lock's success into existence, doubling down on receivers Jerry Jeudy and K.J. 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. Pick: No. 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). 6 and Dwayne Haskins The Cleveland Browns and New York Jets had to rebuild the position in the offseason to help their quarterbacks. First, youll notice that Murrays forecast starts higher than the rest, as No. Stroud voices strong opinion on Justin Fields, Bears chatter, The 'Most recent first-round NFL quarterbacks' quiz, Seven Cubs pitchers combine for spring no-hitter vs. Padres, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones comments on Tony Pollard rumor, Ben Simmons suffers back injury while rehabilitating, Insider: It's Packers, Jets 'or bust' for Aaron Rodgers, QB Anthony Richardson doesn't understand his 'project' label, Vikings HC reveals 'crazy' thoughts about star WR, XFL player released for giving another team plays from own playbook. Jones would present an intriguing option for the Falcons. 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However, the landscape is a bit more troubling for Jones, Minshew and Haskins. They got left tackle Nate Solder and right guard Kevin Zeiter well past their prime with previous teams. 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. 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. 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. He finished out his first contract as the team's backup before making stops with the New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. Given the reported gap between Jones asking price and the rate at which New York is comfortable paying its fifth-year quarterback, the franchise tender appears overwhelmingly likely. 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 ground game features a potential up-and-coming star in Rachaad White. 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. Hooker, 25, is coming off a season-ending ACL injury in 2022 but could be a potential second-round pick in this years draft. Draft Class: 2019: Dropbacks: 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. His feel and creativity at that level were The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. He's able to make all the throws and still has enough mobility to extend plays and avoid the rush. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? He was locked back into Slayton and Shepard, too. 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. 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. (2:39). Thats $38.89 million, for a two-year take of $71.31 million. No. That's a ton ofwholesale moves in a short period of time to try to support and fix Jones. 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. Here's a 2023 NFL Draft projection for the NFC East squad: Darius Slayton has played out his rookie contract. This class features some intriguing signal-callers, including a couple with boom-or-bust potential. The team has also some promising wideoutsincluding 2022 first-rounder Treylon Burkswho could see their development sped up working with Smith. 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 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. These are the quarterbacks whom we may call successful. Panthers impressed by Derek Carr visit Tampa may lack a viable quarterback right now, but Garoppolo could be the veteran to lead this club on another run. Gardner Minshew II showed enough to earn a starting job with a rebuilding Jacksonville Jaguars, while Drew Lock is well-stocked in Denver, and Jarrett Stidham has no promises in New England. Williams does a good job of staying in-phase up the boundary, but he missed most of the season with a torn ACL. 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. He should test well at the NFL Combine but had limited ball production in Lexington. 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. Still, that may be the only "con. 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. The calculation is simple: normalize the two numbers into the same scale (from 0-to-100) and then average the two for a combined forecast. "Using my hips. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Like the Falcons, the Raiders have plenty of space ($48.4 million) to make meaningful additions this offseason. Pick: No. 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. 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). 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. Emailed daily. The team also showed it can run the ball under head coach Josh McDaniels, whose system helped Josh Jacobs win the 2022 rushing crown. Assessing Browns' FA needs, Added an NFC exec: "He's smart as hell. 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. 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. Bills pass rusher Von Miller attended the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine this week in Indianapolis in hopes of jump-starting his plans for a second-career as a general manager. I'm gonna work, I'm gonna be dedicated to my craft, I'm gonna be a leader in that organization. DT | LB | CB | Safety 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. 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). WebDaniel Stephen Jones III (born May 27, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Chris Raybon ranks seven quarterbacks of the past three draft classes by their franchise QB potential. How Cardinals QB Kyler Murray got bigger but stayed fast for Year 2, The best (and worst) NFL QBs at everything. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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. 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. But when Richardson envisions his NFL career, he has some other signal-callers in mind. Peyton Manning and Wilson once shared the record at 26, and each started all 16 games in their first year. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! New York is in deep negotiations with Spielman noted that he's comparing Levis to Allen coming out, not the superstar Allen has developed into. 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. There may not be a better option available, however. 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. This is partly why an NFL coordinator said Murray will eventually be harder to stop than Lamar Jackson. Beyond 2017 NFL Draft, new QBs such as Daniel Jones overtaking Bears Mitch Trubisky Eight quarterbacks from the 2017, 18 and 19 draft classes have a higher passer rating than Trubisky. His mobility would open things up for some interesting scheming from the jump and should only get more interesting as the signal-caller gets brought up to speed and comfortable in the system. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. Jacksonville traded away many of its good players but still has enough to compete. There have been a few flashes with big passes and big runs, but the proficiency and the efficiency have not been there. 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.. He played college football at It was reported last week that the Giants were one of five teams that met extensively with Tennessee QB prospect Hendon Hooker at the 2023 Senior Bowl. "If you asked me whether I preferred to play Cam, Andy Dalton or Gardner, I'd say Gardner," an NFL assistant coach said. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Given that tepid showing and a desire to finally contend again in the post-Matt Ryan era, the Falcons should have plenty of interest in Jackson this offseason. The $37M-AAV range has emerged as a sweet spot here; that would check in around the price of a 2024 Jones franchise tag. Although the two never found success together in their first stopAllen was canned after an 0-4 start to Carr's rookie seasonthe pairing could bear fruit this time around. The Husky is a more polished run blocker right now and has had some repetitions pulling and blocking in space. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 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. In an ideal world, both work out and serve as the starting boundary cornerbacks for quite some time. But Joe Schoen has the right mindset to do due diligence on this years quarterback class in case the team needs to come up with a contingency plan if negotiations fall through with Jones. Come 2024, the Giants could tag him again, at a 20-percent raise over his 2023 pay. General manager Joe Schoen is doubling down at the cornerback position. If it did, we wouldnt have contract offers out to both of them. No. Here are the odds for Daniel Jones' being the Giants' 2022 starting QB. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Haskins pushed the ball down the field in 2019. Expect Smith to stay in Seattle and try to repeat his successes next season. 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. This includes the combine's marquee event, the 40-yard dash. Stroud and Kentucky's Will Levis. 1 | 2019 QBR: 55.7 (15th) 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. The franchise tag looms over contract talks between Daniel Jones and the New York Giants. You gotta be tuned up, you gotta be tuned in with your mechanics.". 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. 133 | 2019 QBR: 0.1 The team successfully executed a massive turnaround on that side of the ball, ranking No. Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the more intriguing free agent quarterbacks available right now. 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.