Carr would have plenty of weapons surrounding him in the Big Easy to make that happen. 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. 1-caliber WR, Picks for Saturday's top college basketball games, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing 8 years in prison, Celtics booed off floor after blowing 28-point lead to Nets, LSU responds after Dunne promotes AI homework tool, Big 12 contacts four Pac-12 schools on potential move, NFL combine 2023 results tracker: Top performances. Here's a breakdown of his first three seasons in the NFL: MORE: Breaking down Daniel Jones' career turnover tendencies. Pick: No. 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. 14 overall player and No. 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 New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. That last stat is significant. Hamler in the draft to fuel an already solid playmaking unit. 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. Emailed daily. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Haskins pushed the ball down the field in 2019. Atlanta has several avenues to pursue other passers, including the No. The simplest option is sometimes the best one and that is certainly the case here. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. 11 overall. "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. The fates of the general manager and coach can often hinge on the success of a single selection. Kentucky's Will Levis, a likely top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, spoke Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine and -- in under 15 minutes -- presented himself as arguably the most self-assured QB in this year's class. For now, Ryan Tannehill is still Tennessees projected starting quarterback. It's worth remembering that under the Davis' ownership, the Raiders have made plenty of splashy moves throughout their history. He got beat up over the course of the season, suffering a high ankle sprain in December that cost him two games. 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. Murray is largely in the clear, but the rest of the 2019 class is in the thick of bust territory. 6 | 2019 QBR: 53.6 (18th) "He does a great job for a small quarterback with his vision down the field. 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. First, youll notice that Murrays forecast starts higher than the rest, as No. Here's who Spielman had: C.J. All rights reserved. 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. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB. After failing to distinguish himself for the Jets, Smith bounced around the league and languished on several benches. We are keeping Stidham out of the top five, with an asterisk, because he didn't play significant snaps last year and the arrival of Cam Newton muddles his outlook. 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. Can the two sides agree on an extension? While acknowledging there are areas he needs to work on, Richardson scoffs at some of the analysis of his game and his NFL readiness. New league weeks start every Thursday with TNF kickoff. The Florida Gators product has reportedly crushed his interviews at the Combine (per The Pat McAfee Show). Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 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. The New Orleans Saints have been one of Carr's most notable suitors since he was benched by the Raiders and left the team late in the 2022 campaign. Outside the pocket, Murray's QBR dropped to 25.2, a mark that ranked 21st. He'll have arguably better support on the ground than he did in 2022 too, evidenced by Carolina's impressive 130 rushing yards per game last year. 2 overall and would be wise to move on from the young signal-caller after an abysmal sophomore season. 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. Here's where NFL execs rank the Year 2 quarterbacks entering 2020. The team has also some promising wideoutsincluding 2022 first-rounder Treylon Burkswho could see their development sped up working with Smith. Either the third timeis thecharm or the final misfortune another high-upside QBgoing bust with a perfect storm of dysfunction. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, the average true air distance of his completions was 19.4 yards, the seventh highest in the NFL, and higher than Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Matt Ryan. Only five quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes have reached that annual salary. 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. The lack of proven pass-catching depth behind Terry McLaurin is a problem for some evaluators. "I'm willing to bring anything and everything that they need from me. Murray's ability to throw unscripted or from the pocket has people inside the league projecting big things for him. 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. 4 in both yards allowed and scoring just a season after finishing dead last in both categories. 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. But Jones still finished 18th in QBR at 53.6, and threw for 24 touchdown passes in 12 starts. You gotta be tuned up, you gotta be tuned in with your mechanics.". 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. If the Falcons want to start winning games regularly again in 2023, there's no better free-agent quarterback for the club than Garoppolo. The only team with more cap space than the Falcons is the Bears, who are not in the market for a veteran quarterback. Turner has the fastest time of this year's draft class so far. "That's rare. "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.". Although Vegas and Jackson would be a strong fit, there is one better place for him in 2023. He's been a steady hand for the Raiders over the better part of the last decade and could revitalize his career in Carolina. They were hamstrung by health issues last year but still have the makings of a squad good enough to contend for a championship. There may not be many superstar quarterbacks available this offseason, but there are several impact talents set to hit the open market next month. 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. 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. However, negotiations with Jones have been difficult, per reports, and the Giants are doing research on quarterback prospects at this weeks Scouting Combine, seemingly as a contingency plan. 6 and Dwayne Haskins at No. The next step will be strengthening the connection with Golladay and Toney, who both were hamstrung and missed critical trainng camp time with their new QB. There's one thing about Young that has some scouts worried, and that's his size. That's exactly what happened in 2020, when Minshew heard all offseason that he would be replaced by Cam Newton or Andy Dalton. 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? Only five quarterbacks Top QB in draft: I definitely don't want to play for 1 team Daniel Jones actually wants more than $45M per. (2:39). 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. That's a ton ofwholesale moves in a short period of time to try to support and fix Jones. 6 overall out of Duke. What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? However, Newton won a lot more games in college, and was much more consistent. 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. Get started >>. The team parted ways with veteran cornerback James Bradberry last offseason knowing it would have to deal with the consequences. The season has come to an end for the New York Giants, but there are reasons to be excited about the future. They got left tackle Nate Solder and right guard Kevin Zeiter well past their prime with previous teams. Upgrading the quarterback spot to Jackson would raise the ceiling on this offense immensely. Its incredibly unlikely that Atlanta would sign a franchise-tagged Jones to an offer sheet; if the Giants failed to match the proposal, the Falcons would have to send two first-round picks to New York. But that's also because the Giants know they are running out of time with Jones. There was a total system breakdown again and Jones wasn't immune to the injury bug, either, given the burden onhim. He should test well at the NFL Combine but had limited ball production in Lexington. Beyond sorting through the quarterback conundrum, the Giants have needs to address at wide receiver, cornerback and the interior offensive line. Jones being more durable with better protecting and playmaking personnel is one big part of the equation. But needs to slow it down and play the game more from the neck up. The plot below shows the progression of the passing grade Bayesian forecast for every rookie quarterback from 2007-2019 with at least 200 dropbacks. 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. 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 improved as a rushing threat (708 yards, eight touchdowns) while helping New York advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. 8 overall pick in the upcoming draft and the aforementioned pool of available cap space. The Jets were nothing short of fantastic on defense last year. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and athleticism. Whether or not Ridder will still be the Falcons QB1 when the regular season gets underway is another question. The technique used is called Bayesian updating. Tannehill's injuries and steady decline led to his eventual benching and the team will be seeking a replacement for the veteran this offseason. We can use Bayesian updating and what we know about the variance of quarterback performance to also produce a range of outcomes for each quarterback. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Murray had a 63.3 QBR inside the pocket, which ranked 10th in the NFL. The team successfully executed a massive turnaround on that side of the ball, ranking No. 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. 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. 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. But on the off chance Jones actually reaches the open market, several NFL teams could potentially express interest in the former first-rounder. 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. Using my arm, using my hips, using my feet, you know, just tying it all together and being consistent," Richardson said. Jones offers a different skill set. Making a move too early is better than too late, just ask the Cardinals brass, who gave an early hook to Josh Rosen after he produced the second-worst post-rookie forecast since 2007. 4 quarterback, behind Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. 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. 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. 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. After parting ways with Derek Carr, Vegas should consider a younger signal-caller with plenty left in the tank. 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! Gang Green selected Smith in the second round back in 2014 and immediately installed him as the starting quarterback. "He's instinctual," one NFL offensive coordinator said. New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen talks quarterback Daniel Jones' free agency, 2023 draft strategy, and more. 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. Signing Jackson would be the latest and one of the greatest in franchise history if they can pull it off. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa believes if he and his brother Joey Bosa teamed up one day it would "break the NFL.". 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. That was plan was ruined when Barkley struggled against the Steelers' mighty defense in Week 1 and went down with a season-ending torn ACL against the Bears in Week 2. The Giants drafted Jones and finally saw him blossom into a quality starter last year. Jones $8.3 million cap charge ranks a reasonable No. I'm just gonna showcase that tomorrow.". However, if they find a developmental prospect in the middle rounds, New York could take a chance on one of this years quarterbacks. "Just being consistent with my accuracy. 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. "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 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. That poor performance drove Haskins forecast down lower than Jones. 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 non-exclusive franchise tag would allow the Giants to retain Jones for one year and a fully guaranteed $32.416 million. Jump into a draft >>, "He's got something to him, man," one veteran NFL quarterback said. They offer extra big-play ability and red zone prowess. Whether it be Anthony Richardson at the end of the first round, Hendon Hooker in round two, or a wild trade-up scenario for CJ Stroud proposed by CBS Sports, there are many opportunities for the Giants to draft a quarterback this spring. And fast. 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. This is partly why an NFL coordinator said Murray will eventually be harder to stop than Lamar Jackson. Will the Dolphins get a veteran QB? 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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. There havent been any successes since 2007 for rookies who performed as poorly as Haskins in terms of EPA per dropback. 6 pick overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, perform in 2021? The Panthers accomplished that feat despite deploying a revolving door of subpar signal-callers. Sterling Shepard traded the concussion that cost him games early in 2019 for turf toe. 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The 2022 NFL season is in the books, and it's now time to turn our attention to draft season. Where they sign will shape not only their futures, but the power structure of the league. 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. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? 1 passer. Nyg Vs Was By Sam Monson Jul 6, 2021 PFF was not a big fan of Daniel Jones as a draft prospect. 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 | "I'm still a bit surprised they signed [Newton]," one NFL personnel man said. 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). A true dual-threat quarterback who was listed by Florida at 6-foot-4, 232 pounds, Richardson has a simple target on the stopwatch. Kliff Kingsbury's offense provides Murray with a full route tree to utilize, along with heavy doses of play-action and multiple weapons. Jones wasn't bad in the opening 27-13 loss to the Broncos. The least efficient quarterback this season was Haskins, and he was significantly worse than Jones (-0.24). 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. ", What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? "[Kyler] neutralizes a good defensive line," the coordinator said. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin represent dream targets for any quarterback. 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. Somewhere in the middle with still a wide range of outcomes is Daniel Jones, whom the Giants took No. 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. 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. The second plot shows quarterbacks who didnt maintain starter status beyond their rookie deal, or players we would consider failed picks.. 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. Potential contracts to address includes those of Chris Jones and Frank Clark. Murray already proved accurate, completing 64.39% of his passes -- tops among rookies, 15th in the NFL -- for 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Several personnel evaluators believe tight end Noah Fant and wide receiver Courtland Sutton are top-10 players at their position right now. Baker Mayfield is the latest quarterback to thrive as a rookie and dive in his sophomore season. 14 overall player and No. The lack of 2020 weaponry, lowlighted by Barkley's major absence, put Jones on an island. He's listed at 6-foot, 194 pounds on Alabama's website, but could measure in differently at the NFL Combine. "I'm not trying to play numbers out there. 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. New York is in deep negotiations with Jones had his best campaign yet in 2022, reaching career highs in completion percentage (67.2 percent) and passing yardage (3,205). 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. I think if you have the opportunity where you have a guy thats on a rookie deal, and hes your guy, and hes playing for you, and hes a guy you feel that you can win football games with, there is an element of capitalizing on that, especially with where quarterback salaries are going, and the guarantees and things like that, Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler told The Athletic in February. Come 2024, the Giants could tag him again, at a 20-percent raise over his 2023 pay. 1 | 2019 QBR: 55.7 (15th) Gang Green appears to have whiffed on its selection of Zach Wilson at No. Whether they get their potential franchise signal-caller this spring or if it takes a few more years to find one, Tennessee would be in good hands with Smith at the helm. 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. While we dont know everything about a young quarterback after just his rookie season, we do at least know some things. 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). With our live draft lobby, you can be drafting a team in minutes. One veteran NFL quarterback tried to call Jones "sneaky athletic," which was meant as a compliment, but his 4.81 40 time and a 33.5-inch vertical leap say he's simply athletic. Bainivalu is a tall interior offensive lineman, but he has good upper body strength and blocks with good leverage relative to his size. Just growing and continue to grow.". The No. Spielman and host Ryan Wilson also handed out their comparisons for the other top quarterbacks in the class. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at The team also showed it can run the ball under head coach Josh McDaniels, whose system helped Josh Jacobs win the 2022 rushing crown. 1-caliber wide receiver capable of winning consistently. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. 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. These are the quarterbacks whom we may call successful. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Although 2020 No. 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. 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. Will Hernandez, a 2018second-roundguard,has underwhelmed on either side. 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. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? And in a combine All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. However, Jones success in New York was due at least in part to the offensive structure created by Daboll and Kafka. 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. The team spent big free-agent capital on former Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay and also used a first-round pick on Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney, after missing out on Alabama's DeVonta Smith. balls last season 213 more than any other Washington gave a young player minimal chance to succeed. Jones has an 8-19 regular-season record going into Week 2 of 2021 in replacing two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning.