Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com. That's a ton ofwholesale moves in a short period of time to try to support and fix Jones. "He does a lot of cool s--- with his arm," an NFC exec said. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Jones would present an intriguing option for the Falcons. Now, evaluators don't know what to think. Although the Titans could opt to utilize a draft selection, their options could be limited when they get on the clock at No. Can you name the only 3 QBs with more passing yards and a W in their first start? Pro Football Network, LLC. Make no mistake: Murray is not a run-first quarterback. That's exactly what happened in 2020, when Minshew heard all offseason that he would be replaced by Cam Newton or Andy Dalton. 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 | Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. Web"He's got something to him, man," one veteran NFL quarterback said. 1-caliber WR, revamp secondary - CBSSports.com NFL Draft Mock Drafts Prospect "I'm still a bit surprised they signed [Newton]," one NFL personnel man said. New York is in deep negotiations with QB Daniel Jones, looking to extend the 25-year-old and solidify him as their franchise quarterback. There may not be a better option available, however. 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 how many teams are currently unsatisfied with their current starters, these established signal-callers should all have multiple suitors with varying degrees of interest. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "Giants can work with that.". Carr would have plenty of weapons surrounding him in the Big Easy to make that happen. 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. "My target time is: Definitely fast," Richardson said. 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! "That's rare. In the 2019 draft, three quarterbacks were selected in the first round: Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray at first overall, Daniel Jones at No. 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. Jones would be the best quarterback Washington has employed since Kirk Cousins left after the 2017 campaign. The Raiders hold the seventh overall pick in the draft and seem intent on adding a rookie quarterback. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? We still dont know a whole lot after 200-600 NFL dropbacks. 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. All rights reserved. This article first appeared onEmpire Sports Mediaand was syndicated with permission. They all add up to putting Jones on the brinkof being abig NFL draft bust, unless he can turn things around quickly. 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. 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. However, they lack a No. Pick: No. The other is getting the right play-calling from Garrett that takes full advantage of Jones' immense physical tools at 6-5, 230 pounds. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the more intriguing free agent quarterbacks available right now. Gang Green appears to have whiffed on its selection of Zach Wilson at No. WebDaniel Stephen Jones III (born May 27, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). The team still has plenty of potential and just needs the right hand to guide the offense. 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. 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. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. 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. 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. 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. Just like the previous December, Jones got hurt again, this time with a hamstring strain adding to more ankle woes. Turner has the fastest time of this year's draft class so far. 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 looked vastly improved last season, but two first-rounders is the price tag for elite quarterbacks which Jones isnt. 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. 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. Johnston is a lengthy wide receiver with great top-end speed. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. The immediate change there needs to be going with 2020 third-rounder Matt Peart at right tackle. 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. Thats $38.89 million, for a two-year take of $71.31 million. 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. He got beat up over the course of the season, suffering a high ankle sprain in December that cost him two games. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at There may not be many superstar quarterbacks available this offseason, but there are several impact talents set to hit the open market next month. And fast. Murray's ability to throw unscripted or from the pocket has people inside the league projecting big things for him. 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. The team successfully executed a massive turnaround on that side of the ball, ranking No. 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. 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. Players the Jaguars could target Don't be surprised if he plays well in camp and makes things interesting.". 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. Unfortunately that dominant defense couldn't carry New York to a coveted postseason berth. Highlighting the rookies who didnt end up as franchise QBs shows a significant bias towards the bottom-left of the plot. Pick: No. The Carolina Panthers would like to put the atrocious Matt Rhule era fully behind them in 2023 and there would be no better way to accomplish that than with a new signal-caller. That last stat is significant. After failing to distinguish himself for the Jets, Smith bounced around the league and languished on several benches. This offseason, the franchise has to make a decision on quarterback Daniel Jones. 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. When we run the same analysis using passing efficiency as measured by EPA Murray separates himself from the other rookies. Spielman and host Ryan Wilson also handed out their comparisons for the other top quarterbacks in the class. They got left tackle Nate Solder and right guard Kevin Zeiter well past their prime with previous teams. It doesnt have to be that way. Haskins fared worse than his peers through nine games, completing 58.6% of his passes for 1,365 yards, seven touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 26.8 QBR, which didn't crack the league's top 30. 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. If they opt for the former, Garoppolo is a strong fit and could keep Tampa's championship window open for a few more years. 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. For a team like the Texans, he could be the The lack of 2020 weaponry, lowlighted by Barkley's major absence, put Jones on an island. ", It's not too late to play with friends and family. Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the more intriguing free agent quarterbacks available right now. 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). Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Jones had his best campaign yet in 2022, reaching career highs in completion percentage (67.2 percent) and passing yardage (3,205). It was only the fourth time a rookie has graded over 90.0 on such throws with Robert Griffin III, Dak Prescott and Wilson being the other three. Daniel Jones draft, revisited: Why Giants QB is on the brink of being a big 2019 NFL Draft bust Vinnie Iyer 7 min read The first-round of the 2019 NFL Draft has The Stidham train screeched abruptly to a halt with the signing of Cam Newton to a one-year, incentive-laden deal in New England. 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. Will the Dolphins get a veteran QB? Here's who Spielman had: C.J. Williams does a good job of staying in-phase up the boundary, but he missed most of the season with a torn ACL. Anthony Richardson landing spots: Which NFL team is most likely to draft toolsy quarterback prospect? 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. I'm gonna work, I'm gonna be dedicated to my craft, I'm gonna be a leader in that organization. "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? 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. Few veteran quarterbacks would be a better fit for this team than Derek Carr. "Just being consistent with my accuracy. The Giants are confident that Daniel Jones will be their starting quarterback in 2023. Top QB in draft: I definitely don't want to play for 1 team Daniel Jones actually wants more than $45M per. After the New York Giants declined his fifth-year option for 2023, Daniel Jones responded by posting the best season of his career and setting himself up for a significant payday. But the Jaguars really do like Minshew, whose 3.5 touchdown-to-interception ratio topped all rookies. Keep in mind when viewing these results that higher-drafted quarterbacks have an advantage with their forecasts, so a very strong rookie performer like Russell Wilson wont look nearly as strong as a weaker one like Andrew Luck due to the massive difference in draft status. 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. 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. "When I got to high school, just seeing how dynamic Lamar (Jackson) was, I tried to implement both of those guys in my life. 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). They offer extra big-play ability and red zone prowess. 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. 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. The technique used is called Bayesian updating. 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. 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. 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. 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. INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the most intriguing prospects in the entire 2023 NFL Draft class will indeed display his athletic wares in Indianapolis. 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. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and Valentine has been exposed to zone coverage at Kentucky but looks more like a man-coverage player. 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. He has flashed big-play capabilities but will need to become more reliable to reach his full potential. More was put on Jones as Slayton remained his best receiving option. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. 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. 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. But questions remain about his decision making, accuracy and overall polish at the game's most challenging position. But that's not the only former NFL MVP this prospect looks to emulate. This is partly why an NFL coordinator said Murray will eventually be harder to stop than Lamar Jackson. Minshew has an edge that nearly earned him a top-three spot. 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. Over those 27 games, Joneshas committed 40 turnovers 22 interceptions and 18 lost fumbles. 133 | 2019 QBR: 0.1 6 pick overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, perform in 2021? 1 passer. I talked to a handful of scouts last night Every single one of them said Anthony Richardson is the best QB interview theyve had this year.'. The team also showed it can run the ball under head coach Josh McDaniels, whose system helped Josh Jacobs win the 2022 rushing crown. 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. Many expected Murray to take off more behind a suspect offensive line, but he averaged 4.9 rushing attempts per game over the final nine games, strengthening those future Russell Wilson comps as a run-to-throw QB. balls last season 213 more than any other 1 overall pick Kyler Murray. But Las Vegas quarterback situation is even more wide open than Atlantas after the club released longtime starter Derek Carr in February. Copyright 2019-2023. This includes the combine's marquee event, the 40-yard dash. Unfortunately, the Giants have yet to see improvement from that new brain trust. Jones is our No. The truth is that the Giants' offense didn't help Jones much. 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. Just growing and continue to grow.". That's the baseball in him.". 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. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Thats not bad company to keep. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Widely projected as a first-round draft pick, Richardson entered the combine as NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's No. 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. The Florida Gators product has reportedly crushed his interviews at the Combine (per The Pat McAfee Show). 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. 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. 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.