The Florida Gators product has reportedly crushed his interviews at the Combine (per The Pat McAfee Show). Jones would present an intriguing option for the Falcons. 3: Houston Texans. Anthony Richardson landing spots: Which NFL team is most likely to draft toolsy quarterback prospect? 178 | 2019 QBR: 42.6 (26th) Signing Jackson would be the latest and one of the greatest in franchise history if they can pull it off. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin represent dream targets for any quarterback. 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. Hes incredible in the areas Levis and Richardson struggle withhe knows how to throw the appropriate ball, with the right touch and timing. The 2022 NFL season is in the books, and it's now time to turn our attention to draft season. 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. 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. 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. The line was subpar and his two elite players -- Saquon Barkley and Evan Engram -- battled injuries. New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen talks quarterback Daniel Jones' free agency, 2023 draft strategy, and more. 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? Still, that may be the only "con. 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. Although owner Woody Johnson reportedly believes Wilson can be "salvaged", shipping him offWFAN's Boomer Esiason believes Wilson's presence may be putting Carr off from joining the Jetsand replacing him with an established veteran would immediately lift New York to contending status. 14 overall player and No. 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. Top QB in draft: I definitely don't want to play for 1 team Daniel Jones actually wants more than $45M per. Only five quarterbacks New head coach Ron Rivera offers stability, and a team source said Haskins spent significant time in the facility this offseason working out and communicating with coaches and players while rehabbing an ankle injury. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Haskins pushed the ball down the field in 2019. New York is in deep negotiations with QB Daniel Jones, looking to extend the 25-year-old and solidify him as their franchise quarterback. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. 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. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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 being consistent with my accuracy. 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. Ranking the NFL's top 10 QBs for 2020: Who follows Patrick Mahomes? Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? 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. First, youll notice that Murrays forecast starts higher than the rest, as No. 2 overall and would be wise to move on from the young signal-caller after an abysmal sophomore season. 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. Jones is scheduled to become a free agent in mid-March, but the Giants will likely assign him the franchise tag if the two sides cant agree to an extension. "I don't even know what that means, 'project label,' " Richardson said. Were hoping we dont get to where its one or the other. What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? Jahmyr Gibbs, RB. 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The Lock-Minshew voting was incredibly close, with Lock pulling away due to what many considered a more dynamic skill set. Assessing Browns' FA needs, Added an NFC exec: "He's smart as hell. Wideout Chris Olave is coming off a strong rookie year and Alvin Kamara is still one of the league's most dynamic running backs when healthy. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Atlanta has several avenues to pursue other passers, including the No. With our live draft lobby, you can be drafting a team in minutes. Few veteran quarterbacks would be a better fit for this team than Derek Carr. "When I got to high school, just seeing how dynamic Lamar (Jackson) was, I tried to implement both of those guys in my life. The members of the 2019 class are highlighted, with prior rookies represented by the gray lines in the background. Here are the odds for Daniel Jones' being the Giants' 2022 starting QB. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at 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.. 11 overall. And in a combine 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. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Minshew became the only player in NFL history drafted after the third round to post 3,000 passing yards and 300 rushing yards as a rookie, and one of just three non-first-rounders (along with Russell Wilson in 2012 and Geno Smith in 2013) to achieve that feat. 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. Draft a league now and start fresh with a 0-0 record and a shortened schedule. 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. 2 free agent for a reason: Hes a young quarterback with a first-round pedigree who experienced a great deal of success last season. 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. 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. He got beat up over the course of the season, suffering a high ankle sprain in December that cost him two games. 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. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at 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. If they opt for the former, Garoppolo is a strong fit and could keep Tampa's championship window open for a few more years. The numbers have not been pretty for Jones. He played college football at But Las Vegas quarterback situation is even more wide open than Atlantas after the club released longtime starter Derek Carr in February. While the Texans could opt to thrust this first-year quarterback right into the fire, they may be better served to bring in a veteran like Garoppolo to help turn the team around first. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the more intriguing free agent quarterbacks available right now. We still dont know a whole lot after 200-600 NFL dropbacks. The franchise tag looms over contract talks between Daniel Jones and the New York Giants. This class features some intriguing signal-callers, including a couple with boom-or-bust potential. When we run the same analysis using passing efficiency as measured by EPA Murray separates himself from the other rookies. ", A post shared by With The First Pick (@nfldraftcbs), Young completed 64.5 percent of his passes for 3,328 yards, 32 touchdowns and five interceptions in 12 games played this past season. 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. 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. If he takes care of the ball, he'll make a big jump.". How will New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, the No. Highlighting the rookies who didnt end up as franchise QBs shows a significant bias towards the bottom-left of the plot. While acknowledging there are areas he needs to work on, Richardson scoffs at some of the analysis of his game and his NFL readiness. If it did, we wouldnt have contract offers out to both of them. 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 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. While Carr isn't coming off his best season, he still managed to earn a Pro Bowl nod after completing 60.8 percent of his passes for 3,522 yards and 24 touchdowns. 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). 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. "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. 6 pick overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, perform in 2021? 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. This offseason, the franchise has to make a decision on quarterback Daniel Jones. Although the Titans could opt to utilize a draft selection, their options could be limited when they get on the clock at No. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. While he was inaccurate at times, he ranked ninth in QBR (71.5) against man coverage among the 37 quarterbacks with at least 200 action plays. Chris Raybon ranks seven quarterbacks of the past three draft classes by their franchise QB potential. Mayfield's rookie-record 27 touchdowns came in 13 starts and most of a 14th game in 2018. He has flashed big-play capabilities but will need to become more reliable to reach his full potential. But on the off chance Jones actually reaches the open market, several NFL teams could potentially express interest in the former first-rounder. Jones and Minshew are in the middle of the pack with the 22nd- and 28th-ranked forecasts, respectively. 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. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and They were hamstrung by health issues last year but still have the makings of a squad good enough to contend for a championship. 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. 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. Anthony Richardson, Florida = Cam Newton: Both possess rare size and athleticism. In the 2019 draft, three quarterbacks were selected in the first round: Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray at first overall, Daniel Jones at No. Using my arm, using my hips, using my feet, you know, just tying it all together and being consistent," Richardson said. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. 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. No. 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. 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. 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. Although 2020 No. I'm still not sure and he's gotta prove it, but we're gonna see what he does with those weapons -- big-time weapons.". 6 | 2019 QBR: 53.6 (18th) His feel and creativity at that level were 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 | That last stat is significant. 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 | Spielman and host Ryan Wilson also handed out their comparisons for the other top quarterbacks in the class. The Cleveland Browns and New York Jets had to rebuild the position in the offseason to help their quarterbacks. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Husky is a more polished run blocker right now and has had some repetitions pulling and blocking in space. However, if they find a developmental prospect in the middle rounds, New York could take a chance on one of this years quarterbacks. On the flip side, Dwayne Haskins fizzled out fast in Washington and is looking to save his career as a backup in Pittsburgh. Stroud, Ohio State = Jared Goff: Both prospects were accurate, and possess the necessary arm talent to make all of the throws. Widely projected as a first-round draft pick, Richardson entered the combine as NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's No. The season has come to a close for most NFL teams, and now is the time of reflection and reassessment. 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. 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. The 2022 NFL season is in the books, and it's now time to turn our attention to draft season. Houston is coming off a brutal three-year stretch in which the team has won a mere 11 games while churning through four head coaches and trying multiple options out under center. 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. However, they lack a No. 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). 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. After re-inventing himself with Seattle, Smith could return to the place it all started with a chance to make good on the sky-high potential that led Gang Green to draft him nine years ago. Pick: No. Jones is our No. "That's rare. 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. 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. Barring an unforeseen turn of events, that looks like the most likely outcome. "Using my hips. At his end-of-season press conference in January, Giants general manager Joe Schoen all but admitted he would use the franchise tender on Jones if forced to choose. 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. 6 overall out of Duke. Evaluators say they love Lock's arm and moxie, but he must prove he can read defenses consistently. Subscribe to Stathead , the set of tools used by the pros, to unearth this and other interesting factoids. 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. So that's a big concern I think with a lot of teams.". Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. The most impactful decision a team can make is whether a quarterback is worthy of drafting, especially in the first round. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. "Lamar, you know what you have to do to stop him. Nyg Vs Was By Sam Monson Jul 6, 2021 PFF was not a big fan of Daniel Jones as a draft prospect. Carr looks like the piece the Jets were missing in 2022. 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. While the Ravens roster isn't perfectly constructed right now, adding some receiving talent and simply staying healthy will put this squad in the upper echelon of the league. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. If Jones became available as an unrestricted free agent, he would profile as an exemplary fit for Arthur Smiths offense. Players the Jaguars could target Isn't the sexy pick to win starting jobs, but keeps winning them.". "He's got some magic to him.". Denver is willing Lock's success into existence, doubling down on receivers Jerry Jeudy and K.J. More was put on Jones as Slayton remained his best receiving option. Here's who Spielman had: C.J. Gang Green selected Smith in the second round back in 2014 and immediately installed him as the starting quarterback. He's listed at 6-foot, 194 pounds on Alabama's website, but could measure in differently at the NFL Combine. "He does a lot of cool s--- with his arm," an NFC exec said. Daniel Jones, Giants. Its unclear whether new Titans OC Tim Kelly can foster the same type of environment or whether Tennessee would require Jones to overcome its offensive deficiencies. 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. Murray is largely in the clear, but the rest of the 2019 class is in the thick of bust territory. He's a runner. New York is in deep negotiations with Haskins is near the bottom of the pack with the 36th-ranked forecast. 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. ", "Now, if this guy was 6-1, 210 pounds, he's a generational type quarterback, in my opinion," Spielman said. 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. The plot below shows the progression of the passing grade Bayesian forecast for every rookie quarterback from 2007-2019 with at least 200 dropbacks. This might be the only chance for the Giants to see the real Jones. Don't be surprised if he plays well in camp and makes things interesting.". 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. Stroud, Ohio State = Jared Goff: Both prospects were accurate, and possess the necessary arm talent to make all of the throws. The team still has plenty of potential and just needs the right hand to guide the offense. All Rights Reserved. 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. He's got plenty of talent surrounding him at both the wideout and running back position, plus Seattle's young defense should only get better in 2023. Pro Football Network, LLC. 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. 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 | Jones is still just 25 years old heading into his fifth professional season. That poor performance drove Haskins forecast down lower than Jones. 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. These are the quarterbacks whom we may call successful. Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale values man coverage skills, and the Giants sorely lacked that this season. Sixty quarterbacks attempted at least 50 passes in 2022 Mariota, Ridder, and Jones were among the 13 signal-callers who used play action on at least 30 percent of their dropbacks. 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Beyond sorting through the quarterback conundrum, the Giants have needs to address at wide receiver, cornerback and the interior offensive line. Not that it's easy. 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. 2023 NFL Combine 40 Times: Who Had the Fastest 40-Yard Dash Results? Panthers impressed by Derek Carr visit 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. That's a ton ofwholesale moves in a short period of time to try to support and fix Jones. 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. 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. 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. Will Hernandez, a 2018second-roundguard,has underwhelmed on either side. They offer extra big-play ability and red zone prowess. 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. Richardson is making headlines at the Scouting Combine this week, garnering interest from every corner of the league. 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. 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 has come a long way," one NFL defensive coach said. While the roster has several holes to fill in free agency and through the draft, it does boast some of the NFL's most promising skill position players in tight end Kyle Pitts and wideout Drake London. 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. Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year. 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. First-year general manager Ran Carthon said this week hes excited about moving forward with Tannehill, who has a $36.6 million cap charge in 2023. There may not be many superstar quarterbacks available this offseason, but there are several impact talents set to hit the open market next month. The Jets were nothing short of fantastic on defense last year. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa believes if he and his brother Joey Bosa teamed up one day it would "break the NFL.". "I'm willing to bring anything and everything that they need from me. Running back Saquon Barkley didn't match his spectacular rookie season, but he was still the effective centerpiece of the offense when healthy in his second season vs. having Jones sling the ball downfield often. Like the Falcons, the Raiders have plenty of space ($48.4 million) to make meaningful additions this offseason. 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. 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.