Jeremy Fowler polled a panel of more than 50 coaches, execs, scouts and players to come up with top-10 rankings for 2020: QB | RB | TE | WR | OT Signing Jackson would be the latest and one of the greatest in franchise history if they can pull it off. The ground game features a potential up-and-coming star in Rachaad White. Here's where NFL execs rank the Year 2 quarterbacks entering 2020. 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Its not necessarily one is getting tagged.. 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. PFF famously grades every player on every play. Young quarterbacks with Jones pedigree dont often hit the open market, and the Titans would have to at least consider a pursuit if the Giants fail to retain him. That's a ton ofwholesale moves in a short period of time to try to support and fix Jones. So what's gone wrong for Jones since he took over in Week 3 of '19 with an impressive winning comeback performance against the Buccaneers? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. It's worth remembering that under the Davis' ownership, the Raiders have made plenty of splashy moves throughout their history. Nyg Vs Was By Sam Monson Jul 6, 2021 PFF was not a big fan of Daniel Jones as a draft prospect. "I wanna be a legend," Richardson said. Stroud, Ohio State = Jared Goff: Both prospects were accurate, and possess the necessary arm talent to make all of the throws. Interior OL | Edge Jones was sacked 38 times over 12 starts and didn't have time to throw anything deep, averaging 6.6 yards per attempt. 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. Carr would have plenty of weapons surrounding him in the Big Easy to make that happen. "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? When Jones needed the most support to develop, he had the least. All Rights Reserved. "He's got some magic to him.". 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. Pick: No. 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. 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. In this analysis, Im going to go through the grades and dropback efficiency for 2019 rookie quarterbacks with at least 200 dropbacks: Murray, Jones, Haskins and sixth-round selection Gardner Minshew. 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 Florida Gators product has reportedly crushed his interviews at the Combine (per The Pat McAfee Show). Haskins had the second-best grade of the group (67.6). 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). 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. "When I got to high school, just seeing how dynamic Lamar (Jackson) was, I tried to implement both of those guys in my life. While we dont know everything about a young quarterback after just his rookie season, we do at least know some things. 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. "I plan on doing everything," Richardson said. 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. "I'm willing to bring anything and everything that they need from me. Hes incredible in the areas Levis and Richardson struggle withhe knows how to throw the appropriate ball, with the right touch and timing. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? The team has also some promising wideoutsincluding 2022 first-rounder Treylon Burkswho could see their development sped up working with Smith. But needs to slow it down and play the game more from the neck up. 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 | You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 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. 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. When we run the same analysis using passing efficiency as measured by EPA Murray separates himself from the other rookies. McDaniels would be able to truly open the playbook and install one of the league's more explosive offenses with a quarterback as uniquely talented as Jackson under center. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The fates of the general manager and coach can often hinge on the success of a single selection. He's listed at 6-foot, 194 pounds on Alabama's website, but could measure in differently at the NFL Combine. Using my arm, using my hips, using my feet, you know, just tying it all together and being consistent," Richardson said. There have been a few flashes with big passes and big runs, but the proficiency and the efficiency have not been there. 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. Only five quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes have reached that annual salary. 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. Can you name the only 3 QBs with more passing yards and a W in their first start? 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. Haskins is near the bottom of the pack with the 36th-ranked forecast. They got left tackle Nate Solder and right guard Kevin Zeiter well past their prime with previous teams. Either the third timeis thecharm or the final misfortune another high-upside QBgoing bust with a perfect storm of dysfunction. 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. 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. Factor in some quality pass-catchers in Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore and this team is a shoo-in playoff contender with Carr running the show. The possibility exists that he could return, but are New York's problems solved? General manager Joe Schoen is doubling down at the cornerback position. His strengths are mobility and 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. Players the Jaguars could target "Growing up, it was always Cam Newton for me," Richardson acknowledged. 4 quarterback, behind Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. 1-caliber wide receiver capable of winning consistently. I'm gonna work, I'm gonna be dedicated to my craft, I'm gonna be a leader in that organization. 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. 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. Over those 27 games, Joneshas committed 40 turnovers 22 interceptions and 18 lost fumbles. 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. 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. In all likelihood, the Giants will forego any opportunity to draft a quarterback prospect with one of their top picks. Valentine has been exposed to zone coverage at Kentucky but looks more like a man-coverage player. While his touchdown numbers weren't amazinghe only threw 15 in 16 gameshe limited his mistakes, throwing just five interceptions after coming into the season with 29 over his first 38 contests. Were hoping we dont get to where its one or the other. After posting an underwhelming 53.8 percent completion rate in 2022, the young signal-caller has been working on his mechanics in recent months. Only five quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes have reached that annual salary. You gotta be tuned up, you gotta be tuned in with your mechanics.". That's the baseball in him.". 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). "I think he has a lot of Patrick Mahomes style to him, and by that I mean he is one of the best off-schedule throwers that I've seen coming out of the collegiate game," Spielman said. Will Hernandez, a 2018second-roundguard,has underwhelmed on either side. He was sacked 45 times in 14 times, at a higher rate per dropback with the same 6.6 yards per attempt. 1 | 2019 QBR: 55.7 (15th) Mike Evans and Chris Godwin represent dream targets for any quarterback. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Murray might not be a consensus top-10 quarterback in 2020, but he's coming. Don't be surprised if he plays well in camp and makes things interesting.". Chris Raybon ranks seven quarterbacks of the past three draft classes by their franchise QB potential. This includes the combine's marquee event, the 40-yard dash. 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. With Brady retiring following a tough 2022 season, the Buccaneers find themselves in a strange position. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. The plot below shows the progression of the passing grade Bayesian forecast for every rookie quarterback from 2007-2019 with at least 200 dropbacks. These play-by-play grades are the foundation of the first section of the rookie quarterback forecasts. Free-agent addition Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay form a potent tailback tandem. 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. However, they lack a No. 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. If Jackson desires to play for a contender, the Falcons would be the favorites in the NFC South as soon as he signed and would have a leg up on their divisional foes for the foreseeable future. Can the two sides agree on an extension? 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. 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. 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. 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. Beyond sorting through the quarterback conundrum, the Giants have needs to address at wide receiver, cornerback and the interior offensive line. Just growing and continue to grow.". Jones, who recently changed agencies from Creative Artists Agency to Athletes First, may be targeting a salary as high as $45 million per year.