The 2019 quarterback class was tightly bunched in terms of grade over their debut seasons, so Jones was in the same ballpark as Kyler Murray, Gardner Minshew and Dwayne Haskins, the other three rookies to drop back to pass more than 200 times. And he finished the season by averaging 11.0 Intended Air Yards, the highest figure among all qualifying quarterbacks, per NFL Next Gen Stats. 2019 NFL draft: How each first-round pick fits with his new team Best and worst picks of the NFL drafts first round Kyler Murray goes No. Smith went on to sign with the Giants in 2017 before joining the Chargers the following year. In between the transcendent highs and ghastly lows, Herbert provides steady quarterback play from inside the pocket, and he's a plus athlete at 6-foot-6 and 235-ish pounds with a clean delivery and live arm. Hes just not, Esiason said. So it does hurt you a little bit in the team-building process, but were prepared if thats a scenario that were faced with and well have a plan B and try to execute that the best we can.. Note: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links, Schneps Media may earn a commission. Douglas could definitely find a suitor, too. Are the Giants eyeing Daniel Jones' replacement in the draft? Like Newton, he's a vertical-passing signal-caller, which means the completion percentage will likely stay relatively low but Buffalo hopes the deep strikes -- and running element -- will complement each other very well and generate a plethora of explosive plays in 2019 and beyond. Daboll's wrinkles have played a significant role in Jones achieving new levels of performance, what his teammates now describe as elite. As for that experience, I of course feel the same about it with Haskins as I do with Murray. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley are both slated to hit free agency on March 15, but General Manager Joe Schoen thinks he 5 takeaways from Giants 23-21 win over Patriots in first preseason game, Giant Concern? Comparing the New York Giants' Daniel Jones, the No. [23], Jones played his first game on prime time on Thursday Night Football in Week 6 against the New England Patriots. Free-agent QB Derek Carr will consider Jets after all, 3 stats that could help explain Jets reported Ryan Tannehill interest, NFL insider floats eye-opening Aaron Rodgers fallback plan for Jets. 1 wide receiver at the NFL combine? There's a ton of inherent talent with Haskins, and I certainly don't blame him for declaring early into a weaker-than-usual quarterback class. But he did show pocket-drifting flashes as a rookie and can drop the ball into the bucket down the field. He would not confirm or deny a report that Jones was seeking up to $45 million per year, though. With Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Raider Derek Carr engulfing much of the free-agency hype surrounding the team, Sports Illustrated reported Monday that the Jets are exploring everything this offseason, which includes the idea of bringing [Seahawks quarterback] Geno Smith back or luring [Giants quarterback] Daniel Jones from across town.. 2 overall draft pick, and the teams once-hopeful franchise quarterback, has Itll be better for Daniel and better for Saquon if we get deals done without having to use the franchise tag.. They have similar weaknesses. It was just about execution and doing our job play after play. They are both elite quarterbacks, at least according to the current Giants roster. Aug. 7, 2019. 8:00 am ET, Ranking the first four QBs taken in the 2019 NFL Draft, and Josh Rosen, by their chances of success, Agent's Take: Rodgers' trade value, logistics, best fit, McCarthy: Rodgers is still playing top-level football, Bengals GM non-committal about Joe Mixon's future, C.J. In the midst of that year, questions about Manning's elite status subsided as he threw for nearly 5,000 yards before going on another postseason run. and Geno Smith (!! Both can prematurely transform into a running back inside the pocket, lock onto a target for a split-second too long and fail to recognize zone defenders. He eclipsed the 125 QB rating mark in four of his last seven starts, although those outings came against the 24th (Panthers), 25th (Bengals) and 29th (Falcons) ranked teams in Football Outsiders' pass defense DVOA, such a stretch is super impressive for any quarterback, much less a rookie. But Mara and co-owner Steve Tisch are tired of losing. Bonus issued as site credits. Youre gonna have to draft and try to supplement the roster around him with young talent. What a strange calendar year for Rosen, my QB3 in the 2018 class. The coaching change from Hue Jackson to Freddie Kitchens was a godsend for Mayfield, as the latter incorporated considerably more safety-stressing vertical routes, familiar throws for his quarterback after his illustrious tenure in Oklahoma's Air Raid system. In the process, Jones set a franchise record by completing 67.2% of his passes while his passer rating of 92.5 was a career-high. Schoen stressed that he doesnt want to have to use the $32.4 million franchise tag on Jones because he wants to have resources to build the team around his QB. Thats important to keep in mind.. First player to have 300-plus passing yards, 2-plus touchdown passes, and 70-plus rushing yards (including no interceptions) in a post-season playoff game. If somebody's got to walk, then it's unfortunate. We have never had two quarterbacks for New York football teams drafted this high, basically starting out at the same time. Why was he my QB4, you ask? The natural ability as an athlete and, yes, as a passer is undeniably there. The 31-year-old quarterback is expected to meet with potential suitors at the NFL Scouting Combine this week in Indianapolis, including the Jets. Fast forward to today, Jones has fixed the turnover flaw and come up in the clutch on the road in the playoffs, marching New York down the field for the go-ahead touchdown midway though the fourth quarter. Josh Allen, Bills. 1 overall pick throughout draft season, just like we were just two years ago before Baker Mayfield sky-rocketed to the top spot. Barkley is also a team captain and was the Giants' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award while he is one of their most popular players with fans and within the locker room. However, Schoen confirmed Jones will be tagged if no long-term deal is struck - and insisted the team will keep the 25-year-old as the starter in 2023. But this probably shouldn't come as a surprise. Mayfield had flashes early on as the Browns starter, then was a blast down the stretch. [10] He later played in the 2019 Senior Bowl for the North team, and was also the MVP of that game, going 8-of-11 with 115 passing yards and one touchdown. As a passer, his accuracy can be an issue at times, and he'll decide to run more quickly than others. [51] The next week against the Indianapolis Colts, Jones threw for 177 yards, two touchdowns, and rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns in the 3810 win, helping the Giants clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2016. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This season if Eli flops without Beckham? Also, Lock doesn't let a bad decision lead to timidness later in the game or even on the next possession. Schoen interestingly had a pretty long, prepared answer to clarify the Giants lack of involvement in that decision and switch. No QB drafted after him had a better career, but he still finished with more INTs (89) than TDs (86). Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley are both slated to hit free agency on March 15, but General Manager Joe Schoen thinks he can bring both back for 2023. Where was Daniel Jones born? The Giants [34] In a free agency mock draft from CBS Sports, the New York Giants lose Saquon Barkley to Dallas but end up adding a talented wide receiver. Two first-half picks in the season finale in Baltimore were prime examples of that. As for the two most notable names linked to the Jets this offseason, Carr visited the team facility earlier this month following his release from the Raiders after nine seasons. Ex-Jets coach Rex Ryan on verge of NFL comeback. If his collegiate career was any indication of his developmental arc, my QB2 from the 2018 class is in for a breakout season in his second year in the NFL. "We were excited. We're going through those. The team is all in on acquiring a veteran quarterback this offseason. Well have a little bit better idea and we have contingency plans based on where we land on contracts with those guys.. We feel like Zach definitely has those traits. Kyler Murray, who was the No. You have to go through hard times before you come out the other end with better times in negotiations. The high-degree-of-difficult throws always intrigued me. Jones' salary under the tag would be $32.4million, which the GM admitted would restrict his options to upgrade other positions. He is the oldest son of Becca and Steve Jones. [37], In Week 17, in a game against the Dallas Cowboys, Jones had one of his best performances of his young career, completing 17 for 25 passing for 229 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception in a 2319 win. With the 2021 NFL draft in the books, and most major free agent moves complete as well, clarity has come to the quarterback position of most teams. 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 | He was fourth in the NFL with 1,312 rushing yards and tied with Richie James for the team lead with 57 receptions, while Barkley's 1,650 yards from scrimmage were the league's seventh-highest figure. Are the Giants eyeing Daniel Jones' replacement in the draft? Schoen said he I expect both quarterback Daniel Jones and Their entire careers in the NFL, they've been together. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). With his dual-threat output, he joined Hall of Famer Steve Young andLamar Jacksonas the only quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and rush for at least 75 in a playoff game. The propensity to put the ball into precarious spots, his long release and ball security issues worried me. And Schoen seems committed to resolving these major negotiations soon, even if it means some difficult decisions. [26] In Week 16, Jones threw for career highs of 352 passing yards and five passing touchdowns as the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins in overtime 4135. Esiason believes the Giants can get Jones for somewhere around $35 million per year, which is what the Minnesota Vikings are currently paying Kirk Cousins. 23h Carr is now a free agent after being released by Las Vegas on Feb. 14. WebJones was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. [24] In Week 8, against the Detroit Lions, he had 322 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in a 3126 defeat. Murray is very accurate to all portions of the field, aggressive down the seam, and is a souped up Tyrod Taylor as a scrambler/designed runner. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Jets 2021 No. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. ESPNs Adam Schefter had been first to report the news and it ends a disappointing two years for the receiver. Spears believes the Giants problems began as soon as they selected quarterback Daniel Jones with the No. That's the time-tested way to win at the position in the NFL long term. Last year, the team had the lowest pass-blocking grade in the league and the eighth-worst receiving grade, but new additions from free agency and [40] Against the New Orleans Saints, Jones threw for a career-high 402 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception as the Giants won 2721 in overtime. Or, maybe hes just hyping him up as a trade-negotiating tactic? Will he lose out on both and resort to signing Jimmy Garoppolo or Ryan Tannehill? [47] In Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers, Jones completed 21 passes of 27 attempts, threw for 217 yards, and rushed for 37 yards with 10 carries in an upset win. Its fair for Daniel, and its fair for the Giants. I don't believe it's best for Daniel, especially as we try to build a team around him and questions about receiver and other positions on the other side of the ball where we may need depth. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. That leaves a lot of the Giants other decisions in a holding pattern as they work out the futures of their quarterback and running back. But hes not a top-10 quarterback. They work well with each other. [18] In his first start, Jones completed 23 out of 36 passes for 336 yards with a 112.7 passer rating and two passing touchdowns along with 28 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 3231 comeback win against the Buccaneers despite losing two fumbles. Despite the trip, this rush became the longest run in Giants quarterback history. Basically, the Ohio State skill-position players were unreal. He wants to get both players signed before 4 p.m. on March 7, his deadline to use one franchise tag to retain the rights of one of his unrestricted free agents. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Theyre hopeful both players will come back on multi-year deals. 6 and Dwayne Haskins at Jones would make $32.4 million next season if he plays on the franchise Laremy Tunsil is a good left tackle. Jackson toted the rock a whopping 119 times for 556 yards with four scores on the ground in the last seven games of the regular season for the Ravens. The New York Giants are in negotiations with both quarterback Daniel Jones and star running back Saquon Barkley with both players currently set to hit free agency. Over The Cap 's player valuation tool valued Jones' 2022 performance at $31.8 million. Although the Jets posted a record of 8-8 in his first season with the team, Smith struggled as his tenure continued and was also sidelined with injuries, including a broken jaw after being punched by a teammate IK Enemkpali in 2015 over an unpaid debt. Lock attempted 1,553 passes and threw it 437 times as a senior in 2018. How will Giants move forward with Barkley, Jones? The most crucial stat from Sunday: Jones never gave the ball away, matching the efficiency of a regular season that saw him take care of the football at a better rate than any other quarterback in 2022. In the second half, Herbert legitimately looked like Andrew Luck at Stanford in 2011, despite a few more misfires deep. This was also the first time that the Giants had beat the Cowboys since the 2016 season, and also helped the Giants finish with their best record since the 2016 season. "I think he fits," Jeremiah said. [48] In Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars Jones threw for 202 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 107 yards becoming the first Giants QB to record 100 rush yards in a game since Frank Filchock in 1946 in the 2317 win. My QB6 in the 2018 class only had one game with completion percentage over 60 and threw two touchdowns to five picks. INDIANAPOLIS Joe Schoens urgency to re-sign quarterback Daniel Jones to a long-term contract extension in the next week was palpable on Tuesday. Theyre a big part of why we had success last year. The loss in Pullman to Washington State last year was vintage Herbert, as the Ducks got into a 27-0 deficit by halftime. Jones started Sunday on fire, beginning 5-for-5 passing for 100 yards plus two carries for 22 yards in the first quarter alone as the Giants scored touchdowns on both of their first two possessions. There is an end game in sight when it comes to the Giants offseason plan with Daniel Jones and perhaps some progress in contract talks with Saquon Barkley. In fact, for a signal-caller with as much electric scrambling ability as Murray, I was majorly impressed with his willingness to hang in and make accurate throws to all portions of the field. And while the team engaged in preliminary discussions with the Jets, in the chance the former Super Bowl champ becomes available via trade, Green Bay is not yet privy to Rodgers plans following his darkness retreat. In his last six games as a rookie, Allen completed 51.9% of his passes at 6.86 yards per attempt with eight touchdowns and seven picks. Basically, he's the perfect fit in Arizona with Kliff Kingsbury and has a fun group of weapons at his disposal. I had Mayfield as my QB5 in the famed 2018 class of signal-callers. The 2019 quarterback class was tightly bunched in terms of grade over their debut seasons, so Jones was in Christian Ponder, No. Who would've thought an injury mid-season to Allen would've been the best thing for him during his rookie season? Acquire a few mid-round picks (maybe a second-rounder as well) and allow the kid to assume a fresh start elsewhere, away from the brutal New York market. But he needs time to mature at the NFL level. [22], On September 29, in his second start (and first start at home), Jones led the Giants to a 243 victory over the Washington Redskins. [9], During his senior year, Jones was named the MVP in the 2018 Independence Bowl, where he went 3041 with 423 passing yards and five touchdowns in a 5627 victory over Temple. His arm strength is good, not great, and the accuracy is solid on those short routes. Again, our stance on Zach hasnt changed, Douglas told reporters in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine. [19] He became the first Giants' rookie quarterback to win his first career start since Scott Brunner in 1980. Well continue to hammer [it] out, try to get closer to getting something done, hopefully, Schoen said at the NFL combine. On July 22, 2019, Jones signed his four-year rookie contract, worth General manager Joe Schoen told reporters at the NFL Combine that the team would tag Daniel Jones if they cannot get a deal done by March 7 at 4 p.m. Another reminder the NFL is a billion-dollar lemonade stand, Aaron Rodgers is out of the dark, but Jets are still in it as the wait continues, Jets QB talk takes wild turn: Daniel Jones (!) "I know we have an elite quarterback," Barkley said postgame. [54], Jones was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 27, 1997. Well continue to hammer out and try to get closer to getting something done hopefully.. He ran the football 54 times for 476 yards (8.81 yards per) with four rushing scores. Jones would make $32.4 million next season if he plays on the franchise tag. The Giants GM said that he has been in constant communication with Jones reps this week and expressed he was cautiously optimistic about getting deals done for both Jones and Barkley. "From 3-star to first-rounder: Duke football's Daniel Jones peaking at just the right time", "Daniel Jones, 2015 Pro-style quarterback", "College Football Overlooked Daniel Jones. Its entirely possible they sign someone in free agency and then also add a receiver through the 2023 NFL draft. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He recently visited the Jets' braintrust at 1 Jets Drive and GM Joe Douglas said on Tuesday Also, he's awesome throwing on the run. 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