After watching a good deal of tape on all three of these guys and Webb too for comparison, Allen, Rosen and Darnold have a versatility factor and ability to throw that is on a very different level than Webb. Each of the three of them have sizzle that Webb just does not have:
Webb has a strange little hitch in his throwing motion and almost always lofts the ball -- it often comes down on target but he doesn't always reach the target. He is better at long throughs than short throws, his shorter throws don't have zip, and his throw seems a little awkward.
Rosen's throwing motion is smoother and he can throw the ball accurately with real authority and zip on short passes, he throws accurately on long passes, he spreads the ball around the field, his footwork is awesome, the thing that bothered me in his college games is that his ball throwing mostly seemed a little low to me, low enough that against NFL competition he gets intercepted or batted down more imo, but he seemed to find his mark even so, but many times just narrowly. I will say this, the ball gets in there and it gets there fast.
Allen moves really well in the pocket, can get away from trouble, and he throws a laser with accuracy, and great trajectory. He makes some terrific throws and they look fantastic too his throwing motion is very fluid, he also has a real cannon and is very accurate.
Darnold seems streaky, and he's inventive. He also throws a real laser with great accuracy. He moves around great and is elusive in the pocket, but his throwing motion is not as fluid as Allen and Rosen, he seems to flick it, and the ball gets out a beat quicker.
I thought that if I was making comparisons to them Allen is more Brett Favre, Darnold is more Elway/Wilson, and Rosen is more Eli Manning in style. Webb is just not in this league at all.
Thing is that each these three guys do look like the real deal and that they have great value. A blue chip QB prospect has to be a greater value than a position player, even one as terrific as Barkley is, and I think Barkley is an extremely good player, I just don't see how he has more value than a great QB prospect. Unless a team is going to knock the Giants socks off with incredible value, I just don't think they will be getting value at number 2 if they aren't picking one of these three QBs.
I like Darnold. Don't like Rosen at all. On top of that he has concussion history. Don't need a concussion prone Jay Cutler.
No thanks...safe bet...draft Barkley and try to win.
From what I see, the Rosen injuries are the biggest red flag. It is nice to be at #2 when there are more than two choices.
Certainly if you work out Allen is your guy it's something to explore. Maybe the Browns don't do it, or the Browns want to move to 3 to ensure that Barkley is there.
I like Darnold. Don't like Rosen at all. On top of that he has concussion history. Don't need a concussion prone Jay Cutler.
No thanks...safe bet...draft Barkley and try to win.
Rosen is extremely intelligent. There is zero comparison to Cutler there.
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Rosen has been compared way to often to Jay Cutler. Cutler also throws a pretty ball, has a strong arm and a lot of the physical qualities that you want in a QB. But do they have it between the ears? We've been spoiled with a guy like Eli who is so level headed and works hard at the game. If a QB prospect doesn't have those qualities then he's not going to be good no matter how good his physical attributes are.
I like Darnold. Don't like Rosen at all. On top of that he has concussion history. Don't need a concussion prone Jay Cutler.
No thanks...safe bet...draft Barkley and try to win.
Rosen is extremely intelligent. There is zero comparison to Cutler there.
He might be and I'm sure Cutler is intelligent its their personality thats an issue. And several have described Rosen as immature. We don't need that not in a market like NY. We have been spoiled by a guy like Eli. Not every QB prosepect will have his temperment and that is almost as important if not more than your physical abilities.
Rosen has an injury history with concussions that may moot his talent.
Darnold was erratic. He also has a loop in his throwing motion, stares down receivers, and thew a lot of INTs.
Allen is raw., and did not play well against better competition. But he has the highest upside, so I'd take him if forced to pick a QB at #2.
Remember the Giants could decide Webb isn't the answer and still not take a QB at #2.
But assuming Cleveland takes a QB, there are really only two scenarios:
(1) Cleveland takes Darnold. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Allen. For different reasons, neither is worth the #2 pick. I'd probably trade down.
(2) Cleveland takes Allen. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Darnold. I'd still probably prefer to trade down, but Darnold is defensible. Rosen's injury history is troublesome.
Building for next season and hoping Webb is the answer is a move an impatient fan would make, or maybe someone who just doesn't want to see Eli replaced.
But assuming Cleveland takes a QB, there are really only two scenarios:
(1) Cleveland takes Darnold. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Allen. For different reasons, neither is worth the #2 pick. I'd probably trade down.
(2) Cleveland takes Allen. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Darnold. I'd still probably prefer to trade down, but Darnold is defensible. Rosen's injury history is troublesome.
A third option is drafting Barkley and try to win now with a roster that is one year removed from going 11-5 and with contracts that you just can't get out of.
The knock on Allen is that he's not very accurate. In two years as a starting QB Allen's completion percentage was 56.0% (2016) and 56.3% (2017).
I'm not saying there isn't an explanation for that low a percentage rate or that Allen can't improve it with better coaching at the next level...but I don't know how you look at his body of work and describe Allen as an accurate passer at this point.
But assuming Cleveland takes a QB, there are really only two scenarios:
(1) Cleveland takes Darnold. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Allen. For different reasons, neither is worth the #2 pick. I'd probably trade down.
(2) Cleveland takes Allen. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Darnold. I'd still probably prefer to trade down, but Darnold is defensible. Rosen's injury history is troublesome.
I'm not trying to single you out, but can you think of any recent Giants' draft when you haven't wanted them to trade down?
Maybe I'm confusing you with another poster, but it seems like you ALWAYS advocate trading down for more picks, regardless of the situation.
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are understandably overthinking this whole situation. We have the #2 pick, which thankfully doesn't happen often, so there is a lot of attention. Many QBs are also eligible, and Eli is aging.
But assuming Cleveland takes a QB, there are really only two scenarios:
(1) Cleveland takes Darnold. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Allen. For different reasons, neither is worth the #2 pick. I'd probably trade down.
(2) Cleveland takes Allen. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Darnold. I'd still probably prefer to trade down, but Darnold is defensible. Rosen's injury history is troublesome.
A third option is drafting Barkley and try to win now with a roster that is one year removed from going 11-5 and with contracts that you just can't get out of.
Yes, Barkely is a third option. I'd still probably trade down, but would be fine with him.
And neither is Barkley. Why take him at #2 when you can likely get similar ability in the 2nd round from Guice, Chubb, and Michel. There are others.
The draft is not about this year, it is about the future. Even the most ardent Eli fan knows he has one maybe two years left.
As for Rosen and Darnold, neither is without risk or downside, but I wouldnt be upset if we drafted either of them. It really depends on who is the coach and who the Offensive Coordinator.
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I have a feeling they take Barkley. Just doesn't seem like any of the QBs are sure things.
And neither is Barkley. Why take him at #2 when you can likely get similar ability in the 2nd round from Guice, Chubb, and Michel. There are others.
The draft is not about this year, it is about the future. Even the most ardent Eli fan knows he has one maybe two years left.
Uhhhh no you cant get a guy of Barkleys value later in the draft. Barkley is probably going to be the best player of this draft, a dynamic special player. You most likely wont find that later in the draft.
The draft does NOT have to be about the future. We still have guys like Eli and on defense that are under contracts that we just can't get out of and are 1 year removed from going 11-5. The goal is to win is it not? Add Barkley to an upgraded oline and this team becomes a playoff contender......G U A R A N T E E D!
A lot of nice points but disagree with this one. Allen's weakness is that he doesn't have the NFL pocket presence, he's too quick to just race out to his right and he misses reads as a result. See the video breakdown in the link for some examples
Some argue it's because his line is bad, which may be partially true, but it's definitely something he has to improve or he'll fail in the NFL.
Agree he has the best arm though.
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Allen may have accuracy issues.
Barkley is a generational player, or, RB class is deep and he not worth a premium pick.
The Giants need a franchise QB to rebuild around.
The Giants are close and only need a stud RB and OL upgrades.
As a fan, I have no idea which of these are true, and I respect all these opinions. My view is that the Giants need to draft a QB, and among the blue chip prospects I am most concerned about Rosen's injuries and Mayfield off the field.
I do worry about trading down and resolving the QB issue later...if we become a mediocre team, then we will just have to trade up later.
Draft Darnold or Allen, or, draft Barkley and avoid the complete rebuild. Don't trade down...
Darnold is at 64%
The other factors to take into account is Wyoming was all Allen. They had no other skill players on that Offense in 2017 and had only one skill player drafted from 2016 (Hill RB 5th rd). Both of his starting WR's from 2016 graduated. There is zero talent besides Allen on that team.
Darnold has the #4 rated RB in the Draft in Jones and a possible 1st rd pick in WR Burnett. The difference is staggering as far as supporting cast goes
Darnold is at 64%
The other factors to take into account is Wyoming was all Allen. They had no other skill players on that Offense in 2017 and had only one skill player drafted from 2016 (Hill RB 5th rd). Both of his starting WR's from 2016 graduated. There is zero talent besides Allen on that team.
Darnold has the #4 rated RB in the Draft in Jones and a possible 1st rd pick in WR Burnett. The difference is staggering as far as supporting cast goes
I like Allen to the Giants.
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He has a 56.2% completion ratio
Darnold is at 64%
The other factors to take into account is Wyoming was all Allen. They had no other skill players on that Offense in 2017 and had only one skill player drafted from 2016 (Hill RB 5th rd). Both of his starting WR's from 2016 graduated. There is zero talent besides Allen on that team.
Darnold has the #4 rated RB in the Draft in Jones and a possible 1st rd pick in WR Burnett. The difference is staggering as far as supporting cast goes
I like Allen to the Giants.
He's my favorite right now, esp considering he will probably be sitting for a year or two
Still very early in the scouting process.
I'm hoping Josh Allen can graduate early and get accepted into the senior bowl. Would be nice to see Mayfield and Allen that week. If scheduling goes right, I'll be there.
But assuming Cleveland takes a QB, there are really only two scenarios:
(1) Cleveland takes Darnold. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Allen. For different reasons, neither is worth the #2 pick. I'd probably trade down.
(2) Cleveland takes Allen. That leaves the Giants with Rosen or Darnold. I'd still probably prefer to trade down, but Darnold is defensible. Rosen's injury history is troublesome.
3) Cleveland takes Rosen
Darnold is at 64%
The other factors to take into account is Wyoming was all Allen. They had no other skill players on that Offense in 2017 and had only one skill player drafted from 2016 (Hill RB 5th rd). Both of his starting WR's from 2016 graduated. There is zero talent besides Allen on that team.
Darnold has the #4 rated RB in the Draft in Jones and a possible 1st rd pick in WR Burnett. The difference is staggering as far as supporting cast goes
Who played against tougher opponents?
In other words, having been in the NFL for 1 season now does he still have the hitch in his throwing motion?
I'm hoping Josh Allen can graduate early and get accepted into the senior bowl. Would be nice to see Mayfield and Allen that week. If scheduling goes right, I'll be there.
For what it's worth, seniorbowl.com lists Josh Allen as an "accepted invite".
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As of right now. Still waiting to see if one of these LT's can up their stock in the coming months.
In other words, having been in the NFL for 1 season now does he still have the hitch in his throwing motion?
What I saw at training camp was progress from his college throwing motion. But it obviously was not natural to him, which is understandable. All about reps for a kid like that.
I am standing by my opinion of him...he is going to be a very high quality backup for a long time.