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Vacchiano: source says Giants will take Daniel Jones at 6

sphinx : 4/24/2019 2:22 pm
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"That's their guy," an NFL source told SNY on Wednesday. "They love him and they have for a while. I can't imagine they'll wait until 17. He's not likely to last that long."

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RE: Order  
Gatorade Dunk : 4/24/2019 3:44 pm : link
In comment 14402088 Pep22 said:
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I'd be extremely upset w Jones at 6 but I think its funny how sometimes the order of transactions governs the reaction.

Exhibit A: If the OBJ trade was:

OBJ
OV

for

Zeitel
Peppers
the 17th pick
the 95th pick

instead of a disjointed version of that, i think people would have been less upset.

If RD1 tomorrow turns out to be Wilkins at 6 and Jones at 17, I think Giant fans will be somewhat less likely to jump out windows than if the reverse order.

That's actually a great point.

But wait until it's Jones at #6 and Gary at #17!
These kind..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/24/2019 3:45 pm : link
of posts sort of assume that people know more than actual evaluators:

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That would literally fly in the face of everything DG has said
David B. : 3:24 pm : link : reply
AND lived last year.

He wouldn't "REACH" for Darnold or Rosen at 2 last year -- which wouldn't have been much of a reach, but all of the sudden he WILL REACH this year for a guy who's biggest proponents say he's a mid 1st round talent AT BEST, and others have him way lower?

You might make the case at 17 (and I wouldn't)

If Jones is THE BEST GUY ON THIER BOARD at 6, there's something dreadfully wrong with their scouting.


Killing any prospect and determining whose board is right or wrong is the part that is "throwing shit on the wall" to quote another comment.

Jones is going to be a polarizing guy to rate because his team was dogshit.
RE: I listened to a recent Wharton Moneyball show about drafting QBs  
Pep22 : 4/24/2019 3:45 pm : link
In comment 14402102 Go Terps said:
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After listening it left me wondering if the Giants, who have 12 picks, wouldn't be better off picking 2 or 3 QBs in this draft.

I think one of the really interesting developments in recent years was the Redskins taking both RG3 and Cousins in the same draft. In the end that approach worked out for them...they ended up covered at QB for 6 years despite losing one to injury and general incompetence.

Would the Giants be well served to, say, draft Finley and Stidham both?


How many shitty QBs do you want the team to roster?
Pep  
Go Terps : 4/24/2019 3:49 pm : link
What I'd want is to develop QBs to play for the Giants and/or act as trade chips. No other position comes close in terms of value.
Terps ...  
Spider56 : 4/24/2019 3:51 pm : link
I think the JESTs took Joe Willie and Heisman winner John Huarte the same year too.
RE: Pep  
Sean : 4/24/2019 3:53 pm : link
In comment 14402115 Go Terps said:
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What I'd want is to develop QBs to play for the Giants and/or act as trade chips. No other position comes close in terms of value.


I think Jones fits NYG QB & will provide a more seamless transition from Eli to the next guy as some of the alternatives. The old Belichick quote about building a team & not collecting talent - Jones seems to fit that quote a little more.

I tend to agree with you, I’d be okay with Jones. I know it’s hard to maneuver the draft, but if we can get a defensive blue chip player at 6 & then trade up for Jones wouldn’t be bad.
RE: I listened to a recent Wharton Moneyball show about drafting QBs  
bw in dc : 4/24/2019 3:56 pm : link
In comment 14402102 Go Terps said:
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After listening it left me wondering if the Giants, who have 12 picks, wouldn't be better off picking 2 or 3 QBs in this draft.

I think one of the really interesting developments in recent years was the Redskins taking both RG3 and Cousins in the same draft. In the end that approach worked out for them...they ended up covered at QB for 6 years despite losing one to injury and general incompetence.

Would the Giants be well served to, say, draft Finley and Stidham both?


I would draft a QB every year.

But to your question - this would be an interesting draft to do this because:

(1) We have 12 picks. And this would increase our chances
of possibly finding a quality QB.

(2) Since this pool of QBs has no real first round
quality (except, IMV, Lock) then try using multiple
picks, of the 12, to snag a few with upside in the
middle rounds.
I've heard Holmgren say  
bceagle05 : 4/24/2019 4:02 pm : link
drafting a QB every year was a philosophy of teams that ran West Coast offenses, even with guys like Montana and Young in place. Matt Hasselbeck, Kurt Warner and Brett Favre were all in the same QB room for a time in Green Bay. San Fran always had guys like Steve Bono and Elvis Grbac as solid depth who got starting opportunities elsewhere.
RE: Pep  
Pep22 : 4/24/2019 4:02 pm : link
In comment 14402115 Go Terps said:
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What I'd want is to develop QBs to play for the Giants and/or act as trade chips. No other position comes close in terms of value.


Sorry Terps (for venting your way). I'm just ticked off at the possibility of Daniel Jones at 6.
RE: One team trades into the top.5  
Giants38 : 4/24/2019 4:08 pm : link
In comment 14401984 JonC said:
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pushes a blue chip defender to #6.


You keep saying this. What blue chip defender? What if the draft goes Murray, Bosa, Lock, Quinnen, and Allen? Who’s the blue chip guy? You don’t like White, so who is it? Oliver, who might not fit our system? Gary and Sweat with health issues? I just don’t see it.
RE: RE: One team trades into the top.5  
jvm52106 : 4/24/2019 4:11 pm : link
In comment 14402149 Giants38 said:
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In comment 14401984 JonC said:


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pushes a blue chip defender to #6.



You keep saying this. What blue chip defender? What if the draft goes Murray, Bosa, Lock, Quinnen, and Allen? Who’s the blue chip guy? You don’t like White, so who is it? Oliver, who might not fit our system? Gary and Sweat with health issues? I just don’t see it.


If someone trades into top 5 it is most likely for a QB, so Murray and Haskins could be gone at that point..
RE: RE: One team trades into the top.5  
Pep22 : 4/24/2019 4:16 pm : link
In comment 14402149 Giants38 said:
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In comment 14401984 JonC said:


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pushes a blue chip defender to #6.



You keep saying this. What blue chip defender? What if the draft goes Murray, Bosa, Lock, Quinnen, and Allen? Who’s the blue chip guy? You don’t like White, so who is it? Oliver, who might not fit our system? Gary and Sweat with health issues? I just don’t see it.


Oliver, Wilkins would be the top choices if it fell that way. By that I mean my top choices. I have a feeling the fact that Daniel Jones attended Mannings passing camp along with the Cutcliff connection will end up trumping less important things...like talent.
I don't know  
FranchiseQB : 4/24/2019 4:20 pm : link
about Jones, but this is what you want your GM to do. You want him to find a QB he believes in and make sure he gets him. That's one of the main jobs of a GM. I have been a harsh critic of DG for not prioritizing the QB position. Now that he might do it I will not criticize him. If Jones becomes the QB that DG thinks he is, then we all win. If Jones is a bust, DG loses his job. It is really quite simple.
RE: I'm scared.  
djm : 4/24/2019 4:25 pm : link
In comment 14401932 Anakim said:
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Legit scared.


You’ll be ok.
RE: I'm scared.  
Klaatu : 4/24/2019 4:30 pm : link
In comment 14401932 Anakim said:
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Legit scared.




If you're nervous, count your toes. I'll do the mastermindin' around here.
RE: I don't know  
Lambuth_Special : 4/24/2019 4:36 pm : link
In comment 14402176 FranchiseQB said:
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about Jones, but this is what you want your GM to do. You want him to find a QB he believes in and make sure he gets him. That's one of the main jobs of a GM. I have been a harsh critic of DG for not prioritizing the QB position. Now that he might do it I will not criticize him. If Jones becomes the QB that DG thinks he is, then we all win. If Jones is a bust, DG loses his job. It is really quite simple.


Yeah, even if I'm not a fan of Jones, I'll respect the move from DG. Truly putting himself on the line and making a firm commitment to the next era of this franchise is better than trying to cobble together a couple of 9-7 seasons at the twilight of Eli's career.
Two other potential (yet unlikely) scenarios  
kelsto811 : 4/24/2019 4:37 pm : link
What if the Giants grab Lock or Jones and then use them as trade leverage to a team like the Broncos or Raiders? Obviously the Eli/Rivers situation was pretty unique, but if you hypothetically knew a team was in love with one of the QB's, it could be done?

Or what about taking Lock or Jones at 6 and then a trade back up to 11 for a guy like Allen, Oliver, or Wilkins? I'd say the likelihood that one of those guys falls to 17 is slim to none.

There's going to be movement at the top of the draft. I just wonder how involved the Giants will be.
Fyi  
jtgiants : 4/24/2019 4:42 pm : link
My info hasn't changed. I say Williams or Allen. If gone Oliver or Wilkins. They like white but has character red flags is what I was told
RE: Fyi  
GFAN52 : 4/24/2019 4:44 pm : link
In comment 14402212 jtgiants said:
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My info hasn't changed. I say Williams or Allen. If gone Oliver or Wilkins. They like white but has character red flags is what I was told


Like that waaayyyy better than Jones at 6.
RE: Fyi  
kelsto811 : 4/24/2019 4:45 pm : link
In comment 14402212 jtgiants said:
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My info hasn't changed. I say Williams or Allen. If gone Oliver or Wilkins. They like white but has character red flags is what I was told


So the Giants hypothetically have 4 DL rated above any other position player? That's wild
RE: RE: Fyi  
GothamGiants : 4/24/2019 4:47 pm : link
In comment 14402215 kelsto811 said:
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In comment 14402212 jtgiants said:


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My info hasn't changed. I say Williams or Allen. If gone Oliver or Wilkins. They like white but has character red flags is what I was told



So the Giants hypothetically have 4 DL rated above any other position player? That's wild


it's not at all wild when you consider the prospects available ... this draft is absolutely loaded with elite defensive talent. Like, overhaul your defense in 1 successful draft deep if they hit on their picks like last year.

Glad to hear the Giants seem to be in line with this logic ... Hockenson and Murray are the only offensive players worth taking top 10 ... possibly Williams/Taylor @ OT
RE: Fyi  
GothamGiants : 4/24/2019 4:48 pm : link
In comment 14402212 jtgiants said:
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My info hasn't changed. I say Williams or Allen. If gone Oliver or Wilkins. They like white but has character red flags is what I was told


Thank you. Praying this is the case ... Defense, defense tomorrow night.
Remember  
jtgiants : 4/24/2019 4:53 pm : link
I told you guys they like jones and lock but not at 6
RE: These kind..  
mikeinbloomfield : 4/24/2019 4:54 pm : link
In comment 14402109 FatMan in Charlotte said:
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of posts sort of assume that people know more than actual evaluators:



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That would literally fly in the face of everything DG has said
David B. : 3:24 pm : link : reply
AND lived last year.

He wouldn't "REACH" for Darnold or Rosen at 2 last year -- which wouldn't have been much of a reach, but all of the sudden he WILL REACH this year for a guy who's biggest proponents say he's a mid 1st round talent AT BEST, and others have him way lower?

You might make the case at 17 (and I wouldn't)

If Jones is THE BEST GUY ON THIER BOARD at 6, there's something dreadfully wrong with their scouting.



Killing any prospect and determining whose board is right or wrong is the part that is "throwing shit on the wall" to quote another comment.

Jones is going to be a polarizing guy to rate because his team was dogshit.



Ok, but find some evaluators that rate Jones above Darnold. Heck, fine one that rates him above Rosen.

RE: Remember  
GFAN52 : 4/24/2019 4:54 pm : link
In comment 14402236 jtgiants said:
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I told you guys they like jones and lock but not at 6


Anywhere lower than 6 sounds better to me. Actually could see them try moving up from 17 to try and pick one.
anybody but Haskins  
BigBlueCane : 4/24/2019 4:59 pm : link
please
Why..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/24/2019 5:19 pm : link
does this matter?

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Ok, but find some evaluators that rate Jones above Darnold. Heck, fine one that rates him above Rosen.


Find an evaluator that rated Tom Brady as a franchise QB.

Aaron Rodgers was rated 4th or 5th in his class. Not to mention, Darnold and Rosen aren't in this draft. I do know there aren't any RB's rated higher than Barkley this year....
If they think he is the guy they  
St. Jimmy : 4/24/2019 5:22 pm : link
better. They cannot screw around. They also better be right if they pick him there.
RE: Why..  
mikeinbloomfield : 4/24/2019 5:28 pm : link
In comment 14402284 FatMan in Charlotte said:
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does this matter?



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Ok, but find some evaluators that rate Jones above Darnold. Heck, fine one that rates him above Rosen.



Find an evaluator that rated Tom Brady as a franchise QB.

Aaron Rodgers was rated 4th or 5th in his class. Not to mention, Darnold and Rosen aren't in this draft. I do know there aren't any RB's rated higher than Barkley this year....



No, Darnold and Rosen aren't in this draft, but picking Jones here basically says he's better than both of them because the QB need was the same.


The draft is a crapshoot. Pointing to players who outplayed their evaluations doesn't change the fact that there are a ton more guys who didn't. If the Giants see something in Jones that no one else does, great! But what are the odds?
When  
DanMetroMan : 4/24/2019 5:32 pm : link
was Aaron Rodgers considered 4th or 5th? He went 24th and people were STUNNED he fell that far. Here are a few mocks from 2005.

Draft King

2005 NFL Mock Draft
1. San Francisco 49ers - Alex Smith, QB, Utah
2. Miami Dolphins - Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn
3. Cleveland Browns - Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan
4. Chicago Bears - Mike Williams, WR, USC
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Cadillac Williams, RB, Auburn
6. Tennessee Titans - Adam "Pac Man" Jones, CB, West Virginia
7. Minnesota Vikings (from Oakland) - Shawne Merriman, DE/OLB, Maryland
8. Arizona Cardinals - Aaron Rodgers, QB, Cal
9. Washington Redskins - Antrel Rolle, CB, Miami
10. Detroit Lions - Derrick Johnson, OLB, Texas
11. Dallas Cowboys - Demarcus Ware, DE/OLB, Troy
12. San Diego Chargers (from NY Giants) - Troy Williamson, WR, South Carolina
13. Houston Texans - Alex Barron, OT, Florida St.
14. Carolina Panthers - Cedric Benson, RB, Texas
15. Kansas City Chiefs - Mark Clayton, WR, Oklahoma

Walter Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aaron Rodgers, QB, California
It is well known that starting receiver Michael Clayton is lobbying for Mike Williams. Gruden struck gold by drafting Clayton in 2004 but Tampa Bay has absolutely nothing around him at the receiver position, so why not draft Williams to create arguably the best, young receiving duo in the NFL? However, the Buccaneers really want Alex Smith, meaning they could draft Aaron Rodgers (best quarterback in this draft) to deal him to the 49ers with some draft picks in exchange for Smith.


247sports

6. Tennessee Titans- QB Aaron Rodgers- California (JR)
Needing everything, the Titans could go any which way here, and probably will be looking for trades to add picks from a team hungry to deal up for Rodgers. If they stay put, this makes the most sense, because "Air" McNair is running on fumes. A cornerback is also a possibility here.


Frank Coyle


Articles Home

2005 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Courtesy of Draft Insiders Digest
4/21/05

1. San Francisco - Aaron Rodgers - QB - Cal
The 49ers have to get it right here after several disastrous recent draft classes that have left them at the bottom of the NFL. They need to start with a young franchise caliber QB and have attempted to move out of this spot the past few months with no success. They have entertained several offers and would like to add Philip Rivers with no deal agreed upon. They are debating between Rodgers and Smith at this point and are leaning towards Rodgers as the first overall pick.
Alternate Pick: Alex Smith - QB - Utah


Am I not understanding? HS class? Not being snarky just genuinely questioning... Rodgers was considered the #1 or #2 best QB by "everyone".
What??  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/24/2019 5:32 pm : link
does this mean??

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The draft is a crapshoot. Pointing to players who outplayed their evaluations doesn't change the fact that there are a ton more guys who didn't. If the Giants see something in Jones that no one else does, great! But what are the odds?


Who is "no one else"?? most people have Jones as a top 2-3 QB in this class. It isn't like the Giants have uncovered some jewel in the rough here.

This is madness.
Fair point..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/24/2019 5:35 pm : link
on Rodgers. That was an exaggeration on my part
RE: What??  
Thegratefulhead : 4/24/2019 5:38 pm : link
In comment 14402302 FatMan in Charlotte said:
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does this mean??



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The draft is a crapshoot. Pointing to players who outplayed their evaluations doesn't change the fact that there are a ton more guys who didn't. If the Giants see something in Jones that no one else does, great! But what are the odds?



Who is "no one else"?? most people have Jones as a top 2-3 QB in this class. It isn't like the Giants have uncovered some jewel in the rough here.

This is madness.
Space madness? Do you covetith his ice cream bar?
And let..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/24/2019 5:41 pm : link
me reiterate that I don't like Jones.

But I'm not arrogant enough to think I know more than scouts.
Predictable  
micky : 4/24/2019 6:56 pm : link
.
RE: Predictable  
BigBlueShock : 4/24/2019 7:07 pm : link
In comment 14402424 micky said:
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What’s predictable? That we’ve heard about 10-15 names associated with the Giants?
Daniel jones at six is flat out wrong  
Chris L. : 4/24/2019 7:16 pm : link
guy never threw for 3,000 yards and is below 60% completions. I will throw the remote and the whole TV set ou the window if we draft this guy in the first round.
Read Sy's  
XBRONX : 4/24/2019 7:18 pm : link
write up on Jones. Slow reading defenses and recognizing pressure. That will just increase at the NFL level with the greater speed of players on a consistent basis.
Well, if they pick Jones and he flops,  
Simms11 : 4/24/2019 7:50 pm : link
they’ll probably be in prime position in 2021 to grab Trevor Lawrence! There’s always that.😫
How fo you figure that?  
FrankieR : 4/24/2019 8:09 pm : link
Eli starts this year, then Jones gets one shot in '20 and thenn Lawrence? Wishful thinking.
RE: What??  
mikeinbloomfield : 4/24/2019 8:39 pm : link
In comment 14402302 FatMan in Charlotte said:
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does this mean??



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The draft is a crapshoot. Pointing to players who outplayed their evaluations doesn't change the fact that there are a ton more guys who didn't. If the Giants see something in Jones that no one else does, great! But what are the odds?



Who is "no one else"?? most people have Jones as a top 2-3 QB in this class. It isn't like the Giants have uncovered some jewel in the rough here.

This is madness.



Our own Sy has him as a back of the first round pick, at best. He consistently is ranked after Murray, Haskins, and Lock, one of whom will be available. And that’s before we discuss any advanced stats analysis, where he’s even worse. https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2019/qbase-2019

But hey, the Giants know Duke QBs. Maybe they’re right about this one.
Sy..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/24/2019 8:44 pm : link
has him as his 2nd ranked QB. You conveniently left that part out.

Ahead of Murray or Lock.
RE:  
Hsilwek92 : 4/24/2019 8:50 pm : link
In comment 14402319 FatMan in Charlotte said:
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...But I'm not arrogant enough to think I know more than scouts.


It’s too bad this sentiment isn’t more widely held on BBI.
RE: RE: RE: RE: One team trades into the top.5  
Jimmy Googs : 4/24/2019 8:53 pm : link
In comment 14402061 Gatorade Dunk said:
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That said, if they DO somehow take Jones (or any QB) at #6 with one or more of those blue chippers on the board, there really can't be any doubting that they had conviction on the guy, for better or worse.


Why so GD? Clearly possible Gettleman & Co can panic and succumb to the pressure to get a QB on the roster for the future. Conviction can be blurred...
Has Ralph  
Jay on the Island : 4/24/2019 9:48 pm : link
Made his 1st round prediction yet?
RE: Sy..  
mikeinbloomfield : 4/24/2019 10:01 pm : link
In comment 14402615 FatMan in Charlotte said:
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has him as his 2nd ranked QB. You conveniently left that part out.

Ahead of Murray or Lock.


Which makes him an outlier in that regard. He still doesn’t grade him high enough to take at six. Look, I hope the Giants are right and all the public evaluators are wrong. My personal opinion is he’s got bust written all over him.
BBI ~8:30PM  
Jim Bur(n)t : 4/24/2019 10:08 pm : link
Jones checks a lot of boxes  
djm : 4/24/2019 11:17 pm : link
He’s an intriguing player if you lose the narrative that his arm strength is a huge concern, and many reputable people say it isn’t a concern at all. Footwork and getting the ball out, smarts, so much more that goes into the qb position than just blazing arm strength.
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RE: Jones checks a lot of boxes  
FrankieR : 4/25/2019 12:46 am : link
In comment 14402935 djm said:
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He’s an intriguing player if you lose the narrative that his arm strength is a huge concern, and many reputable people say it isn’t a concern at all. Footwork and getting the ball out, smarts, so much more that goes into the qb position than just blazing arm strength. Jones highlights Duke - ( New Window )



Shhhhh, Jints Central says he sucks and he cant fling the ball like Lock and he is not fun to look at.
Simms: Giants selling Daniel Jones to tri-state area  
Giantz_comeback : 4/25/2019 1:45 am : link
Makes some compelling points. Oh boy... better hope Allen or Q falls or someone jumps ahead of us and saves us from ourselves.

Starting at 15:20 mark.
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