Hey dudes and lady-dudes. I’ve been on the road the past couple weeks and haven’t been able to catch any of the preseason games, but judging from everyone’s reactions and the highlights, Daniel Jones certainly has some great tools (accuracy/ball placement, timing, arm strength, mechanics, etc).
That being said, the biggest things I was worried about with DJ was pocket awareness/feeling the rush, and working through his progressions. Having not watched the games, I was wondering if anyone could give a decent review of how he’s been doing in these areas. I was only able watch the highlights, but in game one he did seem to lock in on receivers. In game 2, the strip fumble seemed to be a lack of awareness.
Again, I’m watching highlights so I’m sure there’s much more going on, was just hoping some folks could maybe break down he’s doing in those 2 specific areas. Thanks in advance.
seriously, i think he's been quick at scanning the field and making decisions. his release seems quick and his passes are certainly accurate. what has impressed me most is his foot speed getting into his drop.
i can't speak to whether or not he feels pressure and will move around the pocket accordingly. haven't seen enough to have an opinion on that. the strip sack was the same thing Tua did in the national championship - rusher came from his visible side and he never saw him.
There may be a an or two who has that extra heightened sense, but this was not the one to judge him on in my opinion.
Jones reputation for fumbling in college is worrisome though. That's something he really, REALLY can't have if he's going to reach his potential in the NFL.
That strip sack is hard to get on him given the blown block, tho I thought he moved fwd and sorta felt the pressure, just not urgently enough. It's splitting hairs, and just another teaching point for him, but tough to just pin on him
I was hoping to see him sprint up the middle (not that he should be running in preseason), but we haven't seen him use his legs just yet. And that's expected to be a decent part of his game tho he's not a runner
Jones reputation for fumbling in college is worrisome though. That's something he really, REALLY can't have if he's going to reach his potential in the NFL.
I did notice he was patting the ball a little on that play. He has to stop that.
You'd think regardless, even some improvement in protection should help a great deal, so IMO this is a wait-and-see that shouldn't be a huge problem. He did throw a fair number of picks (College FB Ref had him ranked 4 / 2 / 4 in his 3 yrs), but that might improve some for the same reason...
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Not too worried about the fumbles since that's correctable if he's legit.
Jones reputation for fumbling in college is worrisome though. That's something he really, REALLY can't have if he's going to reach his potential in the NFL.
If you think Jones had a rep for fumbling in college and that is worrisome than Sam Darnold should never have been picked #3. He should have been a 5th round pick and will never reach his potential as a pro cause he turned the ball over a lot in college. Jones was in the middle of the pack. That isn't a rep for fumbling.
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he observed that Jones thought he had two hands on the ball, but didn't really, and that helped lead to the strip-sack. That's an error he shouldn't make again.
Jones reputation for fumbling in college is worrisome though. That's something he really, REALLY can't have if he's going to reach his potential in the NFL.
If you think Jones had a rep for fumbling in college and that is worrisome than Sam Darnold should never have been picked #3. He should have been a 5th round pick and will never reach his potential as a pro cause he turned the ball over a lot in college. Jones was in the middle of the pack. That isn't a rep for fumbling.
And middle of the pack with a god-awful line. Jones will be fine. Especially behind a line that will give him time.
seriously, i think he's been quick at scanning the field and making decisions. his release seems quick and his passes are certainly accurate. what has impressed me most is his foot speed getting into his drop.
i can't speak to whether or not he feels pressure and will move around the pocket accordingly. haven't seen enough to have an opinion on that. the strip sack was the same thing Tua did in the national championship - rusher came from his visible side and he never saw him.
Kid looks excellent but given how good line has been we won't know his true awareness until he is under duress and how he responds. Day will come when O line is having a bad day and then we will see. If his college career is any indication he will be fine given his athleticism.
One thing I love about Darnold is his pocket awareness and quick moves away from pressure while keeping his eyes downfield. Jones has more straight ahead speed. Hope he has the same quick twitch moves.