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If we do decide Jones isn’t the solution, Fields should be given a long look if we have a top five pick (but not the first).
I’ve been back and forth on him. Finally had a chance to be a starter last year after transferring from Georgia. Put up outstanding numbers. Just not sure about his overall passing qualities. But the physical attributes are certainly there...
Haskins had the numbers too (one season of it). They run a system and have mostly faced weaker competition so they'd feast.
Also not sold on Lance. He's more of a runner so you'd have to scheme around him.
I'd watch the Buckeye CB Shaun Wade. Gotta think he goes high in the draft.
I'd watch the Buckeye CB Shaun Wade. Gotta think he goes high in the draft.
FWIW, Wade's thought of as more of a slot guy. That's where his primary experience is.
He is. He's more athletic than Haskins and is as good, if not better, of a passer.
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and usually out-talent teams by a huge margin. But I think Fields is a much better prospect and athlete than one-hit-wonder Haskins.
He is. He's more athletic than Haskins and is as good, if not better, of a passer.
People forget - not you, I know you are pretty up to speed - that Fields was a top prospect in 2018 out of high school. ESPN had him ranked #1 over Lawrence. So there is class there...
Maybe...but as you know, QBs got over-rated every year by draft slot because of demand.
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and usually out-talent teams by a huge margin. But I think Fields is a much better prospect and athlete than one-hit-wonder Haskins.
He is. He's more athletic than Haskins and is as good, if not better, of a passer.
People forget - not you, I know you are pretty up to speed - that Fields was a top prospect in 2018 out of high school. ESPN had him ranked #1 over Lawrence. So there is class there...
Yep. It was Lawrence vs. Fields in the State of Georgia. Their rivalry goes back a long way. Fields actually beat Lawrence in Trent Dilfer's QB camp and won MVP.
I respectfully disagree. If Fields can remain healthy, I'd be shocked if he doesn't end up as a franchise QB. He's a better prospect than many recent ones like Darnold, Rosen, Allen, Mayfield, Murray, DJ, Lock, etc. If not for Lawrence, I would wager that Fields would be the overwhelming favorite to be the #1 overall pick (him or Sewell).
So do most of these QBs. Trevor Lawrence plays for Clemson. Granted he doesn't have Justyn Ross this year, but he has a ton of talent around him. Kyler and Baker Mayfield had Hollywood Brown and Mark Andrews. They were protected by arguably the best O-Line in the country.
Let's be honest, every interesting QB from a top program will have that luxury. Recent case in point: Joe Burrow. That LSU was stacked...
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Fields has a ton of help around him.
Let's be honest, every interesting QB from a top program will have that luxury. Recent case in point: Joe Burrow. That LSU was stacked...
What has Burrow done in NFL to use him as a successful case study?
I am looking forward to watching Bateman tonight
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Fields has a ton of help around him.
Let's be honest, every interesting QB from a top program will have that luxury. Recent case in point: Joe Burrow. That LSU was stacked...
I mean LSU has always had talent but Burrow made that team go. They can't score this year even though Chase is there. With OSU and Fields, yes they have talent and Ryan Day's scheme. Seeing Fields hit wide open guys won't tell us anything. We need to see the tough throws when the game is on the line into tight windows. Everything in the nfl has tight windows,
For the record RU is up 14-0, man MSU must suck
I was a sucker for Rosen's mechanics and throwing skills. But I was concerned about the concussions and some issues with the shoulder.
Fields is a much, much better athlete than Rosen. And he fits the mold of the modern day QB. So I don't really see the comp...
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Fields has a ton of help around him.
Let's be honest, every interesting QB from a top program will have that luxury. Recent case in point: Joe Burrow. That LSU was stacked...
I mean LSU has always had talent but Burrow made that team go. They can't score this year even though Chase is there. With OSU and Fields, yes they have talent and Ryan Day's scheme. Seeing Fields hit wide open guys won't tell us anything. We need to see the tough throws when the game is on the line into tight windows. Everything in the nfl has tight windows,
Chase isn't playing this season
For the record RU is up 14-0, man MSU must suck
Rutgers is taking it to the Spartans. That RB Pacheco looks pretty good
Meanwhile look out for Wisconsin, the RS FR Mertz played yesterday, threw 5 TDs. Lots of potential there.
I mean LSU has always had talent but Burrow made that team go. They can't score this year even though Chase is there. With OSU and Fields, yes they have talent and Ryan Day's scheme. Seeing Fields hit wide open guys won't tell us anything. [b]We need to see the tough throws when the game is on the line into tight windows. Everything in the nfl has tight windows,/b]
Totally agree with the bold.
Yes, Burrow as the triggerman but that team was loaded everywhere - OL, WRs, TE, RBs...Just a dream team, really...
Oh, God yeah. I was raving about Howell last year as a freshman. He caught my eye early and I was all over his bandwagon. ;)
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I get it. I follow the high school recruiting game very closely - have a friend in the business - so I am typically well aware of the hype. Like Ugalelei (no idea how to spell his name) could be the "next Lawrence" for Clemson. Kid has a lot of physical attributes...
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Nice pass, but you have to admit there was no DL player within 5 yards of him and the WR had about 3 steps. This is the issue with evaluating him
Total strike...and it was a laser.
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Nice pass, but you have to admit there was no DL player within 5 yards of him and the WR had about 3 steps. This is the issue with evaluating him
I mean he had more time on that throw than Jones had added together from all his plays on Thurs night
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Nice pass, but you have to admit there was no DL player within 5 yards of him and the WR had about 3 steps. This is the issue with evaluating him
Look at this angle. Yes, he had a clean pocket, but he released the ball just as the WR was coming out of his break. Excellent anticipation.
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Not a fan, though, when he starts peaking at the rush and stops going through his reads...
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Nice pass, but you have to admit there was no DL player within 5 yards of him and the WR had about 3 steps. This is the issue with evaluating him
I mean he had more time on that throw than Jones had added together from all his plays on Thurs night
Yes
He’s very smooth as a passer.
I wouldn't be opposed to drafting Fields or even Trey Lance if the Giants loved either one but I think it's wiser to focus on other positions like ER, WR, CB, etc.
Fields threw the ball just as the WR was coming out of his break. It was excellent ball placement.
I wouldn't be opposed to drafting Fields or even Trey Lance if the Giants loved either one but I think it's wiser to focus on other positions like ER, WR, CB, etc.
For sure, but if you have the chance to take Lawrence or Fields, who are simply better QB prospects than Jones is and was, you seize the opportunity.
I wouldn't be opposed to drafting Fields or even Trey Lance if the Giants loved either one but I think it's wiser to focus on other positions like ER, WR, CB, etc.
IMO Trey Lance is a project. Personally I wouldn't touch him in the top rounds
Minnesota has this freak at OT who makes Mekhi Becton look like a poodle. The kid is 6'10, 400 pounds, but he's VERY athletic for his size.
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Minnesota has this freak at OT who makes Mekhi Becton look like a poodle. The kid is 6'10, 400 pounds, but he's VERY athletic for his size.
"According to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic, Minnesota sophomore (now junior) T Daniel Faalele recorded a vertical jump of 29 inches and an 8-foot, 7-inch broad jump.
Those numbers would be impressive for any lineman, much less one with the physical dimensions of Faalale. The rising sophomore is listed at 6-foot-9, 400 pounds, and in addition to the vertical and broad jump numbers he benches 391 pounds, hang cleans 375 and squats 570. Feldman also noted that Faalele has 275 pounds of lean mass"
You keep saying that but not giving a reason why? Kids is insanely talented he’s most likely top 3
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Great throw but no need to throw in buzzwords there. That was not an “anticipation” throw. The corner was sitting high and on the outside and the guy was running a post. That is not example of great anticipation. Every NFL QBs makes that throw. I will give him that was a dime.
Fields threw the ball just as the WR was coming out of his break. It was excellent ball placement.
Right but the corner but was sitting on the top and outside. Shit any D1 QB is making that throw not just NFL. It was a dime, but to say that’s anticipation is ludicrous.
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Minnesota has this freak at OT who makes Mekhi Becton look like a poodle. The kid is 6'10, 400 pounds, but he's VERY athletic for his size.
Right. Saw him last year. I may have brought him when people where talking about Bechton and his size prior to the draft. Faaelele is a airplane hanger. Australian...right?
I think this is probably accurate. Probably. A lot has to happen from now until April for the giants to not only end up drafting a hot shot qb in round one but for jones to be actually be dealt. It’s possible but a so many dominoes need to fall.
I think he is, he’s always had the arm talent, and has always been neck and neck with Lawrence coming out of high school. The biggest thing to look for is whether he plays with timing and anticipation in the pocket as the season goes on.
The thing I like about Fields, is that you can alleviate a lot of growing pains by being able to extend plays.
There's a lot more tape on Lawrence versus tape defenses at this point though and he's rang the ball. I'm not even sure what to take from this game against Nebraska. They have one of the worst defenses in the Big10. I will say Fields certainly looks the part though, but doubt anybody is going to use this one as a go to game for scouting purposes.
The thing I like about Fields, is that you can alleviate a lot of growing pains by being able to extend plays.
True. But I do think Jones is underrated throwing on the move. I think that's one of his better features. I don't think that he's that great throwing from a pocket...
Has to. I can't believe anyone ever watched Fromm and thought he was good. The fact there were people here talkin about him to us made me want to puke.
There's a lot more tape on Lawrence versus tape defenses at this point though and he's rang the ball. I'm not even sure what to take from this game against Nebraska. They have one of the worst defenses in the Big10. I will say Fields certainly looks the part though, but doubt anybody is going to use this one as a go to game for scouting purposes.
Agree on the last part - just one game so far this season for Fields. Need more intel.
Lawrence was indeed terrific vs Alabama. Not so versus LSU. And the ACC is not littered with top defenses anymore now that Miami and FSU have slipped...
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has any regrets going with Fromm over Fields?
Has to. I can't believe anyone ever watched Fromm and thought he was good. The fact there were people here talkin about him to us made me want to puke.
Ain't that the truth. Some around here had him as a first rounder. That was one of the dumber things I have ever read around here...
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The thing I like about Fields, is that you can alleviate a lot of growing pains by being able to extend plays.
True. But I do think Jones is underrated throwing on the move. I think that's one of his better features. I don't think that he's that great throwing from a pocket...
Really? I think it’s the opposite. I think he’s really good in the pocket, runs a great read option, but once he has to leave the pocket, I think he struggles to create with his arm.
Really? I think it’s the opposite. I think he’s really good in the pocket, runs a great read option, but once he has to leave the pocket, I think he struggles to create with his arm.
I could be off on this. I just happen to like Jones on the move. The more he stays in the pocket the more I think he's prone to turnovers.
Just based on the Mara Way, I agree.
But it's any sell for me - Fields is a more dynamic prospect than Jones. So many more plus attributes.
And the Fields love is grass always greener syndrome.
To me, it's not a question that Fields is a superior prospect to Jones at QB. Just more dynamic as a creator.
I will say this. The second would be TD throw that Olave dropped on the deep post, it was a good pass, not a great one. Olave made a great attempt going high for the ball, but if Fields places that ball a few steps more towards the left hash, it's an easy TD. I think this needed to be pointed out bc the broadcast crew was talking about it being a perfect throw, it was not.
The deep throws between the hashes do look good, but these aren't the biggest degree of difficulty throws. So I want to see more, but the tools seem to be there to garner some pretty exciting comps for Fields.
And the Fields love is grass always greener syndrome.
Greatest season by a QB in CFB history. As great an OC as Brady is, Burrow still needs to execute it on the field and he did so with historic efficiency. Brady still watches from the sideline.
Great college football teams are going to be talented.
Great college football teams are going to be talented.
Yeah, I dont really understand this either. Its a stupid, stupid way to pretend to 'scout' a qb. This is not how professional evaluators think.
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“He has a turn around him and a ton of time to throw” for every top college QB prospect.
Great college football teams are going to be talented.
Yeah, I dont really understand this either. Its a stupid, stupid way to pretend to 'scout' a qb. This is not how professional evaluators think.
Yup. There’s ways to evaluate a QB while separating the talent around him.
It’s weird, Jones gets the excuses that he has nothing around him, but we also have to be careful and not take Fields because he has a really good team around him. What exactly do people want?
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He has the 32 ranked rushing attack, few weapons, and an OL that is struggling mightily.
I wouldn't be opposed to drafting Fields or even Trey Lance if the Giants loved either one but I think it's wiser to focus on other positions like ER, WR, CB, etc.
For sure, but if you have the chance to take Lawrence or Fields, who are simply better QB prospects than Jones is and was, you seize the opportunity.
Don't worry, if the opportunity presents itself, we will. I guarantee it.
Except it’s not a factor at all. The talent around him is inconsequential to evaluating him, unless you’re only looking at touchdowns and highlights.
The talent around him has no impact on how fast he goes through his progressions, his arm strength, his internal clock, his accuracy, or his athleticism.
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“He has a turn around him and a ton of time to throw” for every top college QB prospect.
Great college football teams are going to be talented.
Yeah, I dont really understand this either. Its a stupid, stupid way to pretend to 'scout' a qb. This is not how professional evaluators think.
It definitely has to be part of the conversation. There are lots of lots of QB's who looked really good because of their surrounding talent, Leinert is the first one that comes to mind, also J Russell, yes Haskins, Rosen, on and on.
That is why things like private workouts and combines become so important. The scouts get to see these guys out of their environment, and shoulder to shoulder with their peers.
You can't just proclaim a guys is going to be good just because he looks good for Ohio St or Clemson. All it means is that they likely were better when they were 18, but now they are 22. Lots of times the kid from Duke or Vandy (Cutler for example) is better but his stats are worse.
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Say, "don't take fields because of surrounding talent"? Considering the circumstances of a player is logical, whether you're talking about lack of talent or great talent. It's not the deciding factor, but should it be considered in my opinion.
Except it’s not a factor at all. The talent around him is inconsequential to evaluating him, unless you’re only looking at touchdowns and highlights.
The talent around him has no impact on how fast he goes through his progressions, his arm strength, his internal clock, his accuracy, or his athleticism.
Ok, we'll just disagree on that.
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Say, "don't take fields because of surrounding talent"? Considering the circumstances of a player is logical, whether you're talking about lack of talent or great talent. It's not the deciding factor, but should it be considered in my opinion.
Except it’s not a factor at all. The talent around him is inconsequential to evaluating him, unless you’re only looking at touchdowns and highlights.
The talent around him has no impact on how fast he goes through his progressions, his arm strength, his internal clock, his accuracy, or his athleticism.
Sure it does. Lot easier to get comfortable in the pocket when the pass rush you are facing is a light breeze. Haskins QB rating against pressure was unreal because he rarely faced it and when he did his guts would win their 1v1 battles. I want to see what a guy looks like when he’s facing down in and down our pressure and how he reacts to that mentally.
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Say, "don't take fields because of surrounding talent"? Considering the circumstances of a player is logical, whether you're talking about lack of talent or great talent. It's not the deciding factor, but should it be considered in my opinion.
Except it’s not a factor at all. The talent around him is inconsequential to evaluating him, unless you’re only looking at touchdowns and highlights.
The talent around him has no impact on how fast he goes through his progressions, his arm strength, his internal clock, his accuracy, or his athleticism.
Sure it does. Lot easier to get comfortable in the pocket when the pass rush you are facing is a light breeze. Haskins QB rating against pressure was unreal because he rarely faced it and when he did his guts would win their 1v1 battles. I want to see what a guy looks like when he’s facing down in and down our pressure and how he reacts to that mentally.
Then you’ll only be drafting QBs from average programs then.
No college QB has 10 seconds in the pocket and id wager most of Fields’ throws are out in under 5 seconds. The receiver being open doesn’t mean you’ll complete the throw.
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he sure will look more accurate in a game. It is also a lot easier to go through progressions in 10 seconds than 2 seconds. However put him in a private workout, with a common set of receivers and time, then we will see. This also holds true for all the other scouting factors.
No college QB has 10 seconds in the pocket and id wager most of Fields’ throws are out in under 5 seconds. The receiver being open doesn’t mean you’ll complete the throw.
I was making an example. Anyway, of course if you have no pressure and more time to throw, you will have a better chance of being accurate than if you have a DL in your face or if you are on the run. That is a fact.
This is why you need to put all these guys ins a common environment (or as close to it as you can make) and then see who does what. I am not saying Fields won't be good, I don't know frankly. All I am saying is fans get all rev'd up by QB's from programs with big stats, but a lot of time the situation (much better talent than their opponents) adds a lot to the performance. Conversely someone like Cutler at Vandy had crap around him (an example I like to use). Rosen and Leinert are 2 good examples, as is Jamarcus Russel.
Sure it does. Lot easier to get comfortable in the pocket when the pass rush you are facing is a light breeze.
This is where my head is, too. So you have to consider this in the equation.
However, it shouldn't get in the way of the evaluation either. For example, it should be pretty clear to either the trained or untrained eye that a guy like Fields moves better, throws better and is a better athlete than his predecessor Haskins. Despite both players having elite speed at the skill positions and elite protection...
Schiano should send this game tape to the Giants and label it: How to not blow an 11 point lead with 6 minutes left.
And the Fields love is grass always greener syndrome.
How is it going Cane? See your boys have cracked the top ten in recruiting for 2021s...
isn't Burrows older than Jones?
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“He has a turn around him and a ton of time to throw” for every top college QB prospect.
Great college football teams are going to be talented.
Yeah, I dont really understand this either. Its a stupid, stupid way to pretend to 'scout' a qb. This is not how professional evaluators think.
I assumed professional evaluators watch the 8 min highlight clips of each player on youtube like the rest of the BBI experts
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Mishandling of the Fields/Fromm situation. I bet he does regret it. Fromm reminded me of another UGA quarterback Eric Zeier who a number of fans were enamored with but had a very limited NFL career. It is hard to evaluate college quarterbacks on these very good college teams with lots of talent. The few times I’ve watched Burrow I’ve been impressed with him.
isn't Burrows older than Jones?
Yes. I think by six months...
This talent issue has been discussed above.
Maybe Kirby Smart picked the wrong horse in Fromm. And that's why they could never get over the hump...
I have not seen a QB who can take off like Jones can and still looks to feather tosses in the bucket. I have not seen toughness that Jones displays, getting tough yards when he needs them nor shaking off the hurries he has had to endure because his team is developing.
If we dont get #1, Jones gets at least a 3rd year. Just a realistic assessment. I have a feeling this kid becomes a winner once he has faith in his protection as well as his weapons.
I have not seen a QB who can take off like Jones can and still looks to feather tosses in the bucket. I have not seen toughness that Jones displays, getting tough yards when he needs them nor shaking off the hurries he has had to endure because his team is developing.
If we dont get #1, Jones gets at least a 3rd year. Just a realistic assessment. I have a feeling this kid becomes a winner once he has faith in his protection as well as his weapons.
IMV, Fields has more physical attributes than Jones with a higher ceiling; and he's two years younger. In fact, I think a case can be the physical gifts between Fields and Lawrence are very close...if not even.
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There is NOT a better QB than Jones in this draft. Swap Daniel Jones and Josh Allen given the personnel and Jones is probably putting up historic numbers. Yes, theturnovers are maddening, but he has been dealt two, REALLY shitty hands in terms of line and weapons. If Kaden Smith is running the same route as Engram did on Thurs, we are talking about how we win the division.
I have not seen a QB who can take off like Jones can and still looks to feather tosses in the bucket. I have not seen toughness that Jones displays, getting tough yards when he needs them nor shaking off the hurries he has had to endure because his team is developing.
If we dont get #1, Jones gets at least a 3rd year. Just a realistic assessment. I have a feeling this kid becomes a winner once he has faith in his protection as well as his weapons.
IMV, Fields has more physical attributes than Jones with a higher ceiling; and he's two years younger. In fact, I think a case can be the physical gifts between Fields and Lawrence are very close...if not even.
I dont know how you can claim Fields has more physical talent. Jones has plenty of arm strength and has wowed more than a few with not only his foot speed, but his ability to absorb hits/toughness. Fields....looks fine, with an absolutely loaded team. Most of his throws are to receivers that are definitively open and he doesnt have to take many hits.
Im not saying that Fields is Dwayne Haskins. But I think using a top 5 draft pick on Fields doesnt make sense because while he MIGHT be better than Jones at some things (taking care of the ball), he doesnt have the ability to be a game breaker. Jones does.
Yes his turnovers are frustrating. No he hasnt made chicken salad out of chicken shit. But Fields is not as impressive in terms of physical talent as Jones has been.
Again, if Engram catches that pass, if Lewis doesnt fumble, we are talking about an unlilely run at the division with boo boo and the fools as his supporting cast.
The bigger issue is time to throw. So many of these elite programs - Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma, etc - have superior OL talent than most teams and are able to give their QB plenty of time to execute. So trying to figure out how those QBs will deal with less time is very challenging...
Jones has a decent arm - I don't think he's a threat beating teams with throws outside the hashes to the sidelines - and I think he's a good athlete. But I've seen enough of Fields to say he is an elite athlete at QB. He can legitimately run a RPO offense in the NFL. NFW can Jones do that without taking too much punishment. Fields bounces off defenders and can also dish out punishment. And Fields isn't going to trip over his feet on an 80 yard run with no one within fifteen yard of him... ;)
In all likelihood, I think ownership is locked on Jones for the long run. So this is probably all academic...
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There is NOT a better QB than Jones in this draft. Swap Daniel Jones and Josh Allen given the personnel and Jones is probably putting up historic numbers. Yes, theturnovers are maddening, but he has been dealt two, REALLY shitty hands in terms of line and weapons. If Kaden Smith is running the same route as Engram did on Thurs, we are talking about how we win the division.
I have not seen a QB who can take off like Jones can and still looks to feather tosses in the bucket. I have not seen toughness that Jones displays, getting tough yards when he needs them nor shaking off the hurries he has had to endure because his team is developing.
If we dont get #1, Jones gets at least a 3rd year. Just a realistic assessment. I have a feeling this kid becomes a winner once he has faith in his protection as well as his weapons.
IMV, Fields has more physical attributes than Jones with a higher ceiling; and he's two years younger. In fact, I think a case can be the physical gifts between Fields and Lawrence are very close...if not even.
I dont know how you can claim Fields has more physical talent. Jones has plenty of arm strength and has wowed more than a few with not only his foot speed, but his ability to absorb hits/toughness. Fields....looks fine, with an absolutely loaded team. Most of his throws are to receivers that are definitively open and he doesnt have to take many hits.
Im not saying that Fields is Dwayne Haskins. But I think using a top 5 draft pick on Fields doesnt make sense because while he MIGHT be better than Jones at some things (taking care of the ball), he doesnt have the ability to be a game breaker. Jones does.
Yes his turnovers are frustrating. No he hasnt made chicken salad out of chicken shit. But Fields is not as impressive in terms of physical talent as Jones has been.
Again, if Engram catches that pass, if Lewis doesnt fumble, we are talking about an unlilely run at the division with boo boo and the fools as his supporting cast.
I agree with most of what you're saying as far as what he brings to the game, but I can't agree on the arm talent. His throws just look so high effort to me, like he's pushing it, a la Rivers (which obviously worked out fine). This doesn't mean he'll be a bad qb, but I can't imagine considering arm strength in his talents. I think most qbs can throw far if they put their body into it and load up, but there are qbs that can do that with a flick of the wrist, which means they can do a lot more from a much worse position. Jones doesn't have that on his side. Now there are plenty of cannon arm qbs that stink...
The bigger issue is time to throw. So many of these elite programs - Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma, etc - have superior OL talent than most teams and are able to give their QB plenty of time to execute. So trying to figure out how those QBs will deal with less time is very challenging...
Jones has a decent arm - I don't think he's a threat beating teams with throws outside the hashes to the sidelines - and I think he's a good athlete. But I've seen enough of Fields to say he is an elite athlete at QB. He can legitimately run a RPO offense in the NFL. NFW can Jones do that without taking too much punishment. Fields bounces off defenders and can also dish out punishment. And Fields isn't going to trip over his feet on an 80 yard run with no one within fifteen yard of him... ;)
In all likelihood, I think ownership is locked on Jones for the long run. So this is probably all academic...
I agreed with everything you said until you mentioned Jones not winning with throws outside the hashes. Hes done it several times. But also those throws require more time from the OL.
To be fair he did miss a couple this year, but they were overthrows.
Bottom line, Fields doesnt do things that can rip up a defensive game plan. Jones has ability to do that.
Its just not worth it to do the QB carousel again. Id rather wait two more years and go after the Manning. 😎
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Indeed, Fields is surrounded by talent. But there is a lot of good snap to his throws, especially outside the hash marks, and he hits a lot of receivers in stride. That's what I try to focus on and not get distracted by the talent advantage. At the end of the day, Fields or any QB still has to execute the play.
The bigger issue is time to throw. So many of these elite programs - Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma, etc - have superior OL talent than most teams and are able to give their QB plenty of time to execute. So trying to figure out how those QBs will deal with less time is very challenging...
Jones has a decent arm - I don't think he's a threat beating teams with throws outside the hashes to the sidelines - and I think he's a good athlete. But I've seen enough of Fields to say he is an elite athlete at QB. He can legitimately run a RPO offense in the NFL. NFW can Jones do that without taking too much punishment. Fields bounces off defenders and can also dish out punishment. And Fields isn't going to trip over his feet on an 80 yard run with no one within fifteen yard of him... ;)
In all likelihood, I think ownership is locked on Jones for the long run. So this is probably all academic...
I agreed with everything you said until you mentioned Jones not winning with throws outside the hashes. Hes done it several times. But also those throws require more time from the OL.
To be fair he did miss a couple this year, but they were overthrows.
Bottom line, Fields doesnt do things that can rip up a defensive game plan. Jones has ability to do that.
Its just not worth it to do the QB carousel again. Id rather wait two more years and go after the Manning. 😎
Chop, we all love Jones and are rooting like hell for him, but if they can’t win any more games, then I think they seriously have to reevaluate their options. I’m no expert, and I can’t always see the whole field, but sometimes there is a reason why these teams are constantly blitzing Jones. There are times when there’s 1-1 co weave and guys are open, and he either doesn’t see, or he can’t pull the trigger(if he’s not being hit by AT’a man).
Regarding Fields, not sure how much more you need to see if Fields, but as a junior, he looks like he’s ripping up defenses just fine to me.
I think the decision will ultimately come down to Judge. He has seen Jones in his prep, practice, handling adversity, how his teammates respond to him, etc.
He will ask himself can we win with him? What does he need to compliment him? I am sure the turnovers are concerning to him but I am leaning towards Judge being a fan of his regardless of where they pick.
If it were left to just Fields, I would trade it away for the picks.
Maybe we'll be treated to a really good game against Ohio State this year
Apparently Fields has been timed at 4.5 in high school and was recently timed in the low 4.4s. He's not LJax, but he's going to make a lot of plays with his legs in the pros.
I think the decision will ultimately come down to Judge. He has seen Jones in his prep, practice, handling adversity, how his teammates respond to him, etc.
He will ask himself can we win with him? What does he need to compliment him? I am sure the turnovers are concerning to him but I am leaning towards Judge being a fan of his regardless of where they pick.
I'd like to think you are right, but I wouldn't rule out Mara having the final say on something at pivotal as QB.
And coming from the Belichick School of Football, where there is a huge premium on ball security, I would say Judge is not pleased with Jones to date...