He can't run like Daniel, but he's big, can make every throw. Accurate when he gets pass pro, but terrible throwing on the run. Sometimes makes boneheaded mistakes.
Would you be ok with a Goff ceiling? Can the Giants build a winning team with this ceiling?
In terms of actual play style, Tannehill and Mariota are the 2 closest comps. Good straight line speed, mixed bag throwing the ball.
I have my concerns about some of DJ's bad habits, but I don't think he will wilt under pressure like Goff does.
Melt? Jones was fantastic all game. The ball was taken out of his hands with the game on the line. That wasn't his fault. It was the coaching staff
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Did everyone see his 2nd half last night? That is the story of Goff's career, look great until things get tight, then melt.
I have my concerns about some of DJ's bad habits, but I don't think he will wilt under pressure like Goff does.
Melt? Jones was fantastic all game. The ball was taken out of his hands with the game on the line. That wasn't his fault. It was the coaching staff
Reading comprehension problems, KD? By melt, I was referring to Goff. I specifically said I DIDN'T think Jones would wilt like Goff does.
We've seen what the jump in rushes has done for Jones' game, especially compared to last year. If he's averaging 8 attempts per game at 7-8 ypc, that's a substantial difference and should continue to open up the passing game.
Year 3 is a huge test for Jones and this offense. If they commit to letting Jones run I expect much better QB play.
They should've used his legs more early in his career
Nothing wrong with being a system QB if you have to make it work, but the second he got expensive they moved on quick.
Don't expect that to be as consistently successful going forward as teams will be preparing for DJ running more. With that said though, it is incumbent on Garrett to put some added twists into the gameplan that can take advantage of teams overplaying for any designed DJ runs.
Hopefully, Jones can stay free from any big hits, and he certainly needs to learn how to slide better and get down. 17 game season.
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Did everyone see his 2nd half last night? That is the story of Goff's career, look great until things get tight, then melt.
I have my concerns about some of DJ's bad habits, but I don't think he will wilt under pressure like Goff does.
Melt? Jones was fantastic all game. The ball was taken out of his hands with the game on the line. That wasn't his fault. It was the coaching staff
Reading comprehension problems, KD? By melt, I was referring to Goff. I specifically said I DIDN'T think Jones would wilt like Goff does.
My apologies. Have a newborn, so very little sleep. I see what you were saying now.
We've seen what the jump in rushes has done for Jones' game, especially compared to last year. If he's averaging 8 attempts per game at 7-8 ypc, that's a substantial difference and should continue to open up the passing game.
Year 3 is a huge test for Jones and this offense. If they commit to letting Jones run I expect much better QB play.
I've got two problems with the RPO heavy game plan:
1.) Jones gets hurt. He's played two seasons in the NFL and missed time in both of them with leg injuries. That's not good if designed QB run is a big part of you game plan week in and week out.
2.) I can't think of an NFL RPO offense that has long sustained success. Teams will sprinkle it in, but it is usually not the focal point of the offense.
I'm interested in seeing it...but I'm not sure it will be successful in the long run.
Don't expect that to be as consistently successful going forward as teams will be preparing for DJ running more. With that said though, it is incumbent on Garrett to put some added twists into the gameplan that can take advantage of teams overplaying for any designed DJ runs.
Hopefully, Jones can stay free from any big hits, and he certainly needs to learn how to slide better and get down. 17 game season.
I agree. I suspect that teams won't be as surprised by Jones running as Washington was. Despite his speed, he has little elusiveness. Hopefully the threat of the run helps open up the passing game, because I don't think he's going to continue to see so much open field in front of him.
Don't expect that to be as consistently successful going forward as teams will be preparing for DJ running more. With that said though, it is incumbent on Garrett to put some added twists into the gameplan that can take advantage of teams overplaying for any designed DJ runs.
Hopefully, Jones can stay free from any big hits, and he certainly needs to learn how to slide better and get down. 17 game season.
Exactly. IMO, the game against the Skins was well-coached in terms of the play-calling for Jones, with a huge caveat, the last 2 1/2 minutes. They played to Jones' strength and utilized his running ability quite well. I am still not pleased with how they are utilizing Barkley, as he is a player who needs to be put in space properly. They are not doing that. They run him like he is Ron Dayne.
Last 2 1/2 minutes coaches on both O and D were coaching way too conservatively. Being satisfied with a FG to go up by less than a FG with plenty of time left, with a defense that was not playing well. And on D, playing prevent D, when all the opponent needed was a FG.
Offensive player of the week to that statue of a QB in Motown. The disrespect.
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the Tannehill comp seems light - he's a career 5 YPC runner at under 15 yards per game. Its been more pronounced/effective when paired with Henry but still, not really much output.
We've seen what the jump in rushes has done for Jones' game, especially compared to last year. If he's averaging 8 attempts per game at 7-8 ypc, that's a substantial difference and should continue to open up the passing game.
Year 3 is a huge test for Jones and this offense. If they commit to letting Jones run I expect much better QB play.
I've got two problems with the RPO heavy game plan:
1.) Jones gets hurt. He's played two seasons in the NFL and missed time in both of them with leg injuries. That's not good if designed QB run is a big part of you game plan week in and week out.
2.) I can't think of an NFL RPO offense that has long sustained success. Teams will sprinkle it in, but it is usually not the focal point of the offense.
I'm interested in seeing it...but I'm not sure it will be successful in the long run.
Not worried about 1, we aren’t winning playing it safe and without the threat of running. So the injury risk is just as risky as not allowing him to run much.
So it comes down to 2 and how sustainable it is. I don’t think 7 attempts per game is commuting to the RPO full time. A balance needs to be struck.
Don't expect that to be as consistently successful going forward as teams will be preparing for DJ running more. With that said though, it is incumbent on Garrett to put some added twists into the gameplan that can take advantage of teams overplaying for any designed DJ runs.
Hopefully, Jones can stay free from any big hits, and he certainly needs to learn how to slide better and get down. 17 game season.
Don't worry I am sure most defensive cos don't give a rat's ass about Jones with the occasional run that fools a defense. They are more than happy to let him throw his dink a dunk passes to a slot receiver like slayton and hopefully turn the ball over a bunch of times.
Again, I have no idea what Jones will be over his career, but you should look at the 2011 starters again. They were much, much better than anything Jones has had to work with.
Not to mention that in 2011 Manning completed 61 percent, threw 16 INTs with 29 TDs and had a QB rating of 92 and lost 8 fumbles in probably his second best year. Eli's first full season (2005) he completed 53 percent, threw 17 INTs (with 24 TDs) and 9 fumbles, with, again, a much, much better team around him.
In Jones' rookie year he completed 62 percent of his passes (2011 Eli 61), had 12 INTs (Eli 16) with 24 TDs (Eli 29), and a QB rating of 88 (Eli 92) in four fewer games. His 19 fumbles was the only thing that stands out compared to Eli's 2011 (who had the much better team around him). Last year the only stat that differs from Manning's second year is the 11 TDs, and that can at least partially be attributed to injuries to receivers and Garrett's conservative play calling, especially in the red zone, not to mention the mess Covid made of the offseason while eliminating preseason games (which the OL really needed).
In 2011 Eli had Nicks, Cruz and Manningham to throw to, and Bradshaw and Jacobs to hand the ball to. Last year, after Shepard got hurt in game 3, Jones had an injured Slayton, a terrible Tate and guys named Pettis, Mack, Austin, Bachman and Board to throw to. None of them cracks the top three in 2011. After the first quarter of game 2, Jones could hand the ball to Gallman, Freeman, Lewis and Morris. Any of them beating out Bradshaw or Jacobs? We won't even talk about the OL. And many, if not most, here would take Ballard over Engram at TE.
To use Eli in 2011 as an example of a top tier QB not needing good people around him is misguided at best. Jones isn't Mahomes or Brady, and never will be, but I'm amazed by the hatred some have for him at this point.
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Goff needs everything perfect. Top tiered franchise QB’s don’t need a perfect team to in order to win. See Eli in 2011 as exhibit A.
Again, I have no idea what Jones will be over his career, but you should look at the 2011 starters again. They were much, much better than anything Jones has had to work with.
Not to mention that in 2011 Manning completed 61 percent, threw 16 INTs with 29 TDs and had a QB rating of 92 and lost 8 fumbles in probably his second best year. Eli's first full season (2005) he completed 53 percent, threw 17 INTs (with 24 TDs) and 9 fumbles, with, again, a much, much better team around him.
In Jones' rookie year he completed 62 percent of his passes (2011 Eli 61), had 12 INTs (Eli 16) with 24 TDs (Eli 29), and a QB rating of 88 (Eli 92) in four fewer games. His 19 fumbles was the only thing that stands out compared to Eli's 2011 (who had the much better team around him). Last year the only stat that differs from Manning's second year is the 11 TDs, and that can at least partially be attributed to injuries to receivers and Garrett's conservative play calling, especially in the red zone, not to mention the mess Covid made of the offseason while eliminating preseason games (which the OL really needed).
In 2011 Eli had Nicks, Cruz and Manningham to throw to, and Bradshaw and Jacobs to hand the ball to. Last year, after Shepard got hurt in game 3, Jones had an injured Slayton, a terrible Tate and guys named Pettis, Mack, Austin, Bachman and Board to throw to. None of them cracks the top three in 2011. After the first quarter of game 2, Jones could hand the ball to Gallman, Freeman, Lewis and Morris. Any of them beating out Bradshaw or Jacobs? We won't even talk about the OL. And many, if not most, here would take Ballard over Engram at TE.
To use Eli in 2011 as an example of a top tier QB not needing good people around him is misguided at best. Jones isn't Mahomes or Brady, and never will be, but I'm amazed by the hatred some have for him at this point.
I'm amazaed at the hatred most people still have for Eli. The Giants were by no means a talented star studded team in 2011. Jacobs was a back-up to tiki who got cut after their SB win and was a 3rd string back for the 49ers. Does that really compare to a generation RB? Galladay isn't a good receiver? It's amazing to me that people still make these Eli comparisons with stats. Eli was 6th in yards and TDs throughout most of his career and I could even argue that is where he was as a QB over all in the league or at least a top 10 QB.
Is jones really a top 10 QB? Realistically he is more of a bottom 10 QB. I have yet to see him do anything that involves some finesse. It is like unless they run the hurry up and throw like 10 consecutive short passes with the opposing teams D gassed; they cannot score.
My apologies. Have a newborn, so very little sleep. I see what you were saying now.
No worries, congrats on the baby!
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Goff needs everything perfect. Top tiered franchise QB’s don’t need a perfect team to in order to win. See Eli in 2011 as exhibit A.
Again, I have no idea what Jones will be over his career, but you should look at the 2011 starters again. They were much, much better than anything Jones has had to work with.
Not to mention that in 2011 Manning completed 61 percent, threw 16 INTs with 29 TDs and had a QB rating of 92 and lost 8 fumbles in probably his second best year. Eli's first full season (2005) he completed 53 percent, threw 17 INTs (with 24 TDs) and 9 fumbles, with, again, a much, much better team around him.
In Jones' rookie year he completed 62 percent of his passes (2011 Eli 61), had 12 INTs (Eli 16) with 24 TDs (Eli 29), and a QB rating of 88 (Eli 92) in four fewer games. His 19 fumbles was the only thing that stands out compared to Eli's 2011 (who had the much better team around him). Last year the only stat that differs from Manning's second year is the 11 TDs, and that can at least partially be attributed to injuries to receivers and Garrett's conservative play calling, especially in the red zone, not to mention the mess Covid made of the offseason while eliminating preseason games (which the OL really needed).
In 2011 Eli had Nicks, Cruz and Manningham to throw to, and Bradshaw and Jacobs to hand the ball to. Last year, after Shepard got hurt in game 3, Jones had an injured Slayton, a terrible Tate and guys named Pettis, Mack, Austin, Bachman and Board to throw to. None of them cracks the top three in 2011. After the first quarter of game 2, Jones could hand the ball to Gallman, Freeman, Lewis and Morris. Any of them beating out Bradshaw or Jacobs? We won't even talk about the OL. And many, if not most, here would take Ballard over Engram at TE.
To use Eli in 2011 as an example of a top tier QB not needing good people around him is misguided at best. Jones isn't Mahomes or Brady, and never will be, but I'm amazed by the hatred some have for him at this point.
Jones had less picks in less games.
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Goff needs everything perfect. Top tiered franchise QB’s don’t need a perfect team to in order to win. See Eli in 2011 as exhibit A.
Again, I have no idea what Jones will be over his career, but you should look at the 2011 starters again. They were much, much better than anything Jones has had to work with.
Not to mention that in 2011 Manning completed 61 percent, threw 16 INTs with 29 TDs and had a QB rating of 92 and lost 8 fumbles in probably his second best year. Eli's first full season (2005) he completed 53 percent, threw 17 INTs (with 24 TDs) and 9 fumbles, with, again, a much, much better team around him.
In Jones' rookie year he completed 62 percent of his passes (2011 Eli 61), had 12 INTs (Eli 16) with 24 TDs (Eli 29), and a QB rating of 88 (Eli 92) in four fewer games. His 19 fumbles was the only thing that stands out compared to Eli's 2011 (who had the much better team around him). Last year the only stat that differs from Manning's second year is the 11 TDs, and that can at least partially be attributed to injuries to receivers and Garrett's conservative play calling, especially in the red zone, not to mention the mess Covid made of the offseason while eliminating preseason games (which the OL really needed).
In 2011 Eli had Nicks, Cruz and Manningham to throw to, and Bradshaw and Jacobs to hand the ball to. Last year, after Shepard got hurt in game 3, Jones had an injured Slayton, a terrible Tate and guys named Pettis, Mack, Austin, Bachman and Board to throw to. None of them cracks the top three in 2011. After the first quarter of game 2, Jones could hand the ball to Gallman, Freeman, Lewis and Morris. Any of them beating out Bradshaw or Jacobs? We won't even talk about the OL. And many, if not most, here would take Ballard over Engram at TE.
To use Eli in 2011 as an example of a top tier QB not needing good people around him is misguided at best. Jones isn't Mahomes or Brady, and never will be, but I'm amazed by the hatred some have for him at this point.
I'm amazaed at the hatred most people still have for Eli. The Giants were by no means a talented star studded team in 2011. Jacobs was a back-up to tiki who got cut after their SB win and was a 3rd string back for the 49ers. Does that really compare to a generation RB? Galladay isn't a good receiver? It's amazing to me that people still make these Eli comparisons with stats. Eli was 6th in yards and TDs throughout most of his career and I could even argue that is where he was as a QB over all in the league or at least a top 10 QB.
Is jones really a top 10 QB? Realistically he is more of a bottom 10 QB. I have yet to see him do anything that involves some finesse. It is like unless they run the hurry up and throw like 10 consecutive short passes with the opposing teams D gassed; they cannot score.
You both really see "hatred" in either case (Eli and Jones)? Seems a bit extreme.
It says alot that the Rams cut bait quickly after giving him the monster extension. McVay knows QB play and how to design an offense.
You both really see "hatred" in either case (Eli and Jones)? Seems a bit extreme.
Maybe so but it just seems to me people here are personally invested in the Jones thing. A guy who clearly sucks. I know Jones jerseys sold like hotcakes after that first TB game he played. It is like once you have been an armchair QB bashing Eli for so long and lay out 75 dollars for a Jones jersey there is no going back.
McVay tried to scheme for him, but there's only so much you can do with a one-read QB that folds under pressure.
I pray that Jones is more than that.
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asses with the opposing teams D gassed; they cannot score.
You both really see "hatred" in either case (Eli and Jones)? Seems a bit extreme.
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Maybe so but it just seems to me people here are personally invested in the Jones thing. A guy who clearly sucks. I know Jones jerseys sold like hotcakes after that first TB game he played. It is like once you have been an armchair QB bashing Eli for so long and lay out 75 dollars for a Jones jersey there is no going back.
Most people didn't/don't have hatred for Eli. Jones doesn't clearly suck. And not certain what the personally invested comment really is supposed to mean.
It is like once you are on record and saying Eli is the problem for so long. And once someone else comes in and has a great game against Tamp bay. You think you were right all along. Ego comes into play. 3 years later and the Giants still sucking means Eli is not the problem. Jones is still in development mode at best ; in over his head at worst. He is a good back up at this point.
It is like once you are on record and saying Eli is the problem for so long. And once someone else comes in and has a great game against Tamp bay. You think you were right all along. Ego comes into play. 3 years later and the Giants still sucking means Eli is not the problem. Jones is still in development mode at best ; in over his head at worst. He is a good back up at this point.
That makes sense..."Eli is not the problem" Eli who had an enormous salary with a huge cap hit and wasn't winning wasn't the problem. Daniel Jones, who came in and played just as well, if not better, on a rookie contract is the problem. Logic.
It is like once you are on record and saying Eli is the problem for so long. And once someone else comes in and has a great game against Tamp bay. You think you were right all along. Ego comes into play. 3 years later and the Giants still sucking means Eli is not the problem. Jones is still in development mode at best ; in over his head at worst. He is a good back up at this point.
You seem to be trying to manufacture a point here for whatever reason. And doing it poorly at that.
Eli isn't here any longer nor relevant with what goes on with Jones/team now and going forward. Most fans know this.
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I don't get what you do not understand.
It is like once you are on record and saying Eli is the problem for so long. And once someone else comes in and has a great game against Tamp bay. You think you were right all along. Ego comes into play. 3 years later and the Giants still sucking means Eli is not the problem. Jones is still in development mode at best ; in over his head at worst. He is a good back up at this point.
That makes sense..."Eli is not the problem" Eli who had an enormous salary with a huge cap hit and wasn't winning wasn't the problem. Daniel Jones, who came in and played just as well, if not better, on a rookie contract is the problem. Logic.
Oh OK. So "Eli is the problem" does not simply mean "if Eli were not QB then this team would win". We now have new definitions of that. It means Eli had a huge contract and this team loses just the same so Eli and his contract were the problem anyway. "Logic"
IMO if those two guys are part of the 2023 Giants Joe Judge will have been fired and we will be deep into the Wellington years part II or worse. We are heading in that direction.
My 2 cents is that neither Goff or Jones will ever be a winning NFL QB. IMO they are bottom tier starters.
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Goff needs everything perfect. Top tiered franchise QB’s don’t need a perfect team to in order to win. See Eli in 2011 as exhibit A.
Again, I have no idea what Jones will be over his career, but you should look at the 2011 starters again. They were much, much better than anything Jones has had to work with.
Not to mention that in 2011 Manning completed 61 percent, threw 16 INTs with 29 TDs and had a QB rating of 92 and lost 8 fumbles in probably his second best year. Eli's first full season (2005) he completed 53 percent, threw 17 INTs (with 24 TDs) and 9 fumbles, with, again, a much, much better team around him.
In Jones' rookie year he completed 62 percent of his passes (2011 Eli 61), had 12 INTs (Eli 16) with 24 TDs (Eli 29), and a QB rating of 88 (Eli 92) in four fewer games. His 19 fumbles was the only thing that stands out compared to Eli's 2011 (who had the much better team around him). Last year the only stat that differs from Manning's second year is the 11 TDs, and that can at least partially be attributed to injuries to receivers and Garrett's conservative play calling, especially in the red zone, not to mention the mess Covid made of the offseason while eliminating preseason games (which the OL really needed).
In 2011 Eli had Nicks, Cruz and Manningham to throw to, and Bradshaw and Jacobs to hand the ball to. Last year, after Shepard got hurt in game 3, Jones had an injured Slayton, a terrible Tate and guys named Pettis, Mack, Austin, Bachman and Board to throw to. None of them cracks the top three in 2011. After the first quarter of game 2, Jones could hand the ball to Gallman, Freeman, Lewis and Morris. Any of them beating out Bradshaw or Jacobs? We won't even talk about the OL. And many, if not most, here would take Ballard over Engram at TE.
To use Eli in 2011 as an example of a top tier QB not needing good people around him is misguided at best. Jones isn't Mahomes or Brady, and never will be, but I'm amazed by the hatred some have for him at this point.
I'm amazaed at the hatred most people still have for Eli. The Giants were by no means a talented star studded team in 2011. Jacobs was a back-up to tiki who got cut after their SB win and was a 3rd string back for the 49ers. Does that really compare to a generation RB? Galladay isn't a good receiver? It's amazing to me that people still make these Eli comparisons with stats. Eli was 6th in yards and TDs throughout most of his career and I could even argue that is where he was as a QB over all in the league or at least a top 10 QB.
Is jones really a top 10 QB? Realistically he is more of a bottom 10 QB. I have yet to see him do anything that involves some finesse. It is like unless they run the hurry up and throw like 10 consecutive short passes with the opposing teams D gassed; they cannot score.
I guess you ignored the stats I posted. And you definitely didn't go look at the starters. You mention Jacobs but not Bradshaw. And Tiki wasn't on the 2011 team. I'm far from anti-Eli, but the hatred for Jones on here is ludicrous.
People bashing Jones want to only remember 2020 when Covid crushed any possibility for a young team to grow in training camp, especially one with a rookie LT and a new center who wasn't drafted, and a new RT. Then Barkley goes out in the year's fourth quarter, and Shepard a game later. And Garrett wraps the offense in a cocoon. The 2019 season, when Jones set a bunch of rookie records, has apparently been erased from people's minds.
Jones has not come close to having the team around him that Eli did in 2011 (or in any other year). Tell me which Giant skill player from last year after Barkley got hurt would start in 2011. Heck, which ones would even make the team?
40 turnovers and a losing record are not indicators of good QB play.
40 turnovers and a losing record are not indicators of good QB play.
Come on dude. You are clearly trolling here.
Answer this how many pro bowlers did the 2011 Giants have?
Mariota started to move the ball efficiently through the air and though he didn’t have NFL wiggle, was a really effective straight line runner.
After his leg injury Mariota never really developed. But if you watch his 2016 highlights he really looks like Jones.
Mariota started to move the ball efficiently through the air and though he didn’t have NFL wiggle, was a really effective straight line runner.
After his leg injury Mariota never really developed. But if you watch his 2016 highlights he really looks like Jones.
Mariota had a great second year. He's a cautionary tale in terms of getting too hyped up over a single year.
Bortles also had 35 TDs one season, IIRC. I'm always a little cautious on guys who have 'one good season'. Separate from Jones, I need another year of Allen and Mayfield to be confident in what they are.
40 turnovers and a losing record are not indicators of good QB play.
Gallman over Bradshaw and Jacobs? Yeah. Sure.
Martinez over Boley? Well not sure how Boley or Martinez help Jones.
I won’t argue over Engram, but how many of Jones’ INTs was he directly responsible for?
Four in three games. Also set Giants rookie records for yards and TDS. Jones also doesn’t throw INTs compared to other young QBs. Compare his 2019 numbers to Eli’s second year. Heck, most Eli years
And Eli always had better people around hom.
Alex Smith is the closest comp for DJ, and hopefully he's a bit above that.
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ANd all I hear about is Jones rookie year. He threw 4 TDs in 3 years and that is the record. While a rare record, the reason they are playing so conservatively is that Jones propensity to turn the ball over always put the team in a hole and playing from behind, with teams more than willing to give up anything underneath just to run out the clock and win the game. Hence a shit ton stat padding by Jones. Same as week 1. He fumbles losses the game and at that point has rather mediocre numbers (less than 200 yards) he then adds 70 some odd more and a meaningless TD at the end of the game with 1 second left. If you didn't watch you would think "oh his numbers look pretty good".
40 turnovers and a losing record are not indicators of good QB play.
Gallman over Bradshaw and Jacobs? Yeah. Sure.
Martinez over Boley? Well not sure how Boley or Martinez help Jones.
I won’t argue over Engram, but how many of Jones’ INTs was he directly responsible for?
Four in three games. Also set Giants rookie records for yards and TDS. Jones also doesn’t throw INTs compared to other young QBs. Compare his 2019 numbers to Eli’s second year. Heck, most Eli years
And Eli always had better people around hom.
Jacobs wasn’t objectively a better player than Gallman ; Eli made them better.just like he is making a 70 million dollar guy in Golladay look bad and Engram too. Eli never had this problem w Engram. Jones holds on to the hall too long and then throws it too hard to compensate for it ... I bet anything that is why Golladay was yelling at him.
Also he broke giants rookie records??? When was the last time the giants played a rookie fornthr whole year? 1949? Simms in 79 although he was frequently injured I doubt he played all the games.
It’s also infuriating that people compare stats across a different time in the league and act like that settles anything. Compare his numbers to Eli at that moment in time Eli ranks about sixth where he should be and jones near the bottom where he is.
We are still in jones development phase. Let’s see if he can pass to someone covered by a corner instead of a slot. He can’t hear 3 and he can’t do simple things like timing routes and throw people open ... you’re really going to compare him to Goff a guy who went tinto a playoff game with a broken thumb and played well. Will jones ever be in a playoff game?
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ANd all I hear about is Jones rookie year. He threw 4 TDs in 3 years and that is the record. While a rare record, the reason they are playing so conservatively is that Jones propensity to turn the ball over always put the team in a hole and playing from behind, with teams more than willing to give up anything underneath just to run out the clock and win the game. Hence a shit ton stat padding by Jones. Same as week 1. He fumbles losses the game and at that point has rather mediocre numbers (less than 200 yards) he then adds 70 some odd more and a meaningless TD at the end of the game with 1 second left. If you didn't watch you would think "oh his numbers look pretty good".
40 turnovers and a losing record are not indicators of good QB play.
Gallman over Bradshaw and Jacobs? Yeah. Sure.
Martinez over Boley? Well not sure how Boley or Martinez help Jones.
I won’t argue over Engram, but how many of Jones’ INTs was he directly responsible for?
Four in three games. Also set Giants rookie records for yards and TDS. Jones also doesn’t throw INTs compared to other young QBs. Compare his 2019 numbers to Eli’s second year. Heck, most Eli years
And Eli always had better people around hom.
Jacobs wasn’t objectively a better player than Gallman ; Eli made them better.just like he is making a 70 million dollar guy in Golladay look bad and Engram too. Eli never had this problem w Engram. Jones holds on to the hall too long and then throws it too hard to compensate for it ... I bet anything that is why Golladay was yelling at him.
Also he broke giants rookie records??? When was the last time the giants played a rookie fornthr whole year? 1949? Simms in 79 although he was frequently injured I doubt he played all the games.
It’s also infuriating that people compare stats across a different time in the league and act like that settles anything. Compare his numbers to Eli at that moment in time Eli ranks about sixth where he should be and jones near the bottom where he is.
We are still in jones development phase. Let’s see if he can pass to someone covered by a corner instead of a slot. He can’t hear 3 and he can’t do simple things like timing routes and throw people open ... you’re really going to compare him to Goff a guy who went tinto a playoff game with a broken thumb and played well. Will jones ever be in a playoff game?
Do you watch football? Jacobs wasn't better than Gallman? Are you insane?
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the Tannehill comp seems light - he's a career 5 YPC runner at under 15 yards per game. Its been more pronounced/effective when paired with Henry but still, not really much output.
We've seen what the jump in rushes has done for Jones' game, especially compared to last year. If he's averaging 8 attempts per game at 7-8 ypc, that's a substantial difference and should continue to open up the passing game.
Year 3 is a huge test for Jones and this offense. If they commit to letting Jones run I expect much better QB play.
I've got two problems with the RPO heavy game plan:
1.) Jones gets hurt. He's played two seasons in the NFL and missed time in both of them with leg injuries. That's not good if designed QB run is a big part of you game plan week in and week out.
2.) I can't think of an NFL RPO offense that has long sustained success. Teams will sprinkle it in, but it is usually not the focal point of the offense.
I'm interested in seeing it...but I'm not sure it will be successful in the long run.
Not worried about 1, we aren’t winning playing it safe and without the threat of running. So the injury risk is just as risky as not allowing him to run much.
So it comes down to 2 and how sustainable it is. I don’t think 7 attempts per game is commuting to the RPO full time. A balance needs to be struck.
I thought about this last night... and I think I agree.
It's time to let Jones cook.
Take the reigns off and let him do what he does best, which at this point, the Giants HAVE to know.
Let him get his RPO and zone reads. Let him throw the ball down the field. Open up the play book and stop with the BS conservative play-calling and design.
I say I'm with you - let Jones cook baby!!!!
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In comment 15378931 k2tampa said:
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In comment 15378614 Debaser said:
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ANd all I hear about is Jones rookie year. He threw 4 TDs in 3 years and that is the record. While a rare record, the reason they are playing so conservatively is that Jones propensity to turn the ball over always put the team in a hole and playing from behind, with teams more than willing to give up anything underneath just to run out the clock and win the game. Hence a shit ton stat padding by Jones. Same as week 1. He fumbles losses the game and at that point has rather mediocre numbers (less than 200 yards) he then adds 70 some odd more and a meaningless TD at the end of the game with 1 second left. If you didn't watch you would think "oh his numbers look pretty good".
40 turnovers and a losing record are not indicators of good QB play.
Gallman over Bradshaw and Jacobs? Yeah. Sure.
Martinez over Boley? Well not sure how Boley or Martinez help Jones.
I won’t argue over Engram, but how many of Jones’ INTs was he directly responsible for?
Four in three games. Also set Giants rookie records for yards and TDS. Jones also doesn’t throw INTs compared to other young QBs. Compare his 2019 numbers to Eli’s second year. Heck, most Eli years
And Eli always had better people around hom.
Jacobs wasn’t objectively a better player than Gallman ; Eli made them better.just like he is making a 70 million dollar guy in Golladay look bad and Engram too. Eli never had this problem w Engram. Jones holds on to the hall too long and then throws it too hard to compensate for it ... I bet anything that is why Golladay was yelling at him.
Also he broke giants rookie records??? When was the last time the giants played a rookie fornthr whole year? 1949? Simms in 79 although he was frequently injured I doubt he played all the games.
It’s also infuriating that people compare stats across a different time in the league and act like that settles anything. Compare his numbers to Eli at that moment in time Eli ranks about sixth where he should be and jones near the bottom where he is.
We are still in jones development phase. Let’s see if he can pass to someone covered by a corner instead of a slot. He can’t hear 3 and he can’t do simple things like timing routes and throw people open ... you’re really going to compare him to Goff a guy who went tinto a playoff game with a broken thumb and played well. Will jones ever be in a playoff game?
Do you watch football? Jacobs wasn't better than Gallman? Are you insane?
Ok he was but Jones is not better than ELi not even close. In fact he pretty much sucks and I am sick of these comparisons with QBs like Eli and other good QBs. And don't give me this play calling shit either. While my guess is they said something to jones about his turnovers -- it is not Garret's plays. It is Jones. Watch Kurt Warners tape of the game. Jones is not starting material in the NFL. It is that simple. How much time is standard before we finally say we know what we have in Jones and this is pretty much it. A guy who cannot throw people open; a guy who settles for checkdowns; a guy who lacks the confidence to throw to his star 70M receiver oneone one but settles for 5 yard gains to his slot back and throws behind him ; a guy who had a wide open Slayton and instead of just throwing a lollipop over throws him.
Why is it that around here it Garret ; it is Engram ; it is this or that. It like they got a new toy or soemthing like you think it is going to be a collectors item except you are doing it with jones and football players.