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Watching Jared Goff last night, good comp for Daniel Jones?

Jim in Forest Hills : 9/21/2021 7:44 am
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?
If Jones is Goff-like it’s probably not good enough  
The_Boss : 9/21/2021 8:07 am : link
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.
I think Goff is the best comp for DJ  
Dnew15 : 9/21/2021 8:12 am : link
in the NFL right now.

I think you can build a winning team around him - the Rams made it all the way to the Super Bowl.

THe problem becomes are you willing to pay a guy Goff money to get you up the hill, but not over it.
I don’t think most Giants fans  
Mark in ATL : 9/21/2021 8:19 am : link
would be satisfied with a Tanneyhill or even a Goff type quarterback.
Hmm  
Johnny5 : 9/21/2021 8:20 am : link
I can see some similarities in the short and medium passing game, especially in regards to pressure. But I believe Jones is and will be better. Jones is a better athlete and the running aspect really adds to his game. Also I think he throws a better deep ball.

We really need some consistency from this whole team, especially to the blocking and running game before we fully know what we have with Jones. IMHO.
don't see it  
Archer : 9/21/2021 8:20 am : link
I don't know how you can dismiss Jones running ability
Goff is a statue and Jones has proven that he is a real threat to run

The Giants are just starting to utilize his strengths, throwing deep, RPO, and play action.

I don't know why it has taken the Giants so long to play to his strengths but I am looking forward to seeing the results

I think that he has the potential to be a real dual threat and there are only a few QBs that have that ability

RE: I think Goff is the best comp for DJ  
Giantsfan79 : 9/21/2021 8:22 am : link
In comment 15378389 Dnew15 said:
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in the NFL right now.

I think you can build a winning team around him - the Rams made it all the way to the Super Bowl.

THe problem becomes are you willing to pay a guy Goff money to get you up the hill, but not over it.


I think Daniel Jones has a grit that Goff doesn't have, having played in pass happy California.

I'm hoping Josh Allen is the comp for Jones and he makes that kind of leap this.

likely a fools hope though
I agree, and it should trust every Giants fan  
Blue The Dog : 9/21/2021 8:22 am : link
There is a reason the Rams gave up Goff and 2 first rounders for a 33 year old Stafford
Goff is OK on a rookie deal  
Metnut : 9/21/2021 8:25 am : link
but a huge huge liability with a big cap hit.
If/when Jones runs well  
UConn4523 : 9/21/2021 8:26 am : link
he add an intangible that Goff never had. If he isn't running well than I don't think he can have success in this league, and that's where Goff has the upperhand.

That said until this year i've only ever seen Goff on a usually stacked offense (along with a good to great D) and Jones has been a Giant. If the 2 QB's switched teams I suspect this conversation changes a lot.
I don't think Goff is terrible  
bigbluehoya : 9/21/2021 8:28 am : link
but quite simply not the type of player you can afford to sign to a ~$30MM AAV contract.

Overpayment of middling QBs is one of the biggest areas that teams need to self-correct on, IMO.
RE: Goff is OK on a rookie deal  
UConn4523 : 9/21/2021 8:29 am : link
In comment 15378397 Metnut said:
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but a huge huge liability with a big cap hit.


This too. He did get that after the Super Bowl IIRC so not likely a scenario we will be in. When pay say "are we really going to pay Jones $30m a year" I always laugh - why exactly will he be making that without earning it? All the big money QB's have earned it - whether it was a wise investment is another story.
I...  
DannyDimes : 9/21/2021 8:29 am : link
Would be but I think DJ's ceiling is MUCH higher.
Seems like an opportunity...  
Brown_Hornet : 9/21/2021 8:30 am : link
...to sell out guy short.

Goff is a ceiling?
No.

A "running" Goff is substantially better than Goff  
George from PA : 9/21/2021 8:32 am : link
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ajr2456 : 9/21/2021 8:38 am : link
In comment 15378411 George from PA said:
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But still not good
RE: I...  
section125 : 9/21/2021 8:42 am : link
In comment 15378403 DannyDimes said:
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Would be but I think DJ's ceiling is MUCH higher.


I agree. Never thought much of Goff. Always thought he was the recipient of a talented team. Not that Goff is bad - just overrated.
I'm not sure what Jones is either. Until he leads them on a game winning drive, I will continue to hold judgement. Until his last two years, when Eli got the ball in his hands with 2 minutes left, you always felt the Giants had a better than average chance to pull it out. I have not seen that with Jones, yet.
Hopefully not  
JB_in_DC : 9/21/2021 8:43 am : link
One of Goff's biggest issues throughout his career has been his pre-snap mental processing. What would his numbers look like if he didn't have McVay telling him what to think up until the 15 second mark. He never really adapted his game to take on this responsibility himself, and it left the Rams very vulnerable in the most important game they've played in the McVay era.

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“Perhaps the most revealing story regarding Goff’s current limitations was told by Albert Breer of the MMQB. Several Patriots defenders revealed that they went on the field for every play with two coverage looks—one for when McVay could speak to Goff through Goff’s helmet earpiece, and one for after the sound switched off with 15 seconds left on the play clock, as the NFL mandates.”


Giants coaches love to talk about how smart Jones is, and if he's going to be a successful quarterback, pre-snap processing and using his intelligence is going to be a big part of it.
If we want a team that contends year-in and year-out  
SomeFan : 9/21/2021 8:44 am : link
regardless of team weaknesses (within reason), then Goff is not good enough. We would need to get to the Russell Wilson-type level at least. I think Justin Herbert is soon to be at that level, not Jones. Maybe Jones can get there at some point.
RE: If we want a team that contends year-in and year-out  
section125 : 9/21/2021 8:51 am : link
In comment 15378418 SomeFan said:
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regardless of team weaknesses (within reason), then Goff is not good enough. We would need to get to the Russell Wilson-type level at least. I think Justin Herbert is soon to be at that level, not Jones. Maybe Jones can get there at some point.


Herbert makes very nice throws. Still makes bad decisions. I can see his potential.
There is no perfect NFL comp  
Dnew15 : 9/21/2021 8:53 am : link
for DJ.

While he may not be Goff and Tannehill due to his straight line speed, he's certainly doesn't move like Jackson or Murray, he doesn't throw on the run like Wilson or Allen, nor does he have the arm strength of Rogers or Hurbert, nor does he have the processing skills of Brady or Dak.

Come to think of it - I don't know if there's even an historic QB I can think of that really has the same unique set of QB traits that Jones has. Which makes me nervous.
Goff isn’t good  
JoeyBigBlue : 9/21/2021 8:53 am : link
If he’s Jones’ ceiling, then we need to start looking for our next QB.
This wouldn't even be a thought, let alone a conversation  
AJ23 : 9/21/2021 8:59 am : link
if the Giants properly utilized what is arguably Jones's greatest strength - his legs.

If Goff is the ultimate comp, we should move on now.  
Section331 : 9/21/2021 9:03 am : link
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.
They're different players  
Jerry in_DC : 9/21/2021 9:04 am : link
due to Jones running. But its a good overall comp for Jones reasonable upside. If things come together for Jones I could see him as an adequate - maybe slightly below average- starter

In terms of actual play style, Tannehill and Mariota are the 2 closest comps. Good straight line speed, mixed bag throwing the ball.
RE: If Goff is the ultimate comp, we should move on now.  
KDavies : 9/21/2021 9:08 am : link
In comment 15378429 Section331 said:
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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
RE: RE: If Goff is the ultimate comp, we should move on now.  
Section331 : 9/21/2021 9:11 am : link
In comment 15378432 KDavies said:
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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.
when DJ is running  
UConn4523 : 9/21/2021 9:18 am : link
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.
Yeah fair point on the rushing  
Jerry in_DC : 9/21/2021 9:22 am : link
Tannehill used to be really fast - straight line like Jones without much wiggle. But you're right he never put up the #s in the NFL.

They should've used his legs more early in his career
I do think it holds water in that Goff needed a lot of help  
Ten Ton Hammer : 9/21/2021 9:27 am : link
McVay is a handholder for QBs and the offensive scheme does a lot to help the QB.

Nothing wrong with being a system QB if you have to make it work, but the second he got expensive they moved on quick.
Daniel Jones running caught WFT by surprise a few times.  
chick310 : 9/21/2021 9:28 am : link
And since they didn't really adjust for it, it was a bit of a shame that Giants didn't use it with the game on the line as well.

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.
RE: RE: RE: If Goff is the ultimate comp, we should move on now.  
KDavies : 9/21/2021 9:28 am : link
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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.
RE: when DJ is running  
Dnew15 : 9/21/2021 9:30 am : link
In comment 15378437 UConn4523 said:
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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.
RE: Daniel Jones running caught WFT by surprise a few times.  
Greg from LI : 9/21/2021 9:30 am : link
In comment 15378445 chick310 said:
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And since they didn't really adjust for it, it was a bit of a shame that Giants didn't use it with the game on the line as well.

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.
RE: Daniel Jones running caught WFT by surprise a few times.  
KDavies : 9/21/2021 9:34 am : link
In comment 15378445 chick310 said:
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And since they didn't really adjust for it, it was a bit of a shame that Giants didn't use it with the game on the line as well.

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.
How dare you compare the PFF  
Tim in Eternal Blue : 9/21/2021 9:45 am : link

Offensive player of the week to that statue of a QB in Motown. The disrespect.
RE: RE: when DJ is running  
UConn4523 : 9/21/2021 9:47 am : link
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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.
RE: Daniel Jones running caught WFT by surprise a few times.  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 10:08 am : link
In comment 15378445 chick310 said:
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And since they didn't really adjust for it, it was a bit of a shame that Giants didn't use it with the game on the line as well.

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.
RE: If Jones is Goff-like it’s probably not good enough  
k2tampa : 9/21/2021 10:08 am : link
In comment 15378388 The_Boss said:
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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.
RE: RE: If Jones is Goff-like it’s probably not good enough  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 10:21 am : link
In comment 15378486 k2tampa said:
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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.
RE: RE: RE: RE: If Goff is the ultimate comp, we should move on now.  
Section331 : 9/21/2021 10:25 am : link
In comment 15378447 KDavies said:
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My apologies. Have a newborn, so very little sleep. I see what you were saying now.


No worries, congrats on the baby!
RE: RE: If Jones is Goff-like it’s probably not good enough  
ajr2456 : 9/21/2021 10:27 am : link
In comment 15378486 k2tampa said:
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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.
And just to answer the question  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 10:29 am : link
Goff is clearly a better QB. He isn't mobile but whatever. If I was coach and my choices were to start Goff or Jones ; jones is riding pine (as he would be if not for this emperor not wearing clothes bullshit and Gettle saving face for a stupid pick by not bringing anyone to compete for the job)
RE: RE: RE: If Jones is Goff-like it’s probably not good enough  
chick310 : 9/21/2021 10:38 am : link
In comment 15378501 Debaser said:
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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.
Jones has more tools to develop  
JonC : 9/21/2021 10:39 am : link
Goff has better pocket presence and game awareness. Both need to improve reading defenses and moving through their progressions. Both need a good arsenal of talent around them. I think we know what Goff is, but I do believe Jones has plenty of room to grow once he gets the mental processing more sound and faster. Can he do it is the big question on Jones.

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.
RE: RE: RE: RE: If Jones is Goff-like it’s probably not good enough  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 10:42 am : link

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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.
Ugh, I hope not. He's good enought to get a cap-killing 2nd contract  
sb from NYT Forum : 9/21/2021 10:43 am : link
...but not good enough to carry a team. He is HORRIBLE at hitting his second read. He is HORRIBLE when under any pressure.

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.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: If Jones is Goff-like it’s probably not good enough  
chick310 : 9/21/2021 10:53 am : link
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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.
I hope he's not Goff  
shadow_spinner0 : 9/21/2021 11:00 am : link
in the sense that everything needs to be perfect. McVay was the reason Goff put up good numbers with the Rams. In 2018 McVay would be responsible for noticing defensive alignments and basically telling Goff what to do. And Goff all had to do was throw it at open receivers and not turn it over. Once the Patriots neutralized McVay in the SB, Goff was on an island not knowing what to do. Basically Goff needs his hands held in order to succeed. I hope Jones is not that way and is able to make plays regardless of any circumstance around him.
Where you been chick?  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 11:02 am : link
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.
RE: Where you been chick?  
Thunderstruck27 : 9/21/2021 11:05 am : link
In comment 15378545 Debaser said:
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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.
I think Goff had everything going for him in LA......  
Simms11 : 9/21/2021 11:10 am : link
Perfect offense for him and McVay a very good offensive mind helps matters. Goff did get them to a Super Bowl and so there that. I think DJ is a better athlete and with better circumstances could definitely be better then Goff.
RE: Where you been chick?  
chick310 : 9/21/2021 11:12 am : link
In comment 15378545 Debaser said:
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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.


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.
@Chick  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 11:26 am : link
You clearly want to argue and I have better things to do but, as of this thread alone a using the Windows find feature has 67 Eli references in it. As you can imagine most are comparing stats from 2005 and earlier which makes no sense whatsoever. yet BBIers for some mysterious reason continue to do it.
Actually I don't want to. Only pointed to some comments  
chick310 : 9/21/2021 11:29 am : link
from you that are extreme and not a correct view of how fans (most) perceive any of them. Will move on as well.
RE: RE: Where you been chick?  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 11:37 am : link

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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"
It's almost impossible to win the Super Bowl if your QB  
arniefez : 9/21/2021 11:59 am : link
isn't one of the top players in the league unless your team is filled with All Pros on defense and the OLine. IMO if the Giants stick with Daniel Jones after this year and sign Barkley to another contract too it is going to be a long time before they start winning again.

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.
RE: RE: RE: If Jones is Goff-like it’s probably not good enough  
k2tampa : 9/21/2021 12:01 pm : link
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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?
Gallman / Evan Engram / Blake would start in 2011  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 12:31 pm : link
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.
3 games*  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 12:32 pm : link
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No similarities whatsoever  
Prude : 9/21/2021 1:12 pm : link
Goff can't run and has one of the worst deep balls in football. He was working with a stacked team under one of the best offensive minds in the game and never looked great. You just picked a shitty white qb to slander dj.
I had to laugh  
ColHowPepper : 9/21/2021 1:32 pm : link
at the 'objectivity' (né ignoring history and reality) here, as to comps then and now!!

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RE: Gallman / Evan Engram / Blake would start in 2011  
Johnny5 : 9/21/2021 1:44 pm : link
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.

Come on dude. You are clearly trolling here.
Oh ok  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 2:30 pm : link
Kinda pathetic that after all of that all you can come up with is "had to laugh" or "don't be hating" or whatever.

Answer this how many pro bowlers did the 2011 Giants have?
They had 2  
Debaser : 9/21/2021 2:31 pm : link
...and Eli was one ofthem!
 
christian : 9/21/2021 2:52 pm : link
The contemporary QB Jones reminds me of the most is Mariota after about two years.

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.
RE: …  
BrettNYG10 : 9/21/2021 3:04 pm : link
In comment 15378764 christian said:
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The contemporary QB Jones reminds me of the most is Mariota after about two years.

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.
RE: Gallman / Evan Engram / Blake would start in 2011  
k2tampa : 9/21/2021 7:05 pm : link
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.
I don't think it's a good compare...  
BillKo : 9/21/2021 8:13 pm : link
...because Goff is about as athletic as a snail.

Alex Smith is the closest comp for DJ, and hopefully he's a bit above that.
RE: RE: Gallman / Evan Engram / Blake would start in 2011  
Debaser : 9/22/2021 7:14 am : link
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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?
RE: RE: RE: Gallman / Evan Engram / Blake would start in 2011  
DannyDimes : 9/22/2021 7:36 am : link
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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?
RE: RE: RE: when DJ is running  
Dnew15 : 9/22/2021 8:37 am : link
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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!!!!

Lol  
Bear vs Shark : 9/22/2021 9:05 am : link
I can't believe someone just said Jacobs wasn't better than Wayne Gallman. You can't really believe that, can you?
RE: RE: RE: RE: Gallman / Evan Engram / Blake would start in 2011  
Debaser : 9/22/2021 9:36 am : link
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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.
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