He's got a rocket for an arm. But it's hard to deconstruct and then rebuild QB's after they've been in the league awhile with no results. It happens, but it's rare and the Giants have given us zero reason to believe they'll be able to do it.
Summary: Three-plus year starter from the SEC who was among the conference leaders in the big passing statistics each year despite multiple schematic and coaching changes. Lock’s special arm talent earned 2nd Team All SEC honors as a senior, the first time he completed over 60% of his passes as the program introduced more pro passing concepts to the offense. The upside with him is higher than any passer in the class, as he possesses the rare ability to flick to wrist and shoot the ball out of his hand deep downfield with no wind up or warning. Lock has several plays on tape that scream top tier first round pick but the lack of consistency when it comes to accuracy and mechanics are alarming. The two are usually tied together, thus the notion that he can hide the issues with time to work on the details of the position is out there. It’s hard to imagine, however, after 1,200 passing attempts in college and seeing where he ended mechanically that all of the sudden those issues will disappear. The margin between his floor and ceiling is as wide as anyone.
*I remember watching him for the first time in the fall of 2017 and I immediately thought Matt Stafford 2.0. The release, quick and easy zip on his balls, and athletic base were attractive but I can’t get past the inconsistencies across the board. There are so many easy throws that he missed, so many times where his mechanics were a train wreck. Sure, you can say these things will change once he gets into an NFL coaching environment but I am of the thought that after the amount of experience he’s had and the mistakes he is still making, we will see more of the same in the NFL. That, to me, is not a franchise QB.
Last night and a Broncos fan responded to a tweet about the Broncos taking Nix and how many failed QBs the Broncos have gone through in recent history:
"They also crushed it with Brock Osweiler, Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch, Case Keenum, Joe Flacco, Drew Lock, Brandon Allen, Jeff Driskel, Brett Rypien, Teddy Bridgewater, Jarrett Stidham, and Russell Wilson."
Broncos fan response:
"I’ll give Lock a pass, as I thought the last 5 games of 2019 (his first starts) with Scangarello where they went 4-1 and averaged more than 23 points was just the beginning. Then they fired Scangarello and hired Shurmur and ffffft"
I thought that was funny...shurmur. But also, an interesting point because could Lock still be an NFL caliber starting QB under the tutelage of Daboll? He is only 27. And despite their denial, I believe the Giants clearly told him he'd be competing for the starting gig.
I've said on here before that with the uncertainty about DJ's
better than Jones at the moment. He'll throw it to his receivers and give them a shot that Jones seems too afraid to take. Also he's healthier and not coming off of major injuries. That's the reality of the Giants at the moment.
He won’t be QB for long and Lock will be the guy. Daboll is taking over the play calling, have we forgotten? He didn’t draft the one of the most explosive WRs in college at 6 overall to have a QB throw check downs.
If everyone was so confident that Daboll could mold Maye or McCarthy into pro QBs, then he should be able to help Lock. Not a long term solution but no problem with arm strength. Took a lot of hits from a poor OL in Denver (which should make him a perfect for the Giants). Older now and has seen plenty of game time in Denver and Seattle. Still young as a QB. Career passer rating is lower than Jones, too many TOs and supposedly he has small hands which always seems to be viewed as a negative. Still I think he will be a decent, not good or great, QB if required to play.
I am relieved we did not give away the house for Maye and did not reach at 6 for JJM. We can add more weapons on both sides of the ball while still having a QB in Lock who can back up Jones and probably perform at a passable level with better protection and weapons.
Here's a question that's probably dumb but I'll ask it anyway. If Atlanta pissed of Cousins last night, is there any realistic chance they can trade him before the season? I'd sign up for 2 years of Kirk Cousins right now, which would give us 2 more years to find our ultimate replacement.
Here's a question that's probably dumb but I'll ask it anyway. If Atlanta pissed of Cousins last night, is there any realistic chance they can trade him before the season? I'd sign up for 2 years of Kirk Cousins right now, which would give us 2 more years to find our ultimate replacement.
We're already paying Jones $47M in 2024.
Yeah. Is the gravity of this situation starting to sink in?
Best case scenario is that Lock finds his grove on this, his third team, similar to Geno. I can see NYG have middling success similar to SEA in recent years.
Lock entering his prime. Tyron is past it. I think Lock would benefit from Daboll and if it comes to it, we’ll get better play than we had down stretch last year.
like a keeper in that highlight film...but I know it is highlights. Seeing this stuff on tape though does make it feel like his highs seem not dissimilar from Sy's write up that you squint and see Matthew Stafford in there. But I dont watch a ton of football beyond the giants and havent seen his obvious lows and inaccuracies and poor mechanics. Worth a flier for $5M for sure. Let him compete with DJ when they are both healthy and may the best man win
like a keeper in that highlight film...but I know it is highlights. Seeing this stuff on tape though does make it feel like his highs seem not dissimilar from Sy's write up that you squint and see Matthew Stafford in there. But I dont watch a ton of football beyond the giants and havent seen his obvious lows and inaccuracies and poor mechanics. Worth a flier for $5M for sure. Let him compete with DJ when they are both healthy and may the best man win
He does seem comfortable throwing downfield and throwing guys open. 2 things we hear alot about that Jones doesnt do
Always thought if they decide the DJ injury clause is prohibitive, and they can't get a decent QB in the draft, Locke would become some kind of half-assed version of Danny Kanell back in the late 90's. A decent bridge that won around half of his starts - he was a 5th rounder (I think)? This guy was a 1st rounder - let's see what he can do . . .
Such a great comparison by Sy. Lock's playing style reminds me a lot of Jay Cutler. He's fearless throwing it downfield but at times can get careless.
It is interesting - fundamentally he is the opposite of DJ. Not scared to pull the trigger. He'll have Hyatt and Nabers to throw at - will be fun to watch that connect.
Although I here are some comparisons I found interesting...
Jones:
Sacked once every 6.8 career pass attempts
Passing TD once every 19.7 career pass attempts
INT or Fumble once every 14.2 career pass attempts
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Lock:
Sacked once every 12.0 career pass attempts
Passing TD once every 16.7 career pass attempts
INT or Fumble once every 13.0 career pass attempts
Hard to do a proper comparison without factoring in their respective teams they played for. Although on average, looks like Lock takes less sacks (O-Line a factor), throws for a TD more often per pass attempts but also throws an INT more often per pass attempt.
Also of interest, both Jones (2019) and Lock (2020) had their best seasons under Pat Shurmur.
I might be nuts....but I think Daboll can help Lock
But I think he comes in and wins the job behind a better line. He can make throws that DJ only dreams of. Keeps jones off the field which is safer for the organization and the injury clause…. Here’s hoping anyway.
This looked more like a highlight tape for those two receivers than it did for Lock. The only time Jones had targets like that were the rare instances when Shepard was healthy.
Lock entering his prime. Tyron is past it. I think Lock would benefit from Daboll and if it comes to it, we’ll get better play than we had down stretch last year.
I agree I think Lock has upside where Tyrod did not. I'd have to think Lock starts the season with DJ not ready but who knows.
If we took Josh Allen …. Still might have been the best draft move that year…,but I’m 100 percent with jones lock and cutlets… it could be worse…. See the ny jets since Namath
seen film on Lock...good representation. Compact motion and added wrist much the same as A Rogers. Not claiming him to be Rogers only that it allows for side arm to 3/4 throws with quicker release.
He also has a Y/A under 7. He was part of the weak 2019 QB class aside from Murray (and I'm not sold on him either).
I don't get it. If Schoen knew there was a good chance he was going WR, why not just bring back Taylor? He was a bit more expensive and maybe it was the durability, but Taylor is better than Lock.
The only thing I'll say about Lock, he's had nothing but defensive head coaches. Maybe Daboll can squeeze something out of him.
My issue - the QB room is worse than last year. Jones is more broken down and Lock is a downgrade over Taylor.
Does this staff see something in DeVito? Or, is Rattler in play in the 4th? They did have a 30 visit with him.
He also has a Y/A under 7. He was part of the weak 2019 QB class aside from Murray (and I'm not sold on him either).
I don't get it. If Schoen knew there was a good chance he was going WR, why not just bring back Taylor? He was a bit more expensive and maybe it was the durability, but Taylor is better than Lock.
The only thing I'll say about Lock, he's had nothing but defensive head coaches. Maybe Daboll can squeeze something out of him.
My issue - the QB room is worse than last year. Jones is more broken down and Lock is a downgrade over Taylor.
Does this staff see something in DeVito? Or, is Rattler in play in the 4th? They did have a 30 visit with him.
You're assuming Taylor wanted to come back here. Daboll did bench him for DeVito. He's probably got a better shot with the Jets given the age of their starter.
Grade: 77
Summary: Three-plus year starter from the SEC who was among the conference leaders in the big passing statistics each year despite multiple schematic and coaching changes. Lock’s special arm talent earned 2nd Team All SEC honors as a senior, the first time he completed over 60% of his passes as the program introduced more pro passing concepts to the offense. The upside with him is higher than any passer in the class, as he possesses the rare ability to flick to wrist and shoot the ball out of his hand deep downfield with no wind up or warning. Lock has several plays on tape that scream top tier first round pick but the lack of consistency when it comes to accuracy and mechanics are alarming. The two are usually tied together, thus the notion that he can hide the issues with time to work on the details of the position is out there. It’s hard to imagine, however, after 1,200 passing attempts in college and seeing where he ended mechanically that all of the sudden those issues will disappear. The margin between his floor and ceiling is as wide as anyone.
*I remember watching him for the first time in the fall of 2017 and I immediately thought Matt Stafford 2.0. The release, quick and easy zip on his balls, and athletic base were attractive but I can’t get past the inconsistencies across the board. There are so many easy throws that he missed, so many times where his mechanics were a train wreck. Sure, you can say these things will change once he gets into an NFL coaching environment but I am of the thought that after the amount of experience he’s had and the mistakes he is still making, we will see more of the same in the NFL. That, to me, is not a franchise QB.
NFL Comparison: Jay Cutler / FA
"They also crushed it with Brock Osweiler, Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch, Case Keenum, Joe Flacco, Drew Lock, Brandon Allen, Jeff Driskel, Brett Rypien, Teddy Bridgewater, Jarrett Stidham, and Russell Wilson."
Broncos fan response:
"I’ll give Lock a pass, as I thought the last 5 games of 2019 (his first starts) with Scangarello where they went 4-1 and averaged more than 23 points was just the beginning. Then they fired Scangarello and hired Shurmur and ffffft"
I thought that was funny...shurmur. But also, an interesting point because could Lock still be an NFL caliber starting QB under the tutelage of Daboll? He is only 27. And despite their denial, I believe the Giants clearly told him he'd be competing for the starting gig.
You can already feel the glow from last night starting to fade.
I am relieved we did not give away the house for Maye and did not reach at 6 for JJM. We can add more weapons on both sides of the ball while still having a QB in Lock who can back up Jones and probably perform at a passable level with better protection and weapons.
We're already paying Jones $47M in 2024.
Yeah. Is the gravity of this situation starting to sink in?
You think they will play Jones before his knee is healed? Strange.
NFL Comparison: Jay Cutler / FA
Such a great comparison by Sy. Lock's playing style reminds me a lot of Jay Cutler. He's fearless throwing it downfield but at times can get careless.
He does seem comfortable throwing downfield and throwing guys open. 2 things we hear alot about that Jones doesnt do
Danny is on here . . . what does he think?
I agree, but I can’t see Mara agreeing to that. I think that it’s a near lock DJ triggers that guarantee, and Mara would be happy to pay it.
Schoen texted the fucking pick to Jones before it was announced! He's gonna play.
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Giants shouldn’t even let DJ see the field this fall because of injury clause.
Schoen texted the fucking pick to Jones before it was announced! He's gonna play.
Is this true?
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NFL Comparison: Jay Cutler / FA
Such a great comparison by Sy. Lock's playing style reminds me a lot of Jay Cutler. He's fearless throwing it downfield but at times can get careless.
It is interesting - fundamentally he is the opposite of DJ. Not scared to pull the trigger. He'll have Hyatt and Nabers to throw at - will be fun to watch that connect.
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Giants shouldn’t even let DJ see the field this fall because of injury clause.
Schoen texted the fucking pick to Jones before it was announced! He's gonna play.
Is this true?
Schoen said it himself at the press conference.
I know. I'm right there with you.
The worst part is seeing the pocket he was working with against the 49ers…we still have a ways to go.
Jones:
Sacked once every 6.8 career pass attempts
Passing TD once every 19.7 career pass attempts
INT or Fumble once every 14.2 career pass attempts
vs
Lock:
Sacked once every 12.0 career pass attempts
Passing TD once every 16.7 career pass attempts
INT or Fumble once every 13.0 career pass attempts
Hard to do a proper comparison without factoring in their respective teams they played for. Although on average, looks like Lock takes less sacks (O-Line a factor), throws for a TD more often per pass attempts but also throws an INT more often per pass attempt.
Also of interest, both Jones (2019) and Lock (2020) had their best seasons under Pat Shurmur.
He has the tools.
I also think....the pressure of losing his job....will help Jones.
He started as a turnover machine (more fumbles than INT passes to Engram)
Judge has been beaten into him not to make a mistake
The OL has been a turnstiles
Jones works very hard..pressure might break pipes....but I also think it build character
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Giants shouldn’t even let DJ see the field this fall because of injury clause.
Schoen texted the fucking pick to Jones before it was announced! He's gonna play.
Of course he did... He needs DJ to keep his head in it until he is replaced. Should he not of?
But maybe BD can unLock Drew
I'm very excited for the puns in this situation however
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Giants shouldn’t even let DJ see the field this fall because of injury clause.
Schoen texted the fucking pick to Jones before it was announced! He's gonna play.
Perhaps that was text seeking Jones' permission to make the pick.
Has your opinion now changed if you did? I thoguht you did speak of this.
I agree I think Lock has upside where Tyrod did not. I'd have to think Lock starts the season with DJ not ready but who knows.
Hahaha I was literally going to post: "My main takeaway from that vid was how much the Giants defense sucked!" LOL
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Giants shouldn’t even let DJ see the field this fall because of injury clause.
Schoen texted the fucking pick to Jones before it was announced! He's gonna play.
Of course he did... He needs DJ to keep his head in it until he is replaced. Should he not of?
Should he not HAVE?
Doesn’t really matter one way or another.
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You think they will play Jones before his knee is healed? Strange.
It will be 10 months in Sept from his surgery… DJ will be ready for the season. It strange at all. Average ACL recovery is 9–12 months
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You think they will play Jones before his knee is healed? Strange.
It will be 10 months in Sept from his surgery… DJ will be ready for the season. It strange at all. Average ACL recovery is 9–12 months
If they put him on the field to start the season, risk him getting hurt and having to pay him, they’re even dumber than I could’ve even imagined.
No shit. It’s why this franchise is as fucked as it is now. Complete incompetence for 10 plus years.
Wish I was joking but he did come in for a 30 visit.
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You think they will play Jones before his knee is healed? Strange.
It will be 10 months in Sept from his surgery… DJ will be ready for the season. It strange at all. Average ACL recovery is 9–12 months
If they put him on the field to start the season, risk him getting hurt and having to pay him, they’re even dumber than I could’ve even imagined.
If he doesn’t have any setbacks, DJ will be ready for training camp and of course the season.
And, they need to be smart with Jones - allow him to fully recover. Might draw trade interest if teams get QB desperate during the season.
And, they need to be smart with Jones - allow him to fully recover. Might draw trade interest if teams get QB desperate during the season.
Wouldn’t bet on that
I don't get it. If Schoen knew there was a good chance he was going WR, why not just bring back Taylor? He was a bit more expensive and maybe it was the durability, but Taylor is better than Lock.
The only thing I'll say about Lock, he's had nothing but defensive head coaches. Maybe Daboll can squeeze something out of him.
My issue - the QB room is worse than last year. Jones is more broken down and Lock is a downgrade over Taylor.
Does this staff see something in DeVito? Or, is Rattler in play in the 4th? They did have a 30 visit with him.
I don't get it. If Schoen knew there was a good chance he was going WR, why not just bring back Taylor? He was a bit more expensive and maybe it was the durability, but Taylor is better than Lock.
The only thing I'll say about Lock, he's had nothing but defensive head coaches. Maybe Daboll can squeeze something out of him.
My issue - the QB room is worse than last year. Jones is more broken down and Lock is a downgrade over Taylor.
Does this staff see something in DeVito? Or, is Rattler in play in the 4th? They did have a 30 visit with him.
You're assuming Taylor wanted to come back here. Daboll did bench him for DeVito. He's probably got a better shot with the Jets given the age of their starter.