The Florida Gators product has reportedly crushed his interviews at the Combine (per The Pat McAfee Show). "Using my hips. "Kyler can still take a normal drop, then can makes instinctual lateral slides in the pocket to get himself into an open throwing lane," an NFC personnel exec said. All rights reserved. The New Orleans Saints have been one of Carr's most notable suitors since he was benched by the Raiders and left the team late in the 2022 campaign. Will the Dolphins get a veteran QB? A true dual-threat quarterback who was listed by Florida at 6-foot-4, 232 pounds, Richardson has a simple target on the stopwatch. He improved as a rushing threat (708 yards, eight touchdowns) while helping New York advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. "[Kyler] neutralizes a good defensive line," the coordinator said. Either the third timeis thecharm or the final misfortune another high-upside QBgoing bust with a perfect storm of dysfunction. After parting ways with Derek Carr, Vegas should consider a younger signal-caller with plenty left in the tank. I'm gonna work, I'm gonna be dedicated to my craft, I'm gonna be a leader in that organization. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine: What We Learned during Thursday's activities in Indianapolis, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine stock up/stock down, Day 1: Nolan Smith displays electric athleticism. Schoen said New York had productive conversations with Jones and Barkleys representatives at the Scouting Combine this week, adding hed prefer not to use the tag on either player. Few veteran quarterbacks would be a better fit for this team than Derek Carr. "He's got some magic to him." 14 overall player and No. Jones would present an intriguing option for the Falcons. His mobility would open things up for some interesting scheming from the jump and should only get more interesting as the signal-caller gets brought up to speed and comfortable in the system. On the flip side, Dwayne Haskins fizzled out fast in Washington and is looking to save his career as a backup in Pittsburgh. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. Spielman and host Ryan Wilson also handed out their comparisons for the other top quarterbacks in the class. In the 2019 draft, three quarterbacks were selected in the first round: Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray at first overall, Daniel Jones at No. In this analysis, Im going to go through the grades and dropback efficiency for 2019 rookie quarterbacks with at least 200 dropbacks: Murray, Jones, Haskins and sixth-round selection Gardner Minshew. So that's a big concern I think with a lot of teams.". Here's who Spielman had: C.J. The first plot highlights the 2019 class in red along with the quarterbacks who either maintained starting status beyond their rookie contracts or have yet to finish them. Carr would allow the team to balance out the offense more and unlock the talents of DJ Moore and Terrace Marshall Jr. Carr may not want to go to a rebuilding team at the age of 31, however, and Carolina still has a lot of improvements to make outside the QB position after selling off established talents like Christian McCaffrey and Robbie Anderson last season. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB. But that's not the only former NFL MVP this prospect looks to emulate. Still, that may be the only "con. Where Giants, QB Daniel Jones currently stand on contract terms Which duo has the most goal contributions in Europe this season? These play-by-play grades are the foundation of the first section of the rookie quarterback forecasts. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. For a team like the Texans, he could be the proven winner and steady veteran hand the club needs to return to prominence. More NFL coverage , "Watch the way he handles the ball, his fakes, his play-action -- there's a lot of skill there," one NFC offensive coach said. Last season was a mixed bag that saw Murray win offensive rookie of the year, but first-round picks Dwayne Haskins Jr. and Daniel Jones struggle on bad teams. There was a total system breakdown again and Jones wasn't immune to the injury bug, either, given the burden onhim. Jones is still starting for New York in his third season, but it's also his final season to prove he can be the franchise's long-term No. Using my arm, using my hips, using my feet, you know, just tying it all together and being consistent," Richardson said. New York is in deep negotiations with QB Daniel Jones, looking to extend the 25-year-old and solidify him as their franchise quarterback. Pick: No. The New York Giants are reportedly doing their due diligence on the quarterback class ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. section: | slug: perfect-giants-2023-nfl-draft-plan-get-daniel-jones-or-another-qb-a-no-1-caliber-wr-revamp-secondary | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Jones would be one of the more naturally talented quarterbacks McDaniels has had to work with. Jones wasn't bad in the opening 27-13 loss to the Broncos. "I don't even know what that means, 'project label,' " Richardson said. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray. Upgrading the quarterback spot to Jackson would raise the ceiling on this offense immensely. He should test well at the NFL Combine but had limited ball production in Lexington. But when Richardson envisions his NFL career, he has some other signal-callers in mind. What Will the Giants Do With Daniel Jones The No. Because Jones and running back Saquon Barkley both put up outstanding seasons in their walk years, the Giants are now faced with a fascinating offseason tree. A lot of people say I have a big arm, and I do believe so, but you can't just muscle the ball around all day -- that's not gonna work. Franchise or Not? Ranking Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, More The Dallas Cowboys will place the franchise tag on running back Tony Pollard if the two sides cannot reach a long-term deal before March 7's deadline, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per sources. But Joe Schoen has the right mindset to do due diligence on this years quarterback class in case the team needs to come up with a contingency plan if negotiations fall through with Jones. Relive the NFL's greatest games, original series and more. With Brady retiring following a tough 2022 season, the Buccaneers find themselves in a strange position. How will New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, the No. He showed he can lead a winning team if he's supported by a strong running gamesomething Washington has with Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson Jr.and his passing stats should improve thanks to the presence of quality pass-catching talent like Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson. With that in mind, here are three best fitsranked in orderfor each of this year's top free-agent quarterbacks: The Falcons may have expended a third-round pick for Desmond Ridder last year, but the jury is still out on the Cincinnati product's long-term viability after a rocky rookie season. There are only a few players who had produced better forecasts at the end of their first seasons, and well identify who those passers were in the next section. 4 quarterback, The Falcons run a similar scheme under Smith to the one Kyle Shanahan used during Garoppolo's tenure with the 49ers. New York's interior offensive line needs to improve. The Giants also got a stronger backup for Barkley in former Bronco and Raider Devontae Booker and reinforced the complementary blocking and receiving at tight end with former Viking Kyle Rudolph. 6 and Dwayne Haskins Haskins fared worse than his peers through nine games, completing 58.6% of his passes for 1,365 yards, seven touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 26.8 QBR, which didn't crack the league's top 30. INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the most intriguing prospects in the entire 2023 NFL Draft class will indeed display his athletic wares in Indianapolis. It also will be nice to have Barkley not limited coming back from his knee injuryand seeing closer to 25 touches a game vs.only a dozen. There may not be a better option available, however. With only one franchise tag at their disposal, can New York reach a long-term agreement with at least one of its high-profile free agents? How Cardinals QB Kyler Murray got bigger but stayed fast for Year 2, The best (and worst) NFL QBs at everything. New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen talks quarterback Daniel Jones' free agency, 2023 draft strategy, and more. There are still plenty of positions outside the quarterback position that need to be upgraded. Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Jones did most of his damage against man coverage last season, throwing 20 of his 24 touchdowns in that situation. Anthony Richardson landing spots: Which NFL team is most likely to draft toolsy quarterback prospect? He'll have arguably better support on the ground than he did in 2022 too, evidenced by Carolina's impressive 130 rushing yards per game last year. "Physically talented. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks for an open receiver in the first half against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford. Watch on ESPN+, "Early things coming out of that building probably messed with him a little bit, and he couldn't zero in on football," an AFC exec said. "He's younger, he can make plays when things aren't perfect and he's accurate.". Spielman noted that he's comparing Levis to Allen coming out, not the superstar Allen has developed into. Giants QB options for 2022: Daniel Jones, Russell Wilson, draft While the Ravens roster isn't perfectly constructed right now, adding some receiving talent and simply staying healthy will put this squad in the upper echelon of the league. Houston is coming off a brutal three-year stretch in which the team has won a mere 11 games while churning through four head coaches and trying multiple options out under center. But needs to slow it down and play the game more from the neck up. Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com. Minshew has an edge that nearly earned him a top-three spot. Have great running ability as well. 15 | 2019 QBR: 26.8 However, the landscape is a bit more troubling for Jones, Minshew and Haskins. Pick: No. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "He found a way to make plays late in games for Jacksonville. Murray is in the same area as the successes who performed better in terms of EPA than PFF grade, and those successes include Dak Prescott and Deshaun Watson. At his end-of-season press conference in January, Giants general manager Joe Schoen all but admitted he would use the franchise tender on Jones if forced to choose. Minshew didnt perform particularly well in comparison to the rest of the league, but averaging roughly an even EPA per dropback is impressive for a rookie. He got beat up over the course of the season, suffering a high ankle sprain in December that cost him two games. Rather than languish through a potential lost season in 2023, the Titans could ink a veteran like Smith to serve as a high-end bridge quarterback. Jacksonville traded away many of its good players but still has enough to compete. However, Jones success in New York was due at least in part to the offensive structure created by Daboll and Kafka. Gang Green appears to have whiffed on its selection of Zach Wilson at No. No. Jones is our No. Given how many teams are currently unsatisfied with their current starters, these established signal-callers should all have multiple suitors with varying degrees of interest. Adoree' Jackson has one year remaining on his contract but is scheduled to carry a salary cap hit in excess of $19 million next season. Like us on Facebook to see similar Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale values man coverage skills, and the Giants sorely lacked that this season. Murray is largely in the clear, but the rest of the 2019 class is in the thick of bust territory. The Raiders hold the seventh overall pick in the draft and seem intent on adding a rookie quarterback. Valentine has been exposed to zone coverage at Kentucky but looks more like a man-coverage player. Most of the successful rookie quarterbacks produced forecasts in the upper half of the plot post-rookie season, with Lamar Jackson, Jared Goff and Derek Carr being the only successes below Minshew and Jones. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Jones looked vastly improved last season, but two first-rounders is the price tag for elite quarterbacks which Jones isnt. It might be difficult to make out the curve for Jones and Minshew as theyre almost directly on top of each other between Murrays and Haskins. These are the quarterbacks whom we may call successful. He had that rep coming out of college. Jones struggled more as a rookie in terms of efficiency, posting the third-lowest EPA per dropback (-0.12) of any quarterback with at least 200 dropbacks (35). Stat to know from ESPN Stats & Information: Murray had a 63.3 QBR inside the pocket, which ranked 10th in the NFL. Draft Class: 2019: Dropbacks: If the Falcons want to start winning games regularly again in 2023, there's no better free-agent quarterback for the club than Garoppolo. "He's instinctual," one NFL offensive coordinator said. Murray's ability to throw unscripted or from the pocket has people inside the league projecting big things for him. Haskins had the second-best grade of the group (67.6). With the Giants finally getting back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and winning a postseason matchup for the first time since their Super Bowl run in 2011, the team should want Jones back for a chance to build on that campaign. Shepard, a good hands route-runner who can boost any QB when healthy (see Week 1), missed 10 games the past two seasons. Tight end Evan Engram did help a second-year Jones as a security blanket after missing most of '19, but he's hurt again. Can the two sides agree on an extension? Always free! For the most part when not throwing to fellow rookie Darius Slayton, Joneswas reined in as a rookie and not allowed to grow much under former offensive-minded coach Pat Shurmur and offensive coordinator Mike Shula, who had a past of conflicting concepts. The team has made it clear it desires the veteran quarterback and has been making a series of moves to free up finances for a potential contract offer. Come 2024, the Giants could tag him again, at a 20-percent raise over his 2023 pay. Murrays range of outcomes based on passing efficiency according to EPA per dropback is separated from the others, but theres still a lot of overlap between all the quarterbacks. Haskins range is not as tall and therefore wider than the rest because we know the least about him after having the fewest dropbacks as a rookie. His 38.1-point drop from inside to outside the pocket, was the sixth largest in the NFL last season. The team has managed to hover around .500 consistently in the Ron Rivera era despite a revolving door of ineffective veterans and backup quarterbacks under center. Schoen said Big Blue was happy Daniel is going to be here and alluded to the tag by noting the Giants have tools at our disposal.. Couple all of that with a stout defense, and Lock will have no excuses not to build off his 1,020-yard, seven-touchdown performance on 100-of-156 passing last year. When Jones needed the most support to develop, he had the least. One veteran NFL quarterback tried to call Jones "sneaky athletic," which was meant as a compliment, but his 4.81 40 time and a 33.5-inch vertical leap say he's simply athletic. Geno Smith didn't pan out for the New York Jets the first time around, but he could be exactly what the franchise needs almost a decade later. Kyler has that release.". The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. MORE: NFL's coaching hot seat index after Week 1. Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the more intriguing free agent quarterbacks available right now. First, youll notice that Murrays forecast starts higher than the rest, as No. Draft While we dont know everything about a young quarterback after just his rookie season, we do at least know some things. General manager Dave Gettleman addressed the line in the draft, and a healthy nucleus of Barkley, Engram, Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate and Darius Slayton should give Jones a chance. After posting an underwhelming 53.8 percent completion rate in 2022, the young signal-caller has been working on his mechanics in recent months.