The only thing that should matter is how good a how good a passer a quarterback is. Now of course passing ability can be allowed to slide a little and I mean a little, if the player can make up for it in athletic ability but I can not stress this enough, everything after passing ability is a secondary skill. Some would even make the case that leadership comes before athleticism.
Here's a quote from Todd Mcshay, "I’m not big on stats, but if you look at the analytics the three most important things, to me, are what’s your QBR when you’re pressured, what’s your QBR when blitzed and then what’s your QBR when throwing the ball 20-plus yards down the field. He’s No. 1 in all three categories."
Jones is a 6'3" 220lb quarterback from Alabama. Nfl.com gives him a draft grade of 6.33
Jones doesn’t look like an athlete, lengthy more of a twig. Some questions on if he can take an NFL level sack or hit due to his frame or lack there of.
Good work ethic, Jones is very critical of his own play. Expected to have a chip on his shoulder due to draft stock dropping. Had his best games in the college playoffs. Shows clutch in crunch time situations. 16-1 as a starter. Former 4 star recruit. Concern about how much of his success was due to him but it still takes some level of competence to play at the level he played at. Lack of game tape might be a cause for concern.
Jones finished his career with 556 attempts, completing 74.30% for 6126 yards with 56 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He also had less than a yard average on the ground with 2 touchdowns via his legs.
A Field General with a good football IQ, Jones understands and processes what's happening on the field. Knows how to manage the game. Understands progressions and reads including pre snap. He's played at a high level since taking over for an injured Tua. Knows when to throw the ball away. Goes through his progressions quickly, and can occasionally be guilty of locking on to his guy. Knows how to throw guys open and spreads the ball around, instead of forcing the issue. Throws with good anticipation of where the guy is going to be.
Quick release under pressure. Doesn't hold the ball long. Release speed is good enough for an NFL starter. While arm strength is average but better than given credit for. And it doesn't limit schemes he can run. Can hit the far sideline. Jones can throw it deep, the question is with what consistency. Has ability to throw with touch and accuracy downfield, however hang time of his passes could be an issue. Occasionally underthrows the deep ball, around 45-50 yards is where his deep ball starts to become inconsistent.
Shows adaquate patience and poise for an nfl quarterback. Knows how to navigate the pocket and slides to avoid pressure. Concerns over can he handle the rush consistently, occasionally gets distracted by the rush. Jones doesn’t put the ball in harm’s way very much. He will tuck the ball or throw the ball away if he needs to. Won't take unnecessary chances very often.
Deceptive mobility, can extend plays and escape the pocket but far less mobile than some other quarterbacks in this draft but still more mobile than Brady. Don't expect to see many designed runs but that doesn't mean he won't take advantage of the occasional opportunity if it's there. RPO game needs improvement.
Delivers a catchable pass and can put it where it needs to be. Doesn't disrupt the receivers route, allowing for the receiver to keep momentum. Throws with good touch. Good jump ball passer and can deliver it over the shoulder. Might be the most accurate short to medium range quarterback in the draft. Puts the ball where it needs to be accurately to create yards after the catch. Tries to throw where only the receiver can get the ball. Bad passes tend to be over throws, which could lead to turnovers. Concerns over if he can consistently fit the ball into tight windows on the pro level.
Mechanics can be inconsistent and occasionally sloppy or rushed but when they're good, his accuracy is second to none. Could use some fine tuning in this department
Missed some throws on Pro day but so did Trey Lance, who not only missed approximately 8 passes,, he also declined to run the forty and that hasn't hurt his draft stock. If the Patriots noticed Jones's flaws at the pro day, then they certainly took note of the other quarterbacks.
NFL Comparisons: The Elephant in the room, Joe Burrows, Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones. With that mix of comparisons, Jones could be a good starter or a quality backup. Jones's success will be determined by where he ends up.The 49ers might be a good fit but the Patriots would certainly be better. Jones could come in and start immediately but would be better if he sat at least half a season.
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