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I thought since he is doing a lot of checkdowns and not going through his progressions that this is an example of pre determined decision making as a decision to not throw to the outside for example
I take it as he throws to his primary target whether they are open or not, or what the post snap coverage is.
I consider it to be predeterminng to not go through his progressions which is annoying
Jesus.
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Maybe Patriots scouting department should hire this guy. His observations pre draft were extremely accurate
He predicted Mac would be a good backup to ceiling of low end starter
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Jones has above-average accuracy and a season full of eye-catching production. He displayed nice improvement as he grew into the position from 2019 to 2020. His accuracy and ball placement stand out and he throws a very catchable football with consistent touch on it. He's not much of an improv player but can hurt defenses with his feet once he leaves the pocket. The tape shows too much predetermined decision-making about where he wants to go with the football rather than letting the coverage and his progressions speak to him. While the production looks great, he has clearly benefited from a wealth of riches up front, in the backfield and at wide receiver. He has a tendency to play with some panic when pressure gets after him and could struggle when things aren't optimal around him. Jones has good backup to low-end starter potential.
- Very thin lower body and struggles to fight off rush contact.
- Slow ball handler on RPOs.
- Leaves back half behind in his follow-through.
- Average release quickness.
- Locks in on a target rather than honoring the progressions.
- Doesn't play with the desired poise of an NFL starter.
- Antsy when reads don't quickly come together.
- Play can be panicky and rushed in the face of pressure.
- Has trouble locating open targets in direction where heat is coming from.
- Would like to see him play with more grit.
I think I named him Check down Mac A.J. but his defenders will say he can more than throw the field to the other Team most times.
Even Shanahan can't make chicken salad out of chicken you know what. We are hoping for the impossible here.
The most important piece of Shanahans offense (and most offenses frankly) is the piece 10 lacks.
| Trevor Lawrence | 7.4 |
|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | 7.1 |
| Joe Burrow | 7.07 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | 7 |
| Jared Goff | 7 |
| Jameis Winston | 7 |
| Kyler Murray | 6.8 |
| Deshaun Watson | 6.8 |
| Paxton Lynch | 6.8 |
| Teddy Bridgewater | 6.8 |
| Blake Bortles | 6.8 |
| Marcus Mariota | 6.8 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | 6.77 |
| Dwayne Haskins | 6.7 |
| Josh Rosen | 6.7 |
| Baker Mayfield | 6.7 |
| Carson Wentz | 6.7 |
| Zach Wilson | 6.5 |
| Trey Lance | 6.47 |
| Justin Fields | 6.45 |
| Justin Herbert | 6.45 |
| Name | Grade |
|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | 7.45 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 7.3 |
| Leonard Fournette | 7.1 |
| Dalvin Cook | 7 |
| Todd Gurley | 6.8 |
| Melvin Gordon | 6.8 |
| D'andre Swift | 6.78 |
| Travis Etienne | 6.71 |
| Alvin Kamara | 6.7 |
| Derrick Henry | 6.7 |
| Josh Jacobs | 6.7 |
| Ronald Jones | 6.7 |
| Derrius Guice | 6.7 |
| Carlos Hyde | 6.7 |
| Tevin Coleman | 6.7 |
| Jordan Howard | 6.7 |
| Najee Harris | 6.46 |
| Jonathan Taylor | 6.41 |
| Joe Mixon | 6.4 |
| Christian Mccaffrey | 6.4 |
| Javonte Williams | 6.4 |
| Sony Michel | 6.4 |
| Jay Ajayi | 6.4 |
| Name | Grade |
|---|---|
| Devonta Smith | 7.13 |
| Ja'marr Chase | 7.12 |
| Amari Cooper | 7.1 |
| Sammy Watkins | 7.1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | 6.86 |
| Ceedee Lamb | 6.81 |
| D.K. Metcalf | 6.8 |
| Calvin Ridley | 6.8 |
| Mike Williams | 6.8 |
| Laquon Treadwell | 6.8 |
| Kelvin Benjamin | 6.8 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 6.77 |
| Henry Ruggs Iii | 6.72 |
| Parris Campbell | 6.7 |
| A.J. Brown | 6.7 |
| Marquise Brown | 6.7 |
| John Ross | 6.7 |
| Corey Davis | 6.7 |
| William Fuller | 6.7 |
| Corey Coleman | 6.7 |
| Name | Grade |
|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts | 7.19 |
| O.J. Howard | 7 |
| Hunter Henry | 7 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 6.8 |
| David Njoku | 6.8 |
| Eric Ebron | 6.8 |
| Irv Smith | 6.4 |
| Noah Fant | 6.4 |
| Hayden Hurst | 6.4 |
| Mike Gesicki | 6.4 |
| Gerald Everett | 6.4 |
| Evan Engram | 6.4 |
| Cole Kmet | 6.34 |
| Tommy Tremble | 6.32 |
| Harrison Bryant | 6.32 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 6.3 |
| Kahale Warring | 6.3 |
| Ian Thomas | 6.3 |
| Dallas Goedert | 6.3 |
| Temuchin Hodges | 6.3 |
A smart QB?
Could have had Howell but they picked Zappe for some odd reason.
Michael Penix.
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Interesting. So looking back at this old thread, 75% of message board voters on the poll thought Mac would be a franchise player and star.A blast from the past.
Ian would prefer that you do not respond directly to this old thread.
DRAFT - Mac Jones
Does he have the potential to be a franchise player, a star capable of winning a championship Or championships or will he turnout to be a bust ?. I wanted Justin Fields but that’s over now. Mac Jones is our Quarterback.
I’m happy we didn’t pay a thing to move up for him he just fell to us. Imagine if we did what Chicago did for Fields or SF for Lance.
Football smart. Understands the concept, reads the defense and executes decisively and on time.
Ppl dump on Sanchez.. however the guy made 2 AFCCG appearances in his career and beat us at Gillette. More than Mac can say.
I think Mac is going to 9ners for a 5th... just my hunch.
