Each summer season, 50 NFL coaches and executives vote on tiers of quarterbacks. They’re granted anonymity in order that their voting and feedback are candid and truthful, and an correct reflection on the state of the quarterbacks within the NFL.
Final yr, The Athletic had New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones ranked in Tier 3, however this yr he fell to Tier 4.
A Tier 1 quarterback is outlined as somebody who can carry his workforce from week to week and is essentially answerable for the workforce’s success. Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Josh Allen had been the one three Tier 1 quarterbacks.
Jones fell to Tier 4, which suggests he “could possibly be an unproven participant or a veteran who ideally wouldn’t begin all 17 video games.”
Jones has been stricken by accidents, administration adjustments, and a shoddy offensive line over his complete profession. In 5 seasons, he’s solely appeared in 16 video games as soon as. Final season, he went 1-5 earlier than he tore his ACL, which is probably going what triggered him to lose the bottom he gained amongst voters in 2022.
“I’ve truly watched loads of him,” a former head coach stated. “I’d give him a 3. He’s not dangerous. I don’t know the way a lot he’s going to run after knee and neck accidents, however it’s his potential to run that offers him some life. The throwing is simply common.”
Jones additionally has $23 million in harm ensures for 2025, which could possibly be an incentive for enjoying Drew Lock. One other voter mentioned how the phrases “Daniel Jones” and “harm assure” are going to return up this yr. It’s a legit concern with Jones.
That voter went on to say that the Giants aren’t promoting tickets round Jones, however Malik Nabers.
“You exit to the gun vary, you shoot a gun, you are feeling actual snug hitting the goal,” a defensive coach stated. “However when individuals are taking pictures again, he isn’t as correct. When the (expletive) will get transferring and it’s reside soccer, I believe that’s what will get him — lacking throws, making extra errors.”
Jones is, by far, probably the most criticized quarterback within the NFL. It’s undoubtedly a make-or-break season for him, and never simply because the Giants QB however as an NFL QB usually.
The reality is, we gained’t know what tier quarterback Jones is till the season begins.
