At this point Justin Fields is the obvious pick IMO, so much so i think the Jets might draft him?! I don't view Mac Jones as a poor draft prospect but yes, against the backdrop of the trade, why settle for him?
Totally disagree. Jones is so polished and so comfortable in the pocket. He should be the guy but I'd be OK with Fields, he could possibly be a good QB. His epilepsy concerns me though.
If he's a system Qb, I'll certainly take that system. The records he set last year are amazing. besides why would you draft a QB who doesn't fit your system?
Shannahan isn't going to change the system, so this doesn't make any sense.
It makes all the sense in the world. Shanahan believes Jones fits his system. that's why he wants to draft him.
First of all I hardly think Garoppolo crippled our offense. It was the best its been in 20 years under his leadership. And if Jones does his job, you can win because of him; because of his decision making and accuracy with his passes.
All three QB's fits the 49er system, they're all that good. We've read so many articles saying why each will thrive under Shannahan. Their strengths are different, but no reason why all three can't be successful.
Yes, Mac Jones would do well now, but going forward we don't have 1st round picks, the QB would need to do more than just run the scheme.
Agree JG isn't a bad QB by any means, but if this roster starts to wane, can JG do more to hold up the offense?
They are three good, but very different QBs. All with first round talent, I agree with you there, but there is so much more to playing QB in the NFL than just being a great athlete. I'm positive that Shanahan knows which one he wants already but I have no idea who it is, just a feeling that he really likes Jones based on his past history with the QBs he's had as an OC everywhere he's been.
That 5 and 0h start in his first year after the team was 1 and 10 without him tells me he can carry a team. He played with a group of receivers that not anybody who is not a 49er fan could name even one of them. He was the only difference, the only change made, and all of a sudden a 1 and 10 team goes 5 and oh. When healthy, Garoppolo is good.
Yes, the intangibles kick in so being a great athlete alone, isn't good enough.
That is a known quality, that the other players really believes in JG. That has to be a big reason they went 5-0 back then. This belief is still true today, we've read it from defensive guys too.
The list is long of NFL QBs who were not great physical specimens but still could give you that extra play when needed. Those two guys who played at New England and San Francisco come to mind.
Who is your choice, Jones?
Yes, I think so. As I said, I'm no expert on quarterback play but based on his play in college, I see him as the least likely to be a bust in the NFL. I saw this quote about him on line and I think it is the most important aspect of quarterbacking in the NFL.
I don't think Jones will bust either, but i have the same view with the other two. All will be starting QB's unless Adam Gase is their HC.
Everything I hear from the pundits on TV says the opposite. They are saying pocket passing is still the ticket to success. All the good ones can do it. Can you point me to any articles that say differently.? I'm too lazy to look them up myself. Mahomes could be considered an exception because he improvises so well if were not for the fact that he is superb within the pocket as well.
But here's the thing, Fields is not only a pocket passer too, but an accurate one to all three levels. Just because he's athletic and can run like a deer doesn't mean his game is 'dual threat'. His ability to move in the poclet (athleticism) and run for yards is gravy.
