Daniels has also enjoyed by far the best situation in terms of coaching and surrounding personnel. Four of five Commanders OL have played 97% or more of snaps, the other spot has been a rotation between two guys. The five OL they've relied on the most are all seasoned pros with a lot of time in the league. He's handing off to two very good RB, has a #1 WR to target, and a bunch of veteran secondary targets.
This might help too, defenses he's played and their current ranks in scoring/yards given up:
I really would not look forward to that as a Pats fan (assuming swap Caleb for Drake)
One thing I've noticed... it seems like way too many people who should know better (even some of the better national people) got suckered into the "WEAPONZ" discussion. There are probably 3 keys to a rookie QB being put in position to succeed...
2021 Mac Jones says hi.
Yeah, the Bears OL is almost entirely broken at the moment. Williams holds the ball too long at times, but he had no chance yesterday.
Yeah, I think MAye has pretty good coaching, no real weapons and a bad O-line, which is why his performance is so encouraging.
By the numbers, its Daniels by a mile.
It sure feels like, unlike was the case with Mac, that we are pretty united in the opinion that the Pats have a very talented young QB in Drake Maye, who the team can really build around, and that with him in place and growing on the job, there is legit hope for the future for the Pats.
Put Drake Maye with Josh McDaniels on that team and I think he‘d be amazing.
Yeah, Kliff Kingsbury offenses have a history of being figured out in the second half of seasons. Feels like Kyler Murray was a first half contender for MVP at least twice under him before fading down the stretch. I wonde how much Daniels has been propped up by scheme, even if he's been very impressive as a thrower.
The only differentiation is the interceptions honestly. If Drake can figure that out, he'll be right there with Daniels
Yup, and that feels pretty fucking good.
Good point. It'll be interesting to see how Daniels does as the season wears on.
9 weeks later, still unimpressed with Caleb. The guy wants to scramble even when he gets protection.
My hot take.... he's not scrambling enough. He's moving in the pocket, but he's staying forever, seems pretty clear he's being coached to stay and wait for someone to get open. He should be taking off after 2 reads like Maye often does.
Ha, you're probably right. I just feel for my kid and anyone who has rostered Allen and Odunze.
Daniels is also 2 years older with nearly 2 more full seasons under his belt in college. I wouldn't expect Maye to be where Daniels is at. I'm fine with Daniels at #1 right now, he's playing out of his mind and is awesome to watch. Maye comes out after 4 years of college, he's a clear #1 pick .
Nix right now is who everyone hoped Mac would be.
He does not have good skill players around him. Williams is not good and Estime is a rookie who hasn't done anything. The best WR is Courtland Sutton. And they don't really have a TE.
True on skill players but "might be good" is underselling the point.
I honestly forgot they traded Jeudy.
Drake Maye pro-rated out to 325 attempts (the average of the other 3): 217/325, 66.8%, 2114 yards, 15/10 TD/INT, 87.5 rating, 444 rushing yards, 2 TDs
Promise I’m not trying to play gotcha, but during the Chargers game last night they flashed the 2020 draft class - Tua, Hurts, Herbert, Burrow - and I think that’ll be very hard to beat out for the best of this generation.
Hmm. I was surprised at that list. Just don’t think of Tua in the same class because the other three have really become the established faces of their teams whereas Tua is still a hold your breath kind of experience.
I fucking love this kid, and think he will easily surpass all of these guys when it's all said and done.
That's a well deserved victory lap. Great call.
Can't say I agree but I like your optimism on Nix as a Broncos fan. He's on a bit of a heater but I still think will be overmatched when it matters and the league catches up on tape a bit. But both he and Peyton deserve credit so far.
I have a text I sent to a fellow Pats fan last October lamenting a Pats loss and said "But Drake Maye looked good yesterday!"
he has had 11 starts been really good in the last 2 games he has done amazing when u consider only suttion would start for most Good AFC teams at WR/TE and WR is the easyest spot to draft and delovping for most teams ie u can find a star wr in the middle rounds like vele this year for ex
Dang, that is a really good class. But I do think this one has the talent to compete and possibly surpass. Williams would be the big question at the moment.
Penix and JJ could make this year’s 6 deep. Someone pointed out correctly I forgot Love, but even with him that gives 2020 just 5 guys.
