56mehl56 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Be_a_Jet said: I love Justin Fields but people who just watched the Clemson game should know Ryan Day the HC executed his team plan perfectly and that obviously was a huge factor in why Fields made the plays he did. but I don’t take anything away from Fields because of that because ideally he gets a coach who sets him up to succeed the way Ryan Day does, a la Josh Allen and Daboll. Would you say the same about Pat Fitzgerald and the gameplan they deployed against OSU. You know the game after which everyone labeled him a bust . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, DJF71 said: I'm ok with Fields being compared to Cam as long as he doesn't dress like RuPaul and isn't a douche. I'm ok with Fields dressing in a barrel with suspenders if he is a good NFL QB. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56mehl56 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Matt39 said: The one game where he faced a pass rush he was awful. How was Lawrence against a pass rush ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Matt39 said: Northwestern game he was under duress and did not pay well. He could have played the Clemson game in a tuxedo. Fields played more than half the game with his ribs bruised in a large way. To say that was not duress, is a major understatement. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KRL Posted January 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2021 Its fine to have your personal QB draft favorite, but the nitpicking of Fields performance against Clemson is beyond silly. He basically was perfect, showed incredible toughness and outplayed Lawrence. Personally I can't wait to see how he plays against Alabama 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, 56mehl56 said: How was Lawrence against a pass rush ? Somewhere between Darnold and Brady. Definitely better than this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, KRL said: Its fine to have your personal QB draft favorite, but the nitpicking of Fields performance against Clemson is beyond silly. He basically was perfect, showed incredible toughness and outplayed Lawrence. Personally I can't wait to see how he plays against Alabama absent a real clunker it's hard to see fields not being the 2nd pick in the draft. also difficult to see darnold returning with how bad he's played, a new HC and picking 2nd. how this all factors into the probability that fields is the new jets qb, seems high right now though obviously there are surprises along the way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, FidelioJet said: There's a lot to be concerned about with Fields... That would be pretty low on the list - well, no more than any other candidate. Trevor Lawrence is 6'6 with a smaller frame and rushed almost as often as Fields in College. So yeah, while there is some concern I wouldn't be any more/less concerned than if we were taking Lawrence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RESNewYork Posted January 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2021 josh allen, lamar jackson, deshaun watson, every year these guys come out and the fear is their durability. Yet Darnold is the one who didn't finish a season yet. Mobility is a plus, and an asset. Rules are different now. Plus, he just took one the biggest shots and takes one play off. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post QB1 Posted January 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2021 Fields is the perfect example of people over-thinking things He has been an elite prospect since highschool, literally right there with lawrence as one of the best prospects ever Ever since stepping on the field he has been incredible- Heisman finalist last year Opened this year with 90% comp, 1000 yards, 11 TDs, zero picks in 3 games Has two "rough" games vs. Indiana and Northwestern. Against Indiana he still had 400 yards and 3 TDs. Vs. Northwestern he was missing half his offense and suffered a hand injury in the second half. Produces one of the greatest performances in college football history, throwing 4 TDs after taking one of the biggest hits I've ever seen 6'3, 230, runs 4.4, cannon arm. Great mechanics, incredible deep ball accuracy, one of the best pure throwers I've ever seen. If this guy drops I will have no words for us. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Fields torched the very same defense that gave him fits last year --The 3 High Safety look. At least it shows he is able to adjust what a defense has shown him before, and digest a game plan in doing so. Bottom line, the kid just looks to have moxie and has had it at a young age (watch his season on QB1). I will be interested to see what his 40 time is at the combine (hopefully approaching under 4.5). FYI Jalen Hurts ran a 4.54, Trace Mcsorley a 4.57. The arm strength and drive look real. He has always been accurate. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Just now, Scott Dierking said: Fields torched the very same defense that gave him fits last year --The 3 High Safety look. At least it shows he is able to adjust what a defense has shown him before, and digest a game plan in doing so. Bottom line, the kid just looks to have moxie and has had it at a young age (watch his season on QB1). I will be interested to see what his 40 time is at the combine (hopefully approaching under 4.5). FYI Jalen Hurts ran a 4.45, Trace Mcsorley a 4.57. The arm strength and drive look real. He has always been accurate. also he speaks well and sounds very composed. seems like he would really be a good face of the franchise. of course we thought that about darnold too. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB1 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said: Fields torched the very same defense that gave him fits last year --The 3 High Safety look. At least it shows he is able to adjust what a defense has shown him before, and digest a game plan in doing so. Bottom line, the kid just looks to have moxie and has had it at a young age (watch his season on QB1). I will be interested to see what his 40 time is at the combine (hopefully approaching under 4.5). FYI Jalen Hurts ran a 4.54, Trace Mcsorley a 4.57. The arm strength and drive look real. He has always been accurate. The 40 is rumored to be 4.3-4.4. But does it matter? His speed pops off the screen. He looks like one of the fastest players on the field when he takes off. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Just now, Augustiniak said: also he speaks well and sounds very composed. seems like he would really be a good face of the franchise. of course we thought that about darnold too. Yes, again watch QB1 on Netflix. He has been under the spotlight since a young age. That is what we as fans don't get to see often, the personality and make-up of the college athlete. Their temperament and confidence. Darnold does not seem to pass the confidence test, at least in the way he plays. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, JoJoTownsell1 said: Trevor Lawrence is 6'6 with a smaller frame and rushed almost as often as Fields in College. So yeah, while there is some concern I wouldn't be any more/less concerned than if we were taking Lawrence. Trevor's running ability is way overrated. He will not be a rusher at the next level IMHO. 16 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: absent a real clunker it's hard to see fields not being the 2nd pick in the draft. also difficult to see darnold returning with how bad he's played, a new HC and picking 2nd. how this all factors into the probability that fields is the new jets qb, seems high right now though obviously there are surprises along the way. The only way Fields is not the week 1 2021 starter for the NYJ is if JAX shocks everyone and drafts him #1. 4 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said: Fields torched the very same defense that gave him fits last year --The 3 High Safety look. At least it shows he is able to adjust what a defense has shown him before, and digest a game plan in doing so. Bottom line, the kid just looks to have moxie and has had it at a young age (watch his season on QB1). I will be interested to see what his 40 time is at the combine (hopefully approaching under 4.5). FYI Jalen Hurts ran a 4.45, Trace Mcsorley a 4.57. The arm strength and drive look real. He has always been accurate. The only reason Fields is not a lock to go #2 is because there is a small chance JAX takes him at #1. The upside is just too great for a GM to pass. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Just now, jgb said: Trevor's running ability is way overrated. He will not be a rusher at the next level IMHO. The only way Fields is not the clear favorite to start week 1 2021 for the NYJ is if JAX shocks everyone and drafts him #1. Almost a lock Fields goes #2 in draft. It is a lock that Trevor and Fields go 1-2 in any order. i think jax is basically locked into TL at 1 b/c of the fear of what he does if they take fields. and yeah, fields seems locked into the 2 slot. you'd have to think that all these coaching candidates would go to douglas and the johnsons and say they're only taking the job if they get TL or fields. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticalJet2 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 My initial comparison to Cam was not meant to be a knock. I actually was very high on him and thought he was a freak coming out. Played well at times but the early years of getting hit often hurt him eventually. My concern is not that Fields is a “running QB.” My concern is more about will/can he avoid the contact. In the heat of the moment it is instinctive to try for more yardage or not. Toughest thing for a competitive person who believes they can run and get the additional yardage, is to give up... hence more hits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56mehl56 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, QB1 said: The 40 is rumored to be 4.3-4.4. But does it matter? His speed pops off the screen. He looks like one of the fastest players on the field when he takes off. He looks like he's gliding , he is deceptively fast . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Augustiniak said: i think jax is basically locked into TL at 1 b/c of the fear of what he does if they take fields. and yeah, fields seems locked into the 2 slot. you'd have to think that all these coaching candidates would go to douglas and the johnsons and say they're only taking the job if they get TL or fields. Good point about coaching candidates. Job a lot more attractive with TL/Fields. Can't see a coach with options tethering himself to Darnold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensleeves Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said: Yes, again watch QB1 on Netflix. He has been under the spotlight since a young age. That is what we as fans don't get to see often, the personality and make-up of the college athlete. Their temperament and confidence. Darnold does not seem to pass the confidence test, at least in the way he plays. Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Just now, Greensleeves said: Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out. Season 2 QB1 on Netflix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Just now, jgb said: Good point about coaching candidates. Job a lot more attractive with TL/Fields. Can't see a coach with options tethering himself to Darnold. there has been so much overhype of TL and tanking all year that the national stupid narrative for the jets was that the season would be an abject failure if they didn't get TL. now all of a sudden the 'consolation prize' looks fantastic. what college coach wouldn't want to walk into a situation where you get fields on a rookie deal, presumably a slimmer/healthy bechton protecting him and a gm who is committed to building an offense around that, with a very favorable cap situation. that's what's going to attract quality coaches, the prospect of getting fields and having 3 more picks in the 1st/2nd rounds to accumulate talent. they could draft harris in the 2nd and you have another beast. but i do expect that guys like fitzgerald who are in very good situations will basically pound the table for their qb, given how pathetic the jets have been. who would want the jets job if douglas said they're keeping darnold and trading out of 2? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, 56mehl56 said: He looks like he's gliding , he is deceptively fast . i thought that too, creates separation without seemingly sprinting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Just now, Augustiniak said: there has been so much overhype of TL and tanking all year that the national stupid narrative for the jets was that the season would be an abject failure if they didn't get TL. now all of a sudden the 'consolation prize' looks fantastic. what college coach wouldn't want to walk into a situation where you get fields on a rookie deal, presumably a slimmer/healthy bechton protecting him and a gm who is committed to building an offense around that, with a very favorable cap situation. that's what's going to attract quality coaches, the prospect of getting fields and having 3 more picks in the 1st/2nd rounds to accumulate talent. they could draft harris in the 2nd and you have another beast. but i do expect that guys like fitzgerald who are in very good situations will basically pound the table for their qb, given how pathetic the jets have been. who would want the jets job if douglas said they're keeping darnold and trading out of 2? Daboll or Roman would have to salivate at the prospect of being HC of a team with Fields to mold. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJF71 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, jgb said: I'm ok with Fields dressing in a barrel with suspenders if he is a good NFL QB. I'm ok with that also. I'm not ok with my QB cross dressing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, jgb said: Daboll or Roman would have to salivate at the prospect of being HC of a team with Fields to mold. yes, on a rookie deal with decent wrs to start with. between FA and the draft douglas could completely revamp the weapons on this team. imagine having fields and harris there and adding a wr. good luck covering everyone and keeping tabs on fields. yet if they kept darnold, traded back and balanced out the draft picks on defense the job all of a sudden becomes unattractive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: yes, on a rookie deal with decent wrs to start with. between FA and the draft douglas could completely revamp the weapons on this team. imagine having fields and harris there and adding a wr. good luck covering everyone and keeping tabs on fields. yet if they kept darnold, traded back and balanced out the draft picks on defense the job all of a sudden becomes unattractive. If we stick with Darnold, @SAR I is actually right that keeping Gase and firing him next year better than bringing in whatever-HC-with-no-options is willing to tether himself to Darnold and then have to fire him again in two years after they both suck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, DJF71 said: I'm ok with that also. I'm not ok with cross dressing. As long as he isn't committing crimes or stuff that can get him suspended off the field, all I care about is what he does on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayzor Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Running QB's just get hurt. You can't rely on that constantly. Lamar is the only possible outlier because he is amazingly aware and fast but even his time will come one day. If we get Wilson, i wouldn't want him to run too much either. His small frame doesn't look durable. Imagine him taking that shot Fields took?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I'm more worried that he's going to suck balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, pdxgreen said: He just needs to learn to knock out a linebacker on a rollout... Right? I cant be the only guy who watched that and wondered if it was Darron Lee who got knocked the **** out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Butterfield said: Lol. Stop trying to control how other people feel. didn't you literally just tell @jgb how he is to feel about being a fan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 minute ago, freestater said: didn't you literally just tell @jgb how he is to feel about being a fan? Thanks. That's what I get for trying to engage in a civil way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 4 hours ago, MysticalJet2 said: So I fully admit I have not watched many games of Fields. I did watch the Clemson game and there are several things that stood out as positives 1) Accuracy was spot on 2) Dual threat was able to keep Clemson on their heels 3) Toughness - not doubt he will grit it out 4) Strong arm, but it didn't seem to be a cannon. Deep passes looked nice. My biggest concern after watching is his longevity in the NFL. He took some pretty good pops during that game while running the ball. Although pretty fast for a QB, his running style reminds me of Cam Newton. Not as shifty as Russell Wilson, not as quick as Mahomes, and certainly not as fast a Lamar. Cam over the years has taken a beating and has impacted his on the field health and productivity. For those that have watched Fields throughout his college, is this a legitimate concern? and what are your thoughts. 4 hours ago, Butterfield said: Yes, it is my biggest concern with Fields. He is going to get beat up. Any coach with a brain will see that Fields is an elite arm talent .... He will be taught how to avoid unnecessary contact in the NFL I think he was just pumped up vs Clemson and could have avoided that big hit. As for his arm ? Its an absolute rocket he was throwing 20 yard darts in that game fitting the ball in small windows and he was doing it with ease. He certainly made me a believer in the way he approached this game he opened it up and played very aggressively compared to last year vs Clemson. And last years game was my biggest knock on him since it was a big game with a lot of pressure from the D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, TeddEY said: Also, serious question. Does anyone ever, like ever, ask "durability" questions about white QBs? Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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