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Breaking Down And Comparing Each Potential Quarterback For The Giants

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With the NFL draft quickly approaching and the New York Giants sitting only behind the Cleveland Browns with the No. 2 overall pick, we have heard a pretty similar message from experts and fans alike.

The Giants need to draft their quarterback of the future with the second overall pick!

They need to find their future quarterback for the next 15 years!

It’s too early to draft a running back or a guard!

Yes, finding and having a franchise quarterback is essential for a team’s long term success. In fact, from 2007 to 2017, the four teams with the highest regular season winning percentages are the New England Patriots (Tom Brady), Green Bay Packers (Aaron Rodgers), Pittsburgh Steelers (Ben Roethlisberger) and Indianapolis Colts (Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck).

Knowing this, it would be crazy for the Giants to pass on drafting a quarterback with the # 2 overall pick, right?

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Let’s dive into the numbers to help us answer that question. Since 2000, there have been 22 quarterbacks selected in the top 5 in the NFL draft.

Eight of those quarterbacks can be considered busts: (David Carr, Joey Harrington, Vince Young,Jamarcus Russell, Mark Sanchez, Blake Bortles, Sam Bradford, RG3). Nine have had successful careers (Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, Matthew Stafford, Cam Newton, Michael Vick, Carson Palmer and Alex Smith).

The jury is still out on the last five because it is simply too early to tell (Mitchell Trubisky, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, Jared Goff, Carson Wentz).

Lets dive a little deeper into those numbers. The overall playoff record of those 22 quarterbacks is an underwhelming 34 and 43. Only 4 of the 22 quarterbacks have led their teams to a Super Bowl and only one of those quarterbacks has won a Super Bowl.

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Of course that quarterback was Eli Manning, and he did it twice! Knowing all of this information, it would be reckless to say that the Giants must select a quarterback second overall, and there are two important reasons for that.

The first reason is that drafting a franchise quarterback is not an exact science, and if you choose the wrong guy, especially in the top 5, it can set you back for years. The second, you may already have him on the roster.

To speak to my second point, we will look at some statistics. Now, before I proceed, I would like to point out that I understand that college statistics are not the end all be all in determining NFL success. But this will be a fun exercise nonetheless.

I have chosen four quarterbacks who have played their last collegiate season within the last three years. The statistics come from their last full season in college and they all played in the same conference. To take the bias out of this, I will not initially name the player with the statistics. We will simply call them players A, B, C, and D.

Player A had a completion percentage of 63.1% and threw for 4,143 yards which came to 295.9 yards per game. He had 26 passing touchdowns and 13 interceptions and his team finished with an 11-3 record. They averaged 32.6 points per game and gave up 26.1 points per game. They defeated two top 25 teams throughout the year. During his last year, he played with two potential NFL wide receivers and one potential NFL running back.

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Player B had a completion percentage of 62% and threw for 3756 yards which came to 288.9 yards per game. He threw for 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions and his team finished with a 6-7 record. His team scored 32.5 points per game and gave up 36.6 points per game. They did not beat any ranked teams. During his last year he played with one potential NFL wide receiver.

Player C had a completion percentage of 61.6% and threw for 4295 yards which came to 357.9 yards per game. He threw for 37 passing touchdowns and 12 interceptions and his team finished with a 5-7 record. They averaged 37.1 points per game and gave up 42.6 points per game. They defeated two top 25 teams during the year. During his last year he played with one future NFL wide receiver.

Player D had a completion percentage of 64.5% and threw for 4714 yards which came to 362.6 yards per game. He threw for 43 touchdowns and 13 interceptions and his team finished with an 8-5 record. His team scored 37.9 points per game and gave up 30.7 points per game. They did not beat any ranked teams. During his last year he played with four future NFL wide receivers and one future NFL tight end.

Now, pick your quarterback! Not so easy, right? You can easily make the case for each of these quarterbacks being the best of the bunch. To be fair, there is not a substantial statistical difference between the four of them. Which may speak to the fact that your future quarterback is already on the roster.

The quarterbacks are as followed: 

A- Sam Darnold

B- Josh Rosen

C- Davis Webb

D-Jared Goff

The Giants should fight the notion that they need to draft a quarterback second overall. Davis Webb has as much potential as any quarterback in the draft and he has had the advantage of learning from Eli Manning for an entire season. Throughout his first year in the NFL, Webb has earned nothing but rave reviews from his coaches and teammates.

He has been described as competitive, hard working, and a great leader. Marquis Bundy, who has spent the entire year on the Giants practice squad, went as far to say that he has the “X factor”. In my opinion, Davis Webb is our future quarterback and I truly believe he will be successful.

Now that I think about it, I remember another former Cal quarterback that sat behind a future hall of famer for a couple years.  He ended up doing pretty well for himself (Aaron Rodgers).

Here’s What Davis Webb Has Learned In One Season Under Eli Manning

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The New York Giants have a quarterback dilemma, and all Davis Webb-haters tend to refer back to the days of Ryan Nassib. Let’s get this out of the way… that’s ridiculous. You can’t compare any player in the NFL, since later-round picks often emerge as starters at all different positions.

Nassib didn’t have the work ethic Webb currently has, and his chances at starting a game in the NFL were next to none. How do I know that? Eli Manning was in his prime, so Nassib wasn’t going to be playing any games as a Giant; he was a backup QB for life. Webb has the chance to be Manning’s successor, which explains his ‘want’ to prove himself to the organization.

Here’s what Webb had to say about his year under Manning:

“How to handle adversity would be No. 1,” Webb told NJ Advance Media during an exclusive interview. “We lost 13 games. We have to swallow that. But he never flinched. Every day he had the biggest smile on his face and was ready to work and compete with his teammates. He loves playing the game of football. That’s something I really admire.”



The Giants battled through a 3-13 season and even went as far as to bench Manning and end his infamous streak. Manning nearly cried due to the emotion of not starting a game after 14-season of doing so. Damn you Ben McAdoo!

Moving forward, the Giants are staying with Manning as their starting quarterback in 2018. At 37-years old, his time is quickly coming to an end, but he has our support until his final day!

“We believe Eli has years left as a starting quarterback in this league,” coach Pat Shurmur said. “We’re excited that he’s there. I’m looking forward to developing Davis Webb to see where he can go.”

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When comparing himself (Webb) to Manning, he was very open with how different both of their personalities really are, and why their receivers gel with both of them equally.

“We have two different personalities,” Webb said, “but that’s why I think all the receivers gel with us: Because it’s easy to talk to him and I.”

“He’s the best teammate I’ve ever had,” Webb said. “He pushed through some adversity this year: Receivers went down, (offensive) linemen got hurt. We had some adversity and he didn’t flinch. He had to sit out one game, and he was the best teammate in the world. I know it was hard on him. I really respected that.”

Webb is spending the offseason working diligently to impress the new regime for the Giants, and he may just earn his opportunity to showcase his skills.

“He [Manning] said, ‘The biggest thing I’ve got going for me is my work ethic. I’m going to outwork people. That’s how you get better. Every day you find something. You never stay the same.”

Well, we can surely say Webb is giving his opportunity everything he’s got, and if he wins the starting job, it will be based on his work ethic alone.

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Davis Webb Continues To Improve, Videos Show Improved Footwork From Under Center

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The New York Giants have a potential quarterback problem that will arise after Eli Manning is told to hit the road. But for now, all we can do is speculate.

So, let’s look at some actual film of the quarterback that’s already on the Giants’ roster… Davis Webb. Many Mock drafts have GM Dave Gettleman taking Josh Rosen at no. 2 overall, but that consensus could drastically change if Webb can show his abilities from under center. Luckily for us, we have some tape of him taking snaps and dropping back to deliver perfect strikes.

The process:

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The odds are stacked against the former third-round pick, but his constant want to improve and willingness to work diligently on the offseason is apparent. He wants that starting job, and it’s fair to say he’s doing everything to earn it.

Let’s break down the video below:

On the first throw, Webb drops back from under center with solid footwork, simulates moving up into the pocket to avoid pressure, and delivers a solid pass to his receiver over the middle. It’s nice to see his movement looking so fluid and fundamentally solid. Webb worked from the shotgun primarily in college, causing him to lose some stock from teams that use a pro-style offense.

On the second throw in the video, Webb drops back and resets just before the receiver makes his break. He proceeds to deliver a perfect strike to his receiver in stride. There’s no doubt his footwork has improved and his accuracy looks solid from the practice field.

The big question is: Can he deliver on an NFL field?

Reminder, we can say the same thing about any quarterback being drafted in the upcoming NFL draft… Can they reproduce their college success on a professional field?

 

Former Quarterback Says Davis Webb Is The Giants’ Franchise Quarterback

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For the New York Giants, the next few months are detrimental to the future of their team. The 2018 NFL Draft is slowly creeping up on us and rumors of Saquon Barkley and Josh Rosen seem to be on a never-ending cycle. The one wild-card standing in the way of the Giants drafting Rosen is Davis Webb.

Should we trust Webb over Rosen?

There are a few folks out there that think Davis Webb is the answer to the Giants’ predicament at quarterback. One of his advocates is former NFL quarterback and analyst Trent Difler.

“I think they have their future quarterback,” Dilfer told NJ Advance Media. “Given enough time and given that they have a two-time Super Bowl champion to bridge a couple years to integrate that guy in.

Difler hit it right on the head… Webb will have been learning behind Eli Manning for two-complete seasons before getting his shot at the job. With his work ethic, intelligence and obvious intangibles, there’s no reason he can’t be the next franchise quarterback for the Giants.

“Giving Davis a year or two more to develop and learn the ropes and kind of establish himself in the locker room and play well in preseason, it helps your team. Now you don’t have to go overpay at the position, or draft and roll the dice.”

The key word here is “overpay.” If the Giants decide to go the way of Webb, he will arguably cost much less than any quarterback they draft at No. 2 overall. But, despite Difler’s advocacy for Webb, he did state that Josh Rosen would be the best fit for the Giants and Dave Gettleman.

We should expect to see a lot of smokescreens deployed by the Giants’ organization, as they are on a new campaign to stop the leaking of draft information that has occurred in years past.

Check Out How Much Davis Webb’s Footwork Has Improved Since College

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If you’re one of the fans that think Davis Webb can’t be the next quarterback of the New York Giants, you’re going to want to check out his latest workout clips.

Here’s a clip of Webb from one specific game against Washington; where he struggles with his footwork and overall had a poor game.

In this play, Webb is hopping and his footwork seems sloppy, as he doesn’t provide any leg strength into his throw, or plant his feet. His decision to throw into near triple coverage is also questionable, and his vision due to lack of movement is a problem.

Now, let’s check out a video taken recently of his footwork:

Watch how Webb drops back and plants his back foot, using his hips to provide zip and power into his throw. That’s a VASTLY different throw when it comes to his old mechanics in college.

The hesitation right before he throws to ensure his foot is stabilized and his receiver is open is exactly what you want to see at the next level. Identify a target, stabilize quickly, and release with power and accuracy.

Here’s another example of his refined mechanics; as he drops back with quick steps and resets at the point of release. Compared to the first video, you can see a major difference in terms of length of steps backwards and his ready position to throw to a receiver.

Here’s a short play-action clip, where Webb steps back smoothly and delivers a strike with power. His transition from the ready position through his hips and into his delivery is flawless. There is no doubt he has improved since his days at college.

Here’s a clip from college to use as a comparison:

Just look how poor Webb’s drop-back was in this game against Washington… If you compare that to the clips above, there is almost no comparison to be made. Two completely different quarterbacks in terms of mechanics (footwork & throwing motion).

The bottom line, Webb is showing major improvements since being drafted in the third-round last year. If the new regime believes they have their future quarterback already on the roster, they can address other needs on the team which would put the Giants in great position moving forward.

It’s also important to mention Pat Shurmur’s success with quarterbacks, and how beneficial he could be to a player like Webb moving forward.

New York Giants: Davis Webb Releases Encouraging Workout Videos

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The New York Giants may want to re-consider their draft plans after seeing Davis Webb’s new workout videos; especially if they were planning on taking a quarterback.

The consensus that the Giants are looking at UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with their No. 2 overall pick has been apparent within the media and fan-base, but we must consider that Eli Manning’s successor might already be on the team.

Webb drew rave reviews from teammates and staff within the organization, which bodes well for his stock as we head towards the draft. With another guaranteed season under Manning, we can assume he will only continue to grow and progress into a potential future quarterback.

Here are some of his workout videos:

On the second video, Webb rolled out to his right on a play-action pass, showing extreme precision and placement with tight end Evan Engram. There’s no doubt that Webb is showing his work-ethic on the offseason and what he’s willing to do to become the Giants’ future quarterback.

In addition to his work-ethic, he’s building chemistry with current starters on the offense and saying all the right things to management.

Here’s what Webb said about his meetings with Dave Gettleman and Pat Shurmur, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan:

“I had a conversation with Mr. Gettleman and kind of told him how I felt and my abilities as a quarterback,” Webb said last week after a throwing session with a group of college players preparing for the draft. “I think there are enough people around the facility that believe in me and believe in my work ethic and believe in my ability to play quarterback one day for this franchise.”

“I want them to know that I’m here to be the best teammate possible and work very hard. I know we have a high pick in the draft. But nobody really knows but two people — that is coach Shurmur and Mr. Gettleman. So there can be a lot of guessing and stuff like that.”

“I’m preparing myself for whenever my opportunity comes,” Webb stated. “I get to work out with Eli Manning and NFL guys daily, couldn’t ask for anything more. I am working just for whenever an opportunity arrives. I am ready to play and play well.”

As long as the Cal product continues to show his discpline and loyalty to the franchise, there’s no doubt that he will receive is fair share of the opportunities moving forward. And if the Giants decide to pass on a quarterback in the upcoming draft, that would be a major indication of how the current regime feels about Webb.