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#3
I heard this on the GiantsInsider podcast/youtube video I posted on another thread.  I heard that Lock's FBI was wanting (Lock had struggled to explain his college playbook).  So I did a bit of research and found this


https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/denver-broncos-had-to-dummy-down-playbook-for-drew-lock-per-nfl-insider-rumor
#4

Jim Nagy
@JimNagy_SB
NFL scouts on ground at
@UW_Football
 reporting to us that QB Michael Penix ran 4.52-4.57 range on multiple ⏱️.  He also posted 36.5 VJ and 10-6 BJ.

All three numbers are better than any QB that tested at Combine.

@themikepenix
 is only QB of "Big Six" potential first-rounders in 2024 class to run 40-yard dash. 🫡

#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️


As I say in the Giants scouting QBs hard, there is a large Giants contingent there to see Penix put up these impressive numbers.


https://x.com/JimNagy_SB/status/1773417087240745133?s=20
#5
This is a really good article on the QB position and the draft with tons of quotes from NFL executives.


https://www.the33rdteam.com/nfl-execs-sound-off-on-why-teams-are-giving-up-on-qbs-so-early/
#7
favor.


The 33rd Team
@The33rdTeamFB
"There is no question he possesses the physical traits to develop into a quality NFL QB with a chance to be one of 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩."

@gregcosell
's scouting report on UNC QB Drake Maye ✍️

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗦

- Desirable combination of size, throwing ability and athleticism. Possesses the needed traits of an NFL QB.
- Easy natural thrower with minimal effort. Could drive the ball down the field: Knee bend, hips and core torque.
- Explosive arm talent with the traits to make every throw. Can drive the ball at all levels with velocity and touch.
- Aggressively worked between the hashes with refined sense of timing and anticipation, velocity and firm touch.
- Threw with velocity when demanded and pace and touch when needed.
- Showed subtle pocket movement with two hands on the ball. Re-set his throwing platform with a firm base.
- Good athlete who can make second reaction plays, throwing and running. Also designed QB run game.
-Second reaction playmaking dimension with outstanding poise and composure outside the pocket on the move.
- Strong mental framework reflected in that bad plays did not affect him. Came right back and made good plays.
- 2023 – It is evident from tape that Maye can execute a drop back passing game with efficiency at all levels.
- Outstanding go ball and fade ball thrower, with precise ball placement, especially with no margin for error.
- Showed poise and composure to trust and work comfortably through progressions. Stayed sound in the pocket.
- Snaps he started to move then re-settled, getting his feet under him with a firm base and delivering cleanly.
- Consistently played with a calm helmet. It was evident he knew what he was seeing and how to process it.
- Poise and patience to move within the pocket when primary read was taken away to work to secondary reads.

𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦

- At times, he drifted in the pocket to his left when there was no pressure and no reason to move off the mid-line.
- Consistently showed a tendency to drift rather than stay in the pocket. Created his own pressure at times.
- At times, he was tentative in the pocket. He did not turn it loose when throws were there. Must become more decisive.
- Too many dropbacks in which he left throws on the field. Needs to process and isolate quicker from the pocket.
- At this point, he lacks a refined sense of timing-anticipation, resulting in throws that aren't made that should be.
- 2023 – Still showed tendency at times not to register and process reads, leaving clean throws on the field.
- Still too many snaps he drifted to his left when there was no pressure.
- There were a few too many misreads where he didn't process the route concept versus the coverage correctly.
- Needs to develop a better feel for pocket movement rather than running out of the pocket. Higher-level trait.
- While he threw outstanding deep ball, must become more location precise on intermediate and shorter throws.

https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB/status/1773338630267761105?s=20
#8
Ric is a current CFL scout and, I believe, a former NFL scout.  He has his own takes on the draft, and his view on the quarterbacks is very different from the consensus.   It's an hour and forty-five minutes long, but the good stuff about the QBs and the WRs are both at the beginning of the pod.


#9
Big Blue Huddle / Giants scouting QBs hard
March 28, 2024, 09:07:11 AM
https://x.com/PLeonardNYDN/status/1773163893247914056?s=20


Just reported on Talkin' Ball LIVE with Pat Leonard: source says #Giants are scheduled to send a contingent to Ann Arbor, Mich., on Easter Sunday for a private workout with Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy. Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll attending multiple pro days this week, had LSU QB Jayden Daniels today, UNC's Drake Maye tomorrow. Brandon Brown & Shea Tierney were at McCarthy's pro day, but now comes a closer look #NFLDraft
#13
The NFL stripped the 49ers of their 2025 fifth-round draft pick and moved their 2024 fourth-round pick down in the draft order as punishment for what was termed a "clerical error." San Francisco General Manager John Lynch says that error was a payroll mistake that led to a player getting an additional $75,000.

Lynch wouldn't name the player who received the money but said it was simply an honest mistake with a new payroll system, not an attempt to circumvent the salary cap.

"It was a clerical error — there was a new system in place," Lynch said, via TheAthletic.com. "We own our part. We went through a whole mitigation issue. But the league decided to impose that, so you take your medicine and move on."

Lynch acknowledged the 49ers needed to promptly report the payment to the league, as every dollar a team pays a player must be reported.

"That's where our culpability was," he said. "So we've learned from that."

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-lynch-49ers-draft-pick-penalty-came-from-accidentally-overpaying-a-player-by-75k
#15
Big Blue Huddle / QB Michael Pratt Pro Day
March 26, 2024, 02:18:37 PM
There does not seem to be strong interest from the Giants


Jim Nagy
@JimNagy_SB
PRO-DAY UPDATE: Great turnout this morning for Tulane pro-day, which was moved to #Saints indoor facility due to inclement weather. 28 NFL teams were in attendance, including Ass't GMs from 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 & 𝘿𝙤𝙡𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙨.

QB coaches from 𝘾𝙤𝙬𝙗𝙤𝙮𝙨, 𝙅𝙚𝙩𝙨, & 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 and WR coaches from 𝙏𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙨 & 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙨 came to see
@seniorbowl
 alums QB Michael Pratt and WR Jha'Quan Jackson.

Based on league feedback, Pratt and South Carolina's Spencer Rattler will be either sixth or seventh QBs drafted this year, both likely going on Day 2.  Numerous teams we've spoken with have starter level grades on
@Mpratt_
.

Jackson opted not to run 40 after cooking 4.42 official 🔥 at Combine but he looked explosive running routes in drill work.

#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️

https://x.com/JimNagy_SB/status/1772684275449577668?s=20
#16
https://x.com/PLeonardNYDN/status/1772663979199828074?s=20

Born:   June 5, 1989 (age 34)
Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.

Houston Texans
Ferentz was signed by the Houston Texans on May 16, 2014.[3] He was waived by the Texans on August 30, 2014, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Texans on December 30, 2014.[6]

On September 5, 2015, Ferentz was waived by the Texans.[7]

Denver Broncos
On September 6, 2015, the Denver Broncos claimed Ferentz off waivers.[8] In the 2015 regular season, he played in 13 games.[9] On February 7, 2016, Ferentz was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[10] In the 2016 season, he appeared in six games for the Broncos.[11]

On May 10, 2017, Ferentz was released by the Broncos.[12]

New England Patriots
On May 18, 2017, Ferentz signed with the New England Patriots.[13] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[14][15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 6, 2018.[16]

On September 1, 2018, Ferentz was waived by the Patriots and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] Ferentz was promoted to the Patriots' active roster on November 3, 2018.[19] Ferentz won his second Super Bowl when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3 in Super Bowl LIII.[20]

On August 31, 2019, Ferentz was released during final roster cuts.[21] He was re-signed on September 6, 2019, with the release of Russell Bodine.[22]

On September 16, 2020, Ferentz was signed to the Patriots practice squad.[23] He was promoted to the active roster on September 26, 2020.[24] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on October 16[25] and activated on October 28.[26]

On May 17, 2021, Ferentz re-signed with the Patriots.[27] On August 31, Ferentz was waived and signed to the practice squad the following day.[28] He was signed to the active roster on October 27.[29] He was released on November 8, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[30]

On March 14, 2022, Ferentz re-signed with the Patriots.[31] He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[32][33] He was promoted to the active roster on September 6.[34]

On March 9, 2023, Ferentz re-signed with the Patriots.[35] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[36][37] Ferentz was signed to the active roster on December 23.[38]

Ferentz announced his retirement on February 19, 2024.[39]

Houston Texans (2014–2015)*
Denver Broncos (2015–2016)
New England Patriots (2017–2023)
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Ferentz

On the plus side he was coached by the great Dante Scarnecchia

New England Patriots (2016–2019)
Offensive line coach
#18
Big Blue Huddle / Full list of rule changes
March 26, 2024, 10:50:32 AM
#19
The emergency quarterback rule has gotten a much-needed boost.

Last year, in the first year the rule returned, the emergency game-day quarterback had to be on the 53-man roster. This year, teams will be able to elevate the emergency quarterback from the practice squad.

MORE

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/emergency-qb-can-now-come-from-practice-squad
#21
Big Blue Huddle / Minor contract and cap news
March 26, 2024, 08:25:40 AM
https://x.com/DDuggan21/status/1772578891338498314?s=20




Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
Few more Giants contract details:

• CB Darnay Holmes: 1 year, $2M with $50K guaranteed. He got the rarely used "four-year qualifying player" veteran salary benefit (VSB). Players with four straight years with a team can receive a base salary worth up to $1.45M more than the minimum while the cap hit is at the level of a player with two years experience. Long story short, his cap hit is just $1.3M.

• OT Matt Nelson: 1 year, $1.3M with $75K guaranteed. This is a standard VSB contract, so the cap hit is $1.2M.

• Dexter Lawrence's restructure has been processed on the NFLPA site, so the Giants now have $8.3M in cap space.
6:58 AM · Mar 26, 2024
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#23
The Front Porch / Baltimore Bridge Collapse
March 26, 2024, 08:19:54 AM
Unbelievable!   Workers were on the bridge and possible vehicles.  Beyond he initial tragedy this will create a long term problem in terms of use of the harbor and a major traffic issue for the east coast


https://x.com/ThatUchihaGuy/status/1772587001318875542?s=20
#25
Big Blue Huddle / Full Mara and Schoen quotes
March 25, 2024, 08:08:47 PM
New York Giants President/CEO John Mara and General Manager Joe Schoen separately addressed the media on Monday at the NFL Owners Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

"Certainly, last season was a huge disappointment to me, especially coming off of a playoff year," said Mara. "I still believe we're headed in the right direction, and I have all the confidence in the world in Joe (Schoen) and his staff and in (Head Coach) Brian Daboll and his staff.

"I think the communication is terrific. I think the process they go through is great, and I do think we're headed in the right direction. Obviously, until we start winning games not everyone is going to buy into that. But I happen to believe it... We were 6-11, so nobody was happy with that. I still very firmly believe that Brian is the right guy for us going forward."

Mara on quarterback Daniel Jones: "I know a lot of you killed Daniel for his performance this year, but we had the perfect storm. Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong. Guys got hurt. The wrong guys got hurt. Let's face it, for a while we couldn't block anybody, and Daniel was getting hit all the time. I still have every confidence in the world in Daniel. Let's put a better team around him. Hopefully he'll get healthy, and I think the real Daniel Jones is the one that played in 2022, particularly down the stretch in the playoffs."

Mara on the offensive line: "It's ridiculous, and it's a continuing source of frustration for me. It's time to get it fixed. We've invested in a couple of number one draft picks on offensive tackles. We have a number two draft pick playing at center, and now we have spent some money in free agency. We have a new offensive line coach. I expect us to be a hell of a lot better this year. That was certainly a priority going into this offseason was to get the offensive line fixed. You can't win in this league unless you have a good productive, consistent offensive line. It's what we had years ago when we were winning, and we have to get back to that. I think we have the right pieces in there now. We'll see. Life in football starts on the offensive line. If you can't block them, you're not going to win."

Mara on the possibility of drafting a quarterback: "If (Schoen and Daboll) fall in love with a quarterback and believe that it's worth pick No. 6, or moving up, I certainly would support that. I let the general manager and the head coach build the roster. We have operated the same way for many years here. If they have a conviction about a player, I'm not going to get involved. I'll question them about it, make them defend their position, but the only time I'm going to get involved and exert any influence is if I think it's a conduct issue off the field. That's happened not with this group, but in the past on very rare occasions. In terms of them evaluating the players, if they have a conviction about a player and want to draft one, want to get one in free agency, then all I want to make sure is that they're both on the same page."

Mara on the possibility of Jones and a high draft pick being on the roster together: "Why not let them both compete and let the better man win? Even if we draft somebody, I expect Daniel to be the starting quarterback when the season starts. He'll still get all the reps in the world, assuming he is healthy, which we think he'll be ready for training camp. So, I don't see that being a factor."

Mara on Saquon Barkley leaving for the Philadelphia Eagles: "It was tough, it really was. Everything he did for us on the field, off the field, he was a class act in every respect. I hated to see him leave. I certainly hated to see him go in the division. On a more personal note, I have 14 grandchildren who have a 26 jersey, and it was tough breaking the news to them, too. Saquon was everything you want a player to be. I hated to see him leave... Let's be honest, I would have preferred if it was out of the division, but I have enormous respect for him. The people that are criticizing him for doing that to me are way off base. These guys, their careers are so short. I understand you've got to take the best deal that's out there. That's what he did. He grew up in the Pennsylvania area, so I don't begrudge him that. I'm not looking forward to having to play against him twice in a year, but I'll always have enormous respect and appreciation for everything he did for us."

Mara on the new coaches on the staff: "(Daboll) wanted to make some changes with certain members of the staff at the end of the season. I always believe that you let the head coach pick his own staff. Obviously, you don't want to have as much turnover as we had, but he wanted to make some changes. So, we let him go ahead and do that."

Schoen also addressed the press.

"I think we're still progressing," Schoen said. "I just looked at this the other day, the 2021 roster when I got here. I went back and looked at that. We're always evaluating ourselves.

"The first offseason, what could you do to really improve the roster? We didn't have any money, so it was (quarterback) Tyrod (Taylor), (center) Jon Feliciano, and (guard Mark) Glowinski. As I started going through the decisions we made and where we are salary cap-wise and trying to make sure we're in good health from a salary cap standpoint building a young foundation.

"It takes time, as much as you want instant gratification, and nobody wants that more than me. I think you have to believe in the principles and in terms of how to build the team, and we're going on our third draft. It takes time.

"When I look back at the 2021 roster and where we are now, I just think we're heading in the right direction, and we'll continue to head in the right direction in terms of bringing in our type of players and what we're looking for schematically, what (Daboll) is looking at for his offense, and we'll keep making progress."

Schoen on outside linebacker Brian Burns: "I view him as a good young player that we're looking forward to getting in. He's been in the building for one day, so we're looking forward to him coming in the offseason program and working hard and doing the best he can to help our defense and help us win games."

Schoen on the offensive line in 2023 and moving forward: "I think anything that could have went wrong out there went wrong from the opening drive of the season when Andrew (Thomas) does his hamstring and then the next week (Ben) Bredeson gets a concussion and then John Michael (Schmitz) has – I mean, you just go on and on. We go to Buffalo, and (Joshua) Ezeudu does his toe, and then bring in (Justin) Pugh straight off the couch. You start going through it. I mean, there was a time there where I think it was Miami where three practice squad guys were playing for us. Fortunately, I've never run into a situation like that before where we've been decimated at the offensive line. You've seen a lot of the signings that we've had, a lot of guys that have played in the league and have started games and have versatility. That's always going to be a priority. It was a perfect storm last year unfortunately in terms of injuries and then Andrew re-injuring as he was coming back... The offensive line is going to be important. Is it starts there. I truly believe that. We have to be better up front."

Schoen on Daniel Jones: "I got an update on Friday. He is running on land now. So, he's off the Ultra-G (anti-gravity treadmill), and he is throwing. Yeah, knock on wood, no setbacks, but he is in there attacking it every day and doing a good job. Every patient is different, and you can't really predict if swelling is going to occur or if there's a setback. He's on the right track right now. Again, we just have to – it's day-by-day and week-by-week. You just don't know how he's going to react as we ramp it up and he starts to do more. Hopefully, there's no setbacks."

Schoen on tight end Darren Waller possibly retiring: "I talked to his agent. Darren is going to take time and make his decision. He's still undecided. I'm not going to get into the details. I've talked to him. He is undecided."

Schoen on the tight end position: "We're excited about (Jack Stoll and Chris Manhertz). We still have the draft. We don't play until September. You just have to be patient. There's ways to acquire players throughout the process. We did it with Jason Pinnock. We got him at the final cutdown. There's different times of the year when you can acquire players, and we're going to give Darren his time and I'm going to keep mine and Darren's conversations between us. But we're looking forward to the players that are going to be there in April, and we'll keep building."

Schoen on Saquon Barkley: "I wish Saquon nothing but the best. You can't keep them all. He did a lot for the franchise. Walter Payton Man of the Year, a lot of production. I enjoyed working with him for two years and everything he did for Dabs and I in that playoff run. I wish him nothing but the best."

Schoen on the NFL Draft: "We'll look at all options, whether it's going up, back, staying. Ultimately, I think we'll end up with a good player."
#28
https://x.com/Giants_Deu/status/1772301749346312647?s=20


For those that don't speak German (including myself)

The title-  The Giants are now Germany's team

The Tweet-  "The NFL announced today that, as part of the global professional football growth initiative, we have been awarded the rights to the Global Markets Program for Germany."
#29
If you believe MHJ will be gone, which of the other two do you think will be the best fit?   

Bonus, here are Bob McGinn's initial breakdowns on the top 3 QBs (all based on comments from NFL scouts)


Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State (6-3, 209): Fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. "He's the real deal," one scout said. "He's legit. He's everything they say. He's huge, he's quick, he's got sneaky speed and he catches everything."

Caught a mere 11 passes as a member of the Buckeyes' loaded wide-receiver group as a true freshman before catching 144 passes for 2,474 yards (17.2 average) and 28 touchdowns in the past two seasons. "They had a bad quarterback (Kyle McCord) this year and he still averaged 18.1 yards a catch," said a second scout.  "He's good on back shoulders, fades, traffic catches. He's a lot bigger than his dad (Marvin Sr., who was 6-0, 180 coming out in 1996). He reminded me of Calvin Johnson with his size, quickness, hands, speed, body control and run after the catch." One of the first players in combine history to shun the scheduled media interview; also didn't work out.  "Calvin's much more gifted," a third scout said. "I kind of liken him to Larry Fitzgerald. And, of the top handful of guys (wide receivers), his character is the cleanest. He's going to be a great NFL player just like Larry Fitzgerald was. Very similar."


Malik Nabers, Louisiana State (NA): NFL teams have no verified height, weight or speed after he declined measurements and testing in Indianapolis. "He's not Harrison," one scout said. "If you see that he's better than Harrison, just ignore it. He's more of that D.J. Moore kind of player. Thick running-back build. They do a lot of that underneath movement, slip-screen stuff with him. He's a good player, a really good player. Tough, strong. I don't think he has elite ball skills. He'll be a good starter." Had four dropped passes in the eight games broken down by another scout.  "That was the only thing that disappointed me," he said. "But they were all on slants and hitches so I think he's so anxious to run after the catch that he doesn't concentrate sometimes. He has the best run-after-the-catch of the group. After the catch this guy is just sensational. This guy's quicker than Justin Jefferson but Justin Jefferson is stronger and better in traffic. Nabers is amazing after the catch, and that's what it's all about, really, today." Finished second in college football last season with 1,569 receiving yards. "He's more physically talented than Harrison but he's not as big and not as much of a pro as Marvin is," said a third scout. "He's got some volatility, some immaturity. Of the top three guys, if there's one whose makeup would not allow him to reach his potential, it might be Nabers. But he's very passionate about football and plays the game that way and is highly competitive. The other (top) kids are just so damn clean."


Rome Odunze, Washington (6-3, 212): Saved his best for last, compiling career bests in 2023 for receptions (92), yards (1,640), average (17.8) and TDs (13). "He might be faster than Harrison," said one scout. "Harrison is more powerful. Who is he like? Tim Brown. He has Tim Brown's smoothness. All of a sudden he's on top of you and he's gone. He's a complete receiver, too. He can catch, run after the catch and he blocks." His 40 time at the combine was 4.45, his vertical jump of 39 inches was excellent and his shuttle runs were outstanding. "He's a great kid and it wouldn't surprise me if Odunze ended up being the best of the class," a second scout said. "What's crazy is he has production and there were three receivers there (Washington) that are getting drafted. He could be the slam dunk of the group. He's not getting as much (hype) now but let's be honest, some of that is because he's on the West Coast." Finished with 214 receptions and a 15.3 average. "He's good, but I have some issues with his quickness and his ability to separate," a third scout said. "He's strong, but his lack of explosiveness really bothered me. You hear, 'He makes these great plays,' but none of them are really high in the air. They're all where he bodies guys and they're lower catches. You just don't do that in the NFL. You better go up over somebody. I think he'll be a solid pro. Nothing special."
#30
The NFL is expanding the role of replay assistants in communicating with referees to fix missed calls.

NFL Competition Committee Chairman Rich McKay told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network that the replay assistant will now be permitted to correct certain types of incorrect calls for roughing the passer and intentional grounding.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-will-let-replay-assistant-fix-mistakes-on-roughing-the-passer-intentional-grounding