Big Blue Huddle

I watched JT's film breakdown of game 2 for Calib Williams, Jaden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix, along with the Daniel Jones game which I already posted. Bo Nix clearly had the better game and the Denver play calls matched his strengths. Accurate and quick recognition and release. Still needs to see more shots downfield, and it remains to be seen if his arm is strong enough to fit intermediate passes in a tight window during a regular season game. Daniels also had a strong game and a good game plan. He is still taking some wicked shots, but he has fantastic anticipation, with throws that are released before the Receiver breaks. Maye had some good and bad, with a few accuracy issues, but did more downfield passing. Williams and the Bears looked dysfunctional.

There was one play where Nix was put in the same situation as DJ when he had in his Pick 6, and Nix threw the ball at the feet of his Receiver to escape the sack and just kill the play. Although with Nix's experience, his transition to the League looks seamless. If you don't want to watch all the videos, I would suggest you watch the Denver breakdown. Contrary to what Tom Brady recently said, this QB should absolutely start game one, imo.

Btw, if you really want to gain a better understanding of the QB position, J.T. O'Sullivan does an excellent job breaking it down. 

https://youtu.be/Ep1h_VWzBRs?si=FtX9QOchmMCsFGch

https://youtu.be/GAQ5elDXcR8?si=SeMYBOz1TuyTxIBL

https://youtu.be/hN4TUwI0YUM?si=Pq8AlfqS9U6TgBin

https://youtu.be/oFHdSW_4yR0?si=_Q9A7Hc_QO6oBqhn

I am really bummed out about JJ McCarthy getting injured and needing season ending surgery.  This class was unique and had some relevance to the Giants so I really wanted to follow the development of all the rookie QBs from the 1st round to see how they were all faring. 

Quote from: Philosophers on August 21, 2024, 12:06:06 PMI am really bummed out about JJ McCarthy getting injured and needing season ending surgery.  This class was unique and had some relevance to the Giants so I really wanted to follow the development of all the rookie QBs from the 1st round to see how they were all faring. 

Don't think there will be a big bust among the top five. Maybe Maye because of the situation. Will Penix see the field this year? McCarthy's injury should have him full strength by Spring workouts.

Quote from: Philosophers on August 21, 2024, 12:06:06 PMI am really bummed out about JJ McCarthy getting injured and needing season ending surgery.  This class was unique and had some relevance to the Giants so I really wanted to follow the development of all the rookie QBs from the 1st round to see how they were all faring. 

I feel for the kid too.

There's absolutely nothing positive about McCarthy getting hurt. It sucks, period.

Fortunately for him though, he's still extremely young. 21 is infant age for a QB. Hell, in five years he'll still be quite young for a QB. So while this absolutely stinks right now in the present, in the grand scheme of things it won't impact his career.

Also, even though he won't be able to play, I think he'll still be able to benefit from being part of the team this year. He can develop on the mental side of things as well as learn the NFL game in the film room and on the sidelines. He can also build relationships with his teammates, coaches, trainers, and other people in the organization.

It's a really unfortunate thing that happened. But he does not need to despair about it. He will still have as good a career as he would have had if this never happened. And unless he's very lucky or one of the most durable players in recent times, it probably won't be the last injury he has.

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on August 21, 2024, 07:01:58 PMThere's absolutely nothing positive about McCarthy getting hurt. It sucks, period.

Fortunately for him though, he's still extremely young. 21 is infant age for a QB. Hell, in five years he'll still be quite young for a QB. So while this absolutely stinks right now in the present, in the grand scheme of things it won't impact his career.

Also, even though he won't be able to play, I think he'll still be able to benefit from being part of the team this year. He can develop on the mental side of things as well as learn the NFL game in the film room and on the sidelines. He can also build relationships with his teammates, coaches, trainers, and other people in the organization.

It's a really unfortunate thing that happened. But he does not need to despair about it. He will still have as good a career as he would have had if this never happened. And unless he's very lucky or one of the most durable players in recent times, it probably won't be the last injury he has.

To your point, I think it takes the distraction away of him potentially playing each game and now he can stand next to his HC and OC each game with a head set on and develop the mental part of the game.  Follow the Jordan Love approach.