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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Forgot about the missed XP so yeah I’ll make it B+. Folk had a great game otherwise and so did Bailey punting so that was my original grade.It's a tough way to look at things. For example the front seven was good with pass rushing, but horrible at stopping the run.
Too low for QB. Was that a B performance for a rookie QB's first road game? Why rate Mac Jones like he's a 10 year vet?
Special teams A-??? A kickoff out of bounds, missed extra point, and at least one good kickoff run back. Nice day for Folk despite the missed extra point though.
WR B? - They performed as well as Mac Jones????
I did grade Mac as a rookie QB playing his first road game. A vet QB with 6.2 yards per attempt and passer rating in the 80s with at least 2 plays that should have been turnovers might earn a C or less.
I agree the reins are on him but IMO that was still not quite an A-grade game.OK we disagree. They are greatly limiting what Mac can do, and coaching him to take this conservative approach. He is doing exactly what the team wants. The results were clear on the other side what happens when a rookie QB is not handled this way.
It's like grading the pizza poorly because it is the only food at a pizza party.
I agree the reins are on him but IMO that was still not quite an A-grade game.
6.2 YPA might have been fine in Brady's first season as starter but it doesn't cut it in the modern NFL and it won't for sure in a couple of weeks when he's asked to keep up with Brady and the Bucs offense.
No it won't cut it.
Our difference of opinion is rooted in whether BB is more focused on wins or QB development right now. I think he will sacrifice the chance for better short term results to avoid the mess the Jets dealt with yesterday. He knows over the course of a season this will lead to more wins anyway.
Can't blame Mac for that. He did his job.
spot on!!! most plays have short and long options. A good QB (which Mac already is) weighs the risk versus reward.It’s the same playbook. Guys are still running the higher risk, higher reward routes. Mac can throw to them if he wants. The Jets defense gave him the high percentage, low reward stuff all day.
I highly doubt NFL coaches are telling the QB not to throw passes downfield if they think they can hit them.
spot on!!! most plays have short and long options. A good QB (which Mac already is) weighs the risk versus reward.
How'd it turn out for the opposing rookie QB that took risks?
I agree to agree???? never had that happen beforeMost of Wilson’s gaffes weren’t even high-risk…they were just errant throws. Anyway, my point is that I don’t think Mac is on a leash by coaches. Risk:reward is another question altogether.
All this looks pretty good.QB: C .......risk free efficiency in a training wheel passing offense.
Started game 8/8 for 29 yds
Lots of high throws compared to pin point precision vs MIA.
More of a grade on the current passing philosophy than the QB
OL: C........not delivering...................................................................................yet
RB: B......mediocre OL affects this grade, as does running into the pile when clear space is available on the edges. Several great individual efforts.
WR: B.........sure hands when targeted, but rarely targeted. Still waiting for some YAC.
TE: B.........Two weeks into the new season, I believe this grouping has already equaled or come very close to equaling last year's catch total.
Smith should have secured the highish pass. Loved the Henry seam catch.
DL: C........2nd week DL looked smallish vs opposing OLs, often getting pushed backwards
LB: B........Loved Uche's pass rush in the 4th. Uche's holding the edge....not so much
As a hole, LB grouping easily surpassed their Miami effort.
Time will tell how Jets-related this improvement was.
Secondary: A..................Clearly Zach Jones is color blind because he kept targeting blue players.
How bout the Pats "tip drill" proficiency....even pulling off a "double tip"
Special Teams: B
Bailey/Folk just above average -each with one blemish / coverage - not so much.
QB: CQB: B
OL: C-
RB: C+
WR: B
TE: B-
DL: B-
LB: B+
Secondary: A-
Special Teams: B+ (changed from A-)
It’s the same playbook. Guys are still running the higher risk, higher reward routes. Mac can throw to them if he wants. The Jets defense gave him the high percentage, low reward stuff all day.
I highly doubt NFL coaches are telling the QB not to throw passes downfield if they think they can hit them.
I'm not the only one who thought Mac did not have an A grade worthy game.
Called out some checkdowns where there were better options. According to this he's also currently ranked 3rd last in the league in air yards for QB's who played all of both games.
Patriots Report Card: Mixed bag across the board in comfy win over Jets
The outcome in Week 2 was never really in doubt against the Jets, but our Phil Perry found plenty to dissect and evaluate. He shares his less-than-flattering grades and analysis from Mac Jones' first career win.sports.yahoo.com