Caleb is just a higher-level problem solver for many different looks defenses can present. Think of a great golfer who can get out of trouble(trees/long grass/near water/bunker) and is good around the green (with chips, flop shots, bump n runs, etc). Elite with pocket awareness and buying time and elite with accuracy both in the pocket and off-script. Caleb possesses flexibility with his body/arm, which allows him to throw from weird positions on the run and arm angles. It's impressive where he can place the football while scrambling and under pressure. I wish he played more in structure at times, but '23 USC was a mess too. Quick processor and quick release. Smart with how/when he runs and really understands defensive angles/speed to not take hits, but also when to cut back for more yardage. Being so good at buying time and scrambling does lead to some bad sacks and fumbles. But I feel like if you're going to benefit from when it does work you have to live with when it doesn't too. Very accurate near the sidelines as well. Reminds me of an Aaron Rodgers lite.
Maye is a big game hunter in looking for deep shots and winning down the field with his accuracy. He takes more deep shots than these other 3 QBs because he has so much success doing it(think of a great 3 pt shooter, even when it's not working you believe the next one will go in). He doesn't have the level of balance/pocket presence of Caleb and can make some mistakes trying to force plays, especially when he gets pressured. Maye will also leave clean pockets or move within the pocket into pressure at times. But Maye makes some incredibly difficult completions as he's being hit or falling to the ground. He throws WRs open and can fit the ball into tight windows. Athletic and willing runner, who has a strong arm. Comes from a very athletic family. Reminds me of Allen/Herbert lite to Jay Cutler.
McCarthy impressed me more on tape than I imagined. He always has a good base, which lets him throw with solid zip. Plays within structure and isn't afraid to throw in tight windows across the middle of the field. Athletic enough to run and gain yards and will roll out. He needs to do a better job of making subtle movements in the pocket to buy more time. Shows good accuracy, but will have some questionable throws into traffic from time to time. Quick processer and progresses through reads well. McCarthy doesn't try to force plays and just takes what the defense gives him. Quick release. Still feel like he needs another year of development before becoming an NFL starter. Reminds me of a better version of Alex Smith to Deshaun Watson lite.
Daniels is the toughest eval because he needs an offense to utilize his unique skillset. Daniels is already an NFL QB elite runner, who possesses elite acceleration and very nimble with how he navigates through traffic. Although, he shows some fearlessness running in the interior of defensive lines and he's taken some big hits and needs to learn to avoid these. Shows a good base in the pocket and works through his reads. Inconsistent with accuracy. He can throw to the wrong shoulder or missing by a few feet in the short to intermediate passing game. But when he needs to add loft/arch to a pass the accuracy continues to decline. While he's very athletic, he could do a better job with his pocket presence by backing out of some pockets(think Caleb, Russell Wilson, etc). If Daniels can improve his MOF processing/accuracy, he has a very high ceiling. Reminds me of Lamar Jackson lite (better passer IMHO..)
