I think both QBs will be excellent in the NFL. I watched a lot of both QBs during their college years, and really wanted Zach for the Pats. But he played just damned too good last year, jumping into the top 10 discussion. Wound up 2nd overall. I loved Zach in college. He’s just able to do so many things, different arm angles, throws extremely well on the run. Reminds me a lot of Aaron Rodgers and has some Mahomes in him as well. If the Jets can fix their O-Line, Zach can be extremely successful. He was incredibly accurate in college as well.
Being a NYC based Pat’s fan, I watched the Jet’s game yesterday. Zach got off to a horrendous start, but a lot of it wasn’t his fault. Practically every passing play, defenders were in the backfield chasing him. But they seemed to tighten that up in the 2nd half, and Zach starting looking like the Zach from BYU. Beautiful throw, on the run, to Davis on his 2nd TD pass.
Mac, well I loved him in college. When he mopped up for Tua before Tua got hurt, I figured it was the system and the weapons. But the more I watched him, the more it dawned on me. This guy can play. Just an extremely smart, accurate QB with a quick release. A lot of people were saying, but look at his weapons (which was interesting because that argument was never used for Joe Burrow), but he actually had a better year last year after losing Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs to the draft, and lost Waddle in game 5. He was better than the year before when he had those 3 and Smith. Now granted, he only started 4 games that year. Last year, played 13 games. But he was better, despite the losses of those players.
Also, what I love about Mac, is his fight, his heart and determination. He has a Brady like determination, drive. And despite being drafted 15th overall, he has a chip on his shoulder. He had a similar situation to Brady’s in college where a lot of people didn’t believe in him, and he had to wait to become the starter. Yet he never quit, never gave up, and when he got his chance, well you can’t do much better than he did last year.
I think both QBs are off to a good start, despite losing. Zach played really well after a tough start, there were plays in the 2nd half that showed why he was the 2nd overall pick. Mac, showed a lot of what made him great in college. First rookie to ever throw for over 70% completion percentage in a game based on 30+ throws, in a debut game. I think Zach is more physically gifted, but I love what Mac brings to the table.
It’s gonna be a fun game. And I think it’ll be a 3 point game.
