OK, thanks. I've said all along that Gase didn't give Morgan snaps because he was trying to save his job and career so didn't care about developing a rookie QB. I hadn't heard that Gase wanted Morgan for his smarts. Interesting.
Morgans draft bio PROS: Sturdy frame and a live arm. There isn't a throw he isn’t capable of making. Can generate the velocity on the football needed to hit deep outs and fit the ball in tight windows. Ball jumps out of his hand. Delivery is quick and efficient. Patient in the pocket but doesn’t take bad sacks. Lets his routes develop and pulls the trigger. Works his progressions and does well to find outlets. Has enough mobility to extend plays and navigate the pocket. Played through a knee injury during his senior season. CONS: Base can narrow and his inconsistent platform leads to off-target throws. Has general accuracy. Will make so careless decisions, forcing the ball into places it can’t fit. Believes in his arm to a fault. Touch is often missing from his throws and he needs to find a changeup to go with his fastball. Has never been an overly productive passer. BEST TRAIT - Arm Talent WORST TRAIT - Decision Making, Touch Throws RED FLAGS - None Florida International quarterback James Morgan enters the NFL after starting 37 games in college, 13 at Bowling Green before transferring to FIU and starting 24 games. From a size, mobility and arm talent perspective, Morgan absolutely checks the boxes. He has the makeup of an NFL quarterback and the full playbook is open if he’s pulling the trigger. He shows adequate ability under pressure and works the entire field. With that said, Morgan does have room to improve his accuracy, throwing platform and decision making. In addition, he must find the ability to deliver throws and not dial up a rocket on every attempt. Morgan is a high end developmental quarterback prospect given his physical traits. sounds like a low budget josh allen. maybe he's fine as the back-up
I think Foles for a pick swap is the road to go if he isn't released. As seen this year, the Jets can do as much damage in the 6th round as they can the 5th. That would be my mindset.
It wont be Morgan ...not enough experience They will bring in Mullens or another QB who knows the SF Offense...Hoyer? Foles would be an expensive Trade imo
I tend to agree. Maybe the Jets could be fine with budget Josh Allen as the backup. Especially after a season to condition and, now a full off-season to learn, I'd be hopeful that he's serviceable.
From what I remember from the episode: When Morgan was in high school he would watch nfl games and when he saw a play he liked he would dissect the play and see how it played out. He would then get his team (during their spare time) to practice the play. If it worked for them he would bring it to the coach who then would use it in a game.
That podcast is where I heard they’re very high on Clark this year. He has a “nasty” attitude and has been working very hard to step up his game. Curious I read more about him and found he was a team captain and was voted team MVP (which was previously unheard of for an OL at that school). He sounds like the type of character player JD values and I’m assuming he’s going to be a starter this year.
That's awsome to hear. I really liked what I read about him last year and that he was working out with Becton with that OL guru, but became concerned when I learned that he wasn't working with that OL guru again this offseason. I sure hope that you're right and that he can nail down the RG position.
my thought when we drafted him was that he'll be a solid back-up to sam on the cheap. we'd sign a vet for 1 year (we did flacco) thne morgan would be the primary back-up. only difference is it'll be to wilson not sam
I'm not sure about you guys but I want nothing to do with Foles. He had his moment of glory and all, but he's rather pedestrian with a known ceiling and he's a sitting duck in the pocket. I'd rather explore Morgan or look to move for Minshew if I had to.
Between this, and this: Morgan seems like he shares some key traits with Zach. I'm of the school wanting to see Morgan play.
https://theathletic.com/2560642/202...ore-nfl-draft-observations/?source=dailyemail Quote From the above-referenced article: James Morgan gets too much hate from the fan base. Yes, it was probably a mistake to draft him in the fourth round, but Douglas did so with the starting quarterback in mind. Morgan is basically a coach. He’s a film junkie described to me as a “football dork.” The Jets envisioned him helping Darnold’s weekly preparation for the next four seasons. He’d be an extra eye in meeting rooms and film sessions, identifying things potentially missed by others. Now, usually, you draft a player like that when your roster is a bit more well-rounded. That’s where Douglas messed up. But Morgan will still help Wilson the way the Jets hoped he’d help Darnold.
