Mac Jones is good but the wide receivers make him look so much better
I don't know if I'd spend a top 15 pick on Mac Jones, but it'd be a much better investment than 75 percent of the QBs that have gone in the Top 15 recently. Beyond that, he's worth a shot. Not sure about the arm strength. But he has the rhythm, presence, poise
— David Murphy (@ByDavidMurphy) January 1, 2021
While watching Mac Jones, one thing that jumped out as a small flaw is his arm strength. This is not to say he doesn’t have any, but rather, he is not a quarterback who will beat you deep like Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields would. His strength comes from his mechanics and ability to play in the system. Think Alex Smith, which honestly, is still pretty good.
Jones gets the ball out quickly and knows where to throw it. He allows his receivers to make plays and operates within the system really well. When he is on the move, his solid accuracy drops, and while he can run a little, he is not the same kind of threat other quarterbacks are with his legs. When there is pressure, Jones stays in the pocket and does not let the chaos around him change his mechanics much. The key is to get Jones on the move.
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