2020 NFL Week Two: High Impact Game of The Week Seahawks vs Patriots Reviewed Featured Analysis High Impact Play Rate And Every Play Analysis Our High Impact Game of The Week will highlight a different team each week during the NFL season by taking a more in-depth look at the matchup using our High Impact Play Rate analysis combined with our every play analysis. What is High Impact Play Rate? High Impact Play Rate accounts for big in-game moments such as sacks, turnovers, TFL's, and explosive plays. Our High Impact Play Rate analysis works as a diagnostic tool created to help identify the critical areas of focus when performing an every play film review. What is an Every Play Analysis? We created a customizable (to fit your needs) every play evaluation process made for coaches that analyzes every situation, from down & distance, field position, offensive and defensive personnel groupings, play type, and play area. The custom analysis process can use 70 different metrics, more or less, based on your needs. Seattle vs. New England Game Report and Final Review. Our High Impact Play game of the week featured the Seattle Seahawks vs. the New England Patriots. Our initial belief that the game results would come down to one play held firm as the Seattle Seahawks defense would be on the right side of our game projection. With three seconds to go in the game, the Patriots were at the Seattle one-yard line. The Patriots would line up in the shotgun formation, 12 personnel with a "move" or "H" (TE) in the backfield who motions out to the left inline position presnap. The Patriots run a play that they have run the past two weeks with great success. The Seahawks were ready to defend the QB power. They filled each of the ten gaps created by the Patriots OL and TE's upfront forcing Cam to move laterally instead of downhill. The key once the Seahawks managed to fill all available gaps between the TE's would be to gain leverage on the outside. If executed to perfection, Newton would have been able to squeeze through the crease created by inline TE left and the kick block of his FB vs. the safety. Rather than standing up and allowing the larger FB gain leverage, the Safety (Delano Hill) submarines the FB into the run lane, leaving Newton without an open crease and allowing his defensive teammates to scrape through the traffic to finish off any chance Newton had at daylight. The surprise of the game was the Patriot's secondary surrendering 5 TD passes. Three of the TD's were passes downfield of more than 20 yds, including a 54 yard TD to D.K. Metcalf vs. Stephon Gilmore. Seattle is now the NFC West front runner, followed by the Rams, who have also been very impressive. Russell Wilson is your early NFL MVP front runner. Spread, Game Total Player Matchup of The Week Post-Game Report High Impact Play Rate Differential Drive Of the Game Decision Of The Game High Impact Player Of The Game Miscellaneous Stats For daily analysis, please follow us on Instagram. We are also on Twitter, Linkedin, and YouTube. Football Scout 365 on Instagram Football Scout 365 on Twitter Football Scout 365 on LinkedIn Football Scout 365 on YouTube

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Examining The Versatility Of The NFL's Top Two Personnel Groupings The Versatility of Personnel Groupings In Football 11 and 12 personnel are versatile in today's football because of the versatility and athleticism of today's RB's and TE's. NFL Teams with a TE like Travis Kelce, or Rob Gronkowski can line up with the TE in line, in the slot, or flexed wide without ever changing their personnel. The same can be said about NFL RB's like CMC, Alvin Kamara, or Saquan Barkley, who are versatile enough to play in the backfield, slot, or flexed out wide, allowing coaches to keep the same personnel on the field regardless of the situation.

Top 10 CFB Coaches, Plus Coaches On the Rise And The Hot Seat In 2021 The analysis covers only power five programs. The data we are going to use will come from our Returning Starter and Total Talent Dashboard . The dashboard includes: 247 Sports Total Talent ratings for the last three years. The total number of players sent to the NFL the last three years. The last three years' win percentages. The data will provide a solid baseline for the analysis as all three are vital elements to the success of a major college football coach. The Value Of Recruiting Recruiting, as everyone who is an avid follower of college football knows, is the lifeblood of the sport. If you are not recruiting at a high level in today's college football, you are not competing for national titles. The days of recruiting several developmental three-star players and coaching them up for several years are gone. However, there are a few exceptions at schools with lower expectations, for example, Tom Allen at Indiana. Aside from the two or three exceptions, the coaches who recruit at a high level and win at a high level will be rated higher, while coaches who recruit at a high level yet fail to succeed at a high level will be listed lower. Sending Players to The NFL One trend you will likely see in the rankings will be that teams who recruit at the highest level are sending the most players to the NFL. Some teams send many players to the league yet fail to win at a high level, which presents a red flag. Michigan Football is an excellent example of a team in recent years that has had success sending players to the NFL, yet they are not performing at the highest level. Alabama and Ohio State are on the other end of that spectrum; they both recruit well, send players to the NFL at a high rate and win at a high level. The obvious rule of thumb, teams who can develop their players at a high level, especially teams who recruit at a high level, have the highest success rate. Winning The bottom line in college football is that you have to win. Winning matters, and we decided to add a three-year trend percentage to the dashboard so we can quickly evaluate the teams who are on the rise, stagnant, or consistently winning at a high level. The other day, I had a conversation with one of the 5 Tool Sports Podcast analysts about the difference in expectations between Ohio State and Michigan. My short answer; it is acceptable to consistently go 9-3 or 10-2 at Michigan, while 9-3 or 10-2 can get you fired at Ohio State. That is the difference. The expectations of the top-flight programs are higher, and for a good reason. If teams are consistently winning, the alumni and big-time donors are happy, which keeps the AD, school President, or the Regents comfortable. Once the higher brass starts to feel the heat, it rolls downhill fast in major college football. Coach Salaries Another critical data point to consider is coaching salary. According to USA Today Sports, the average Power Five head coach makes $2.7M per year. The top coaches in the country make $5M or more per year, and the elite coaches (we will use Nick Saban as an example) bring home $8-10M per year. LSU's Ed Orgeron, whose LSU Tigers completed an undefeated 15-0 season in 2019, followed up their incredible 2019 season in 2020 by going 5-5. Ed Orgeron earned $9M in 2020. That is an excellent $1.8M per win, or if you are a glass half empty kind of human, $1.8M per loss. The reality for a coach like Ed Oregon heading into the 2021 season is that the heat will turn up if they have another bad year, even after the historic 2019 season. Winning matters, LSU is in the toughest conference in college football, and for every coach, the leash is short. How many .500 seasons has Nick Saban had? The Football Scout 365 Top Ten Power Five Head Coaches #1 Nick Saban, Alabama Crimson Tide Strength: Recruiting, Development, Defense Three-Year Win %: 92.7% (1st) Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 1st 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 1st Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 29 (1st) Nick Saban wins games at the highest level winning six national titles with Alabama, including this past year and one with the LSU Tigers. Alabama's recruiting under Saban has been superb; they rank first in average total team talent, a measure we compiled using the previous three years' data from 247 sports total team talent composite rankings. As far as sending players to the NFL, no coach does it better. Under Saban, the Crimson Tide has been an NFL feeder school. Saban has sent 39 players to the NFL through the first round alone since he arrived in Tuscaloosa, and in the last three years, the Tide continues to roll, sending 29 total players to the NFL according to the data pulled from Pro Football Reference. Nick Saban is also 91-8 since the College Football Playoff era began. #2 Dabo Swinney, Clemson Tigers Strength: Recruiting & Development Three-Year Win %: 92.2% (2nd) Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 6th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 5th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 18 (8th) The numbers scream more with less when compared to Nick Saban above, and some of that is true, but the reality is that Dabo is still building Clemson into the level that Alabama has been at for years. There were several seasons where Clemson was outside of the top ten in recruiting and still winning at a high level, but they are now bringing in consistent top ten classes. The key component for Dabo has been getting it right when recruiting QB's. Under Swinney, the Tigers had three back-to-back-to-back program-changing signal callers, Tajh Boyd, Deshaun Watson, and Trevor Lawrence. Swinney has two national titles under his belt, and arguably another program-changing QB (DJ Uiagalelei) heads into the 2021 season. #3 Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma Sooners Strength: Scheme, Development, Offense Three-Year Win %: 84.4% Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 11th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 10th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 17 *(9th) Lincoln Riley is an offensive genius and a consistent go-to for offensive coaches around the country who are looking for new ideas. Since his days as an OC under Bob Stoops, he has been the constant force behind the Sooners Offensive resurgence since 2015. Since taking the reigns as the Sooner head coach, Riley has won 4 Big 12 titles and made appearances in three College Football Playoffs. The Sooners have the 4th highest win percentage in FBS since Riley arrived as the OC in Norman back in 2015. Riley has produced two Heisman Trophy-winning QB's (Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield) and one Heisman runner-up in Jalen Hurts. In 2020, Riley started his first QB (Spencer Rattler) as head coach recruited and developed by his staff rather than a transfer from another program. Rattler is now a projected top-five NFL Draft prospect ahead of the 2021 college football season. There is a reason NFL teams covet Riley as a potential candidate for open NFL jobs. That trend will continue moving forward due to his ability as an offensive guru. Riley needs to procure a national title to further cement his status as one of the top three coaches. #4 Mack Brown, North Carolina Tarheels Strength: CEO, Recruiting Three-Year Win %: 46.23% (44th) (Brown Has Been on Campus Two Years). Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 25th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 14th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 8 *(27th) (5 drafted in 2021 NFL draft) Number will continue to increase under Brown. Mack Brown has turned the Tarheels football program around in two short seasons, similar to his first stint in Chapel Hill, where he coached from 1988 to 1997. Brown bookended his first stint in Chapel hill by going 1-10 in 1988 to 10-1 and a top-five finish in 1997. Brown boasts a career 65% win percentage; from 1998 to 2013, Brown won 76% of his games at Texas, won a national title, produced a few Heisman winners (Ricky Williams and Vince Young). He has coached for 32 years and won 253 games. So why is Mack Brown rated 4th on our list? Brown is known for his recruiting prowess and has been dynamite the last two years. The total talent rating using the 247 Sports combined three-year total from 2017-2020; the Tarheels have risen to 25th with an 86.62 average rating. Their 2021 recruiting class rating of 90.88 ranks 15th, which shows they will continue their talent ascension. Again, recruiting matters, and Brown has been dynamite as a recruiter and a team CEO in his first few years in Chapel Hill. The Tarheels are a legitimate ACC title contender and a darkhorse CFB playoff contender in 2021. #5 Ryan Day, Ohio State Strength: Recruiting, Offense, QB Guru Three-Year Win %: 91.0% (3rd) Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 2nd 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 2nd Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 28 (2nd) The last few years before 2020, we have watched Alabama take on Clemson for the king of college football. Ohio State is now in the driver seat at number two in key categories such as 247 Sports total talent ranking and sending players to the NFL. Ohio State is and always has been a football factory. They have gone from Jim Tressel to Urban Meyer, and now they have Ryan Day. Tressel set the tone in the early 2000s for a program that should have won several titles in the '90s had John Cooper found the secret recipe to beating arch-rival Michigan. Jim Tressel discovered that recipe (closing the Ohio Border to recruiting), Urban Meyer took that approach and expanded it nationally. Now Ryan Day is expanding the horizons of Ohio State with a coach dedicated to offense and high-level QB play. Ryan Day has one feat he must conquer to continue his ascension, win a national title. The two coaches prior did it in a few short years on campus. At Ohio State winning 11, or 12 games a year is the norm; making the college football playoff and winning a national title is expected. Ryan Day is positioning himself to reach that goal of a national title. #6 Tom Allen, Indiana Hoosiers Strength: CEO, Development, Defense Three-Year Win %: 59.4% (24th) Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 53rd 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 53rd Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 3 Tom Allen is the outlier on our list for many reasons, but the key reason is that he is at Indiana, where football is secondary to basketball. Allen inherited a cusp under current Ohio State OC Kevin Wilson, an offensive-focused coach fired for player mistreatment claims. Allen, unlike Wilson, is a defensive-minded coach. And the Hoosiers have never been better in the modern era on the defensive side of the ball. The Hoosiers ranked 43rd in yards allowed a season ago, but do not be fooled; they ranked 1st in the country in the red-zone scoring rate (64%). In addition, the Hoosier's offense was equally good in unique ways. They took care of the football ranking 9th in turnover margin nationally, and they ranked 31st in time of possession offense, two stats that benefit a team who wants to protect their defense. Compared to the previous five coaches, Allen does not have the resources, facilities, prestige that the others possess at name-brand universities known for football. Indiana is rated 53rd in total talent, according to 247 Sports Total Talent Rating in 2021. With 77% of their starters returning, the Hoosiers can make a play to compete in the Big Ten East and a potential shot at a trip to Indy for the Big Ten Title. It is a long shot, but certainly not out of the question. #7 Matt Campbell, Iowa State Strength: Motivator, Development, Offense Three-Year Win %: 63.5 (16th) Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 54th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 59th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 3 *(56th) Matt Campbell is a highly coveted (does more with less) coach whose name popped up in NFL coaching discussion(s) this offseason. He reportedly turned down the Texas Longhorns to stay in Aimes, Iowa. Campbel is a player(s) coach, similar to Tom Allen; according to sources, his players love and respect him so much they would go into a literal war, not just on the football field with him if needed. In football, this is a highly valuable trait that some coaches try to develop but fail. Some of the best coaches in the game do not possess this leadership trait. Campbell, who owns the best winning percentage in Iowa State history, initiated his rebuilding plan and laid the foundation by instilling in his team to “Trust The Process.” His team(s) responded, delivering Iowa State into the most prosperous period in its history. Campbel is a three-time Big 12 Coach of The Year (2017, 2018, 2020) and could be in a position to win it again and even more in 2021. #8 Brian Kelly, Notre Dame Strength: CEO, Recruiting, Offense Three-Year Win %: 86.8% (4th) Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 8th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : (9th) Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 21 (6th) Think about Notre Dame before Brian Kelly. Charlie Weis won 56% of his games, and before Weis, Bob Davie and Tyrone Willingham combined to win 58% of their games. Brian Kelly has returned Notre Dame to a notch below Lou Holtz Era success, winning 72% of his games; Holtz won 76% of his games in the 80s and early 90s. In 2016, Brian Kelly's Notre Dame squad went 4-8, an unacceptable mark. With Kelly at a crossroads, he let go of several coaches on his staff and retooled to keep Notre Brass from letting him go. The changes were a huge success. Since that 4-8 season, the Irish have went 43-7, appeared in the College Football Playoff two times, and played for an ACC title in 2020. Kelly has 252 victories in his career with stints at Grand Valley State, where he won two FCS championships, Central Michigan, where he won the MAC Title, and the Cincinnati Bearcats, where he won two Big East Titles before he moved on to Notre Dame in 2010. Brian Kelly has reached great heights, but Irish fans, alumni, and big-money donors are hungry for more. There were rumors a year ago that if Urban Meyer wanted the Notre Dame job, it was his to have. What this says to me is 10-11 wins, and a CFP beatdown is not enough. Kelly must deliver more soon to ascend higher, but as of right now, he is our 8th highest-rated CFB coach. #9 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern Strength: CEO, Development, Defense Three-Year Win %: 55.7% Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 41st 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 50th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 4 (54th) Like Tom Allen Indiana, Pat Fitzgerald is a coach who achieves more with less. The Wildcats are consistent, and from time to time, they have a down year, but each time they have a bad season, they follow it with a strong year. Northwestern is not a five-star NFL factory; they are known more for academics than sports. Pat Fitzgerald is the perfect coach because he played at Northwestern in the '90s and understands what it takes to be a student-athlete at a prestigious academic institution. His program consistently embodies toughness and resilience. Winning 55% of his games the last three seasons, the Wildcats finished 7-2 in 2020, won the Big Ten West, and represented the West Division in the Big Ten title game. The Wildcats lost talent to the NFL draft from its 2020 team, and they return only 31% of their starters from a season ago. Fitzgerald can solidify his top-ten status as a top ten head coach by putting together another Big Ten West contending season in 2021. #10 Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M Strength: CEO , Recruiting, Offense Three-Year Win %: 73.6% (10th) Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 13th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 8th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 13 (13th) There is Jim Harbaugh, and there is Jimbo Fisher. The two are not the same, considering Jim has not won a conference title or a national title, but the conversation of coaching salary and failed expectations is very comparable. According to USA Today , Jimbo received the 5th highest pay of $7.5M last season, while Jim Harbaugh made the 4th highest pay at $8M. Why is this relevant? Fisher has yet to defeat Alabama. Now, Fisher is still an excellent football coach; he is one of the nation's best recruiters; though his offense has become stagnant, his teams are efficient. The Aggies know that the road to a title travels through Alabama. If there will be a better year to take down Alabama, it's 2021 while they are "reloading." For Jimbo to live up to this top ten ranking or move up higher, he has to beat Saban, win the SEC and make the College Football Playoff. Coaches on The Hotseat Ed Orgeron, LSU Tigers Strength: Recruiting Improvement Area: Development and Staff Three-Year Win %: 75.6% (8th) Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 4th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 3rd Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 24 (3rd) It feels like an eternity since the Tigers went 15-0 in a historic year where they had arguably the greatest offense of all time. That was in 2019, and in college football years, that's like ten years ago. After a 5-5 season in 2020 and a 4th place SEC west division finish, Orgeron is looking at a year where he has to prove he is not a one-hit-wonder. Being the head coach at LSU like Alabama, Ohio State, and Clemson, the expectation is to make the playoff and compete for national championships. According to our three-year total talent average, the Tigers boasted the 4th most talented roster, yet in 2020 the on-field product appeared to be far from what the expectations require in Baton Rouge. There is one guy they could go after if things go south, and that is Carolina Panthers OC and the OC when they won the National Title in 2019, Joe Brady. Jim Harbaugh, Michigan Strength: Recruiting Three-Year Win %: 59.8% Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 14th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 13th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 23 *(4th) After a 2-4 season in 2020, Jim Harbaugh is taking the 2017 Brian Kelly route. He has retooled the majority of his staff, including his recruiting coordinator, to turn things around. Recruiting and talent have not been the issue; developing talent when it arrives in Ann Arbor is the issue. Will the changes be enough to get Michigan to 9 or 10 wins in 2021 and at least a competitive game vs. Ohio State? Harbaugh is betting on himself to do so, even taking a pay cut in a new contract to prove he can get Michigan back on track. If not, Harbaugh could be out by the end of the 2021 season. Clay Helton, USC Trojans Strength: Recruiting Improvement Area: Development Three-Year Win %: 62.2% Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 5th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 7th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 11 *(21st) Like Jim Harbaugh, talent is not the issue. Helton avoided the calls for Urban Meyer to replace him in 2021, but that still does not mean he is out of the woods. Helton won the Pac 12 and the Rose Bowl in 2017. Since then, he has posted a 5-7 record in 2017, 8-5 in 2018 but bounced back with a 5-1 record in 2020. He has an opportunity to bounce back even stronger in 2021. He has a promising QB Kedon Slovis who is getting 1st round NFL draft buzz, and the Trojans return 59% of their 2020 starters. The talent is there; they rank 5th in total talent average the last three seasons. Coaches On The Rise Mario Cristobal, Oregon Ducks Strength: Recruiting, Offensive Line Three-Year Win %: 70.7% Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 17th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 6th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 13 (13th) Cristobal is building Oregon into a potential OL U. Cristobal, a former Miami Hurricanes OL Under Jimmy Johnson in the '80s is building Oregon from inside out by focusing on the trenches. Ducks fans should be happy to see a coach who believes in the trenches in a conference not known for physicality. For Oregon to ascend into a realistic national title contender, they will have to be more physical when facing the Ohio State's and Alabama's of the world, and Cristobal appears to get that. Cristobal is a CFB playoff appearance away from ascending into the top ten. Lane Kiffen, Ole Miss Rebels Strength: Offense, QB's Three-Year Win %: 41.7% Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 23rd 2021 Updated (7/15) 247 Sports Total Talent Ranking : 17th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: Lane Kiffen is on the rise once again, and this time we think it's for real. He is a brilliant offensive mind who can be a high-level head coach at a prestigious program if given the opportunity. Mark Stoops, Kentucky Wildcats Strength: Defense, Development Three-Year Win %: 61.3% (21st) Three-Year 247 Sports Total Talent Composite Rank: 39th 2021 Class Rankings Updated (7/15) 247 Sports : 34th Three-Year Total Players Drafted: 13 *(13th) How many Stoops are there? Stoops has built the Wildcats into a middle-tier SEC team after winning just 12 games in his first three seasons. Since that stretch, Stoops has won 37 games, and the Wildcats have made five straight bowl appearances. They are also developing and putting guys in the league.

2020 NFL Divisional Previews and Team Projections With Featured Team Analysis Our NFL preseason team previews and projections are now available. Our NFL divisional preview examines each NFL team using the following analysis; 2019 offensive and defensive High Impact Play Rate, 2020 projected starters, schedule strength, NFL Draft Grades, and High Impact Players. Each divisional preview has a featured team representing who we anticipate being the division champ in 2020 based on the current information. Please Note Projections were finalized in June and do not account for any recent free agent moves, trades, or Pandemic related player opt-outs. NFC Divisional Previews and Projections Click the divisional link below to go to the corresponding divisional preview NFC West NFC South NFC North NFC East AFC Divisional Previews and Projections Click the divisional link below to go to the corresponding divisional preview AFC West AFC South AFC North AFC East For daily analysis, please follow us on Instagram. We are also on Twitter, Linkedin, and YouTube. Football Scout 365 on Instagram Football Scout 365 on Twitter Football Scout 365 on LinkedIn Football Scout 365 on YouTube

The Top Transfers Who Could Provide The Biggest Impact In 2021 How a Transfer Used To Work I remember the days where if you transferred, you had to sit out a year unless the NCAA granted you a waiver. I can attest as someone who follows the sport of college football closely; it would be easier to fit a camel through the eye of a needle than to get the NCAA to approve a transfer. Your circumstances would have to be extreme and generally involved a sick parent, and even then, the NCAA had a rule that you had to transfer within a certain distance of that parent to get the waiver. The New Transfer Rules And The Transfer Portal (AKA, CFB Free Agency) In the fall of 2018, the NCAA introduced the transfer portal. The Student-athlete can now enter their name into the portal indicating their desire to transfer from their current school. The significant difference is that student-athletes can bypass seeking approval from their school and hop into the portal without question. The kicker, you get one free transfer year where you do not lose year eligibility or have to sit out a year. After you use that free year, you can still transfer as often as you want with the consideration of your remaining eligibility. Still, once you burn that free transfer year, you might need an NCAA waiver to avoid losing a year of eligibility while also sitting out a year. When is The Deadline To Transfer? You can transfer anytime during a calendar year, but if you want to use your free year, you have until May 1st (subject to change) to take advantage of not losing your free year and having to sit out for an entire year. What About Those Pesky Transfer Destination Limitations The Old Ball Coach Used To Prevent A Student-Athlete From Leaving? The rule that allowed your coach to place transfer restrictions on where you can go is no more. You are free to transfer anywhere you want, to any division, conference, etc., unless it is the University of Michigan where your credit hours cannot transfer because of the supreme academic overlords who believe Michigan is Harvard (sarcasm). The Recent History of The Transfer Portal and Some Success Stories When I think of the transfer portal, I think of Oklahoma who has had tremendous success landing QB's from other schools and turning them into Heisman contending players who also ascend to championship level QBs. It began with Baker Mayfield as walkon at Texas Tech, who left for Oklahoma back in 2013, followed by Kyler Murray, who left Texas A&M after Kyle Allen was named the starter. Then Jalen Hurts, the ultimate team player, a great leader who stayed the course at Alabama before transferring to Oklahoma in 2019. All three are going to be NFL starters in 2021. You also had Shea Patterson, who transferred from Ole Miss to Michigan back in 2018; he had to get waiver approval. Patterson had a successful two seasons in Ann Arbor. The other high-profile transfer player that comes to mind is Justin Fields, who transferred from Georgia to Ohio State and ascended into a Big Ten MVP, Heisman Trophy Finalist, and a National Championship contending QB. Not all transfer players have success, but we will try to pinpoint who we think will provide the most significant impact in 2021. LB Henry To'o To'o, Alabama Crimson Tide HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 4 Star Measurables: 6-2, 225lbs Yr: SO Old School: Tennessee Volunteers Best Season: 2020, 76 tac, 10 TFL's, 1 Sack, 1 INT Analysis: The 2019 freshman All-American racked up 76 tackles, ten tackles for loss, a sack, and an INT. The former 4-star recruit is considered one of the most talented LB recruits ever to don a Tennessee uniform and left the Alabama program. The Crimson Tide, who is never hard up for talent, added depth at LB, and they were able to procure a very good one via the transfer portal. To'o To'o should not need to learn much as he played in a similar system defensively under Jeremy Pruitt, a former Saban DC. His sideline to side speed, ability to cover backs, and his stout run stop ability will be a major asset in Tuscaloosa. QB McKenzie Milton, Florida State HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 3 Star Measurables: 5-11, 190lbs Yr: RSSR Old School: UCF Golden Knights Best Season: 2017, 4037 passing yards, 37/9 TD/INT Ratio Analysis: Milton won 26 games as a starter at UCF, including two conference championships; he led the Golden Knights to an undefeated season in 2017. Milton has not played football in two years after dislocating his right knee and suffering ligament, nerve, and artery damage during a game in November 2018. RB Eric Gray, Oklahoma Sooners HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 4 Star Measurables: 5-10, 205lbs Yr: JR Old School: Tennessee New School: Oklahoma Best Season: 2019, 772 rush yds, 4 Rush TD's, 30 rec, 254 yds receiving, 2 TD's Analysis: The Sooners are getting a very good player via the portal. Gray entered the college football scene as the nation's 3rd rated all-purpose back according to 247 sports. His playstyle will fit well in the Big 12 conference, and in the Lincoln Riley offense, a player like Gray can flourish as a receiver out of the backfield. He possesses good speed and athleticism. Kennedy Brooks and Eric Gray's one-two combo will give Big 12 defenses a lot to think about in 2021. As if they wouldn't already have a lot to deal with when facing the Sooners. OT Wanya Morris, Oklahoma Sooners HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 5 Star Measurables: 6-5, 320lbs Yr: JR Old School: Tennessee Best Season: 2020, played in 9 of 10 games for the Volunteers, allowed two sacks, and surrendered three penalties. Analysis: A long-limbed athlete from the 2019 recruiting cycle, Morris was a 5-star recruit. If morris reaches his potential at Oklahoma as a left tackle, he could place himself in 1st round 2022 NFL Draft discussions. QB Charlie Brewer, Utah Utes HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 3 Star Measurables: 6-1, 210lbs Yr: SR Old School: Baylor Bears Best Season : 2019, 3161 yards passing, 21/7 TD/INT ratio, 344 yds rushing, 11 TD's Analysis: Charlie Brewer was a four-year starter at Baylor who amassed over 10K total yards and 65 passing TD's. He brings experience, leadership, and good athletic ability to the QB position for the Utes. CB Derion Kendrick, Georgia Bulldogs HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 5 Star Measurables: 6-0, 190lbs Yr: SR Old School: Clemson Best Season: 2019, 43 Tac, 2 INT's Analysis: Derion Kendrick arrived at Clemson as a WR; he transitioned over to the defensive side and took off in his first season as a DB. He progressed more in 2020, improving all facets, man, press, and zone coverage. With room to grow, he will be on NFL team radars in 2021. TE/WR Arik Gilbert, Georgia Bulldogs HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 5 Star Measurables: 6-5, 248lbs Yr: SO Old School: LSU Best Season: 2020, 35 rec, 368, 2TD's Analysis: Gilbert is a physical player who will play WR in Athens but could transition to an off-ball H-Back style TE at the NFL level. Gilbert should provide instant versatility to the Georgia offense in 2021. WR Wan'Dale Robinson, Kentucky Wildcats HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 4 Star Measurables: 5-10, 185lbs Yr: JR Old School: Nebraska Best Season: 2019, 793 Yds From Scrimmage, 5 Total TD's Analysis: The versatile Robinson was hard to defend while at Nebraska. He can play WR and return punts and kicks if needed. He brings a unique versatility to the Wildcats offense and will have a great opportunity to show NFL scouts that he can play at a high level in the SEC. DL Antonio Shelton Florida Gators HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 3 Star Measurables: 6-2, 325lbs Yr: SR Old School: Penn State Best Season: 2020, 13 tac, 4 sacks, 1 FF Analysis: Florida needed a solid interior defender, and they landed one with Penn State transfer Antonio Shelton. He provides a big body in the middle for the Gators and is a capable pass rusher who can get after opposing QB's. LB Mike Jones JR., LSU Tigers HS Star Rating (247 Sports Comp): 4 Star Measurables: 6-0, 220lbs Yr: SO Old School: Clemson Best Season: 2020, 26 tac, 1 sack, 1 FF Analysis: Jones played in 29 games with the Clemson Tigers and started 7. The former 4-star recruit from the 2018 class brings experience to the LSU LB core. He reportedly transferred to LSU for a shot to play inside linebacker, reportedly what LSU brought him in to do. He possesses good athletic ability, which LSU fans have grown accustomed to seeing in recent years at the LB position.

2022 NFL Draft: NFL Podcast Mock Draft, The Podcast Team Plays The Role Of NFL GM The NFL Podcast crew (Brandon, Woody, CJ and Nate) completed a full first-round NFL Mock Draft on the Football Scout 365 NFL Podcast a few weeks ago. You can see all of our picks below while watching the full episode on our YouTube channel. Check out the Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Big Board First Round NFL Mock Draft Brandon starts us off at pick one, followed by CJ, Woody, and Nate. We continue this same pattern making eight picks each. 1). Jacksonville Jaguars Brandon (Edge Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan 2). Detroit Lions CJ (QB Malik Willis, Liberty) 3). Houston Texans Woody (OT Evan Neal, Alabama) 4). New York Jets Nate (CB Sauce Gardner, Cincinnati) 5). New York Giants Brandon (OT Ikem Ekwonu, NC State) 6). Carolina Panthers CJ (OT Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa) 7). New York Giants Woody (Edge Travon Walker, Georgia) 8). Atlanta Falcons Nate (S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame) 9). Seattle Seahawks Brando n (QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh) 10). New York Jets CJ (Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon) 11). Washington Commanders Woody (WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State) 12). Minnesota Vikings Nate (IOL Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa) 13). Houston Texans Brandon (WR Jameson Williams, Alabama) 14). Baltimore Ravens CJ (CB Derek Stingley, LSU) 15). Philadelphia Eagles Woody (WR Drake London, USC) 16). New Orleans Saints Nate (OT Charles Cross, Mississippi State) 17). Los Angeles Chargers Brandon (CB Trent Mcduffie, Washington) 18). Philadelphia Eagles CJ (IDL Jordan Davis, Georgia) 19). New Orleans Saints Wood y (WR Chris Olave, New Orleans) 20). Pittsburgh Steelers Nate (LB Devin Lloyd, Utah) 21). New England Patriots Brandon (S/NB Dax Hill, Michigan) 22). Green Bay Packers CJ (WR David Bell, Purdue) 23). Arizona Cardinals Woody (WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas) 24). Dallas Cowboys Nate (Edge George Karlaftis, Purdue) 25). Buffalo Bills Brandon (RB Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State) 26). Tennessee Titans CJ (IOL Kenyon Green, Texas A&M) 27). Tampa Bay Buccaneers Woody (IDL Devonte Wyatt, Georgia) 28). Green Bay Packers Nate (WR Jahan Dotson, Penn State) 29). Kansas City Chiefs Brandon (WR George Pickens, Georgia) 30). Kansas City Chiefs CJ (CB Kaiir Elam, Florida) 31). Cincinnati Bengals Woody (Edge Boye Mafe, Minnesota) 32). Detroit Lions Nate (WR Skyy Moore, Western Michigan)

Five Offensive Non-QB Preseason NFL Standouts To Look Out For in 2021 I want to preface my writing by saying there are more than five, but I decided to narrow it down to five players, primarily due to time constraints and other obligations. You can get a more in-depth analysis of players to look out for by listening to the 5 Tool Sports podcast below this; we discuss several preseason NFL standouts in the show's last segment. Corey Davis WR New York Jets The rapport between Corey Davis and Zach Wilson in the preseason is evidence that Davis might be on the cusp of his best season yet. According to Sports Info Solutions , the former top-five NFL draft pick hit hi s stride in 2020, snagging 65 catches on 92 targets (70%) for 984 yards and 5 TD's. Davis recorded career highs in yards (984), TD's (5), yards per reception (15.1) In 2020 with the Titans. His role with the Jets is to be "the guy." Davis is in a favorable position to surpass all of his career highs in 2021 with the Jets. Rhamondre Stevenson RB New England Patriots (Rookie) So the Patriots traded Sony Michel to the Rams. The Rookie RB from Oklahoma made that decision easier for the Patriots after putting together a highlight reel of a preseason. Stevenson ranked 7th on our 2021 NFL Draft Big Board among all RB's. Stevenson displayed a lot of what is on film from his time at Oklahoma; he is powerful with good feet, he is patient behind the line allowing blocks to take shape. His speed allowed doubt to creep in when he ran a 4.6 in the forty at his pro day. He has erased those doubts in the preseason, where he rushed 30 times, for 216 yds, and 5 TD's with a 7.16 yards per rush attempt average. The Patriots are still loaded with a three-headed backfield but do not be surprised if Stevenson takes on a more significant role than expected in 2021. Byron Pringle WR Kansas City Chiefs Byron Pringle and Mecole Hardman are battling the number two WR role in the Chiefs offense in training camp. Pringle is the least notable of the players on my list, but he resides in the high power Chiefs offense, and if he were to take control of the number two WR spot at any point in the season, he is a legitimate player; keep an eye on. Pringle snagged 6 out of 7 catches for 73 yards and a score in his first two preseason games. His rapport with Mahomes is apparent on tape. According to Sports Info Solutions, Pringle boasts a 90% career catch rate on catchable targets. It is a small sample size, and Pringle has appeared in 29 games since 2019; he has only been targeted 33 times in that same span. Pat Freiermuth TE Pittsburgh Steelers (Rookie) Pat Freiermuth is a RedZone machine, a player who never dropped a catchable throw in the RedZone while at Penn State proved just that a few weeks ago in a preseason game vs. the Lions, where he scored two TD's. Freiermuth displayed why many had him as their top-ranked TE before the 2020 CFB season until Kyle Pitts emerged. We ranked Freiermuth below Pitts and Former Miami Hurricane TE Brevin Jordan leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. I must note, Freiermuth is in a better situation than Brevin Jordan, drafted by the Texans, but Freiermuth reminded everyone why he was considered the top TE prospect in college at one point. His body control and ability to box out defenders in the RedZone were on full display in the preseason, and he can play inline, in the slot, or out wide. He is pushing Eric Ebron for TE1 in Pittsburgh. Terry McLaurin WR Washington Football Team Terry Mclaurin is not a sleeper, and it is obvious he is the number one WR in the Washington offense, but he is still underrated. For starters, Mclaurin is a technician, and he is a strong route runner; he is a willing run blocker. He does everything well. He is also very fast; he has a 4.3 forty-yard dash. Why is this relevant? He is now with a QB (Ryan Fitzpatrick) who wants to push the football vertical. According to Sports Info Solutions , in 2019 (rookie year), Mclaurin posted a 13.8-yard average depth per target; in 2020, that number fell to 9.3. In 2020 with the Dolphins, Ryan Fitzpatrick averaged 7.4 air yards per attempt; he ranked at the bottom of the middle third among all QB's with at least 200 pass attempts according to SIS, which does not help my argument. Still, in 2019, Fitzpatrick ranked 6th in average throw depth among all QB's with at least 200 pass attempts. So the evidence is valid, and Fitzpatrick has not had a WR the caliber of Terry Mclaurin at his disposal in Miami.

The Ravens vs. Chiefs Monday Night Showdown Is a Potential AFC Title Preview The 2019 matchup A year ago, week three, at Arrowhead, the Chiefs beat the Ravens 33-28. The Ravens led 6-0 in the first QTR before the Chiefs would score 23 unanswered 2nd QTR pts. With the Chiefs leading 23-6 at halftime, the pressure would be on the Ravens to score on their first drive of the 3rd QTR. The Ravens would do just that going 75 yards on nine plays using more than 4 minutes of the clock. The Ravens, down 23-13 were back in it and would need their defense to get a stop vs. a red hot Chiefs offense that had scored 3 TD's and a FG on their previous four possessions. The Ravens would get the stop they needed on the next Chiefs possession, but the Ravens offense did nothing with their next opportunity punting the football back to the Chiefs. The Chiefs would go on an eight-play 80-yard drive in 4:14, scoring another TD while taking a commanding 30-13 lead. The Chiefs ability to gain and maintain a lead in 2019 vs the Ravens The 2019 Baltimore Ravens were a run-first team that ate up clock and leaned on their opponents with their dominant offensive line, and with the Chiefs up three scores, they would need to depend on Lamar in the passing game to cut the deficit. Lamar would make some big-time plays down the stretch in the passing game, including two critical 4th down throws that would keep drives alive. But it would prove to be too much for the Ravens offense. Once the Chiefs were up two scores, they maintained that advantage into the 4th QTR, and that is not a situation the Ravens and Lamar Jackson can flourish. The Chiefs would love to get a two-score lead on the Ravens to apply pressure and force them out of their comfort zone tonight. The importance of 3rd/4th down stops The 2020 Baltimore Ravens defense ranks 2nd in the NFL through two weeks in third-down defense. The Ravens were a top ten defense a season ago defending against third-down conversions. Against the Chiefs in 2019, the Ravens struggled to get the Chiefs into third-down situations, and when they were able to, they allowed them to convert 5 of their 9 third-down attempts. The Ravens offense went 5-13 on third downs vs the 2019 Chiefs defense. The Chiefs defense forced 8 third-down stops vs. the Ravens defense, who only forced four third-down stops. The Ravens offense did go 3 for 4 on 4th down attempts in what would prove to be the difference in keeping them in the game. The 3rd/4th down stop differential between the Ravens and the Chiefs would favor the Chiefs, who forced four more 3rd/4th down stops than the Ravens. A handful of plays decides the outcome of most NFL games . The difference in most NFL games will come down to a handful of plays. You can point to these plays as the reason for the outcomes that transpire in any game. In 2019, the difference between the Chiefs and the Ravens came down to a handful of High Impact plays. Getting stops on 3rd/4th down is the most impactful to winning or losing a football game. Both teams will do their best to stay ahead of the chains to prevent third down and long. Stay ahead of the chains (on-schedule) If the Ravens are going to win tonight, they will need to stay ahead of the chains (2nd and four yds or less, 3rd and three yds or less. Staying ahead of schedule on early downs will help them win the 3rd and 4th down stop rate vs. the Chiefs. The run game once again becomes vital to early-down success. Lamar Jackson will need to put pressure on the Chiefs defense with his legs early in the game, setting up RPO and play-action opportunities, and opening the run game for Mark Ingram and company. The Chiefs will do what they can early to get a lead on the Ravens and take them out of their comfort zone. If the Chiefs can get early 3rd down stops, force punts, or get a turnover that leads to a multiple possession lead, they can try to control the game as they were able to do in 2019. Both teams are top five at getting third-down stops through two weeks (Ravens 1st, Chiefs 5th). The importance of the run game for both teams The run game for both teams will need to be a factor. The Ravens secondary will face its toughest battle yet, while the Chiefs defense will be forced to defend all eleven because of Lamar's ability to run the football. The Chiefs can also put pressure on defenses with Mahome's ability to move the chains with his legs. The Ravens will need to scale their man defense on third down and keep a spy on Mahomes in key situations. The Chiefs will spy Lamar the entire night. I expect the Chiefs to be more than happy to force the RB on the inside zone-read plays where Lamar is looking to take the edge. The Ravens could exploit this scenario by running a midline zone-read attacking the one or the three techs. The Midline would allow Lamar to keep it through the middle of the defense while reading inside out. If the Chiefs force the give on a midline zone read, Lamar will give to the RB going outside. Lamar Wants to win from the pocket and will do what it takes to keep plays alive, but should take what is given to him vs. the Chiefs. Lamar wants to throw the football. I recently diagramed a few examples of Lamar Jackson wanting to throw the football by keeping a play alive so his receivers can get open. Even when there is open grass, Lamar keeps his head up, eyes up, looking to make a throw instead of taking off running. How Lamar handles these situations will be a factor. Steve Spagnuolo will use simulated pressure before dropping 7, or even eight into coverage. Lamar should take what they give him if they drop 7, or 8 into coverage. If Lamar can get into space, he should take the quick 5 yards on the ground in situations where the Chiefs are only rushing four. Doing this will force the Chiefs to dedicate another defender or two to contain Lamar and open man to man opportunities in the passing game. The Chiefs will do what they can to get Lamar to force a bad throw, and that can be the difference in a game as evenly matched as this one. One possession lost due to an unforced error could be the difference. The Ravens don't need to blitz Mahomes consistently . The Ravens need not blitz Mahomes as consistently as they have the other QB's they have faced the last few weeks. The Ravens have the third-highest blitz rate in the NFL through two weeks (47%). On the other hand, the Chiefs offense has faced a blitz on 19% of their pass plays through two weeks (5th lowest). Since 2018, Patrick Mahomes has been deadly against the blitz, throwing 25 TD's to only 1 INT according to PFF. If the Ravens are going to try to get after Mahomes with extra defenders, it will have to get home, or he will make them pay. Through two weeks, opposing defenses have utilized two-high shells to help contain the Chiefs explosive pass offense. It may better serve the Ravens to take a less blitz-happy approach against the Chiefs. The red zone might be the difference . The red zone might be an area that decides the outcome of the game. The Chiefs have had some red zone issues the first two weeks of the season, scoring a TD on 57% of their opportunities. If the Ravens attempt to play a bend but don't break style of defense against the Chiefs, they could take advantage of the Chiefs red zone woes as the field becomes more condensed. Expect a chess match that will be highly entertaining. These teams are evenly matched, and the outcome of this game should come down to one or two possessions. There will not be a home filed advantage making this game more of a toss-up. If the Ravens can limit the Chief's explosive plays, keep the 3rd and 4th down stops even on both sides while successfully running the football, they will put themselves in a position to win the game. The Chiefs can win if they can keep the Ravens off schedule on 1st and 2nd down, forcing third and medium to long consistently. The Chiefs defense will have to make themselves susceptible to the big play over the top on occasion if they decide to sell out to stop the Ravens run game. The Chiefs, like the Ravens, are in a rob Peter to pay Paul scenario defensively. If the game comes down to who can score TD's in the red zone, the Ravens might have the advantage.

Tale Of The Tape: Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields NFL Preseason Debut Stat Line: 14-20, 142 yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 Rush TD, 106.7 QBR Debut Grade: A- Football Scout 365 2021 NFL Draft Ranking : 3rd overall, #2 overall QB Click here to learn more about how we grade Slow Start, Fast Finish Justin Fields debut started less than ideal; he fumbled the football a few times, he threw a few passes into harm's way, but then something finally clicked for Fields. After an ominous start, Fields caught fire finishing his Bears preseason debut, completing 14-20 passes for 142 yards, 1 TD pass, and a TD run. Fields had success when the Bears started moving the pocket by design, and as the game went on, Fields began to use his legs to extend plays making a few nice plays on the move with his arm and four scrambles picking up 33 yards rushing and a TD. Resiliency Proves To Be A Justin Fields Strength Fields showed great poise and resiliency after a slow start to the game. He proved he has the chops to compete in the NFL; he certainly proved he is 100% the athlete we knew him to be coming into the league. If the Bears continue to build on his strengths by incorporating more zone-read, RPO, and designed rollouts, Fields can excel as a rookie. Fields Proved He Can Be Chicago's QB1 as Rookie It is important to note, Fields as of today is the best option for the Bears at QB, so the decision for Matt Nagy to continue to say Andy Dalton is the starter might not last for long unless he does not want to be an NFL coach for much longer. Justin Fields will hit the field again on August 21st vs. the Bills, giving Matt Nagy another opportunity to change his tune as Fields can provide more data points.

After Further Review: The Final Preseason Over Analysis Of The Top 2021 NFL Rookie QB's The 2021 preseason brought a lot of hype, especially regarding the top rookie QB's from the 2021 NFL Draft class. The intrigue of how each of the top rookie QB's would perform in each of the last three weeks has been at the top of NFL headlines. So today, I will deliver my final review of the top 2021 NFL Draft QB's after three weeks of preseason football. A 2021 Pre-Draft Summary Review and How Each Of the QB's Performed In their Week One Preseason Debut's I highlighted the debuts of each of the top NFL rookie QB's all of which are vying for a starting position. Many may or may not know that I had Trevor Lawrence listed as the top QB in the 2021 NFL Draft, followed by Justin Fields, Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, and Trey Lance. My 2021 NFL Draft argument in summary for each player is as follows. Trevor Lawrence (has all the tools) Go To NFL Draft Big Board Player Profile Justin Fields (tough, intelligent, athletic, conflict player, with great accuracy) Go To NFL Draft Big Board Player Profile Zach Wilson (Arm talent, precision passer, extends plays with legs, did not play against the best competition at BYU, needs time to develop) Go To NFL Draft Big Board Player Profile Mac Jones (Anticipatory thrower, intelligent, a statue with good pocket movement) Go To NFL Draft Big Board Player Profile Trey Lance (Athlete, strong arm, needs work on short, intermediate game, great deep accuracy, needs to develop, competition level in college a factor) Go To NFL Draft Big Board Player Profile How the Rookie QB's Rank Post Preseason No change in the rankings. Jacksonville Jaguars Trevor Lawrence in a Bad Spot As A Rookie 3 GP, 3 GS, 31-44, 70.5% comp rte , 323 pass yds, 3 pass TD's, 0 INT's , 9 rush yds, 0 rush TD's, 3 Sacks, 106.5 QBR One thing is prominent; Trevor Lawrence is in a bad spot in Jacksonville, and he has the potential to struggle mightily. Lawrence made some great throws throughout and finished week three strong vs. the Cowboys completing 11-12 passes for 139 yards and two TD's. Even though it was against the Cowboy's backups, Lawrence showed us his potential completing two-deep balls, one for a TD. Chicago Bears Justin Fields In a Bad Spot As A Rookie, But Athleticism Covers Up Bears Deficiencies 3 GP, 1 GS, 30-49, 61.2% Comp Rte, 276 Pass Yds, 2 pass TD's, 0 INT's , 92 rush yds , 1 rush TD, 3 sacks, 90.2 QBR Andy Dalton might start week one, but Justin Fields will take the reigns before you know it. Fields can do a lot with his legs; he can extend plays when pass pro breaks down and move the chains in crucial third-down situations. When Fields has time, he does a good job making decisions from the pocket. He is in no way a perfect player, but the Bears got a good one who has the potential to be the best QB in the class down the road. New York Jets QB Zach Wilson Proved He Might Be More NFL Ready Than Expected 2 GP, 2 GS, 15-20, 75% comp rte , 191 pass yds, 2 TD's, 0 INT's , 0 rush yds, 0 rush TD's, 0 sacks , 137.7 QBR The Jets will be the worst team in their division, but Wilson provides great optimism in the same way that Justin Fields does for the Bears. His accuracy, ability to extend plays and decisiveness as a thrower in the preseason have stood out. He has a great rapport with free agent WR Corey Davis which is a big deal. And he has already made some big-time tight-window throws in the preseason. Wilson, like, Lawrence is in a bad spot on a somewhat unpredictably bad team. New England Patriots QB Mac Jones Is as Efficient As Advertised Coming Into The NFL 3 GP, 0 GS, 36-52, 69.2% comp rte , 389 pass yds, 1 pass TD, 0 INT's , 3 rush yds, 0 rush TD's, 5 sacks , 97.4 QBR I believed that Mac Jones would be the most NFL-ready rookie entering the NFL. For starters, he is a distributor by nature. He does not possess any of the jaw-dropping physical tools that the other top QB's in the 2021 NFL Draft have. Still, his anticipatory throwing and pocket awareness is precisely why the Patriots drafted him. He also takes care of the football, and that is important to a defensive-minded team. The reality is, can he consistently move the football in a real NFL game? And when needed, can he drive the football vertically when presented with the opportunity? He proved he could do all these things in the preseason. Assuming he has done enough to surpass veteran QB Cam Newton, will it translate to the regular season? San Francisco 49er QB Trey Lance Is As Advertised, Will Be a Co-Starter (Lance Gets Three Paragraphs) 3 GP, 0 GS, 19-41, 46.3% comp rte , 276 pass yds, 3 pass TD's , 1 INT, 16 rush yds, 1 rush TD, 6 sacks , 83.0 QBR After watching the 49ers vs. the Raiders yesterday, I see the vision and how alternating QB's in Shanahan's system can work. I also witnessed a few things that might not be so beneficial in the regular season. You can do some creative stuff regarding breaking tendencies and keeping defenses on their heels with an alternating QB system. But as I witnessed vs. the Raiders, a false start penalty on a drive that could have been the result of two QB's alternating and the difference in their cadence could be an issue down the road in a critical moment. In addition, I watched the 49ers alternate to Trey Lance when Jimmy G had a nice rhythm going, and that can be an issue as well. Outside of that, I think there is something to what Shanahan is doing, and because Lance needs time to develop, alternating the two can be beneficial to his growth. I believe that Shanahan has something great brewing with his idea of rotating the two QB's. Lance is by far the one guy I have been keeping an eye on. I thought Shanahan should have taken Fields if he wanted to go the athlete at QB route, I believe Fields is far more NFL ready, but he chose Lance, who possesses a big arm and a tough running style ahead of the more NFL ready guys. In Summary Justin Fields and Zach Wilson proved they have what it takes to be starting NFL QB's. They show NFL-ready traits and other developmental qualities. Mac Jones proved he is what he is, an efficient player who distributes the football and protects the football. Trevor Lawrence had ups and downs, but his talent is undeniable. Lawrence is in a bad spot; he will get a reprieve more than the other guys due to his situation unless he completely flops in the regular season. Trey Lance needs more development on short, intermediate throws but did improve every week. Trey Lance has a big arm and great deep accuracy, something we knew entering the 2021 NFL preseason. QB Whose Stock Improved The Most In Preseason Zach Wilson improved his stock the most in the preseason, he and Lawrence will both be rookie starters out of the gate, and it was important for both to show they could handle that responsibility as rookies, and both proved they have the ability. Wilson completed 75% of his throws, and posted a 137.7 QBR on 20 pass attempts in two preseason starts. Every One Of the Top Rookie QB's Might Start At Some Point In 2021 Every one of these guys might be the starter for their respective teams in 2021 at some point. With Justin Fields pushing to be the starter and pressure mounting on Matt Nagy from the media and Bears faithful, it might come to fruition in week one and the rumors of Mac Jones taking the reigns as early as week one for the Patriots. We already know Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence are the starters for the Jets and Jaguars, it is Trey Lance who is on the bubble even though he will get a lot of snaps in 2021 if the alternating QB approach is indeed the route Kyle Shanahan plans to go. 2021 NFL Draft QB Rankings Remain The Same Following Preseason My rookie QB rankings haven't changed based on the data in the preseason. I am confident, based on the situation, that Lawrence will struggle. Zach Wilson has some pieces to be successful, but the Jets overall roster will provide some inconsistent moments, and Justin Fields is in a similar situation to Zach Wilson in that I believe he has some nice parts around him, but the OL is a question mark and the coaching staff decision making does not provide a lot of confidence. Mac Jones and Trey Lance are in the best positions to be successful as rookies.

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