Mac Jones Quasi-Hype Thread

mattytreks · 08-20-2021, 12:21 PM

Watched his highlights from Pats-Eagles last night, and he seems to be gaining confidence with each passing week. His throws are on target, he's moving through his progressions, and his pocket presence is solid.

No rookie quarterback is without his faults, but is it too soon to be excited about this guy?

Is he considered a Class of 2021 "sleeper" pick, with most of the attention going to Trevor, Trey, and Fields?

Sound off -- what say you?

BostonNut · 08-20-2021, 12:23 PM

Meh…the Eagles head exactly zero starters in last night.

mattytreks · 08-20-2021, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Meh…the Eagles head exactly zero starters in last night.

[in my best Jim Carrey voice...]
"So you're telling me there's a chance?"

Very fair point. Figured I'd fire up this thread so that we can start discussing his high- and low-lights here, going forward.

I'm definitely planning on picking up some of his rookie stuff once Optic/Prizm releases.

mikee1186 · 08-20-2021, 12:33 PM

I'm all in on Mac! All of the above is true PLUS he fits the Pats system like a glove. He'll be the starter by week 5.

Siberian13 · 08-20-2021, 12:37 PM

He’s in New England and drafted in first round so it won’t be a sleeper pick. Hate to say it but Cam looked decent against the Eagles starters. Eagles looked terrible

FinSoonerGMG · 08-20-2021, 12:38 PM

Check the record on BAMA qbs before you go spend your hard earned $$ on M.Jones... He and Tua are probably the first 2 that weren't "bus drivers" but he is far from a "sleeper" pick up as the hype has his cards way up in price right now.

starfox · 08-20-2021, 12:48 PM

I'm all in on him. He's highly accurate. DeVonta Smith didn't win that Heisman alone. Jones will be the starter by next year, if not before.

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mattytreks · 08-20-2021, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FinSoonerGMG

Check the record on BAMA qbs before you go spend your hard earned $$ on M.Jones...

You are right, Alabama QB's have done very little since...well, since Ken Stabler/Joe Namath really.

I do, however, get a different feeling with Mac than I did with the likes of McElroy, McCarron, Hurts, or even Tua, etc.

It seems he has the right combination of tools to win at the pro level moreso than any of the aforementioned recent Alabama guys.

RedSoxFan28 · 08-20-2021, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

He’s in New England and drafted in first round so it won’t be a sleeper pick. Hate to say it but Cam looked decent against the Eagles starters. Eagles looked terrible

Dont think many Eagles defensive starters played last night

thewesdub · 08-20-2021, 03:00 PM

He's in the right situation with the right coach. He's probably going to sit this year behind Cam, but you never know what BB will do. If he's cheap enough I might spend a dollar or two ala Jordan Love.

BostonNut · 08-20-2021, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

He’s in New England and drafted in first round so it won’t be a sleeper pick. Hate to say it but Cam looked decent against the Eagles starters. Eagles looked terrible

Philly did not use a single starter last night....

Siberian13 · 08-20-2021, 03:30 PM

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Dont think many Eagles defensive starters played last night

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Philly did not use a single starter last night....

Bummer. Well he looked solid vs the 2nd stringers. Curious on what the Eagles plan is then? Only play players in the last preseason game? Some teams are going to come out flat to start the season.

LRV · 08-20-2021, 05:09 PM

Without a doubt Michael McCorkle Jones will be Offensive ROY, maybe.. RTR

49ersSF · 08-20-2021, 05:26 PM

I like Mac and hope he succeeds but if I was to guess his career arc i would it will turn out similar to Rick Mirer.

zworykin · 08-20-2021, 05:59 PM

Pats fan and happened to pull a 2/2 auto from a Prestige mega. I'm fully onboard the "go Mac go" train.

mattytreks · 08-20-2021, 06:16 PM

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...if I was to guess his career arc i would it will turn out similar to Rick Mirer.

Rick Mirer? Shots fired, haha!

I'd like to think Mac's trajectory could be more like Rick's fellow '93 draft classmember, Drew Bledsoe. But I won't get ahead of myself...

Siberian13 · 08-20-2021, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mattytreks

Rick Mirer? Shots fired, haha!

I'd like to think Mac's trajectory could be more like Rick's fellow '93 draft classmember, Drew Bledsoe. But I won't get ahead of myself...

Even bigger shots fired. Drew Bledsoe was trash. You want Mac to die?

Hail2TheVictors · 08-23-2021, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FinSoonerGMG

Check the record on BAMA qbs before you go spend your hard earned $$ on M.Jones... He and Tua are probably the first 2 that weren't "bus drivers" but he is far from a "sleeper" pick up as the hype has his cards way up in price right now.

What do previous Bama QB's have to do with Mac? I've never understood this theory.

So Patrick Mahomes should've been overlooked, because TT QB's were never successful in the NFL? And Bama had a vast change in offensive philosphy in recent years, going from a more old school attack (QB managed the game, relied on run game and defense) to now an aggressive attack where the QB is being asked to do a lot more.

They've got 2 starting QB's in the NFL over the last 2-3 years.

Siberian13 · 08-23-2021, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Hail2TheVictors

What do previous Bama QB's have to do with Mac? I've never understood this theory.

So Patrick Mahomes should've been overlooked, because TT QB's were never successful in the NFL? And Bama had a vast change in offensive philosphy in recent years, going from a more old school attack (QB managed the game, relied on run game and defense) to now an aggressive attack where the QB is being asked to do a lot more.

They've got 2 starting QB's in the NFL over the last 2-3 years.

With Bama it’s mainly that there’s usually 7 draft picks on either side of the ball. So it’s the talent around them. I doubt there’s much talent on Texas Tech. So let’s hope Tua and Mac change that tune.

SaveMeTheGum · 08-23-2021, 09:41 AM

No Cam at practice today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Siberian13 · 08-23-2021, 10:03 AM

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No Cam at practice today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Hair and shopping day

RedSoxFan28 · 08-23-2021, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Hair and shopping day

Fenway55 · 08-23-2021, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mattytreks

Watched his highlights from Pats-Eagles last night, and he seems to be gaining confidence with each passing week. His throws are on target, he's moving through his progressions, and his pocket presence is solid.

No rookie quarterback is without his faults, but is it too soon to be excited about this guy?

Is he considered a Class of 2021 "sleeper" pick, with most of the attention going to Trevor, Trey, and Fields?

Sound off -- what say you?

Considering what his RC's are going for, I can't consider him a "sleeper".... the market is wide awake on him.....

JeremyNick · 08-23-2021, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RedSoxFan28

So New England failed to understand the league’s rules?

keysersoze3421 · 08-23-2021, 10:44 AM

Yeah, to be clear, there aren't going to be any discounts on Jones's stuff. First, he's a first-round QB, which is always going to command a premium. Second, he's on a good team that is capable of making the playoffs. His hobby value will be high unless he completely flatlines.

It is encouraging to see all five of the first-round QBs having glimpses of staying power. Jones was, per most draft pundits, the most ready for week 1 action, and accuracy is one of his biggest strengths, so it doesn't surprise me too much that he has adjusted to the pace of the game.

Lance looks like the most inconsistent of the five so far, but that was to be expected.

08-20-2021, 12:21 PM	#1
mattytreks Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: California Posts: 219	Mac Jones Quasi-Hype Thread Watched his highlights from Pats-Eagles last night, and he seems to be gaining confidence with each passing week. His throws are on target, he's moving through his progressions, and his pocket presence is solid. No rookie quarterback is without his faults, but is it too soon to be excited about this guy? Is he considered a Class of 2021 "sleeper" pick, with most of the attention going to Trevor, Trey, and Fields? Sound off -- what say you? __________________ Just an Ohioan trapped in paradise (San Diego) since 1999 Liverpool \| Buckeyes \| Cavs \| Guardians \| Browns Collecting: Mbappe, Gavi, Ichiro, Trout Last edited by mattytreks; 08-20-2021 at 12:24 PM.

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08-20-2021, 12:33 PM	#4
mikee1186 Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: TN Posts: 2,109 mikee1186	I'm all in on Mac! All of the above is true PLUS he fits the Pats system like a glove. He'll be the starter by week 5.

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Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 76,227 shiller13	He’s in New England and drafted in first round so it won’t be a sleeper pick. Hate to say it but Cam looked decent against the Eagles starters. Eagles looked terrible

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FinSoonerGMG Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Carrollton TX Posts: 352	Check the record on BAMA qbs before you go spend your hard earned $$ on M.Jones... He and Tua are probably the first 2 that weren't "bus drivers" but he is far from a "sleeper" pick up as the hype has his cards way up in price right now.

08-20-2021, 12:48 PM	#7
starfox Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 4,519 I don't have one at the moment, but plan to. I don't have one of these either, but we shall see.	I'm all in on him. He's highly accurate. DeVonta Smith didn't win that Heisman alone. Jones will be the starter by next year, if not before. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

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thewesdub Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Texas Posts: 666	He's in the right situation with the right coach. He's probably going to sit this year behind Cam, but you never know what BB will do. If he's cheap enough I might spend a dollar or two ala Jordan Love.

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zworykin Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,052 zworykin2	Pats fan and happened to pull a 2/2 auto from a Prestige mega. I'm fully onboard the "go Mac go" train.

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