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QB Justin Fields (2019-20 B1G Off POY, 2020 Silver Football, 2019 B1G CCG MVP, Pittsburgh Steelers)

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ScriptOhio said:
QUESTION: Wouldn't you think that if the 49ers were planning on drafting Justin Fields at #3 Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch would be at Ohio State's (in lieu of Alabama's) Pro Day to watch him?



ANSWER: Apparently they're getting a private workout with Fields tonight or tomorrow.

49ers’ John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan flying to Columbus after Alabama pro day

For those reading way too much into the presence of San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan being in Tuscaloosa today for Mac Jones' workout and not in Columbus for Justin Fields', Shanahan offered the following explanation on Monday.

"[Just] talking with Fields's agent [David Mulugheta] and everything, we'll get another one from him too," Shanahan said via Kirk Larrabee. "So we'll be able to see him. That kind of made it an easy decision."

"I'm excited to see him eventually in person," Shanahan said of Fields. "I've also got a lot of tape to go off too. I know he's going to throw it really good in person and be really fast in person also."

The 49ers are represented today in Columbus. Assistant general manager Adam Peters and a small contingent of staff are there to watch Fields.

Entire article: https://www.49erswebzone.com/articl...nch-kyle-shanahan-scheduled-columbus-alabama/
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Niners didn't trade up to #3 to take Mac bleepin' Jones. They could get him at #12.

The only way Fields isn't a 49er is if the Jets, or someone who trades up to #2, take him.
 
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By no means expert, but IMO Mac Jones floats the ball... He could get away with that with his blazing receivers who would be wide open...
but NFL will destroy that... I think that's why he missed so many throws in his Pro Day cuz he floats it and receiver runs under it
I don't see Jones with zip
Fields can zip

NFL you have to get away from fast linemen and LBs and blitzes
Mac Jones is not athletic
Fields is athletic

I don't get it.. why anyone would consider Jones > Fields
unless your intent is... to create 'concern' about Fields so you can grab him later
and laugh your ass off that it worked
 
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What I’m reading on the issue is Fields tendency to lock on to his primary receiver and not go through his progressions. Holding the ball waiting for his primary guy to come open. This is based on their watching of game film.

I don’t think these are bad or invalid observations. A lot of that was commented on during game threads.

Justin certainly has the ‘it’ factor. The guy is a winner. I have no doubt he will be a great long term pro QB. SF would be perfect for him.
 
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NFBuck said:
Being a Niners fan, being in a position to draft Fields is a dream scenario. But, I'm an extremely jaded pro sports fan, so I'm bracing myself for them to take Mac friggin' Jones. I will weep.
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BuckeyeNation27 said:
I can't believe Mac Jones is even a consideration for the first round. This whole thing is stupid.
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How did Mac Jones do on Pro Day? Depends on who is reporting it....



Just sayin': Devonta Smith's hands, leaping ability, and uncanny ability to change speed/direction to catch the ball in stride might make any QB (with a reasonable arm) look like a #1 pick.

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Mac Jones' Disappointing Pro Day Shows He's Not in Same Tier as Draft's Top QBs

What they saw in Tuscaloosa should give them serious pause about investing in Jones as the future of the franchise. Because while the 6'2½", 217-pounder is a promising prospect who had a fantastic collegiate career, he's not on the same level as BYU's Zach Wilson. Or Fields. Or even Lance.
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In fairness, one shaky outing at a pro day does not a draft evaluation make (or break). It may be that Jones read the same articles that the rest of us did and got a bit overanxious. Or that he's just tired of the predraft hoop-jumping. But by most objective measures, Tuesday's effort was iffy at best. He misfired on multiple throws, including at least one that drew a less than impressed countenance from Shanahan.



Jones' struggles Tuesday were amplified by what was happening 626 miles to the northwest. While Jones was sailing passes over receivers' heads, Fields was in Columbus peeling off a 4.44-second 40-yard dash and throwing lasers all over the field, including one that drew gasps from those in attendance.



It's worth noting that his feet weren't set on that bomb either.

Entire article: https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-shows-hes-not-in-same-tier-as-drafts-top-qbs

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buckeyebri said:
What I’m reading on the issue is Fields tendency to lock on to his primary receiver and not go through his progressions. Holding the ball waiting for his primary guy to come open. This is based on their watching of game film.

I don’t think these are bad or invalid observations. A lot of that was commented on during game threads.

Justin certainly has the ‘it’ factor. The guy is a winner. I have no doubt he will be a great long term pro QB. SF would be perfect for him.
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I mean i saw something like 70% of the time he didn’t come off his first receiver... given he was upper 60s near 70% completion % ... why would you move to another read.... again... I will state again

SIT HIM A YEAR AND LET HIM LEARN... NO NOT THROW HIM TO THE WOVLES.

that is all
 
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AuTX Buckeye said:
I mean i saw something like 70% of the time he didn’t come off his first receiver... given he was upper 60s near 70% completion % ... why would you move to another read.... again... I will state again

SIT HIM A YEAR AND LET HIM LEARN... NO NOT THROW HIM TO THE WOVLES.

that is all
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Which is why SF is ideal for him. Sit him behind Jimmy for a year, let Shanny iron out the kinks and unleash him in 2022.
 
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NJ-Buckeye said:
I still cannot remember seeing Jones throw a laser.. everything has loft... that's not gonna cut it in the NFL. Kid is cerebral but not athletic...

Fields all day long
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Which goes to show you how poor our DBs were playing or how brilliant Alabama's preperation or game plan was. Probably a little of all 3 considering their "analyst" coaches they had.

Jones got rid of the ball quick but as you point out he doesn't really have a huge arm.
 
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