When it comes to Daniel Jones, the New York Giants’ fifth-year quarterback, critics have had varied opinions of him over his career.
Some believe he is an ascending player who will eventually lead the Giants to greater things. Others believe he is marginally talented and what you’ve seen is what you’re gonna get.
That latter opinion is illustrated in a recent breakdown by Pro Football Focus gauging the accuracy of NFL quarterbacks.
Jones finished fifth in the ‘accurate’ category (64.6%) but, at the same time, was third overall in the ‘uncatchable and inaccurate’ group (15.2%).
“Accurate” is defined as “when a passer puts the ball on the receiver’s frame so that he doesn’t need to adjust or slow down to make the play and continue after the catch. Accurate passes have been completed 93.3% of the time since 2020.”
“Uncatchable and inaccurate” is defined as “even despite a Herculean effort from the receiver, there is almost no shot of the pass being completed. This includes overthrows and underthrows, as well as passes thrown too far in front or behind. Uncatchable and inaccurate passes have been completed 2.0% of the time since 2020.”
Fans have seen plenty of both from Jones over his four years here with the Giants. They are hoping he can graduate to the ‘accurate plus’ group this season.
