His touchdown to Lee Smith was a relatively easy throwback to the tight end off play-action but did need ample touch to get over the pursuing linebacker. On the next drive, he found Odell Beckham Jr. on a deep corner route which was dropped, although the throw was slightly high to the open receiver. Once the preseason rolled around, he was dealt, but now hes blocked in Philly by Jalen Hurts. Jackson was willing to wait and scan from inside the pocket and didn't have blatant misses but for the third straight week wasn't really close to being spectacular. Minshew should be a starter somewhere. Montgomery was worried about protecting both of his quarterbacks and wanted Minshew to keep the ball in his hands as little as possible. [35], Although Thomas Sirk, a senior transfer from Duke University, was expected to become East Carolina's starting quarterback in 2017, Montgomery gave the title to Minshew after concerns about Sirk's history of Achilles tendon injuries, as well as Minshew's greater familiarity with his teammates. Gardner Minshew career stats: 63.2%, 5,969 passing yards, 41 TD, 12 INT, 11 YPC Right now, a case could be made that the Bengals don't have a proven QB2. [30] Montgomery attributed Nelson's benching to a nagging shoulder injury, but also suggested after the game that Minshew may get the start for East Carolina's Week 10 game against Southern Methodist, if only to preserve Nelson's health. 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[17] The Rangers then advanced to the postseason, where they faced East Central Community College in the semifinals. [2] The next year, Minshew helped take the Brandon Bulldogs to the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) 6A championship game, where they lost 3123 to South Panola. The Browns taking their shot in the Watson sweepstakes exacerbated issues they already had with Mayfield, who publicly criticized the play calling of coach Kevin Stefanski twice during a disappointing 2021 season.. As Browns brass flew back from Houston on Tuesday night after meeting with Watson, Mayfield posted what read like a . Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC. 212. Facing the New York Jets, Minshew completed 20 of 25 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns, lifting the Eagles to a 3318 finish. Minshew had career highs with 29 of 49 passes and 336 yards, but a number of on-field penalties hindered the Pirates. Lamar Jackson. Hodges entered the game near the end of the third quarter after Rudolph's concussion and threw a rope to Johnson on a long out on third down. Baker Mayfield's letter to Browns fans felt like a farewell. The second one was bad. [24] He made his East Carolina debut in Week 1, relieving Nelson midway through the third quarter of a 4729 loss to Central Florida after the other quarterback suffered an injury. Minshew, the competitor that he is, hed probably accept that challenge more so than finding a way to overcome Phillys infatuation with Hurts. The Browns could throw a lifeline Minshews way by giving him a new spotlight to work from, getting a chance to start up to 11 games. Gardner Minshew. [42] Relieving Sirk in a 5227 loss to Houston on November 4, Minshew completed 52 of 68 passes, setting East Carolina records for both attempts and completions, for 463 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Home About Shop Blog Search. 5. Washington State University. Related: Predicting NFL playoff bracket and Super Bowl 2023 winner. Get the latest career stats for Gardner Minshew of the Philadelphia Eagles on CBS Sports 1 overall pick showcased some of his athletic prowess with a nice fadeaway throw down the seam to Pharaoh Cooper, but late in the fourth he threw low on a few occasions then threw behind Fitzgerald on a deep crosser that was knocked away. [14], Outside of football, Minshew is known for his distinctive physical appearance and exercise habits, which have generated several nicknames. The time to spring into action to replace a starter isnt when an injury occurs, the best time to plan for the inevitable is now. Entering the game with a 1610 lead, Minshew completed six passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, bringing the Pirates to a 3317 victory. 6'3". "[28] Montgomery also clarified that Minshew would not replace Nelson as the starting quarterback despite Nelson's injuries in consecutive games, saying, "If Philip's able to play, Philip is our starting quarterback right now. [3] Minshew and his father adopted Mike Leach's air raid offense playing style while Minshew was playing flag football in seventh grade. Minshew completed 23 of 30 passes in Northwest Mississippi's 6613 rout of Rochester, throwing for 421 yards and five touchdowns. Completing a trade now gives Minshew a chance to learn the system, ensuring hes ready for action when the moment strikes. [44] East Carolina definitively took their next game, defeating Cincinnati 4820 behind Minshew, who completed 31 of 45 for 444 yards and four touchdowns. Gardner Minshew Vs Cowboys | StatMuse Gardner Minshew has a passer rating of 83.2 with 541 yards, 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in 2 games versus the Cowboys in his career. On the final Jaguars drive of the first half, Minshew looked left, didn't like what he saw, left a clean pocket and found Westbrook down the field in tight coverage, but the pass was broken up. Student-Athlete Handbook. [111] Minshew was asked to start again in the Eagles' regular-season finale against the rival Dallas Cowboys, giving Hurts an opportunity to rest before the 202122 NFL playoffs began the following week. "[29], Minshew did not play again until November 5, replacing Nelson in the second quarter of a 4524 loss to Tulsa. With Minshew the Rams could still run their normal offense, allowing Cooper Kupp to continue leaving defenders in the dust with his route-running excellence. 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[52] Minshew's familiarity with Leach's air raid offense helped promote him to starting quarterback just before the start of the season. Mayfield's best play of the evening came right before the first quarter concluded. Allen ran out of a decently clean pocket and lofted a gorgeous pass to McCaffrey down the sideline that was broken up late. [109] Following that game, Minshew asked Nick Sirianni if he could become the Eagles' starting quarterback over Hurts, a request that Sirianni denied. [2] Kim was also a former women's basketball player at Mississippi State. Minshew Mania took the country by storm in 2018, when an under-the-radar quarterback transfer named Gardner Minshew II, who could've spent his last year of college at Alabama but instead. On a third-and-10 in the second quarter, Murray was patient in the pocket and found Larry Fitzgerald in a void in zone for a first down. Jalen Alexander Hurts (born August 7, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Money Trending . Late in the second quarter, Falk made a nice long comeback route throw to Anderson but was later picked when he threw high -- while being pressured -- down the middle. He also had 344 rushing yards in 67 carries. [97] His poor Week 3 performance against the Miami Dolphins, throwing 30 of 42 for 275 yards with a fumble and an interception in the 3113 loss, led to accusations that the Jaguars were tanking their season. With Mayfield's time in Cleveland officially ending, let's take a look at where he ranks in franchise history for QBs. Later, the second-year quarterback was impressively patient inside the pocket and found Beasley on an intermediate crosser before Byard broke up a RPO slant. Quarterback . [33] He started again in the 2016 season finale, with 183 yards but two sacks in the 3710 loss to Temple. They are the same player." @ColinCowherd" One played for Mike Leech and the other played for a disciple of Mike Leech. Here are five of the best trade landing spots for Minshew in 2022. [20] After the 2015 NJCAA football season ended, Minshew was named an MACJC All-State Football First-team selection,[21] as well as an NJCAA All-American honorable mention. Subscribe to Stathead, the set of tools used by the pros, to unearth this and other interesting factoids. [11] He matriculated at Troy in January 2015, but left that May before he ever played in a game. Allen tossed an interception on an "overextended" play in which he rolled left, stopped, and was hit as he threw a sidearm pass into traffic. [12] In addition to describing the university as a poor fit,[13] Minshew found it unlikely that he would unseat starting Trojans quarterback Brandon Silvers, and he began to look for other opportunities. 1 overall pick. NFL teams are paring their rosters down to 53, and in some cases, organizations are realizing theyre not happy with their quarterback depth charts, and others are coming to the conclusion that they may have some spare parts. [2] He was ranked a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and two stars by 247Sports.com. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, NHL, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France, French Open, IndyCar and many more. Each week, I dig deep and grade these quarterbacks on a per-snap basis, taking every individual aspect of their performance into account. After an unnecessary roughness call on the field goal attempt kept the drive alive for the Giants, Jones was sacked on a role out then abandoned a clean pocket on second-and-20. The pass was incompletion despite Anderson nearly making a ridiculous catch near the sideline. The Herd - Baker Mayfield is Gardner Minshew He went 7 for 13 with 137 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown pass to Trevon Brown, in the 5620 loss. [5], Minshew began playing football for Brandon High School in 2011, serving as the starting quarterback for the all-freshman team until varsity quarterback Trey Polk broke his arm partway through the season. [27] Nelson suffered another injury the next week at South Florida, and Minshew stepped in to complete 21 of 33 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown in the 3822 loss. Jackson started the game with a sidearm first down on the first drive then stepped up but threw behind an in-breaking Marquise Brown. [93] Appearing in 14 games for Jacksonville as a rookie, Minshew had a 68 record for the year, with 285 completions in 470 attempts, 3,271 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and six interceptions. [58] On November 17, while helping Washington State to their tenth season win in a 6928 defeat of Arizona, Minshew completed 43 of 55 passes for 473 yards with no interceptions and a school record-setting seven touchdown passes. 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[36] In the season opener against James Madison, Minshew completed 7 of 18 passes for 82 yards and one interception before he was benched at halftime in favor of Sirk. Moore on a slant on a third down. [103] Minshew started in Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens, throwing for 226 yards and two touchdowns in a 4014 loss, extending Jacksonville's losing streak to 13 games. His 450th completion, made in the second quarter of the Alamo Bowl, also broke Halliday's Pac-12 single-season completions record. After finding Dede Westbrook breaking away from a zone defender for a 15-yard gain, Minshew executed a quick play-action fake before hitting Chark in stride down the field for a 37-yard score. He lofted a moon ball to Demaryius Thomas, but the ball was dropped. Had the completion been made, New York would've cut it to a one-possession game. After looking down the middle, Murray zinged a strike to Charles Clay just outside the numbers for a big gain near the end of the first quarter and uncorked a rocket of a back-shoulder throw to KeeSean Johnson that was knocked away by Dre Kirkpatrick at the last second. Gardner Minshew is a good-enough backup, but Philadelphia would likely have to change a lot of its offensive philosophy should he wind up under center, given their different skill sets. After some swing passes to start, Jones narrowly missed a wide open receiver deep. [74] The Jacksonville Jaguars ultimately selected Minshew in the sixth round, 178th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft. His first strip sack wasn't necessarily his fault. Near the beginning of the third, Jones got into a rhythm at the intermediate portion of the field on throws to Slayton, Engram, and Shepard, but threw a bit high to a wide open Shepard in the end zone on third down. He finished 6 of 12 for 69 yards and one touchdown. Hes under contract for the low price of $2.54 million in 2022, offering the franchise a very affordable backup QB option for this season. Midway through the second, he threw short on a down-the-numbers throw into traffic to McCaffrey then had a pass tipped by an underneath defender on an in-breaking route on third down. If Stafford went down, their extremely talented roster falls entirely on the shoulders of John Wolford. After that, Allen had a string of incompletions before hitting McCaffrey on back-to-back short tosses. Gardner Minshew may not have much time left as the Jaguars starting quarterback, but Jamey Eisenberg intends to ride him as long as he can. Weight 225. Baker came in as the 1st overall pick (2017) and Minshew as a 6th rounder (2018) Both 6 ft 1 in / 220 lbs. At the time, he had a 65.9 percent pass completion rate, five interceptions, and three lost fumbles. That was the play in which Thomas hit Rudolph helmet to helmet, and he suffered his concussion. John Breech, Sean Wagner-McGough and Jared Dubin break down what it means, rank coaches on the hot seat and more on the Pick Six Podcast, listen in the player below andsubscribe herefor daily NFL goodness. [119][120] Minshew finished the game with 355 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions as the Eagles lost 3440. The Jags have gone 4-29 since, including a 1-7 season with Minshew making eight more starts in 2020 before selecting Trevor Lawrence in the following draft. Career Statistics. Could've been a great diving catch, and the rookie quarterback was hit as he threw the football. Lamar Jackson. [63] In addition to being named to the 2018 All-Pac-12 First Team,[64] Minshew was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award for his performance with Washington State. On the next play, he was flushed from the pocket and forced a pass near the right sideline that ended with a dropped interception by Mike Hughes. Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns were manhandled by the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Footballto cap Week 5, but we had a collection of solid performances from first or second year quarterbacks on Sunday, including the best game of Kyler Murray's young career and a dazzling effort in defeat by Gardner Minshew. While far from perfect, this was Murray's most complete game from start to finish in his young pro career, although we do have to consider the quality of competition. [80] When Foles fractured his left clavicle in the first quarter of the Week 1 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, however, Minshew stepped in to make his NFL debut, completing 22 of 25 passes for 275 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 4026 loss. Gardner Minshew (5) Quarterback - Earned designation as the Pirates' starting quarterback at the close of spring drills Turned in a strong spring showing after . Zane Gonzalez made the game-winning kick four plays later. [41] Minshew relieved Sirk the following week against Brigham Young when Sirk injured his throwing elbow. Minshew CMP ATT CMP% YDS AVG TD INT Sack FUM RTG 110 165 66.7 1279 7.8 9 1 12 7/4 105.6 Mayfield CMP ATT CMP% YDS AVG TD INT Sack FUM RTG 90 161 55.9 1279 7.7 4 8 16 5/3 68.5 Minshew is Normal dev with a rating of just 66 OVR [116] Minshew appeared again at the end of the Eagles' Week 13 game against the Tennessee Titans. Jackson's third interception was an absolute dime down the numbers to Nick Boyle, but Devin Bush made one heck of a play to wrestle the ball away from the tight end as he fell to the turf. In response, Minshew decided he was "going to do everything [he] can to put [him]self in that position at some point". The team continues to insist everythings fine, but what if, theyre not? Now, Minshew is stuck as a backup to Jalen Hurts, who the team has fully committed to in 2022. [23] There, following the offseason departure of Kurt Benkert, Minshew was brought in to back up Philip Nelson. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Near the end of the first quarter, he found Westbrook by the right sideline after starting the play looking left. [39] After the Virginia Tech game, Montgomery elected to start Sirk against Connecticut, citing their respective advantages: Sirk was a better runner and Minshew a better passer, and East Carolina, he believed, would benefit from a stronger run game. Nothing overly flashy from Rudolph in this game, but a clear step forward from his first two starts. Gardner Flint Minshew II (born May 16, 1996) is an American football quarterback. The 2018 first overall pick threw down the middle but short of intended receiver Antonio Callaway and was picked by Richard Sherman. But Minshew threw four straight incomplete passes, the final one a few feet beyond A.J. The Eagles might consider trading Minshew for an early draft pick, but the team is otherwise expected to keep him around as a backup in the final season . Coug Guys and Gals. [121] Minshew started the Eagles' next game against the New Orleans Saints as well and passed for 274 yards and one touchdown, but also threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the fourth quarter of a 2010 loss. In this case if Cousins got hurt, there would be much less concern. Please see our data coverage page for details. debate Baker Mayfield, . He tried to get the ball to Cody Latimer down the sidelines on the next possession, but it wasn't really there and was almost intercepted. [94], Foles was traded to the Chicago Bears in March 2020 in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, paving the way for Minshew to take over as the starting quarterback in the 2020 season. On the road, against a quality defense, the rookie was the definition of impressive. That may be the case in Philadelphia, where Gardner Minshew continues to look like a high-level backup bordering on the possibility of reaching starter status. [96] Although he threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans, Minshew was also sacked twice, and the game-winning play of the 3330 loss came on an interception by Harold Landry. [14] He completed 21 of 31 passes for 332 yards, including a 61-yard touchdown, in his NJCAA debut and was named the Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) Offensive Player of the Week. By all accounts, the 26-year-old veteran will serve as Jalen Hurts' backup this season. Scoring statistics (TD, XP, FG) are complete all-time. 221. [67], In February 2019, Minshew was one of three Washington State football players, alongside Andre Dillard and James Williams, to receive an invitation from the National Football League (NFL) to that year's NFL Scouting Combine. X-ray exams after that game revealed the extent of Minshew's injuries, which helped to explain his uncharacteristically poor performance through the first half of the season. Gardner Minshew 2019 2020 2021 2022 Show Individual Values Info Super Bowls Playoff Appearances Awards And Honors Regular Season Stats Games (G) Games Started (GS) Wins as Starter Losses as Starter Ties as Starter Winning Percentage Pass Completions (Cmp) Passing Attempts (Att) Completion Percentage (Cmp%) Passing Yards (Yds) Touchdown Passes (TD) The former No. gardner minshew vs baker mayfield career stats [32] With Nelson still injured the next week, Minshew started in his first game for East Carolina on November 19, completing 16 of 25 for 238 yards and three touchdowns in the 6631 loss to the Navy Midshipmen. The first throw of the game from Allen -- a strike to Brown between zone defenders after looking off one of them -- was an indicator of the type of outing it'd be for the second-year quarterback after his worst performance of the season against the Patriots in Week 4. Late in the third, he scrambled right and continued toward the sideline without pressure and nearly hit Damion Ratley with his feet planted in bounds near the sideline. [31] Nelson ultimately started in the 5531 loss to Southern Methodist, and was relieved by Minshew, the two combining for 284 passing yards. Gardner Minshew has a record of 13-19 in his career. 1 overall NFL draft pick Baker Mayfield, Mahomes and Mayfield combined for 1,279 passing yards in the game, while Mahomes. Gardner Minshew II or Baker Mayfield | Who Should I Draft? Falk was sacked on his first drop back of the game, from the blindside, on third down. He had a few other passes knocked away before finding Moore on consecutive short throws. Selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Minshew became the team's primary starter during his first season and set the franchise record for rookie passing touchdowns. His guaranteed $18.9 million fifth-year option salary puts him in an awkward spot on the trade market. After a play-action fake, he moved way up into the pocket while looking left only to snap his head to the right to hit Landry on a dig route for a first down. That might do the trick. Heinicke has 33 career games under his belt with 25 starts at a career 63.9 completion percentage. GROUPS/AFFILIATIONS. [73] Between the scouting combine, pro days, and Senior Bowl, Minshew spoke with all 32 NFL teams in the time leading up to the draft. The asking price is more than reasonable and so is Minshew's contract. 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Student-Athlete Development. In that game last. When football returns for the Jacksonville Jaguars this upcoming season, quarterback Gardner Minshew will undoubtedly be the player who has the most pressure on his shoulders. Start Today. There was a deep ball into the end zone against tight coverage that was a solid throw and an interception on a quick out-breaking route near the end of the game. Here's this week's briefing: A Baker Mayfield/Gardner Minshew conspiracy theory EDITOR'S NOTE: Mere hours after the publishing of this investigation, the JAGUARS ANNOUNCED NICK FOLES AS. Not exactly Mayfield's fault, but the throw should've had better ball placement. Unless they can somehow swing a deal for Gardner Minshew, Mayfield may be their best choice. While doing so, he formed a strong bond with Wyatt Rogers, the area coach who initially taught him how to enact that style of play. 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