Retired NFL offensive lineman Brian Baldinger provides some of the most informative and detailed breakdowns of anyone in the game.
In the aftermath of the 2019 NFL Draft, Baldinger is back in the saddle and breaking down some of the league’s newest talent.
Given the tremendous amount of criticism surrounding the pick, it should come as little surprise that Baldinger, who attended Duke, honed in on quarterback Daniel Jones, who was taken by the New York Giants at No. 6 overall.
The first part of Baldy’s breakdown focused on Jones’ footwork and scrambling ability, which were on full display in a key rivalry game between Duke and North Carolina.
For all the comparisons between Jones and the Manning brothers, there’s no denying that Jones has an added element to his game that neither Peyton nor Eli ever had: deceptive speed.
Jones made the most of his ability to take off and run throughout his career at Duke, but that mostly came out of necessity.
Baldinger explains:
This is only a small sampling of the issues with the Duke football program. And while they have found some success under David Cutcliffe, the above video is a prime example of have far the team still has to go.
A large part of their success and recent improvement has been because of the presence of Jones, who posted moderately impressive numbers when taking into account how much has been left on the field because of those around him.
In watching the film of what Jones had to endure, it’s easy to see a kid playing above the board in comparison to the talent around him. He actually elevated the program and not the other way around.
