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For as gratifying as it is to see actual NFL football on our televisions for the first time since February, even if it’s just the preseason, those exhibition outings are finally over.
Now that there’s been legitimate NFL film to watch, grades are to be handed out, even if the games are meaningless. The individual performances are not always meaningless in the preseason.
These are full 2024 preseason grades for first-round rookies. Before I begin, if a rookie isn’t listed, it’s either because he barely played this August, or due to a variety of reasons, wasn’t able to make much of an impact at all, bad or good. To see last week’s grades, click here.
(Listed in draft order)
Grade: A
All Williams did in his 42 preseason snaps was stoke the fire of his incendiary hype in the Chicagoland area. While he completed just 50% of his throws, he averaged 8.5 yards per attempt and provided a glimmer of his Mahomesian playmaking skill (athleticism + arm talent) outside the pocket. He was as advertised all preseason.
Grade: A-
Daniels went 12 of 15 for 123 yards with no touchdowns nor an interception all preseason. And the reigning Heisman winner was calm, cool, and collected all August long, wasn’t he? Dialed in. He earned that starting gig quickly. The release was lightning quick, Daniels made correct decisions in a flash, and was accurate with the football.
Grade: A-
Only 8 of 14 for 66 yards for Maye in the first two preseason games, but he diced in the finale against the Commanders, going 13 of 20 for 126 yards and a score through the air. Maye stepped into the pocket naturally, threw with velocity and accuracy, and reminded us of his athleticism throughout. Kept his eyes upfield too. In the second preseason outing Maye demonstrated some middle-of-the-field nuance that popped at North Carolina and demonstrated his athletic gifts. He should start Week 1 for the Patriots.
Grade: B+
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Author : Chris Trapasso
Publish date : 2024-08-26 21:29:49
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