2.01 Denver Red Rocks - QB Daniel Jones

Under Rick McCallum, the newly-renamed Red Rocks join this year’s draft party.  Three extremely close losses were a huge part of their 1-5 start, meaning McCallum is inheriting a team that’s better than its 2018 record.  This pick draws a question mark if only because the Red Rocks already have a solid starter in Carson Wentz and a good backup in the improving Mitchell Trubisky.  Or maybe Rick is just a big Giants fan.  Jones has experience in pro-style offenses and mobility to extend plays.  He got a first-round grade from the NFL’s College Advisory Committee.  Per John Schmeelk of giants.com: “Physically, quarterback Daniel Jones has everything you want in the position, from his height, to his athleticism and frame. … He was able to use touch and velocity, depending on what was needed on the play.”  9.2% of his passes were dropped last season, meaning his completion percentage of 60.5% could have been even higher.  He carried his team to an 8-5 record and a bowl game win.  But his decision-making has to improve.  He tends to play the safe option rather than take a shot downfield.