Gardner Minshew

Gardner Minshew

26-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Indianapolis Colts
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Once the Jaguars took Trevor Lawrence first overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Minshew's days as a starting option for the team were numbered. Eventually, the 2019 sixth-rounder was shipped off to Philadelphia for a sixth-round pick at the end of the preseason. Minshew proved to be a good addition for the Eagles, winning both games he started in the absence of Jalen Hurts. While the 27-year-old didn't come close to matching Hurts' rushing production, Minshew had the edge in completion rate (67.2 vs 61.3), yards per attempt (7.4 vs 7.3) and frequency of 20-plus yard passes (3.5 per game vs 2.9). As things stand, the Washington State product profiles as one of the better backup QBs in the league, though it wouldn't surprise us if a team needing an experienced signal caller tries to trade for Minshew at some point in the coming months. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Colts in March of 2023.
Signing with Colts
QBIndianapolis Colts
March 16, 2023
The Colts have agreed to terms with Minshew, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Minshew's one-year deal is for $3.5 million (fully guaranteed) and could be worth up to $5.5 million with incentives. The 2019 sixth-rounder joins the Colts a day after the team officially released veteran signal-caller Matt Ryan. The addition of Minshew gives Indy an option with NFL starting experience ahead of the 2023 season, but it remains to be seen how the rest of the QB depth chart will end up shaking out, with the franchise likely to continue bolstering the position, quite possibly via next month's draft.
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How do Gardner Minshew's 2022 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Bad Pass %
    The percentage of passes that were considered to be poorly thrown.
  • Avg Target Depth
    The average number of yards thrown per pass by the quarterback – including incomplete passes.
  • Sack Rate
    The percentage of dropbacks where the quartback was sacked. The longer the bar below, the more often they are sacked relative to other QBs.
  • Avg Receiver YAC
    The average number of yards after the catch that receivers gained on passes thrown by this quarterback.
  • Receiver Drop %
    The percentage of passes dropped by receivers on passes thrown by this quarterback. The longer the bar, the more sure-handed his receivers have been.
Bad Pass %
23.7%
 
Avg Target Depth
9.3 Yds
 
Sack Rate
7.3%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
5.8 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
1.3%
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Gardner Minshew's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
225 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.97 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.45 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.14 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.5 in
 
Broad Jump
116 in
 
Bench Press
0 reps
 
Hand Length
10.13 in
 
Arm Length
31.75 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Minshew Mania died a quiet death last season, thanks to a midseason thumb injury and then not getting the starting job back immediately when healthy. It’s not that Minshew regressed; he was pretty much the same as the year before — his TD rate, INT rate and YPA were basically unchanged, and his bad-pass percentage (18.7) and aDOT (8.0) were again both middle of the pack. But therein lies the problem — little to no growth for what was already a middling QB. If Minshew isn’t traded, he’ll back up first overall pick Trevor Lawrence. If he is traded (or pressed into service via a Lawrence injury), he could still have value in two-QB leagues. Despite limited arm strength, Minshew is effective going downfield, and his mobility help his numbers.
A sixth-round draft pick last year, Minshew was supposed to back up Nick Foles all season. But Foles broke his collarbone Week 1, and Minshew Mania was born. He ranked sixth in the NFL with a 1.3 INT percentage, throwing only six picks on 470 attempts, and led the rookie class with a 91.2 passer rating. Minshew does not have a strong arm (why he fell to the sixth round), but his timing and touch are excellent, making him one of the league's better deep-ball passers. He led the NFL in completion percentage (47.6), YPA (17.2) and passer rating (125.6) on attempts longer than 20 yards last season (min. 30 attempts). He also effectively used play action to beat defenses, ranking second in completion percentage (79.3) and third in passer rating (142.7). While he's not tall at 6-1, he's a good athlete who can make plays with his legs (344 rushing yards, 5th among QBs), though he needs to improve his ball security after fumbling 13 times, losing seven. Minshew completed just 60.6 percent of his passes last year, but accuracy was a strength coming out of college (70.7 percent, 2nd nationally) and with his quick release and skilled progression work, it's reasonable to expect improvement in Year 2. New OC Jay Gruden should help, and Foles is gone, so Minshew won't be looking over his shoulder this season.
Minshew transferred to Washington State for his final collegiate season and proceeded to finish top-two in the country in passing yards, completions, attempts and completion percentage. The 23-year-old totaled 4,779 yards with 38 touchdowns and nine interceptions. A sixth-round pick in April's draft, Minshew somehow finds himself in the position to potentially earn the backup job in his rookie season in Jacksonville. Last year's quarterbacks Blake Bortles and Cody Kessler have been jettisoned, leaving 2018 sixth-round pick Tanner Lee and Minshew to battle for backup duties behind new starter Nick Foles. Lee made his way to the active roster for the season finale and should have a small leg up on the newcomer, but Minshew should have every opportunity in training camp to prove he's the better No. 2 option.
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Solid as backup in 2022
QBPhiladelphia Eagles
February 27, 2023
Minshew completed 44 of 76 passes for 663 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions across five appearances (two starts) with the Eagles in 2022. He also had seven carries for three yards and a score, plus four fumbles (one lost).
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Headed back to No. 2 role
QBPhiladelphia Eagles
January 8, 2023
Minshew is set to return to the backup role Sunday against the Giants with Jalen Hurts (shoulder) listed as questionable but slated to start at quarterback in the regular-season finale, ESPN.com reports.
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Big second half in loss
QBPhiladelphia Eagles
January 1, 2023
Minshew completed 18 of 32 passes for 274 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Saints.
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Starting again Sunday
QBPhiladelphia Eagles
January 1, 2023
Minshew is in line to start Sunday's game against the Saints in place of an inactive Jalen Hurts (shoulder), Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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In line to start Sunday
QBPhiladelphia Eagles
January 1, 2023
Minshew is slated to start Sunday's game against the Saints, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.
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