Quote:Leonard Williams seems to be the go to favorite for mock drafts. Im just now getting up to speed with the 2015 draft prospects but what are we looking at here in Williams? Is he as thought of as N. Suh was when he came out?
Richard Seymour is a better comp. Maybe Justin Smith. He is more of a 5-technique where as Suh is a 3-technique.
He is a versatile. Could line up in Red Bryant's spot (think Michael Bennett in Seattle) on early downs and move inside on third down.
Quote:Leonard Williams seems to be the go to favorite for mock drafts. Im just now getting up to speed with the 2015 draft prospects but what are we looking at here in Williams? Is he as thought of as N. Suh was when he came out?
More of a JJ Watt type, can play inside or outside on the DL, powerful can stop the run and rush the passer, has a motor so no issues there, the best defensive player in the draft.
If the FS position is not addressed on FA do you think Jacob Hagen could be a good fit on the jags? not a high pick but thinking about 3-4 round.
Who is Jacob Hagen?
Which school did he play for?
I can't find him ranked anywhere.
Is he a relative?
Who is Jacob Hagen?
Which school did he play for?
I can't find him ranked anywhere.
Is he a relative?
He is a local kid. From Orange Park and a fringe prospect at best. Probably a friend of his.
The draft and Free Agency are a real challenge. So many options!
In FA the team re-signs Ball, Martin, and Alualu. J T Thomas and Shorts find another team willing to pay them more than the Jaguars will.
FA from other teams: LB Malcolm Smith (Super Bowl XLVIII MVP) - a salary cap casuality
TE depending on availability
Draft:
Assumption - Blackmon returns to roster. Williams is drafted #2 by Tennessee.
1. DE Shane Ray Missouri - I absolutely hate drafting a DE here. DE is the best long-term option. This means cutting Clemons. Cooper or an OT may be an option. Trading back and picking up an extra selection is an option.
2. FS Derron Smith Fresno State
3. ORT Daryl Williams Oklahoma
4. OG John Miller Louisville
5. FS Adrian Amos Penn St - will be the backup FS with Josh Evans becoming the backup SS
6. WR/PR Jamison Crowder Duke - will compete with Doss and Benn to be team's punt returner
7. CB Jeremiah Johnson Maryland - will replace Tommie Campbell on kickoff/punt return teams. Campbell becomes a UFA and is replaced by a cheaper player.
If team is unable to re-sign Alualu, Arik Armstead in round 2 is a viable option.
Quote:More of a JJ Watt type, can play inside or outside on the DL, powerful can stop the run and rush the passer, has a motor so no issues there, the best defensive player in the draft.
If that kid is anything near the level of skill/type Watt is, I am all on board with that pick. A superstar on the line and an interception machine is all this defense needs to become elite.
maybe not talking about first 4 round but as unknown he is for a 6-7 pick
Quote:So you're saying that the only players that the Jaguars should sign are 'the best at their position'?
As usual, your blanket statement logic makes no sense.
Learn how to read. I said if you don't want Julius Thomas, you must think there is
a better free agent tight end for the Jaguars to sign. How in the world do you not understand what that means?
Quote:If the Jags are going to throw insane money at any ORT then it ought to be Bulaga. Bulaga may be the Packers No.1 priority in Free Agency and it all depends upon whether Bulaga accepts 5 to 6 mil from the Packers or 7 to 8 from the Jags.
If Bulaga tests the market then he needs to be the No. 1 Free Agent target for the Jags.
I also agree that Donovan Smith would be a nice backup Tackle at the top of Rd 4.
I sense that the Packers are going to have to make a choice between Bulaga or Cobb because in all likelihood they are going to lose one or the other and the Jags should jump at the chance of signing the one that hits the market.
I suspect the Jags will have to overpay, but probably is OK.
How do you know we would want to pay him more than the Packers?
I am all for drafting a backup tackle, but we need to pick a starter if Bulaga does not want to play for us.
Quote:Learn how to read. I said if you don't want Julius Thomas, you must think there is a better free agent tight end for the Jaguars to sign. How in the world do you not understand what that means?
You're clueless.
Quote:You're clueless.
Clueless about what?
Quote:Clueless about what?
what is going on?!?!what are all these words and stuff?!?;!
Quote:Clueless about what?
Ironic...
With all the new developments transpiring, what we need is another mock offseason prognostication.
Free Agency:
1. Bryan Bulaga - ORT - Packers
I am quite sure that Bulaga is a prime target for the Packers but Bulaga wants to see what he is worth on the open market and the Jags perhaps overpay a bit to get him at 8 Mil per season.
2. Charles Clay - TE - Dolphins
Clay makes the most sense for the Jags in seeking a pass receiving TE.
3. Akeem Ayers - Otto LB - Patriots
Ayers performed well for the Patriots after being traded from the Titans. The Jags are looking for an OLB that can rush the passer and Ayers seems to fit the mold.
4. Perrish Cox - CB - 49ers
Jags need a corner that can push Gratz and Cox is coming off a very nice season.
5. Kendrick Lewis - FS - Texans
Lewis performed well for the Texans having come over from the Chiefs.
6. Tyson Alualu - DE - Jags
Makes sense to resign him.
7. Austin Pasztor - ORT - Jags
He looks to be a keeper as a backup ORT and ORG
8. Ryan Davis - DE - Jags
Jags should sign Davis up with an incentive laden contract that rewards him for his sacks
9. J.T. Thomas - ILB - Jags
Performed well as a backup ILB.
10. Jordan Toddman - RB - Jags
Worth bringing back to camp.
Draft:
Rd 1(3): Randy Gregory - DE - Nebraska
While I prefer Williams or Ray, I think that Gregory may be the Jags target player.
TRADE: Jags trade Pick 36 to Dolphins for Picks 47 an 115. Dolphins want a premium RB (Gurley)
Rd 2(47): Paul Dawson - ILB - TCU
Dawson is the biggest sleeper in the draft class. All American but not invited to either Senior Bowl or East/West Shrine Game.
TRADE: Jags trade Pick 67 to Browns for Picks 77 and 153
Rd 3(77): Anthony Harris - FS - Virginia
Jags need that Centerfielder and Harris is the target.
Rd 4(104): Jesse James - TE - Penn State
Big blocking TE that can still catch the ball.
Rd 4(115): Jeremy Langford - RB - Michigan State
Jags wait until the 4th RD to grab their RB.
Rd 5(145): Tony Washington - Otto LB - Oregon
We know that Washington can rush the passer, so we will have to see if he can drop back in coverage.
Rd 5(153): B.J. Finney - C - Kansas State
Backup center in ZBS.
Rd 6(184): Robert Myer - OG/OT - Tennessee State
Senior Bowl invitee that Jags snag late as backup Olineman.
Rd 7(221): Isaiah Johnson - SS - Georgia Tech
Combination LB/S that fits the mold that Gus looks for in his SS.
Quote:Ironic...
I have no idea what you are talking about so you need to explain yourself. There is nothing ironic about that.
Quote:Learn how to read. I said if you don't want Julius Thomas, you must think there is a better free agent tight end for the Jaguars to sign. How in the world do you not understand what that means?
How do you know we would want to pay him more than the Packers?
I am all for drafting a backup tackle, but we need to pick a starter if Bulaga does not want to play for us.
You are very condescending at times.
Quote:I have no idea what you are talking about so you need to explain yourself. There is nothing ironic about that.
I don't 'need to' do anything.
If you can't comprehend....too bad.