Hmm, mixed bag for me. Meh on Manziel and Storm Johnson. Loooooove Adams, Lawrence, and Aikens...even if I think it's possible/likely that all 3 are gone by the time they're mocked here. Sims a nice value in the 6th if he's there, but would probably rather gamble on the upside of Crowell or McKinnon that late in the draft. The rest of the draft is solid.
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Good morning Jaguars fans! Here's my Inside the War Room draft special for you guys
Enjoy!
Em
Nice video. Love the Manziel pick at #3, and your focusing on WR-needs in the 2nd round. I guess you don't think we'll be picking up a second QB in the later rounds though? Maybe one of the undrafted guys?
Still, a really well-done video, can't argue with any of the picks, and anyone on the boards who haven't watched yet, should.
Overall, nice job Em. Here's some thoughts for maybe a later tweek if you do it again...
With the first 4th round selection, you have OT Antonio Richardson to form a bookend to Luke Joeckel. They liked the play and development of RT Austin Pasztor last season, and Cameron Bradfield did well in his duty as the swing tackle backup. They won't go tackle. However, currently there is a significant need for starters at both center and right guard that will likely be addressed in the draft. I just don't think they will wait to take a mediocre guard like Ryan Groy in the 5th round as you mocked. Guard and center need to be addressed with starting capable players.
Preston Brown, your second 5th round selection, is a 4.8-4.9 40 guy in a defense that both Caldwell and Bradley have stated that they would like to add speed, and his best fit seems to be as an ILB. The Jags LB opportunity seems more as an OLB. I don't think Brown is a fit.
You have Storm Johnson mocked to the Jags in the 3rd round. Currently on the roster, they brought in Gerhart, seem to like Todman in a backup role, and the GM has a super-fondness for the developing Denard Robinson. They may make room for Storm, but I don't see them double dipping again at RB by taking Charles Sims in the 6th round.
The Manziel pick at the top of the draft will create excitement. Most around here seem to be thinking to pass on the QB until the 2nd or 3rd round now, and take Watkins or Mack if Clowney is off the board. I guess the thought is the top QBs are not ready to start right away, so may be too high to select one with the 3rd pick in round 1. Personally, I would like to see a QB pick, due to the importance of the position.
Quote:Hmm, mixed bag for me. Meh on Manziel and Storm Johnson. Loooooove Adams, Lawrence, and Aikens...even if I think it's possible/likely that all 3 are gone by the time they're mocked here. Sims a nice value in the 6th if he's there, but would probably rather gamble on the upside of Crowell or McKinnon that late in the draft. The rest of the draft is solid.
What do you see that separates Johnson, Crowell and McKinnon?
Quote:Nice video. Love the Manziel pick at #3, and your focusing on WR-needs in the 2nd round. I guess you don't think we'll be picking up a second QB in the later rounds though? Maybe one of the undrafted guys?
Still, a really well-done video, can't argue with any of the picks, and anyone on the boards who haven't watched yet, should.
Thanks JJ! I guess I could've went QB over Sims in Rd 6..what other QB you'd like to see on the roster?
Quote:Overall, nice job Em. Here's some thoughts for maybe a later tweek if you do it again...
With the first 4th round selection, you have OT Antonio Richardson to form a bookend to Luke Joeckel. They liked the play and development of RT Austin Pasztor last season, and Cameron Bradfield did well in his duty as the swing tackle backup. They won't go tackle. However, currently there is a significant need for starters at both center and right guard that will likely be addressed in the draft. I just don't think they will wait to take a mediocre guard like Ryan Groy in the 5th round as you mocked. Guard and center need to be addressed with starting capable players.
Preston Brown, your second 5th round selection, is a 4.8-4.9 40 guy in a defense that both Caldwell and Bradley have stated that they would like to add speed, and his best fit seems to be as an ILB. The Jags LB opportunity seems more as an OLB. I don't think Brown is a fit.
You have Storm Johnson mocked to the Jags in the 3rd round. Currently on the roster, they brought in Gerhart, seem to like Todman in a backup role, and the GM has a super-fondness for the developing Denard Robinson. They may make room for Storm, but I don't see them double dipping again at RB by taking Charles Sims in the 6th round.
The Manziel pick at the top of the draft will create excitement. Most around here seem to be thinking to pass on the QB until the 2nd or 3rd round now, and take Watkins or Mack if Clowney is off the board. I guess the thought is the top QBs are not ready to start right away, so may be too high to select one with the 3rd pick in round 1. Personally, I would like to see a QB pick, due to the importance of the position.
Thanks ATL! You don't think Johnson would be better than what's currently on the roster? If Clowney is there at 3…would you take him or lets say Manziel/Bridgewater?
Quote:What do you see that separates Johnson, Crowell and McKinnon?
Well, in your mock...3 rounds haha. I just don't think the FO will be looking at RB before day 3 at this point.
Em, I like Johnson and do believe they will bring in a 4th RB through the draft. My comment was that I do not see them taking a second RB in the draft as you have mocked.
If Clowney is available at 3, I think they would choose him very quickly (or listen to trades if someone makes a bountiful enough offer). Unfortunately, I don't think Clowney will make it out of the top 2 picks. Would I take Manziel or Bridgewater if Clowney is not there? Yes, either Manziel or Bridgewater due to the importance of the position and the glaring need. However, I think I am in a minority with that thought here, as it seems most would want Mack or Watkins in this scenario (and take the QB in the second round). The word around here seems to be that the front office does not believe Bridgewater, Manziel, or Bortles are ready to start right away, and a second tier QB to develop is not much of a drop. Although an outlier, many point out that Wilson was not a top draft pick for the Seahawks.
Lots of good value picks in there. Richardson in the 4th, Aikens in the 5th and Sims in the 6th present excellent potential for those picks, if they actually fall that far. Quite a few "experts" have Richardson in the 2nd round and Sims somewhere on day 2. Adams in the second would also be a great pick if they don't jump on Watkins at 3rd overall. I love his style of play, and I think the "volume receiver" is a position we drastically need to fill if Blackmon isn't returning.
I agree with the guys above when they point out that you have Storm Johnson much higher than most and that a RB likely won't be chosen until later. Gerhart is the guy now, and they love Denard Robinson's potential as the change of pace back. Todman was serviceable in the backup role, so I think the only way they use a pick on a RB is in a situation like you have with Sims, where his value is too high to pass in the 6th round.
There's a very good chance that the third round pick will be used on the interior line on a guy with potential to start at center or guard. Guys like Travis Swanson, Weston Richburg, Gabe Jackson, and David Yankey are names that the Jags could be considering in the 2nd and 3rd rounds as potential long-term starters. The development with Alex Mack obviously influences this, and we don't know what will happen there just yet.
Have you put out your entire seven round mock yet, or are you just getting all the team-by-team videos together first? I'd be interested to see who else you have on the board at some of these selections.
Appreciate the hard work!
Quote:Em, I like Johnson and do believe they will bring in a 4th RB through the draft. My comment was that I do not see them taking a second RB in the draft as you have mocked.
If Clowney is available at 3, I think they would choose him very quickly (or listen to trades if someone makes a bountiful enough offer). Unfortunately, I don't think Clowney will make it out of the top 2 picks. Would I take Manziel or Bridgewater if Clowney is not there? Yes, either Manziel or Bridgewater due to the importance of the position and the glaring need. However, I think I am in a minority with that thought here, as it seems most would want Mack or Watkins in this scenario (and take the QB in the second round). The word around here seems to be that the front office does not believe Bridgewater, Manziel, or Bortles are ready to start right away, and a second tier QB to develop is not much of a drop. Although an outlier, many point out that Wilson was not a top draft pick for the Seahawks.
Mack with Bradley would be epic…His versatility is outstanding.
Quote:Lots of good value picks in there. Richardson in the 4th, Aikens in the 5th and Sims in the 6th present excellent potential for those picks, if they actually fall that far. Quite a few "experts" have Richardson in the 2nd round and Sims somewhere on day 2. Adams in the second would also be a great pick if they don't jump on Watkins at 3rd overall. I love his style of play, and I think the "volume receiver" is a position we drastically need to fill if Blackmon isn't returning.
I agree with the guys above when they point out that you have Storm Johnson much higher than most and that a RB likely won't be chosen until later. Gerhart is the guy now, and they love Denard Robinson's potential as the change of pace back. Todman was serviceable in the backup role, so I think the only way they use a pick on a RB is in a situation like you have with Sims, where his value is too high to pass in the 6th round.
There's a very good chance that the third round pick will be used on the interior line on a guy with potential to start at center or guard. Guys like Travis Swanson, Weston Richburg, Gabe Jackson, and David Yankey are names that the Jags could be considering in the 2nd and 3rd rounds as potential long-term starters. The development with Alex Mack obviously influences this, and we don't know what will happen there just yet.
Have you put out your entire seven round mock yet, or are you just getting all the team-by-team videos together first? I'd be interested to see who else you have on the board at some of these selections.
Appreciate the hard work!
Thanks Dr. Football! I see a lot of people are mixed on Yankey… I'm a big fan of Gabe Jackson; actually have him as my #2 overall player *ducks* Lol
I think defensively, you guys are right there… Offensively, 'threats' are what's needed IMHO. Do you think Robinson would be better as a wideout?
I've completed the 7 round mock but releasing it team by team…you can see a little bit of it here ([url=http://footballgameplan.com/feat/2014-inside-the-war-room-draft-special/)%C2][/url]
Quote:Mack with Bradley would be epic…His versatility is outstanding.
Thanks Dr. Football! I see a lot of people are mixed on Yankey… I'm a big fan of Gabe Jackson; actually have him as my #2 overall player *ducks* Lol
I think defensively, you guys are right there… Offensively, 'threats' are what's needed IMHO. Do you think Robinson would be better as a wideout?
I've completed the 7 round mock but releasing it team by team…you can see a little bit of it here (
Unfortunately' Robinson can't catch. That small detail aside and he'd make an excellent WR.
I'm most impressed with the production value. And you even busted out a suit and tie for the cameo. You see a lot of folks wearing some dirty wifebeater and they are clearly in their mom's basement while filming.
As far as the picks. I'd be surprised if we took Manziel but could see it happening. Adams makes sense. Storm Johnson seems like a reach in the 3rd. I actually like him but I feel like most mocks have him going 4th or later. Lawrence, Aikens, and Sims I think would represent great value if they drop as far as you have them. I think theyll all go earlier than where you have them.
Anyways like the video.
I like the draft a lot.
Personally the only thing I don't agree with is drafting 2 running backs, but otherwise it's very solid.
Love the Richardson pick in round 4 and Adams in round 2.
Great job. Only issue do you believe we get Mack? We have no center. Thanks Em for your input and better mock then most i have seen realistically speaking.
You had us taking Geno at 2 last year Emory
