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1. Guard (not center) will be a point of emphasis in FA.

 

2. The Jags have interest in Ole Miss CB Charles Sawyer, could convert him into a FS (he ran a 4.46 a jumped 37.5 inches at the combine).

 

3. Ryan O was told mid-season if the Jaguars picked at the top of the 2014 NFL draft they wouldn't use the pick on a tackle (so please stop trolling Junglecat)

 

4. He didn't seem to think the Jaguars had any interest in Johnny Manziel

 

5. Ryan O indicated Jadeveon Clowney & Teddy Bridgewater are the Jaguars top targets, he made it seem like if any one of those two players were available at 3, the Jaguars would select them.

 

6. The Jaguars are expected to cut Jason Babin, and mentioned Michael Johnson, Lammar Houston, Everson Griffin, & Willie Young as possible LEO targets, the Jaguars could show some interest in Chris Clemons when the Seahawks release him.

 

Discuss

And people thought I was lying that Bridgewater was at the top of our board

If all this is true and Bridgewater/Clowney are gone, trading down sounds like the best option.

Agreed on the two prospects. Clowney and teddy are the two I figured.


Interesting to see guard is getting more emphasis in free agency though. I think center is extremely close to being the most important spot on the line so it should be addressed. Maybe they like some centers this year or someone on the roster.


I hope the manziel thing is true. Never been a fan and think whoever drafts him will regret it.


converting a corner to safety should be done more often. That and converting tackles to guards.


I'm not as high on Evans as the team appears to be so looking at a potential fs is good news.



Well with Uche being released guard being a priority makes sense. We don't have a guard.

I am so impatient.... Not sure if I can wait til May.


I am on the Teddy or Clowney train as well. I don't think we will have to choose between the 2 because I think one of them will be taken ahead of the Jags.

Just as I thought, Teddy or Mack.

Quote:1. Guard (not center) will be a point of emphasis in FA.

 

2. The Jags have interest in Ole Miss CB Charles Sawyer, could convert him into a FS (he ran a 4.46 a jumped 37.5 inches at the combine).

 

3. Ryan O was told mid-season if the Jaguars picked at the top of the 2014 NFL draft they wouldn't use the pick on a tackle (so please stop trolling Junglecat)

 

4. He didn't seem to think the Jaguars had any interest in Johnny Manziel

 

5. Ryan O indicated Jadeveon Clowney & Teddy Bridgewater are the Jaguars top targets, he made it seem like if any one of those two players were available at 3, the Jaguars would select them.

 

6. The Jaguars are expected to cut Jason Babin, and mentioned Michael Johnson, Lammar Houston, Everson Griffin, & Willie Young as possible LEO targets, the Jaguars could show some interest in Chris Clemons when the Seahawks release him.

 

Discuss

 

1 - This kinda makes sense the more I think about it. Seems like a rather deep class for Centers and not so much for Guards and Free Agency is the opposite. I get the feeling that the team is not very high on Nwaneri, and that their patience - such as it was - is almost run out on Rackley. Sign a Free Agent Guard and draft a Center.

 

2 - Seems like one of those "put an athlete at the position" moves. In my mind, the biggest thing that a Free Safety needs is range. You can get range by using several different methods, but range is key. Seems logical to me that better athletes have a better shot at developing range.

 

3 - I just can't see them going back to that position for this class.

 

4 - I'm not real sure how I feel about this. I think the guy has some flaws, but I also think that he is a dynamic player.

 

5 - This makes sense. I wonder who the pick will be if both players are available at #3? I also wonder if they get a bit of Buck Fever and trade up to two.

 

6 - Everson Griffin is intriguing. I remember when he came out of USC. Always thought he got a little lost in the shuffle in Minnesota.

Quote:Agreed on the two prospects. Clowney and teddy are the two I figured.

Interesting to see guard is getting more emphasis in free agency though. I think center is extremely close to being the most important spot on the line so it should be addressed. Maybe they like some centers this year or someone on the roster.


I hope the manziel thing is true. Never been a fan and think whoever drafts him will regret it.


converting a corner to safety should be done more often. That and converting tackles to guards.


I'm not as high on Evans as the team appears to be so looking at a potential fs is good news.



Well with Uche being released guard being a priority makes sense. We don't have a guard.

 

FA is rich with Guards, not so much with centers, especially considering Mack was franchised. I think they'll address Center in the draft.

With Uche now released, our interior is a gaping hole.  We almost have to address it in both FA and the draft in order to have anything decent.

Quote:With Uche now released, our interior is a gaping hole.  We almost have to address it in both FA and the draft in order to have anything decent.

 

Our interior was a gaping hole before Uche's release, easily the worst in all of football. The entire offensive line needs to be rebuilt.

Quote:If all this is true and Bridgewater/Clowney are gone, trading down sounds like the best option.

 

I agree with the stipulation that it has to be worth the trade. 

Quote:Our interior was a gaping hole before Uche's release, easily the worst in all of football. The entire offensive line needs to be rebuilt.

 

Isn't that a bit of an overstatement?   I think we are happy with our tackles.  

Quote:If all this is true and Bridgewater/Clowney are gone, trading down sounds like the best option.

 

I agree, however I think one of those two players will be there.

 

1. Houston- Bortles/Clowney

 

2. ST Louis- Robinson/Watkins

 

3. Jaksonville- Clowney/Bridgewater

I believe Teddy Bridgewater or Khalil Mack will be the pick at 3.

Quote:converting a corner to safety should be done more often. That and converting tackles to guards.


 

 

I disagree on converting tackles to guards.   Those are two different body types and skill sets.   Guards are more squatty and have to be able to operate in small spaces.  

Quote:Isn't that a bit of an overstatement?   I think we are happy with our tackles.  

 

The only offensive lineman guaranteed to start next year is Luke Joeckel, Austin Pastzor was "ok" in pass protection but generated absolutely no push in the run game, usually your right tackle is your power tackle, AP is the opposite. He needs to get a lot stronger and play with better leverage, otherwise he'll continue to struggle, and I guarantee there will be stiff competition at the right tackle spot at the start of training camp.

Quote:Just as I thought, Teddy or Mack.

Mack?

Quote:I disagree on converting tackles to guards.   Those are two different body types and skill sets.   Guards are more squatty and have to be able to operate in small spaces.  

 

If you took a good tackle and convert him into a guard, they usually turn into all-pros, simply due to the athleticism it takes to play tackle, on the flip side, there aren't too many Guards that can kickout and play tackle.

Quote:With Uche now released, our interior is a gaping hole.  We almost have to address it in both FA and the draft in order to have anything decent.

 

Uche has been a good guy in his time here and I wish him the best at his next stop but he was a problem here too.  He wasn't the worst OL around but an upgrade was obviously necessary.  

 

Before the move I expected the Jaguars to be big players for at least one guard via FA and probably at least one via the draft.  Along with a center drafted with a decent class of centers that will be available.  We can hopefully find a good one in the draft.

 

I fully expected Teddy and Clowney to be the top two prospects for us and I pray one of them is available at 3.

 

The same with the little to no interest in Manziel.  That's been my gut feeling all along and I would be stunned if they took him.

Quote:I disagree on converting tackles to guards. Those are two different body types and skill sets. Guards are more squatty and have to be able to operate in small spaces.

A lot of college tackles are built and play like guards. Most don't have the footwork to make it on the outside but inside they still have a chance.