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Does Anyone Else Find It Strange?

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(06-21-2017, 04:37 PM)Dakota Wrote: Let's look at a couple of positions, and a handful of seasons. Positions: QB, RB, CB, and DL. Now, look back at the past few seasons. Let's start with RB. 2 years ago, the Jags used a 2nd round pick on a RB. The following year, they spent quite a bit on another RB. Now, this year, they use pick #4 on yet another RB. Why? Because they knew they didn't have their guy. CB, first the FA from GB (forgot the name). Next, a high pick on Ramsey, followed by a high pick on Boyie(sp).  Same with safety with Sample, Cyp, Church, and Gipson. The D-line has had multiple draft picks and high priced free agents. Now, why did they do all of this? Common sense dictates that they want the best guys on the field.

Now, looking at QB. What do they see in Bortles that keeps them from doing the same thing as all of these other positoins? I don't know. It's almost like they want to let the cream rise to the top except for the most important position on the team.

What are they seeing that we don't that keeps them from following their MO of letting the best guy win? I wish I knew.

I get the point and I was a vocal proponent of taking Davis Webb in the third round of the '17 draft to bolster the position.

Some minor nit-picks in the draft/FA history you mentioned:

The Davon House (GB corner) signing wasn't an exorbitant contract even though he didn't play up to it  - but he did play pretty well in his first year then fell off. 

About the backs: You need more than one good RB in this league and the team had a shift in the front office this year that likely influenced the early pick there. 

Cyprien was a swing and a miss and Sample can't stay on the field - so they had to keep drafting/signing there too. 

Still -- your point is a good one IMO.  I think they've neglected addressing the QB position some and they either see big untapped potential in Bortles or just didn't like the QB class of 2017.  (or both)  He still has a shot at proving his doubters wrong. 

I like the idea of taking flyers on mid round QBs if your current guy is serviceable but less than ideal. If you hit - you get to pick one to deal away for more draft picks and you may find your franchise guy. 

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Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Dakota - 06-21-2017, 04:37 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by NYC4jags - 06-21-2017, 04:55 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Dakota - 06-21-2017, 05:04 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by FBT - 06-22-2017, 10:30 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Dakota - 06-22-2017, 01:11 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Kane - 06-22-2017, 10:04 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by FBT - 06-22-2017, 03:35 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Jags02 - 06-22-2017, 04:50 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Dakota - 06-22-2017, 05:32 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Eric1 - 06-24-2017, 07:06 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Eric1 - 06-25-2017, 05:54 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Eric1 - 06-25-2017, 09:10 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Jags02 - 06-26-2017, 01:14 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Jags02 - 06-26-2017, 12:02 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Eric1 - 06-26-2017, 12:21 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Jags02 - 06-26-2017, 02:03 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Eric1 - 06-26-2017, 03:11 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Jags02 - 06-26-2017, 03:22 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Eric1 - 06-26-2017, 04:06 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by FBT - 06-26-2017, 07:45 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Jags02 - 06-26-2017, 02:52 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Jags02 - 06-26-2017, 07:45 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Eric1 - 06-27-2017, 10:59 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Eric1 - 06-28-2017, 12:22 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Jags02 - 06-26-2017, 07:14 AM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by jaglyn - 06-26-2017, 06:39 PM
RE: Does Anyone Else Find It Strange? - by Jags02 - 06-28-2017, 06:32 PM



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