(03-19-2018, 12:05 AM)Jags02 Wrote:

(03-18-2018, 09:40 PM)ATLjag Wrote: Once ASJ was signed, bringing in another vet TE was really not needed, unless he was willing to sign very cheaply.  Obviously, he wasn't willing.  

Having ASJ under contract for the next 2 seasons gives the Jags the reason to not draft a TE in the first couple of rounds this year.  There are more important positions of upgrade (or backup) opportunity now than TE.   QB, ROG, ROT, RB, CB, and LB are just a few in my mind.

Why is ROT being brought up now? I recall mentioning Parnell as a possibilty to upgrade soon after the season, and I got slammed with not realizing how he hardly allowed any pressure and was one of the best, etc. It was made clear to me at the time that I must have been a bonehead for even thinking as much.

Also, we may be set at RB considering we seem to be keeping more players at other positions like WR, TE and possibly a third QB.

Parnell needs a replacement due to his age not production.  Back when you brought up the topic, pre Bortles re-signing/Free Agency, TE/QB/OG/WR/NCB were all seen as bigger issues and some of those could still be seen as more of a need than ROT.  Those who "slammed" you felt that Parnell could easily still hold down the ROT spot for the next 2 years if needed but Cann/Omameh, Poz, Colvin, AR15 would need upgrades/replacements.

As it stands now I still would take:  RG/QB/WR over a RT and might even take the MLB over RT.   The ASJ signing and his age make TE  take a back seat.

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