(03-22-2018, 12:51 PM)pirkster Wrote:

(03-22-2018, 12:03 AM)JackCity Wrote: Yeah there isn't really much Inbetween with a guy like Allen. Discussing him with people who like him does let you understand the otherside more then though.

It's one thing to have the physical capability to make all of the throws but I'm more so asking what NFL plays and concepts he has shown he can execute at a good enough level in college. Rosen for instance is a master at cutting up defenses in the middle of the field. He's already great at running shallow cross , comeback routes to the outside and snag. So you can look at his mental process and project it. With Allen there is very few if any of these.   

Things do seem to be set up to take a QB in the first but honestly I think I see them going for a pure backup type later on. The Cody Kessler type with limited upside , good accuracy , smart etc etc. Basically another Brandon Allen.

It's very possible we do take a backup ceiling QB later if they don't take one at 29 (or trade for an even higher pick.)

If that's the case, I still see us looking to find someone who can honestly push for the job next offseason.  I like Blake.  But I do think there's enough uncertainty there to prepare for replacement.  I don't think drafting a backup later this year to be that solution.  It would only be a temporary solution at backup and no chance or expectation to become a starter (like B Allen, as you suggest.)

I think Rudolph is their plan if they have indeed decided to take a QB early but I'm not sure if they are set on doing all they can to move up and get their guy. 

If Rudolph is hanging around at 20ish will the Jaguars bite the bullet and move up? Our FA moves imply we wanted to have as many starting positions cleared up before the draft but will they really go all out for him? I dunno.

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