(03-25-2018, 11:36 AM)JagJohn Wrote:

(03-25-2018, 11:17 AM)jaglou53 Wrote: Caldwell has certainly defied the odds with a couple of his draft classes. Because of this, Jag fans need to have faith in his (and his scouting dept.) picks- even if they don't agree on draft day(s). He has earned that, despite also making some very poor decisions (extending Gus and drafting B.B.). 

As far as Hernandez in the first round, this would be a solid and popular pick. There are other offensive linemen like Isaiah Wynn and Connor Williams who should also be considered. They offer more versatility than Hernandez in the sense they can play guard or tackle. Of course, the thought of having both Hernandez and Norwell opening up holes for Fournette is tantalizing.

Based on the statistics, a quarterback would have to be considered in round 1. If they really like the long-term prospects of Rudolph or Jackson, I wouldn't be shocked if one of those guys is the pick. The odds of a quarterback taken after round 1 being successful are frightening low. Second tier guys like White and Lauletta are likely to eventually prove to be wasted picks in the 3rd or 4th rounds.

I think you're right, there's a good chance it'll be QB or Oline in the first.

I have a sneaky feeling they might be after Jackson. They may have a plan of exactly what our running-based offense should look like, with a QB heavily involved in that. Norwell's experience with Cam could be part of that. Obviously there's a whole lot of mights, mays and coulds in there. Nobody really knows.

It doesn't makes sense, though, to me, for them to say, we're going to the Super Bowl with Blake, and at the same time, we're drafting a QB in the first round to replace Blake.   That's why I think it is much more likely at pick #29 they will pick an offensive lineman rather than a QB.  I mean, how can they "express confidence in our QB" and then turn right around and draft his replacement?  

It appears the team has committed itself to the idea of building a talented team that can overcome average QB play.  That tells me, they're not going to pick a QB in the first round.   They're going to pick a guy who can start and really help the team win.

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