(12-31-2018, 09:40 AM)MalabarJag Wrote:

(12-31-2018, 08:56 AM)SuperJville Wrote: For 6m, we’re not going to find a replacement for Parnell. Boselli was on the radio last week saying that Parnell is an above average RT that isn’t going to just be replaced by someone better just because we say so.  So I say, keep Parnell. 6m for a starter on the offensive line isn’t that much. Keep a starter especially considering how many holes we have to fill. No sense in creating more holes like we did when Caldwell took over in 2013.

Fitzpatrick is my guy I try desperately to sign. He is old but can still get the job done. He would provide us with the best qb play we’ve had in many years. Although he is also inconsistent, he’s capable, especially with a good defense.

If a QB “drops” to 7 I take a qb if I like him enough.  If I don’t, I take the best available player. Having Fitzpatrick would make me not panic and reaching or trading up.

We won’t be able to fill every single hole, but you try your best. I think this team still has a window to win and to make the playoffs.
With better luck on the injury front and Fitzpatrick, I think we can definitely compete for the playoffs.

As the new GM, you won’t be judged by one single off season. So this new GM can’t undo what Caldwell neglected over the past 5 years all in one offseason.  Getting a nice stopgap like Fitzpatrick would be a great start. 

Round 1: Metcalf, WR
Round 2: Grier, Lock, etc.  this is obviously not a finished product at qb but you’re drafting a talented guy who has a chance to sit and learn for 1-2 years. Would be better than having Bortles.
Round 3-7: tight end, o line, LB (best available also applies)

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Is there a rule that says that just because there hasn’t been, there never will be?

That argument can be used with nearly every single college coach.

Has there ever been a good qb developed by Saban? No? Well, I guess teams are scratching Tua off their list next year completely.

This is a solid plan. I've been an advocate of getting Fitzpatrick for at least three years. We should have signed him when he got cut by the Jets. But isn't he under contract with the Bucs for 2019?

From everything I've read, the QB crop in this draft is mediocre. It would be better to wait a year. The problem with that is the Jags would still have to have another poor season to get a top QB in 2020, and we're slipping past our playoff window.

A new OC and DC are mandatory. We need a bright mind tuned to current NFL offensive strategy. Our defense under Wash has been OK, but I expect more from a defensive coordinator with Pro Bowl quality players at most positions. I have been impressed with Indy's DC. I believe McDaniels picked him before changing his mind about the head coaching job there. If so, maybe the Jags should change their mind, fire Marrone, and hire McDaniels.

Fitz has been around for a long time, and this year he played lights out for a while with Tampa.

The operative phrase is "while with Tampa."

The same Tampa that has Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson at WR, and OJ Howard at TE.  With Koetter/Monken calling the plays.

Koetter has since been fired, and we now have a n opening at OC.  Maybe we can get one of those guys to come here, and maybe we can get Fitz.

But those skill position guys?

Keep in mind, Fitz has been all over this QB desperate league and he has never stayed with any team for very long.

Is Fitz really the guy to whom you want to hitch this team's wagon if you are the GM?

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