(04-18-2019, 10:41 AM)jaglou53 Wrote:

(04-18-2019, 08:02 AM)TheDogCatcher Wrote: New scenario: the top two DTs are still on the board at #7 - Williams/Alabama and Oliver. Whom should the Jags pick and why?

As unlikely as this is, anything can happen on draft day. This would be the toughest decision for Coughlin and Caldwell. If we use last year's draft as a guide, one of these 2 players would be the pick. Both Williams and Oliver are VASTLY superior players compared to Taven Bryan so it would make sense that they would take one of these defensive studs to eventually replace Dareus and/or Campbell. Your scenerio implies that the Jags would take one of these guys - which is likely. HOWEVER, I am still going with Hockenson.

The Jaguars have neglected the tight end position for way too long. It just so happens that the best prospect at this position in several years (along with O.J. Howard) will also be sitting there at pick 7. No doubt, Quinnen Williams will be the highest rated player on everyone's board when the Jaguars are on the clock. Had they not blown it last year and picked Goeddert, the decision this year would be easy. Foles made a living throwing to Ertz in Philly and he needs a weapon like this in Jacksonville. If the Jags wait until round 2 hoping that Irv Smith will be available, that would be a mistake. It's not worth the risk, because there is a big drop-off after that and I don't believe Knox or Sterberger are worthy of that 2nd round pick. 

Coughlin and Caldwell would be criticized for passing on Williams at this point, but that should have nothing to do with their selection. This is a team that wants to win "now" and Hockenson would be the best choice for this reason.