(04-29-2019, 04:29 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: The Jaguars entered the post-season with needs in several areas. Now that the draft is over, how did they do? I give the team an overall grade of A- which should enable them to compete with the Colts for first place in the AFC South. My grade is based on how they addressed the following positions of need:

1. Quarterback: Greatest need and they landed the best guy to help them immediately. Foles is not elite, but he has proven he's a winner when he has a good supporting cast.

2. Right Tackle: Getting Taylor in the 2nd round was the biggest steal of the draft. Most had him going in the 1st half of round 1. Day 1 starter.

3. Tight end: No Hockenson, but Oliver and Swaim are a big upgrade. Most draftniks had Oliver in the 2nd wave of tight ends after the big 3. He is a very athletic guy who should eventually
                   become a safety valve for Foles.

4. Pass rusher: Josh Allen was another steal. No quarterback wants to face Yannick, Allen, Campbell and Dareus on passing downs.

5. Safety: This area was neglected other than the re-signing of Wilson. Obviously, our brass felt this wasn't a strong need. I'm not so sure about that.


Bottom line, the team did a very good job in addressing their greatest needs in the post-season. They felt safety and wide receiver will be ok going into next season without adding upgrades to 
these positions. As is the case every season, it will all come down to which teams avoid crippling injuries to their roster. It wouldn't surprise me if both the Colts and Jaguars make it to the post-season next year which is all we can ask for after such a disappointing 2018 season.

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Sorry for the bad typing. Still working on that.

Good takes.

I believe we're okay at WR though I think we could have used one kin this past draft.  But with Chark having a year under his belt, with a more accurate QB operating behind a healthy offensive line, Chark should be much better.  Furthermore, Cole showed his capability his rookie year.  I think he will benefit from the same things Chark will benefit from.  Westbrook looked like a burgeoning star last year.  I'm not counting too much on Lee or Conley.  Conley has considerable physical gifts, but for whatever reason, he couldn't put it all together in KC.  Maybe Foles and DeFilippo can get more out of him.

I love what Allen adds to this defense.  I think Allen can make Calais have another productive year.

As for Wilson, I liked what little I saw, but like you, I am not quite sold on him as a starter.

I just hope we can get Telvin Smith back here and happy, and the FO happy with him, and he has a bounce back year.  He has made a lot of good plays for s over the year and, if focused, can provide very good coverage underneath.

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