Quote:It's really all about the QB. Case closed. If you have an elite QB, you can have an average supporting cast with him and make it to the playoffs.

 

If you have an average QB, you need 10 other above average to elite players to help take you to the SB.

 

Now its not sure thing that Bridgewater will be a franchise QB but if somehow had a crystal ball and said "Teddy will be a franchise QB and Clowney will be the best DE in the league." I am pretty sure every single team who does not have a QB would take Teddy.

Like I said. A good QB will take you to the dance, a great supporting cast will make you prom king.

 

The Jaguars have two huge needs, one at DE and one at QB. This is precisely why I don't knock anyone for wanting Bridgewater. Our methods are different, but our results are the same if you're looking at DE in the 2nd round. I'd end up looking for a QB in the 2nd round, and possibly trading down with one of my 3rd rounders.to get who I want.

 

And as others have said, there will never be another Clowney. If you find another guy 10 years from that weighs in a 6'6 250lbs, runs a 4.4, and has displayed a good amount of field intelligence on game day, let me know. Sometimes, even a QB selection can wait behind a player like that. Ask the Raiders.

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