(03-04-2020, 07:27 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(03-04-2020, 06:58 AM)Andy G Wrote: Sounds to me like you're favouring the "we're still drafting for need" argument.

So as a hypothetical - you have a choice of two players...

Player A is at a position of need
Player B is a lesser need, but a slightly higher graded player

Which one do you pick?

With things the way they are now, I think I would probably go for the best player available (player B), regardless of whether there are bigger needs elsewhere.

You would pick player A?

That's the distinction for me, although I accept it's always a sliding scale.

JackCity hasnt been able to grasp the need vs BAP.  But as Bruce Arians once said, if you draft need over BAP is when you get fired

No. You just don't grasp the concept of value. 

It all boils down to how great the difference in rating between player A and player B actually is. 
There is an acceptable gap that can exist there that allows you to select a lower rated player at position of need, and there are gaps that are unacceptable in that situation wherein you take the higher rated guy because you'd be a fool to pass.  

General Managers routinely pass on higher rated players to take guys who they rate slightly less that will immediately make a greater impact on their roster. The fact that folks don't get this is mind boggling to me. It's how the draft works. 

Luckily, the Jags won't be faced with much of these decisions in the early rounds since they need help at 7 or 8 spots. They can re-prioritize their needs on the fly based on who is available when they pick.

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