(04-04-2020, 03:21 PM)SeldomRite Wrote:

(04-04-2020, 12:43 PM)JackCity Wrote: Except every bap pick has need included. They took Gabbert and Leftwich because they thought both would be high level franchise QBs, and thus the most valuable players in the draft. 

Don't mistake a terrible evaluation for them willingly choosing worse players due to need. They thought they were drafting the most valuable player at the time

What you're describing is just lying about what "best" means. The Jags have meant "highest rated player at a position we think we need" when the say "best" for years, but don't let them fool you, taking Reggie Williams was a dead giveaway, the guy was a second round prospect at best. I've noticed less of this problem from Caldwell, but the Fournette pick was unforgivably bad. Unless he comes out and throws Coughlin under the bus I'll presume he had at least some responsibility for that one.

It's so odd when people try to connect dots with "the Jags" between now and FOUR front office regimes in the past. 
Makes little sense to compare Shack Harris' selection of Williams to anything done by Gene, Dave, or the Coghlin/Caldwell conglomerate.  

Also - the Fournette pick has Coughlin's signature all over it. 

Also - There isn't a living, breathing general manager on this planet that adheres to your concept of pure BAP. 
It's a fairy tale. Need is always considered unless the top guy on your board aligns with need and is available at your pick. 

As countless posters have explained ad infinitum, it's called "value."  And it's how the draft functions.

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