(03-06-2021, 04:00 PM)Bullseye Wrote: (03-06-2021, 03:24 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: On your first question, I'd take Zaven Collins without a doubt. I'm not real big on Jenkins at all; his best fit will be at guard. Collins would be excellent for a 3-4 defense and the coaches would need to determine the best 4 starters. If Chaisson becomes the 5th guy, it certainly wouldn't hurt to have another pass rusher like him coming off the bench. I haven't given up on him, yet, but he has a long way to go.
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Agreed. I have little hope for Chaisson, but it's not totally extinguished. He DOES have a long way to go.
Quote:McNeil vs. Jordan would be a much tougher call. If the Jaguars don't sign a free agent nose tackle or trade for someone like Malcolm Brown, I'd definitely go with McNeil. He and Hamilton would be a strong combo at this position. If they do this, there'd be no need to keep Al Woods. I expect the Jaguars to go after a tight end in free agency; either Hunter Henry or Jonnu Smith would be big upgrades. I would still like Jordan, however, if McNeil were off the board. He could be a great receiving tight end, but his history of injuries is a concern.
Though Al Woods fits the scheme, I am not counting on him at all. Hopefully he'll contribute, because we need the depth. But given he sat out last year and his age, I don't think he is someone we should depend upon.
As for McNeil vs. Jordan, Jordan is the last TE that could be counted on to have any hope for a major impact in his first year. I like Friermuth, but this scenario presumes he was taken before the Jaguars could draft him. The remaining TE prospects (Yeboah, McKitty) are decent down the road prospects. However if McNeil is off the board, I think LSU's Tyler Shelvin would fit in at NT. Similarly, I think there are more viable NT prospects in free agency/trade (Tomlinson, Brown, Harrison) than TE. If Lawrence were not a rookie signal caller, I'd say NT would be the more important position and would favor Mcneil, but since Lawrence is a rookie, and potentially our first true franchise QB, I want to give him all of the tools to succeed, so I would probably favor Jordan here.
Quote:I'm assuming the Jaguars acquire a veteran left tackle- hopefully Trent Williams. This will enable them to draft a more developmental guy at that position in rounds 2-4. My favorite is Dylan Radunz. He needs to put on a few pounds of muscle to eventually replace Williams at left tackle. In the meantime, he could fill in at guard or right tackle. I'd take him with our 2nd round 2 pick.
My guy would be Walker Little. I think he could be had a little later.
Next up: Trevon Moehrig or Wyatt Davis,
This is another easy one for me. Moehrig can be an elite safety in the NFL. His leadership and ball skills make him the the top safety by far and likely a first round pick. I would be fine with the Jaguars taking him at 25, although I'd likely take Jaycee Horn and Darrisaw ahead of him if either drops.
Wyatt Davis would be a solid pick, especially if they trade or cut Norwell. I just can't see taking a guard in the first round unless they are as skilled as someone like Quinten Nelson.
I also like Walker Little. He is your classic boom or bust pick due to injuries. If this concern drops him to the 3rd round, I'd strongly consider him there. He could play behind Trent Williams (hopefully) and eventually replace him after 2-3 years. His pass protection skills would be an asset, even if called on in his rookie year, due to the need to keep Lawrence upright.
