(03-06-2021, 04:38 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: (03-06-2021, 04:00 PM)Bullseye Wrote: (Emphasis added)
Agreed. I have little hope for Chaisson, but it's not totally extinguished. He DOES have a long way to go.
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.
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.
For clarification, for the Moehrig v Davis analysis, I was thinking more pick 33, not 25, but they are close enough I suppose for it not to make much of a difference.
I figured this would be a good one because value wise, both are about the same (late 1 early 2). Neither play premium positions. Both represent positions of major need (G becomes a major need if Norwell is cut/traded).
From a pure talent perspective, I agree with your analysis.
But again, based upon the need to facilitate the development of Trevor Lawrence, G in this instance takes on elevated importance.
Worst to 1st. Curse Reversed!
