(03-21-2021, 05:53 PM)jaglou53 Wrote:

(03-21-2021, 03:30 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: Judging by baalke's comments i have to dissagree.  He said the wants to find the best player go for value, that is not needs drafting.  He could be lying i guess and we could have another Caldwell but I hope not.  Not to mention the way they did FA set us up to go pure BAP.  Also on the Rosseau pick, I think he is a great player but did you ever once see him standing up rushing form the OLB spot.  Every time I seen him he had his hand in the dirt rushing from the end position or even moving inside.  He looks like a 4-3 end to me and all the moves we have made looks like we are going to a 3-4, we need to quit drafting guys that dont fit what we want to do on defense

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Balmore would most likely start at 3-4 end day one and if they dont feel he is good enough to do that he wouldnt be at the top of our board at pick 25.

You are likely correct about Rousseau. Before the Jags took him, they need to believe strongly that he could transition to the 3-4. I shouldn't have assumed that he would effectively make this transition. 

I don't believe anything that coaches and general managers say prior to the draft. It does them no good to be completely transparent. Baalke and Meyer have likely already adjusted their BIG BOARD to reflect the team's inability to sign a top tight end in free agency. The same goes for the offensive tackle position. The Jaguars may believe that Zack Wilson will end up being a top 5 player from this draft, but would they take him at pick 25 after drafting Lawrence? Of course, he'll be long gone by then but you get my point. 

I'd be shocked if a tight end and offensive tackle aren't taken by the end of round 2. I know your thoughts about Cam Robinson and Taylor. Despite Meyer's positive comments about Cam Robinson, he is not blind and must have seen enough tape to know that he needs to improve significantly to remain a Jaguar after this season. The Jaguars are fortunate that the offensive tackle class is deep this year and they should be able to find someone in rounds 1 (25) or 2 who provides good value in addition to meeting a need. Unfortunately, the tight end class is not as deep and that's why I believe they need to take Freirmuth at pick 33. This would not be a reach, in my opinion, as I watched every Penn State game which he played in. He doesn't have the athleticism of a Kelsey, but would end up catching at least 70 passes a year with several touchdowns with Lawrence as his quarterback. He doesn't drop the ball and is great making contested catches- especially in the end zone. There is a huge drop-off at this position after Freirmuth and that's why it wouldn't shock me if they strongly consider taking him at 25. Why would they risk taking Brevin Jordan after getting nothing out of Josh Oliver for 2 years due to injuries?