(04-10-2021, 10:53 AM)TheDogCatcher Wrote: (04-10-2021, 10:18 AM)jaglou53 Wrote: I find it difficult to say that a 1-15 team has any strengths. Therefore, there are no positions I'd pass on if the player is clearly the BAP at the time of the selection. That being said, it is very unlikely I'd take a player in rounds 1 or 2 at wide receiver or running back since these are positions of relative strength for the Jaguars. Once round 3 begins, however, I wouldn't hesitate to grab a Dynami Brown at receiver or Michael Carter at running back if I believed they were the BAP at that time.
The one position I would "reach" for is tight end due to that being the team's greatest weakness. I'm clearly in the minority by wanting them to select Freirmuth at pick 33. That being said, if Eichenberg, Moehrig or Collins also happen to be on the board at that time, I'd have to select them over Freirmuth. If that did happen, I'd have to either take Brevin Jordan or Hunter Long in round 3 or trade a 4th for Njoku. Although I used the term "reach" for Freirmuth, that is based only on his pre-draft rankings which typically make him a mid-2nd rounder. Personally, I believe Freirmuth will prove to be more than worthy of the 33rd pick.
How does Freirmuth compare to past TE prospects with measurables? What are some pro comparisons?
I hate the idea of reaching for any player just because it's a glaring need. That's how you end up with a mediocre/poor roster. The Jaguars aren't going to the Super Bowl and probably not the playoffs next year even if TE is filled. Why not wait another year if there's a better BAP in round 2 or 3 than the available TE?
People have given him the nickname of Baby Gronk, which is unfortunate because Gronkowski is an all time great. Besides, the last guy I remember being called anything with "baby"in it was Mike Pearson, who was called Baby Boselli. Let's just say the name did not fit.
I don't know that I have a ready made comparison to Friermuth because to me he resembles many dependable TEs. Lindy's compared him to Kyle Rudolph. I guess that's a good comp as any. I wouldn't compare him to an elite deep seam attacking guy like Gates or Gonzalez, or a hulking, overpowering guy like Bavaro. But I think he can find spots in the zone and is a good red zone threat.
(04-10-2021, 11:00 AM)MoJagFan Wrote: When you are a 3-4 team, you have to keep drafting the tweeners so you can run it effectively. Speed, Speed and more speed.
I hate giving the Steelers much credit for anything, but one thing they do know is how to find 3-4 edge rushers for their scheme. They seem to have a knack for finding those guys in the 3-4th rounds (Gildon, Porter, Lloyd).
The Ravens are pretty good at finding those guys. Hopefully Cullen can help identify those candidates for us as well.
Worst to 1st. Curse Reversed!