(02-12-2022, 01:05 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote:

(02-12-2022, 12:52 AM)Bullseye Wrote: Caldrac...



Regarding Watson vs. Shakir, it's a battle vs size and separation vs. shiftiness and the spectacular acrobatic catch.  In this scenario, I take Watson, though my gut tells me he may be gone by pick 70.  In fact I'm think he could go in the 2nd round by th time the draft rolls around


Pick 70 or 97 Chad Muma or Charlie Kolar



Muma for me.  This is a decision between two guys at schools that typically don't produce many good pros.  Kolar gets the edge in terms of fitting a need, but when I finally saw Muma, I came awat very impressed.  He has very good instincts for the position and is always arund the ball.  He combines those instincts with very good athleticism and hustle.  If the Jaguars took him, he would help our 3-4 a great deal.



Next choice:  Pick 33  Zion Johnson vs. Tre McBride.

Personally, I take Watson over Shakir, by the slightest of margins. Both would be good pickups, but ultimately, I believe Watson is just a slightly better route runner.

I easily take Chad Muma over Charlie Kolar. I like Kolar, but there are other TE's I like better. Muma is just a beast and we have a HUGE need at ILB. I'm hoping we trade Myles Jack for another draft pick and someone like Muma who is great against the run and the pass would be a huge upgrade. 

I take Tre McBride over Zion Johnson. McBride is a big play TE who is almost as good as having another receiver out there. He is definitely my #1 TE. I really like Johnson as well, but with his lack of size, he is a pure OG. I know he played some Center during the Senior Bowl, but didn't look very comfortable there. I prefer my O-Linemen to be experienced at multiple positions. 

Next Choice: WR Romeo Doubs vs. TE Isaiah Likely

As for Johnson vs. McBride, that's a tough one because both represent areas of emphasis if you listened to what Pederson had to say.  He specifically mentioned building up the tranches.  The Jaguars have at least three OL slated to become free agents, and Norwell represents one of those FAs.  Pederson also mentioned a pass catching TE.  I think part of that choice is determined or influenced by what happens in the first round.  If the team addresses T in the first round, they might go McBride or some other weapon for TL in the 2nd.  If they went edge rusher, I think they go trenches in round 2.  Given the depth at the TE position, both in free agency and in this draft class, I think I take Johnson here.

I have been a fan of Likely for months, and I take him easily over Doubs.

Next choice:  Sam Williams vs. Tre McBride

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