(02-12-2022, 08:44 AM)Caldrac Wrote:

(02-12-2022, 01:39 AM)Bullseye Wrote: 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

This is a good one! Williams had a damn good year blitzing off the edge. I think he's a top 10 OLB in this year's class by all accounts. I still think I would lean towards McBride though. I really like McBride man. Cannot get past the idea of them passing up on this kid if he's on the board staring at us with the 33rd overall pick. 

That's if he's still there. I think he might sneak into RD1. He's a multi sport athlete. He's a high volume guy that got a lot of work in the traditional stance. I think he's barely hit his potential and he'll be even better in the NFL. Especially based on Pederson's philosophy. Hoping we can get Arnold and "new guy insert here" as a TE tandem like they had going on up there in Philadelphia for a little bit between Ertz and Goedert. 

With that said. I hope Williams slips into RD3 somehow. Would be a great fit in a 3 - 4 scheme. Just depends on free agency I guess. I liked this head to head though. Really dig it. 

Next choice: Christian Harris Vs. Devonte Wyatt

Regarding Williams vs. McBride, how much does what happens at pick 1 impact your choice?  If the Jaguars took KT or Hutch at pick 1, is that decision between McBride and Williams still tough?  For me, what happens at 1 plays a huge role in what I might do at 33.  If we took the edge at 1, I don't take Williams at 33 because we
d then already have Allen and KT/Hutch.  In such a deep class and given the important of edge rusher, I might double dip, but I don't think I take my 2nd edge at 33 if we went edge at 1.  OTOH, if we went OL with our first pick, it becomes a very tough choice.  I might err on the side of positional importance, but I think having a security blacnket over the middle is critical to TLs development.  If I took Williams under those circumstances, I might try to move back up into the 2nd round to ensure we got a TE.

I thought that was a good one because both players represent big needs for the Jaguars at positions that are deep in this draft.  I wondered how posters would prioritize them.

As for your new pairing of Harris vs. Wyatt, that's another good choice.  Both are similar value and both would fit in our scheme.  I'd choose Harris because we went heavy at DL last offseason, without similarly going heavy at LB.  Both ILB positions could be upgraded, even if we managed to double up at edge.

Next up:  Bo Melton vs. Won'Dale Robinson.

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