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Teams top 5 needs

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The problem with "top 5 needs" is that there are different type of needs.  Sometimes you need a starter.  Sometimes you need depth.  Sometimes both.  You also have positional value.  I prefer to look at it in terms of where in the draft would I go with certain positions assuming the draft falls out similar to how we think it will.  I group them into categories.

Group #1 - The first overall pick.  Since we know for a fact who will be there, this pick is different than any other.  I would go:

Edge (Hutchinson) - We need a good pass rush to counter the excellent young passers in the AFC.  We have a huge need.  Josh Allen isn't enough.  You need two.  Hutchinson also happens to be BAP.

Group #2 - Rounds 2 through 4.  We have 4 picks.  I would take in whatever order that makes sense:

Wide Receiver - We need a speed receiver to open things up.  

Inside Linebacker - We lost our two starters and signed one in free agency.  That's a net loss of one starter.  Maybe Quarterman steps it up or Moses fully recovers, but it feels like we may be starting a backup caliber player here if we do nothing.

Center - We lost Linder to retirement.  Although I think Shatley is a good backup, I do see him as a backup.  He's also actually older than Linder who just retired.  We need a starting center for the future.  Even if the rookie can't win the job immediately, we can use him as depth until he's ready.  

Tight End - Our two top tight ends have only one year left on their contracts.  This is also a position where you need more than one and a position where complimentary skills can be beneficial.  Tight ends often take time to develop, so better to get one this year instead of next.  

Group #3 - Rounds 5 through 7.  We have 7 picks with one in the mid 5th, four in the 6th and two in the 7th.  For these, I look at the 53 man roster and ask "what position is most likely to win a 53 man roster spot?"  If the draft pick doesn't make the team, they are worthless to us.  I see the following:

Offensive Guard - I would put this in the above group, but we only have so many picks.  Guards sometimes fall in the draft.  It's not incomprehensible that we could find a guard to beat out Bartch as the starter.  If not, we still need the depth.  This is basically the Cann replacement.

Running Backs (2) - These are replacements for Hyde and Ogunbowale.  

Defensive Line - This is basically the Adam Gotsis replacement who is currently unsigned.

Kicker - A kicker would have a good chance of beating out Wright.

Cornerback (2) - Although not a lock, I think late round cornerbacks would provide competition and could potentially beat out existing players for a roster spot.  I think Herndon and Claybrooks suck.  I know they also signed Xavier Crawford.  Although I'm not too familiar with him, he doesn't sound too impressive.  I'd let the five compete for the final two spots and think the two drafts picks would have a decent shot of making the team.
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Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-17-2022, 06:12 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Caldrac - 03-17-2022, 06:18 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-17-2022, 06:34 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Caldrac - 03-17-2022, 06:42 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-17-2022, 07:02 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Caldrac - 03-17-2022, 07:07 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by wassy04 - 03-17-2022, 07:38 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-17-2022, 09:05 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by jaglou53 - 03-17-2022, 11:40 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-17-2022, 12:36 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by jaglou53 - 03-17-2022, 02:05 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-17-2022, 03:40 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by jaglou53 - 03-17-2022, 05:14 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheDogCatcher - 03-17-2022, 06:19 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by MikePete54 - 03-17-2022, 07:29 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Caldrac - 03-17-2022, 07:48 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-17-2022, 08:09 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Cleatwood - 03-17-2022, 08:19 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by wassy04 - 03-17-2022, 08:23 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Caldrac - 03-17-2022, 09:02 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-17-2022, 09:06 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by I am Yoda - 03-18-2022, 07:46 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Mikey - 03-21-2022, 08:44 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-17-2022, 10:15 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-17-2022, 11:22 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Mikey - 03-17-2022, 09:36 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-17-2022, 09:58 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 03-17-2022, 11:46 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NH3 - 03-17-2022, 12:36 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-17-2022, 12:49 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by CanDoBetter - 03-17-2022, 01:33 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by JagsFanClubOfMD - 03-17-2022, 02:44 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by irontrooper83 - 03-17-2022, 12:59 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by BristolianJaguar - 03-17-2022, 01:01 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 03-17-2022, 01:20 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Jaguarmeister - 03-17-2022, 01:35 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-17-2022, 03:02 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Caldrac - 03-17-2022, 10:27 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 03-17-2022, 11:05 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Caldrac - 03-18-2022, 05:30 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by The Real Marty - 03-18-2022, 05:51 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Mikey - 03-18-2022, 08:42 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-18-2022, 10:03 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Mikey - 03-18-2022, 03:50 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-18-2022, 07:29 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 03-18-2022, 03:59 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Jag88 - 03-18-2022, 07:50 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-28-2022, 05:47 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 04-30-2022, 07:25 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 03-28-2022, 07:28 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-28-2022, 08:24 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Mikey - 03-29-2022, 09:05 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-29-2022, 09:37 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Mikey - 03-29-2022, 04:00 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-29-2022, 04:24 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Mikey - 03-30-2022, 07:45 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-29-2022, 04:36 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Mikey - 03-30-2022, 07:51 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-30-2022, 08:12 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-30-2022, 09:14 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-30-2022, 09:54 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by JagFanatic24 - 03-31-2022, 08:39 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Cleatwood - 03-31-2022, 12:59 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-31-2022, 04:01 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Cleatwood - 03-31-2022, 05:12 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheO-LineMatters - 03-31-2022, 06:16 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheDuke007 - 03-29-2022, 09:34 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Cleatwood - 03-29-2022, 10:35 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-29-2022, 10:59 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-29-2022, 12:30 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-28-2022, 08:46 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by jaguarmvp - 03-28-2022, 09:53 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 03-28-2022, 10:13 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-29-2022, 10:17 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-29-2022, 07:31 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-29-2022, 05:44 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by ATLjag - 03-29-2022, 09:14 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by DTWD4∞ - 03-29-2022, 10:24 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by rufftime - 03-29-2022, 11:44 AM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 03-29-2022, 04:49 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by NYC4jags - 03-29-2022, 05:05 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 03-29-2022, 04:55 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 03-29-2022, 05:07 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheDogCatcher - 03-29-2022, 05:48 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by ATLjag - 03-29-2022, 07:39 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheDuke007 - 03-29-2022, 09:12 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 03-31-2022, 02:06 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Cleatwood - 03-31-2022, 02:42 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Eric1 - 04-01-2022, 10:25 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by ChrisJagBoy - 04-01-2022, 11:44 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 04-01-2022, 10:35 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Eric1 - 04-01-2022, 11:00 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 04-10-2022, 01:45 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 04-10-2022, 01:54 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by TheDuke007 - 04-10-2022, 02:36 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by Upper - 04-10-2022, 02:45 PM
RE: Teams top 5 needs - by flgatorsandjags - 04-10-2022, 03:22 PM



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