(04-02-2022, 09:39 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(04-02-2022, 09:13 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: I would also add, so much of what you are asking involves pure speculation with no actual knowledge of what the Jags' brass is thinking.  

In answering your questions about "starters," I considered anyone who would be on the field a majority of the game a "starter."  Like Travis Etienne.  He may not start the game, but I think, if healthy, he will be on the field for most of the game.

My answers are very similar. so I'll just mention where I vary from TRM or amend his responses here. 

#2. -  2 starters is likely and I'm hoping optimistically it's 3 starters and maybe one more who takes over mid-to-late season

#3 - I'd add Little to that list

#4 - it's a combination of clear upgrades and scheme fits acquired. It reflects mostly on how bad the roster was - and doesn't necessarily signify "job well done" as much as "something had to be done." 
If the '21 draft class excels this year, the '22 draft class at least starts at 2 spots and improves those positions and the new FA haul make an impact --- THEN we can say job well done. 

#5. - Pederson seems to have already made impact in FA strategy - I expect he could aid draft as well

#6-  same as Marty - would need to learn who and then learn about them to make any speculation informed

#7 I really don't have a good feel for which need may be placed on the back burner , but ILB2 and Safety could be later priorities - RB depth an honorable mention because I think they should wait until day 3.

Thoughtful questions, Bullseye.

2.  Given the state of the roster, I would hope maybe 3-4 starters (though whether these starters would represent upgrades is another matter).  But given the talent ad different levels, that number could go higher if we nail the draft.  If we extended the criteria to significant contributors, that number should go higher in terms of numerically and from a quality perspective.  I'm just not sure if Baalke can be trusted to successfully mine that talent.

3.  As would I.  I think Little would be at the top of that list, and would be highly disappointed if he could not supplant at least Jawaan Taylor.

4.  Agreed completely.  Based on everything I've read thus far, Etienne will be healthy.  If he is at his pre injury levels, I expect a great deal from Etienne, as Pederson's schemes utilize the RB a lot out of the backfield in the passing game, and that seems a very good match with Etienne's skill set.


Thank you.  As I said these questions leapt to mind when I started processing how free agency went.

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