(04-21-2022, 01:06 PM)DTWD4∞ Wrote: (04-21-2022, 07:10 AM)Bullseye Wrote: As to your point about Pederson building the team, I heard an interesting argument yesterday.
Because of the way the scheduling has been with the Super Bowl and draft being pushed back, the talking head was saying NFL coaches have been more involved in college scouting this year, whereas in the past, they didn't have the time. I think that is a very good sign, thoough thinking about it, it makes me more irritated it took so long ti hire him.
I think every NFL fan instinctively has developed their own internal calendar, where generally there is a sense of drad that comes in the post draft dead zone. Traditionally I have viewed the Kentucky Debry as the unofficial halfway point of the offseason. But over time, that has adjusted a bit, because at least from January through the end of April, you can still get a decent amount of football discussion/news with the coaching hires/fires, playoffs, college all star games, combine, free agency, workouts, visits, pre draft trades, and then the draft. Bust after the draft? Ugh! For me, I watch old games on DVD, wait for the Preseason mags to hit the newsstands in June (yes, I still enjoy print medium), catch the occasional glimpse of the June 1 cuts and minicamp....and just endure until training camp.
I don't fully trust Baalke, either. This number 1 pick this year-specifically the prospect of getting Walker-terrifies me. But generally speaking I think he does a decent job in drafting trench players, and that seems to be what's at the top of this draft, and that's a lot of what we need. Still don't trust him to identify quality WRs, which is what I'm hoping Pederson can help with.
Bullseye, your OP is, as always it seems, fantastic. You do these things routinely yet they are anything BUT routine. Yoda gave some great takes in his post and I agree with just aout everyone of them.
As far as the draft itself, it usually marks the end of us winning the offseason LOL. Post draft though we do indeed hit the doldrums but at least we get the NBA playoffs through May and then the US Open in golf in June and the British Open in July to tide me over till the HOF Game in Aug.
Who actually trusts Baalke? Not me, Plus he is bringing in an old crony as Asst GM after the draft so it looks like we are stuck with him for some time to come. Ah well, the drama that is the Jags FO will continue.
Still, exciting times ahead.
Thanks a lot. Often times, like here, I just ask questions. I like hearing what people think. I like knowing if I'm the only one thinking the things I am thinking. My thoughts were beginning to drive me crazy going back and forth between premature excitement and premature resignation...between optimism and pessimism. I can't recall feeling quite like this pre draft before.
The NBA playoffs used to do it for me, but over the years, I lost interest in Basketball for some reason. I hate golf, and if it's on my television, I am napping hard.
I have limited Baalke trust. I feel I can trust him some to draft front 7 defenders, and to a lesser extent quality offensive linemen. I do NOT trust him wo find a quality WR. Kirk is a good slot guy, provided they find someone outside. I don't think he can carry a WR corps, if that makes any sense. But even in the limited extent I DO trust him, It
s still not a complete trust even in those areas. I don't want Walker, and I still am not sure if Baalke will pass on him. To me, Walker shouldn't even be in the discussion of best player in the draft.
(04-21-2022, 09:29 PM)Caldrac Wrote: Not really. I was never really a big opening night fan. Especially given this team's history and luck in RD1.
I honestly enjoy watching it online and seeing live grades starting on day 2 and then the rest of the weekend as that's where teams usually land eventual household names or starters.
If the Jaguars pull off a [BLEEP] trade down though? I would be interested and glued to the TV.
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Is there a place online you watch?
I remember someone posting a place online with live reactions and analysis of the draft, but I'll be damned if I remember what it was. Chatsports, maybe?
Worst to 1st. Curse Reversed!
