(04-19-2023, 10:44 PM)Bullseye Wrote: It's been a while since I've posted, so I figured I've spared you guys from my thoughts for long enough.  So with about a week to go until draft day, here are some pre draft musings...

1.  I think the speculations regarding the Jaguars supposed interest in Budda Baker are interesting on a few levels. 
     The guy would definitely help us and yea, for 2 to 3 years.  I am less generous with the pick. I would say a 5th but we don't have one. He is most likely looking for a long term deal and I would prefer a 2 year Balkkie special type. This is probably all moot as Arizona has had other player take the same stance and never leave the team.
     
3.  That said, even before this post, I was not married to the idea of Brian Branch for us at 24.  Besides the fact I think the team is more likely than in years' past to deal down,
     Agreed, this year's draft is deep as the covid kids cycle through. I believe we have just one more year of those guys providing a bit more talent at the top. If we stay at 24 it really depends on how everything falls in front of us. I see Oline, interior Dline, second TE and cover guys as holes. The safety position is one I have as needs improvement.

4.  I know it's still very early, but the Jaguars have to be the favorites to with the AFCS
     Yea we should be, but I have this argument going on in my own head. One side says we are the favorite. The other says it took the titans totally breaking down (losing what 7 games to close the season) and 2 WOW plays for us to win the division. One against Dallas and another against a crippled titans team to accomplish it. Maybe it is the pain of 2018 and the other years where we rolled one year and bombed the very next year when we played a first place schedule.

5.   I will go on the record now:  if the Georgia DT  is somehow still on the board whwn the Jaguaras are on the clock, I take the chance and pull the trigger and draft him.
      I am a fan of this too. We definitely need help on the interior d-line. Actually it very well could solve our getting to the QB issue. Remember it wasn't until Darius came that Sacksonville began.

My gut feel, which is poor based on last year's selections says a few things. First there will be up to 20 players just not on their board at all as they are deemed not a culture fit. Second, based on what positions there is a run on by those picking before us will force their hand a bit. 

I have the feeling if we do not beef up the interior of the d-line no matter who we have covering we will still be weak to the passing game.

I also believe if TL has to lead the league in the quickness of his throws we will not get the most out of our very good receiving corp.