(04-23-2023, 10:32 AM)Caldrac Wrote:

(04-23-2023, 08:56 AM)Jag88 Wrote: I still think that it’s easier to hit on a cb Than an edge rusher. I hope “we” make the right choice. Third down pass coverage is so important. Just go back and watch the jags defense trying to get off the field vs the lions last season or any team in the losing streak.

It depends. A lot of these CB's are coming into the NFL where QB's are a lot faster decision making wise, they're operating within a system that specifically schemes players open and they're making much, much more faster, tighter and accurate throws that they're not used to seeing in the NFL. 

I wouldn't mind a Cam Smith at CB or Joey Porter Jr. at CB if he fell to us. I just have some serious reservations about taking a 4.5 safety to play nickel/slot CB as a rookie in Branch. I would have a hard time justifying his selection. If you go back and look at a lot of our games last year. We simply couldn't effect the pocket and QB. 

A CB is not going to fix that. An impact presence in the interior or exterior could though.

You shouldn't really be worried about him running 4.5. Great instincts will easily make up for him not running 4.3. It's not even like 4.5 is that slow anyways lol. Also one thing is for sure, DBs that come from Bama can typically flat out play. Those guys are coached up very well at Bama.

You have to go all the way back to 2013 (Dee Milliner) to really find one that hasn't panned out in the NFL. I guess you could use Cyrus Jones in 2016 as an example as well, but he converted from WR and then he had an ACL/Meniscus injury that set him back.

(04-23-2023, 04:54 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(04-23-2023, 01:28 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: This is so true! Sometimes the passionate fans inappropriately over-react to the team not addressing a position of need due to possibly missing a player they targeted who got selected by another team picking just ahead of the Jaguars. It would be wrong to then "reach" for that position when the value just isn't there. 

It is quite possible that we will miss out on either a very good pass rusher or offensive lineman since the value may not be there when they pick. Baalke or any other G.M. shouldn't ever be blamed for taking who they consider to be the BAP even when it seems the need is not so great. The 2021 drafting of Travis Etienne and Tyson Campbell is evidence of this. Many were very critical when there were much greater needs than running back (James Robinson was the team's best player the year before) and cornerback (already had Griffin and Henderson). Thankfully, the Jaguars made the selections which reflected their Draft Board  since both these players have a very good chance of being pro-bowlers as soon as next season.

One hundred percent chance that a portion of the fanbase has some sort of tantrum or at least displeasure over a decision or two. Happens every time. 
Heck - I even mentioned I don't think they are going to address OL the way I'd like them to in the post Kane quoted.
I won't lose my mind over it though.  

Personally - I've gotten much better at waiting until players get on the field for an extended period of time before I  feel like I'm justified to be "upset" about draft decisions. 

I expressed displeasure about the ETN pick but also said I was excited to see what he can bring to the table. 
If he gets better at ball security and shows a touch more consistency, I'll be happy to say I was wrong to doubt the choice. 

A far cry from the guy who literally quit the message board last year after we took Walker over Hutchinson. 
LOL

This is a big reason why I've stopped paying attention to/studying the prospects less and less as the years have gone on. The chances of this team drafting any of the players people have been pounding the table for over these past couple months are slim. As usual it'll likely be a bunch of guys none of us have even talked about/heard of.

No point in falling in love with a prospect, only to watch him go to a different team.

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(04-23-2023, 08:06 PM)MojoKing Wrote: I have a scary feeling that they aren’t going to address Pass Rush l

They've had the most Edge/DL top 30 visits in the league. They know how big of a need it is and will definitely address it. No way they don't come away from this draft with at least 1 Edge and/or DL player.

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