(04-24-2023, 11:27 AM)Caldrac Wrote: So, Pauline is saying it's:

Devon Witherspoon
Dionte Banks
Lukas Van Ness

That's what he's hearing and thinking. He said no chance Witherspoon is there. Banks is believed to go earlier than expected.

If Van Ness falls he's probably a Viking. We'll have to trade up more than likely for any of these guys. If he had to pick between Bresee, Van Ness and Nolan Smith.

He likes Smith, Bresee and Van Ness in that order. Unless we trade up? I would say most of us should be prepared to be underwhelmed.

There's been no word surronding us around an offensive player in RD1. But, if Darnell Wright is there. We should be considering him.

He's expecting us to take a CB in RD1 or edge rusher. I would think Cam Smith there at CB, maybe Kelee Ringo and Julius Brents could even be in play for us in RD2.

Regarding Brian Branch. He said he was a top 15 prospect prior to the 4.5 40. He doesnt like him as a nickel/slot CB. He likes him more as a FS due to range and instincts. He would be okay with that selection.
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I also heard Pauline this morning. While not infallible, he is one of the better draft analysts out there. You did a great job summarizing his comments. My post interview thoughts are:

1. Van Ness is the most likely pick for the Jaguars since Wright, N. Smith, Banks and Porter are likely gone. I'd be fine with that, although it will take him time to develop.

2. There is still a possibility that Porter falls to Jacksonville if Banks has moved ahead of him. Not likely, but it wouldn't shock me. Would be a great pick.

3. Branch may not be a home-run pick, but he is a great "safety" valve in case the top 3 are gone. He should definitely be available at 24.

4. Pauline is still pretty high on Bryan Bresee. I hope they pass on him, but Pauline's comments would give me hope if he is the pick.

5. I didn't hear him talk about Myles Murphy, but he'd also have to be a consideration at 24. He is "safer" than Van Ness. Probably a higher floor
   but lower ceiling than Van Ness. 

6. If they do go pass rush in round 1, round 2 will be very interesting. Do they take the top corner available or possibly reach for an offensive
    tackle due to lack of quality depth at that position? My hope is that either Cody Mauch or Mathew Bergeron are available and that they would
    be the pick. I have confidence a good nickel will be available in round 3 such as Riley Moss or Garrett Williams. 

7. That's about it for my thoughts on the first 2 days of the draft. I'd be pleased with Murphy/Van Ness in round 1, Mauch/Bergeron in round 2 and
    Williams/Moss in round 3. If a tight end like Washington is there at 56, that would also have to be a possibility.

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