Quote:Problem is, there's no Cam Newton in this draft.  The next best QBs were Dalton and Kaepernick.  Meaning, that's what we're facing at the "top" of this draft class.  QBs that would probably be second round talent if there were any true franchise candidates in the draft class.

 

The only reason they're in conversation for the first round, is high demand (there are many teams looking at QB, all of which made offseason moves as a precaution BTW...) and no high caliber, bonafide franchise guys at the top.

 

The crop really does resemble 2011 minus Newton, and you could also argue it's also a lot like 2013 but with greater numbers.

 

I disagree with the bolded.  Bridgewater is definitely a first round prospect, and he would be even if there were a "Cam Newton" in this draft (which you're arguing with the hindsight bias.  If you're remembering correctly, there was discussion leading up to the draft as to whether we [Jag fans] would consider it worth the risk to draft him at our pick in the teens.  This was before Newton rocketed up draft boards the last couple months before the draft).

 

Manziel and Bortles would probably be fringe 1st/early second rounders, but would expect them in the teens due to QB need.  They're first round prospects.  Are they top 5? Maybe Bridgewater is, but the others aren't.  I think Teddy is worth a pick in the top 15 at least.

 

As to the question in the OP, I'd rather grab a guy we feel strongly about at QB.  If there's a question of whether he's what's best for the team, I'd probably pass if I were the GM.

 

If Caldwell thinks Teddy/Blake/Johnny are "IT," they should be taken at 3, no questions asked.  But if not, take Clowney/Mack/Watkins and start evaluating for next year.

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