(02-21-2024, 01:13 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

(02-18-2024, 04:33 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: The best thing about this draft is our needs matchup great with the the top guys that could be available.

Now that the mock sites are updating post Senior Bowl this seems to be even more likely going forward. I think a small trade down in the 1st that could improve the position in the 2nd and 3rd rounds could be really helpful in this draft. While we might need to improve our depth, the fact is that we have a bunch of young backups already and we should be focused on getting 3 or 4 higher picks to draft starters on the lines and at WR/DB. I would be ok with only taking 6 guys in this draft if 4 of them are top 100 players who can start by the end of their rookie campaign.

Figure out a way to get (for instance based on current Big Boards):

1. JPJ, C
2. Jaden Hicks, S
2. Haynes, G
3. T'Vondre Sweat, DT

Along with a later round mix of WR, Dline, RB, and OT based on BAP. 

We don't need 10 rookies again, just get 4 guys who will step in as starters where we're weakest and some Jars in the late rounds.

Sorry for my 2 non-replies to this post! I must have had too much coffee this morning  What I wanted to say was I totally agree with your point about the benefits of maximizing trades to acquire as many possible picks in rounds 2-4. With the possible exception of Antonio Johnson, last year's picks after round 1 were terrible. The more chances Baalke has in rounds 2-4, the better his chances on hitting on someone, however. Depending on who is available at pick 17, they should definitely look at trading back a few spots to gain an extra 3rd or 4th. Then use that pick to possibly move up at some point in rounds 2 or 3. I could see the Jaguars ending up with one of the two groups listed below, depending on what they do in free agency:

Option 1:

Round 1 (after trade back): Johnny Newton

Round 2 (trade up): Zach Frazier/Graham Barton

Round 3 (trading up again) Christian Haynes/Christian Mahogany (I like maulers named Christian)

Round 3: Khyree Jackson


Option 2 Using similar trades)

Rd. 1: Nate Wiggins/Quinyon Mitchell

Rd. 2: Zach Frazier/Graham Barton

Rd. 3: Haynes or Mahogany

Rd. 3: McKinley Jackson


In both scenarios, they have added a starting center, defensive back, guard and defensive tackle. They could also add a receiver like Malik Washington if still possessing a 4th or 5th after the trades. Regardless, I'd keep Ridley so the receiving corps will be fine since they'll have more time to get open with the much improved offensive line. Due to Baalke's terrible drafting last season, the team has multple needs- especially on the interior of both lines plus corner/nickelback. The two options above, in addition to adding an additional starter through free agency would get the team back on the right track.

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