(03-18-2024, 03:20 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: (03-18-2024, 02:52 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: This is definitely a debate in which both sides have a case. Bowers certainly looks like a future star and difference-maker as a tight end- especially in a system like Pederson's. On the other hand, people thought Kyle Pitts would be that guy in Atlanta and he's been a big disappointment mostly due to the offense run by the Falcons. The decision to trade back should be determined by who is still on the board and obviously the price that must be paid. In the New Orleans scenario, if both Latu and Mitchell were still on the board with 3 picks to go I'd stay at 17 if I felt that at least one of these would still be on the board for the Jaguars. Some may not want Latu due to his injury history, but if he passes the medicals he's a potential difference-maker on the Edge capable of 10 sacks as a rookie. Mitchell plays a critical position and doesn't appear to have any negatives. If the risk fails and both are taken ahead of the Jags pick, there will still be slightly less desirable options like Wiggins, Arnold or DeJean who could also significantly upgrade the secondary next season.
The decision to part with picks 96 and 116 would mean that 2 position groups in need of quality depth would likely be ignored. There should still be interior linemen on offense and defense as well as receivers still on the board if the Jaguars don't trade. That's why trading up for Bowers would be a tough choice for me.
I agree, Pitts had over 1000 yards as a rookie at TE and still hasn't had a decent QB. With that said as much as I loved Pitts coming out he didn't do what Bowers has done at the college level. It's college but the things Bowers does great will translate to the pros imo and Piits was a top 5 pick. We are talking a out pick 14. You know how I feel about Latu and Mitchell, 2 of my favorite players in the draft as well. With all bei g said I dont think Bowers gets out of the top 10
I wouldn't have thought Bowers would drop out of the top 10 either, but several sights have that happening following the first wave of free agency. Some thought the Chargers would take him at 5, but following the loss of Keenan Allen most feel the pick will be Nabers or Odunze. Both Daniel Jeremiah and Draft Wire have him going 18th. It wouldn't surprise me if a team like the Bengals trade up to get him if he makes it past pick 15.
Imagine how this Board will react if he does make it to pick 15 or the unlikely possibility he makes it to the Jaguars at 17. If the latter happens, I just couldn't pass on him at that spot without having to trade back. Mitchell and Latu can both be very good, but I'm on-board with you about Bowers. He's a complete tight end who should be a perennial pro-bowler.
