(04-14-2024, 12:17 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(04-14-2024, 11:36 AM)Jag149 Wrote: I agree on both points. My take in this draft we need on defense backups for CB and NT. These guys will get more and more reps in games as the season progresses. Likewise on offense we need backups at guard and tackle to do the same as most of our line while capable when healthy is likely to get nicked up like Sherff did last year. Also, it would avoid the need to overpay or give up draft picks for a FA next year at tackle. (or give up picks to move up in the draft) These positions are going to be a larger part of our success next year and in the future.

Now I agree it would be nice to have a tall fast 200+ lbs young WR to complement what we have now. Like the previous draftees we have pretty capable players ahead of him. WE have WR's that TL has been throwing to and that are well versed in our offensive system.  I can see this newbee backing up Gabe or Zay to start and time increasing as the season progresses. (if he is not a bust) This is a very deep receiver class. I looked at every receiver the Jags have met with most all were 6'2"-6'4" , 200-225lbs. and run 4.3 to 4.5.  I posted the list somewhere on here.  The vast majority of them are projected to be in the 4th to 6th round area.

How would you feel about Cooper Beebe in the 2nd?

 DISCLAIMER **Since I don't actually know him I would be just going on stats and other people's political opinions about him. It would from that angle appear to be at #48 an overdraft as he is currently ranked as #126. (for a reference point Michigan's Treavor Keenan is #121, Christian Mahongay #92, Christian Haynes #64) 

You do bring up a interesting issue we have. We pick at #48 then not again till #96?  Quit the gap. We should be picking at #76.  This is why I hate trading any of our first 4 picks to anyone.  Depending on how the draft falls to us I might be tempted to trade back to Pittsbugh who covets JPJ at center, (don't believe their smoke screen) but wanting their 3rd round pick as a sweetener. If they say no then either take JPJ and put him at guard or see what you can get Miami to over pay.  JPJ is the real deal and will be a plus starter for a number of years.

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