(04-18-2024, 09:29 AM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(04-18-2024, 09:21 AM)Caldrac Wrote: I think that's just an assumption. Things can happen, be moved around or offset very easily if the right opportunity presents itself. Cam Robinson and Walker Little are pending free agents going into 2025. Scherff's long in the tooth and restructured his contract already. Morse is also no spring chicken at Center anymore. 

They could very easily draft a brand spanking new OT/OG/C between the 17th and/or 48th selection and decide to trade or cut some of these guys above loose during or after the draft weekend dust settles. Carolina loves our sloppy seconds. Give them Cam Robinson for a future 4th or 5th RD pick.

Of course it's an assumption but it's an educated guess based on the teams actions.

Do you really think the Jaguars want to go into the season with a rookie LT, RT (assuming the move Anton to LT) or guard? If they wanted to move on from Scherff, they would have done so by now but they restructured him to secure his spot on this team. The team has continually showed you how they feel about the OL. They really like Cam Robinson. They really like Scherff. They also (for some odd reason) like Fortner. They are banking on Morse being the difference on the OL.

They've also showed you that they are really looking to upgrade the WR room. They tried to bring back Ridley and failed. There were rumors circling about Aiyuk. Now there are rumors circling about trading up for Nabers or Odunze.

I'm just trying to read the tea leaves here. Doug and Trent are meeting with the media at 2 today. I doubt they will give us any info but I know I'll be trying to read between the lines there lol

I tend to also be of the belief that the coaches are planning to start next season with the 5 offensive linemen currently on their roster. The only possible exception would be Robinson if they are open to trading him on draft day. Only they know if this is a possibility or not. Based on what the current roster looks like, there are definitely needs that must be addressed on draft day or in the final wave of free agency. Cornerback is the number 1 need, in my opinion, since they are  losing Williams and replacing him with a player known to be injury prone. The confidence level in the current reserves should not be too high based on past performance. 
Despite this reality, I would NOT take a cornerback if there are other players they have rated higher and also can fill a need. I would be fine if they have 3 cornerbacks rated very highly and select one at pick 17. There is only about a 40% chance that Mitchell or Arnold will be available. If not, the only corner I'd strongly consider is Wiggins- who will most likely be available. Whether or not he is a good fit will determine if they select him. If Wiggins is not their cup of tea, they will have at least 2 or 3 other great options (Fautanu, Fuaga, Fashanu, Verse, Latu, Thomas, Murphy,Newton, JPJ- would all be solid picks). While an offensive lineman selected in round 1 may not start, the chances of another starter getting injured is quite high so they will likely be needed shortly after the season begins. Fautanu and Fuaga can play either tackle or guard which increases the likelihood they will be needed. Bottom line is you never reach for a player based on need so only take a cornerback if he is at the top (or very close) of their board when they are on the clock.

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