(04-28-2024, 09:40 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: If Mitch Morse tightens up the O line as predicted, this was a solid draft. If the O line continues to hobble offensive production, it was a royal failure. I said it before, there's a lot riding on Morse, and there's no reason to believe he won't deliver. But if he gets injured, who's taking his spot? We really need depth and long-term investment at that spot. Grabbing JPJ would have really rounded out the draft well. As it stands now, we're one injury away from an offensive meltdown that threatens the health of Lawrence.

Defensively, we're solid.

Good synopsis of the draft. Totally agree about JPJ. Based on the trades that were made in round 2, the Jaguars could have moved up to get him and the most they would lose was their 3rd and one of their 4th's. It ticks me off that they didn't do this, because JPJ could have been the guy that helps change the identity of that offensive line. He is a mauler who could immediately compete for one of the guard spots and eventually move to center. I said the same about moving up for Brian Branch last year and he ended up as one of the best defensive rookies, if not the best. There is a lot to like about Maason Smith and how he can help the defense. The difference between him and JPJ, however, is that JPJ has already proven his dominance at center, while Smith's ACL prevented him from showing everyone his potential to be dominant.

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