Quote:Not true. I just said I don't want to draft a WR at 3 in this draft. I wouldn't mind Watkins or Evans drafted by the Jags after a trade down. 

 

lol, Watkins ain't going to be no Jerry Rice, either...

Considering our WR situation, with Blackmon a question mark and Shorts in the final year of his deal, I like the idea of Watkins at 3. He won't be there after 5, imo, so you can't trade down and expect to get him. 

If the Jags don't trade down, you can mark Evans off the list as well, he won't be there in round 2.

 

The later rounds may have plenty of WR talent but without Blackmon we have no true #1. Without Shorts, if he leaves, we have even more questions. The late round WRs, with all the depth this draft has at WR, don't offer a legit #1 target.

 

"But what about pass rusher?"

That can be addressed in round 2 and again in 2014, possibly in round 1.

 

There are a lot of things we don't know about this team yet. How the additions will impact the D. The hopeful continued growth of Branch (and Davis), etc. What we do know about this team is the offense isn't great. We know that Blackmon will likely still be suspended for some time. We know that Henne will likely be starting at QB and that he needs help.

At pick 3, I like Watkins. I also wouldn't be mad at with the selection of Mack. Anyone else at 3 would actually leave me surprised at this point. (I think Clowney will be gone)

 

Although if for some reason Clowney and Watkins are available I think a trade down to 6 or 10 becomes a real probability. With the extra picks gained from a move such as this, I'd be more comfortable with the selections of Evans, Bridgewater, Manziel in this area.

 

Back on point though. Watkins isn't Jerry Rice. But he would immediately give this offense an impact player that we desperately need. And sometimes you can't split hairs over picking such a player 3rd overall or 6th overall.

A rookie QB or pass rusher LIKELY will sit behind a vet until ready. Watkins steps in day 1 and makes us not worry about when/if Blackmon is returning.

If by some miracle Blackmon can play week 1 (I think more likely after an 8 game suspension to start 2014) we have a very dangerous young duo in Blackmon and Watkins, and some solid guys in Shorts and Ace behind them.

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