Quote:I completely agree that Gus having been here a year will help aid in the development of the team on any number of levels.  But if you believe the ascent of a team is tied to the ascent of that team's QB, Bortles' development can't be ignored.

 

I also agree with you about the number of really good players this draft will produce.  I think that Bortles, Lee, Robinson, Colvin, and Telvin Smith will all be at or near Pro Bowl caliber at some point during their careers (Colvin if he plays FS). 

 

I hope Joeckel flourishes at LT, and I think if you allowed him to play almost exclusively in the box, Cyprien can be on that level too.

 

By the way, I watched a couple of those ESPN draft academy shows that featured Bortles and Lee.  I came away impressed with both.  Bortles appeared well grounded and very competitive, while I think Lee has the mindset to be a big game player.

 

No doubt that Bortles development is key. 

 

I have a good feeling about this years Jags draft. Not that thats a surprise to anyone who's been reading...but I think theres a chance we'll be looking back at that draft in the future as in company of some of the ones that elevated the Bills, 80's Niners, Buddys Eagles, Gibbs Redskins, etc etc

 

Not only do I see almost every draft choice from this draft being an impact player, (pending health), I also see at least FOUR UDFA's from this year becoming impact players: 

 

CB Rashad Reynolds

S Craig Loston

RB Terrence Cobb

TE Marcel Jensen

 

and even an outside shot for one of:  Copeland or the MIami WR.  

 

Thats  12 or 13 impact players from one "draft" 

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