Quote:the 2014 draft class was the best in team history.

 

In terms of first year productivity, this team out performed every other draft class in team history.

 

Every single pick got playing time.  Every single pick produced  While the OL isn't noted for statistical output, every other position represented had measurable statistical output.  2005 was a year where everyone played, but some only produced at a token level.

 

Bortles  280  475  2908  11  17  59.8%

 

Lee   37   422   1 TD

 

Robinson  48  548  2 TDs

 

Linder  15 starts

 

Colvin  Played 6 games, started 1, had at least 2 PD and a fumble return for a TD

 

Telvin Smith-Nuff said

 

Chris Smith-played in 7 games, notched 3 sacks

 

Bowanko- played in all 16 games

 

Storm Johnson-29 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs.

 

No other Jaguars draft class can make this claim.

 

Eh...

 

I think this rookie class was just pressed into duty. Yeah they "produced" but who is going to if not them? Given the roster is filled with terrible players and really no established veterans in front of them? I'm still in wait and see mode before I crown them.

 

Personally, I still rank them behind 2009 (Monroe, Britton, Potroast, Cox, Thomas), 2004 (Reggie, Daryl, Greg, Wilford, Scobee, McCray), 2003 (Byron, Mathis, Manuwai, Wrightster, Toefield), 96 (Hardy, Brackens, Cheever, Beasley, Barlow).

 

They are a good class with promise though, but I don't think they are as good as previous classes despite whatever numbers they posted in what is essentially...a garbage year.

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