I'm going to assume that McCourty will not be available which is unfortunate since he would have been my number 1 target since free safety is a glaring need and the next best free agent (probably Moore) is not the same caliber player. Also, there really aren't any great free safeties in the draft. Sure, someone like Hackett may end up to be solid, but who knows?

 

As far as free agents who are 50-50 to be available, these are the ones I'd go after:

 

1. Bulaga- good chance he'll be there. They need a veteran right tackle to upgrade and provide leadership on the offensive line. If he's not available, Barksdale would be

                  a decent alternative.

2. Cobb-   Don't expect both he and Bulaga to hit the market, but if he does the Jags should pursue him. He would be a great addition to the receiving corps and give

                 the Jags a weapon at punt returner. Ace was a big disappointment and won't return.

3. J. Thomas, Clay or Cameron in that order- Good chance that at least one will hit the market. No great options in the draft, although Williams' mediocre combine

                 may allow him to fall to round 2. Still like him and if the Jags get an extra 2nd by trading down, I'd be fine with a combo of Thomas and Williams.

4. Rodney Hudson or Wisniewski- Still not sure about Bowanko and solid center is very important.

 

These would be my top priorities. Don't see Pierre-Paul hitting the market and even if he does, he's too inconsistent. Also, there's a good chance that the Jags will draft a LEO in round 1 if Williams is not there (Fowler is my preference). If Cobb get's resigned, the Jags will certainly target another receiver who will be less expensive such as Royal or Washington.

 

With this scenario, I expect the Jags to draft a linebacker in round 2 (Kendricks or Perryman) , a safety in round 3 (Hackett or another riser) and a running back in round 4, This position is so deep that a quality player will most certainly be available to add depth to that position. No way I see Gurley or Gordon being there in round 2 and even if they were, I'd take the linebacker. People forget how much Denard improved last year and Gerhart looked great at the end of the season when healthy.

That's my scenario.

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