Quote:that's exactly how I see it as well.

Get the elite prospects at this draft, because I don't think there's many of them.  (not saying there won't be elite players that developed, but as of right now, there are only a handful of elite prospects.)

I base my opinion off what Caldwell has done or wanted to do so far. He's gone offense heavy and has stated that he wants this offseason to be about improving Bortles. I think they really want a receiver and a running back at this point. I think they wanted Cobb bad and missing out on him makes it even more of a chance to get Amari Cooper at 3. I think if they can get the Saints, Chargers or Browns to bite on a trade for Mariota, which gives us like 2 first round picks this year, i think you take that and grab one of Todd Gurley or Melvin Gordan if your sold on either on them. Jags seem desperate for a RB, and if we can get a farm like trade which includes two first round picks this year, why not use one of those on a gamble like Todd Gurley?

 

Im not against trading down, and I'm very open to it. I just want us to be the ones who come out on top if we do. I think if we do trade down, we gotta get a trade that not only gives us tons of compensation, but sets us up for the future while our trading partner takes all the risk. Moving back a few spots for the Jets or Redskins gives us less compensation and more of a chance for them to not only land but bank on a top prospect in the draft. Is Vic Beasley really worth losing out on Williams, Cooper? 

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