Quote:If we do draft Bridgewater and he turns out to be a bust, I'm going to run every one of you tankers into the ground.

 

This presumes the "tankers" definitely want Bridgewater.

 

My arguments haven't specifically been for Bridgewater (though I like him as a QB and as a top pick).  My arguments have always been for improved access to the talent pool.

 

The thing is, it isn't important for the "tankers" to get the pick right, but the team.

 

If Caldwell thinks Clowney is the best player, I want Caldwell to have access to him.  If he thinks it's Bridgewater, I want Caldwell to have access to him.  The only way to guarantee access to either of these players (or anyone else) is through superior drafting position.

 

What will you say to the tankers if the Jaguars don't get the top pick, and the top pick succeeds wildly with the other team and our lesser pick busts?

 

What will you say to the tankers if the Jaguars end up with the top pick, they pick someone other than Bridgewater and that pick is a great player?  Would the "tankers" be wrong then?

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