Quote:We took a blue chip LT prospect in 2013 and he's still struggling at this point.  Maybe to the point of being bust, but it is quite possible you draft a blue chip LT prospect in this draft and wait 2-3 years while he develops as well.

 

I don't mind drafting an OT, but he better beat Luke out 100% before he gets the starting gig.

 

  Competition usually makes players that are motivated better.   If the Jags use the pick # 5 draft resource on a LT,   I agree with you that he should have to earn his way into the starting lineup.  With the cap space the Jags have,  it would be easy to keep Joeckel even if the Jags draft a LT prospect in Round 1.  

 

  One thing we have seen is that players that are considered the ' can't miss'  types don't always pan out.   Most NFL people likely had Joeckel in the top 3 of the 2013 Draft,  in terms of ratings.  Aaron Curry is another example of a player who didn't pan out,  despite being considered the safest pick in the 2009 Draft.   Because Dave Caldwell has done a good job overall with personnel,  he deservedly has the opportunity to help compensate for the Joeckel pick if he feels it's necessary to go in that direction.   Gene Smith didn't earn the same opportunity for the Blaine Gabbert selection because his draft mistakes were too numerous.

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