Quote:I don't see a QB being worth a top five selection this year at all. None of them are really sure fire prospects. I am fixing to go out on somewhat of a limb here. And this really does boil down to who is the next head coach and/or general manager.
I think with the third overall pick we're looking at a guy like Jonathan Allen, the DT from Alabama. That kid is a monster inside for the Crimson Tide. He did great last year and he's double dipped again in 2016 by being even more great. He's a well rounded player. I am hoping they'll revert back to a more traditional 4 - 3 defense next year. And if they do. Having Allen paired up with Jackson in the middle could go a long way for us next year on what I already think and feel is a decent starting defensive squad. Allen is being compared to Aaron Donald which is huge praise. And I think he'll live up to it. I am still on the fence about Fowler right now. But he's flashed here and there. And you can only increase his odds of getting to the QB by adding a top prospect like Allen to the inside next to him.
My dark horse pick is Lenoard Fournette. It wouldn't shock me at all if the next coach comes in and feels that we're struggling obviously with Bortles but we don't have an answer in this year's first round to replace him or free agency to replace him. So you try to take the pressure off of him by adding the best RB prospect behind him and in this offense. This kid is a thumper. And if Ivory continues to put the damn football on the ground and Yeldon keeps kind of going one step forward one week but two steps backwards the next week. We will need a more consistent fixture in the backfield. I think the running game can be improved next year. I think Hackett figured out a way to use our personnel better and it's shown since he took over the play calling in Kansas City.
I know everyone wants offensive lineman in a few months but it's not a very deep class on the top end prospect wise. I wouldn't mind a solid Center in RD2 or RD3 to move Linder back to LG or RG though. That's a start.
I totally agree with your thoughts on Allen. Not only is he the safest pick in the draft, but he and Jackson would be dominant on the inside helping Fowler (if he stays at LEO) and Yannick be more disruptive in the pass rush. I would always take a good big man (both lines) over other positions with the exception of quarterback so that would be the justification for Allen over Hooker, Pepper and Adams, although all 3 of those guys should be very good at the next level.
Garrett would be the other option and fortunately 1 of those 2 will be on the board if draft position doesn't change from now. Either Cleveland or SF will take a q.b. even though Kizer and Trubisky will be reaches that high.
I do differ on Fournette. Although I expect the Jaguars to make at least 2 upgrades on the offensive line, Fournette will not perform at the level of Elliot behind the best O.Line in the league. Ivory does fumble too much, but he and T.J. will suffice with a better line next year. I would probably wait until the last few rounds where good backs can be found.
