Quote:You never draft strictly for need. When you do, you reach and that can set your franchise back years when things don't work out. This is especially true at the QB spot. I know it's hard, but we have to be smart and take the right guy. Some years, there just isn't a "right guy" that falls to you in the draft. 

 

Every GM has a formula for need vs. value.   Clearly - it depends on who our GM is come April, but they will have a clear idea where their "need" for a QB lies and they will know which prospects represent value at each pick allotted.  

 

They very well may not see enough value in the QBs available in the first round. They may see great value in a QB that's still available in the third round. 

And as you say - there may not be a guy they believe in enough at all to warrant any of  their picks. 

 

I find it hard to believe a GM of this team wouldn't see value in a QB prior to the 5th round given the need for competition at the position.

(Unless, of course, they are confident about fixing Bortles, really like Allen's potential or plan to sign or trade for a veteran. )

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