Quote:This post raises several questions.

 

1.  If the Jaguars are in position to get their QB of the future or a stud pass rushing DE/LEO, why would they trade down? 

 

2.  Alanta clearly needs a LT, but they are arguably recovering from the boatload of picks surrendered for Julio Jones.  Why wouldn't they stand pat and take advantage of the tackle depth?  For that matter, why have a double dose of surrendering picks and squandering possible starters and depth?  They are NOT just a LT away.  They need a pass rusher, and arguably a CB and a RB.

 

3.  If Atlanta is counting on good will from Caldwell to lessen the cost  of the trade up, how does it benefit Jacksonville to do so?  Unlike Atlanta, they are more than just a small handful of players away from returning to possible playoff contention. 

 

I don't see Atlanta as being a threat to take Matthews under the circumstances.

 

1.) This is Assuming Bridgewater goes #1...Rams trade with Browns who take Clowney...your "Studs" at the positions listed are gone. At #6 Carr/Manziel/Mack or even chance Barr falls to #6 shows value over just Barr @ #3.

 

2.) Matthews as of today is the "Stud" OT...the current ATL FO has shown they aren't afraid to trade up for their guy.  Jax would most likely take a 3rd to drop to #6.  Is a 3rd seen as too much to ATL to get the "Clowney/Bridgewater" of LTs in this draft?

 

3.) Kinda answered it in #1....if we are assuming Clowney/Bridgewater are gone and we don't want RT @ #3....is the drop off from Barr to Mack that significant to where an extra 3rd to fill an additional hole isn't worth it?

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