(12-10-2017, 10:42 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote:

(12-10-2017, 08:55 AM)HolsterHusto Wrote: This would be a real nice haul.

Where's the QB? To me, any draft that doesn't include a QB, doesn't get us anywhere.

I would assume he is expecting the Jaguars to pick someone up in free agency. Of course, if they did go the free agent route I wouldn't expect them to keep Bortles so they still would need to draft a quarterback to develop at some point in this draft. I do tend to agree with you about drafting our quarterback of the future in the first round, even if it means trading up a little. The big problem is none of these potential draft picks are slam dunks. As much as you love Mayfield and Rudolph, both of these guys come with a "buyer beware" warning. The same goes for Lamar Jackson, who is also a possibility when the Jaguars pick. My guess is that one of these three will eventually become a top 10 franchise quarterback while the other 2 will flame out. Mayfield is definitely the most intriguing to me, but he is kind of a natural "gunslinger" like Blake, although he is certainly much more accurate. His "behavioral" issues are also troublesome to me. How will he handle adversity, which he is likely to encounter in the NFL? Jackson's size scares me too much to take him, especially with all the running he does. With all that being said, I would prefer Rudolph as he has the best combination of size, accuracy and leadership. If the Jaguars feel his success is not simply due to playing in a conference that plays little defense, they should target him- even if it means trading up a few spots. 

As far as the mock draft without a quarterback, I agree with the the comment "it would be a great haul." Andrews has amazing potential and would make life much easier for whoever is the quarterback. I love the 2nd round guard, as this is still a need area and if he is a day 1 starter it would be a great pick. Samuels would be a great weapon for this team and become a fan favorite and the nickel pick would be a steal that late in the draft. Combine that draft with Tyrod Taylor or, dare I say, the new and improved Blake Bortles, and there is not much to complain about. Blake's future as a Jaguar will be determined by how he performs today, as well as in the playoffs. If he steps up his game against top defenses like Seattle, his critics (including me) will have to admit we were wrong when saying he'd never become a winning quarterback in the NFL.

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