Bryant's clock is ticking. He may not be a Jag much beyond 2015 if at all.  Alualu is either gone or ready to be upgraded. 

 

Who are the candidates if Dave wants to find the guy to spell Bryant this year and take over for him at some point? 

 

Any of these guys make sense? 

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/playe...ston-smith

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/playe...edwards-jr

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/playe...rius-smith

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/playe...y-anderson

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I like Anderson from Stanford

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Leonard Williams, for one.

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Carl Davis - DE/DT - Iowa

 

(Potential Rd 2 pick if Leonard Williams not taken in Rd 1)

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Leonard Williams, for one.

 

Yes.  Didn't mention him as most seem to expect him to be gone.  But, yes, Williams is the top prospect at the position. 

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Carl Davis - DE/DT - Iowa

 

(Potential Rd 2 pick if Leonard Williams not taken in Rd 1)

 

Seems to be projected as an inside guy by most analysts  - but perhaps a possible candidate to play the 5 tech.  

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Just like John Oesher thinks that all OLBs that the Jags would have interest in must play the Leo position.

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Xavier williams was the same height and weight as red if I remember correctly. He didn't get invited to the combine so there's no extensive measurements on him but he seems pretty quick on tape. Could be had anywhere between the 5th and 7th

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I really am intrigued with Xavier Cooper of Washington State, another potential 5 Tech who played DT in college.

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Just like John Oesher thinks that all OLBs that the Jags would have interest in must play the Leo position.

 

I was referring to Dane Brugler and Mayock  - who are much more draft-centric than Oehser.

 

Cooper is very intriguing. 

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/playe...ier-cooper

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What I meant by the Oesher comment basically is that when people get in their mind that things are a certain way, then you can pretty much forget about changing their mind because it has already been set in their mind.

 

No two people see the world the same way and yet people continuously attempt to describe what they see to others under the assumption that we are all looking at the same thing in the same way.

 

All this leads to massive confusion.

 

Is there any wonder why the world is in such a mess?

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What I meant by the Oesher comment basically is that when people get in their mind that things are a certain way, then you can pretty much forget about changing their mind because it has already been set in their mind.

 

No two people see the world the same way and yet people continuously attempt to describe what they see to others under the assumption that we are all looking at the same thing in the same way.

 

All this leads to massive confusion.

 

Is there any wonder why the world is in such a mess?

 

Understood.   I didn't know who Carl Davis was before your post - so I definitely don't have an opinion about whether he can play 5 tech in the NFL or not.

 

 I've just found much of Brugler's analysis in the past to be pretty straightforward and I tend to like Mayock better than a few of his peers as well.  So - yeah - I am influenced by their opinions on a player I haven't watched.  I'll hold back on any assumptions however.  :thumbsup:

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I was referring to Dane Brugler and Mayock  - who are much more draft-centric than Oehser.

 

Cooper is very intriguing. 

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/playe...ier-cooper

 

We don't need another tweener like Alualu.

 

I think the 5 tech needs to be either heavier or have a taller frame than Alualu and Cooper.

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We don't need another tweener like Alualu.

 

I think the 5 tech needs to be either heavier or have a taller frame than Alualu and Cooper.

 

Besides Williams, who fits the bill in this draft to you? 

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Besides Williams, who fits the bill in this draft to you? 

Preston Smith or Henry Anderson have more of the frame you want for your 5 tech.

 

You want that length to affect the passing lanes against either a designed or a pressure induced roll out.

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I really am intrigued with Xavier Cooper of Washington State, another potential 5 Tech who played DT in college.

 

The Lions brought in Xavier Cooper for a Pre-Draft visit today.   This is a player who probably has a versatile skill set for the NFL level:

 

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-i...4afddd3075

 

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/201...ton_1.html

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Yes.  Didn't mention him as most seem to expect him to be gone.  But, yes, Williams is the top prospect at the position. 

 

Most what? Many fans do not think the Titans will pick him.

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Most what? Many fans do not think the Titans will pick him.

 

Well, I haven't taken a poll or asked everyone personally...  I just was estimating "most" based off of seeing many board members speculating he's be off the board.  

 

It's certainly possible he'll be there for the Jags should they want him. 

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Did a little further checking

 

Xavier Williams

Ht 6-2

Wt 328

Arm length: 33.5

hand size 10+

 

Red Bryant

Ht 6-4

Wt 323

Arm length 33.375

hand size 9inch

 

I've wanted this kid for awhile, i really think he is the perfect fit to replace Red.

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Did a little further checking

 

Xavier Williams

Ht 6-2

Wt 328

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Currently projected as a 5th or 6th rounder.  Would be good value there if he could spell Red right away. 

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/playe...r-williams

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