I have never wanted Geno Smith. I was actually a guy who hoped Gabbert would do well as he went through 3 head coaches while he was here. I actually wanted Mathieu in the 2013 draft. Didn't really care where, but figured he could be a playmaker.

you don't just draft players you like wherever. You have to draft value. It's stupid to draft a player with a top 5 pick when you can get him in the 2nd or you can trade back and get him late 1st. The GMs that does that are usually out of a job within a couple years

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you don't just draft players you like wherever.

Really? I thought I could draft Calvin Johnson type players in the 7th round.

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I know its early, but I felt like doing this.  Hope you all enjoy!

 

I believe the Jags will end up around 3-13 or 4-12 with the third overall pick once again, possibly even the second.    If we are picking top 3, I am very confident that we trade down to a team looking to grab a QB, but for the sake of this mock, I won't do the trades (though the first round pick reflects who I think we will take after we trade down).

 

1,3:   Landon Collins, S, Alabama - So many mock drafts have us taking a pass rusher, but getting a quality safety to compliment Cyp is so much more of a need IMO.   Alternative pick here - Ifo-Ekpre Olomu CB, Oregon.

 

2,3:  Benardrick McKinney, ILB, Miss St:  We need an athletic, fast ILB to help with TE coverage over the middle.  Love this kid.  Great athleticism, great speed for his size (6'4, 250).   A hard-hitting, physical specimen who would buy into GB's motivation.

 

3,3:  Nick O'Leary, TE, FSU:   Great hands and a good blocker, we need a TE that can not only block, but is a threat over the middle and in the Red Zone.  Would prefer Devon Funchess from Michigan here but doubt hes avail in the third.

 

I doubt McKinney falls outta the first, but O'Leary a good blocker?  He's definitely a below average blocker...even for a college TE.  I'm a huge FSU fan, been watching the kid for years, but I don't think his talent will make it to the NFL. 

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BORTLES ISN'T A FRANCHISE QB. FOURNETTE WILL BE A BUST.

What about

D???Joun Smith
 

how do you feel about him

 

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

 

Haven't seen him play much. He seems to be a good corner and returner. He is the type of guy I look forward to seeing at the Senior Bowl and combine.

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