Apologies if these were posted elsewhere, I didn't see them.

 

SBNation: 

 

Sports Xchange: 

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mel kiper jr. gave the jags an A!

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It's interesting how the point-of-view has changed between Thursday night and now.  At first there were quite a few that pegged us as being "idiots" for the Bortles pick.  Now in hindsight, a lot of people are starting to take notice.

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There are 10 kinds of people in this world.  Those who understand binary and those who don't.

But.. But.. That OTHER thread said we're the laughing stock! <eyeroll>

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It's interesting how the point-of-view has changed between Thursday night and now.  At first there were quite a few that pegged us as being "idiots" for the Bortles pick.  Now in hindsight, a lot of people are starting to take notice.

 

I think at the time of the pick, it was easy to say it was a "reach". But it became clear once Manziel slid that he was not quite as highly thought of as expected. And guys like Mettenberger, Savage and McCarron slipping to the third day showed the huge gap between the first 4 and everyone else. Had they stayed at 39, the big 4 would have been gone. Doesn't look like a reach now.

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Good point, Bon Jagley. I think it also strengthened people's opinion of our first selection when it came out that at least three other teams planned to pick Bartles.

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Good point, Bon Jagley. I think it also strengthened people's opinion of our first selection when it came out that at least three other teams planned to pick Bartles.

 

....and there we have it. 

 

The first Leftwhich/ Jerrard/ Burnell/ Gabbot moment :yes: 

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lol that's what I get for typing while watching a movie

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I think at the time of the pick, it was easy to say it was a "reach". But it became clear once Manziel slid that he was not quite as highly thought of as expected. And guys like Mettenberger, Savage and McCarron slipping to the third day showed the huge gap between the first 4 and everyone else. Had they stayed at 39, the big 4 would have been gone. Doesn't look like a reach now.

 

True.  It also shows how much of a difference there is between fan's perspectives, media perception and the thoughts of people that actually get paid to look at talent.  When you look at what fan's reactions are, what the media says and writes, and what the front offices from different teams say, you see a very diverse picture of the whole thing.  I would venture to say that after another season or two, you will see other teams courting the Jaguars' staff because of what they are building here.

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There are 10 kinds of people in this world.  Those who understand binary and those who don't.

Prisco gives the Jags an "A". 

 

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete...-nfl-draft

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The only person i've heard dislike our draft is Tedy Bruschi, who thinks Bortles was a dumb pick because we won't rush him...

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I think at the time of the pick, it was easy to say it was a "reach". But it became clear once Manziel slid that he was not quite as highly thought of as expected. And guys like Mettenberger, Savage and McCarron slipping to the third day showed the huge gap between the first 4 and everyone else. Had they stayed at 39, the big 4 would have been gone. Doesn't look like a reach now.

 

The gaps between 1, 2, and 3 were a bit wider than many thought, too.  Some were saying they could all go in the top 10.

 

Without a trade up, there would have been only two in the entire round.

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"You do your own thing in your own time. You should be proud."

The only person i've heard dislike our draft is Tedy Bruschi, who thinks Bortles was a dumb pick because we won't rush him...

He's an idiot.

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From cnnsi...


http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/10/2014-nfl-draft-grades/2/

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Worst to 1st.  Curse Reversed!

From yahoo sports..


It is a slideshow so you may need to click some to get to our grade...


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdo...02802.html

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Worst to 1st.  Curse Reversed!

From USA today...


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl...y/8967627/

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Worst to 1st.  Curse Reversed!

....another "A".....this time from ESPN's draft review special that just aired. 

 

 

Only the Jags and San Fran received grades that high on the program. 

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....another "A".....this time from ESPN's draft review special that just aired. 

 

 

Only the Jags and San Fran received grades that high on the program. 

This is great for the moment.

 

Now all these guys have to do is prove us and them right.

 

I believe they will, and it feels great to have that much faith in a draft class for once.

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Worst to 1st.  Curse Reversed!

One of the NFL Network guys kept citing the Jags as winners of various AFC draft accolades on their recap show that I watched last night. 

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This is great for the moment.

 

Now all these guys have to do is prove us and them right.

 

I believe they will, and it feels great to have that much faith in a draft class for once.

Yeah, the kudos are nice.  We still need to see it on the field. 

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Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.