I checked out about 7 different mock drafts (Bleacher Report, S.I., Sporting News, etc.) and it is very surprising how differently these reputable sources rate the quarterback class of 2018. The following q.b.'s were rated #1 by at least one website:

Darnold
Mayfield
Rosen
Rudolph
Jackson
Finley (yes, one site had him 1st)

The teams who are likely to pick a quarterback in the 1st 2 rounds (or add a high-priced free agent like Smith or Cousins) are:

Browns
Jets
Giants
Cardinals
Redskins
Steelers
Chargers
Jaguars

That gives us 8 teams and 8 quarterbacks (including the 2 free agents). It certainly is possible, however, that Darnold and Finley remain in school which would make things more difficult for the Jaguars.

The Jaguars would be crazy, in my opinion, to sign either free agent. Too much money for guys that are slightly above average and who are both around 30 years old already (Smith slightly older). Of the 6 possible draft choices, who is most likely to fall to the Jaguars when they pick somewhere in the mid-20's? It seems that Darnold, Jackson and Rosen will be gone. Rudolph, Mayfield and Finley are most likely to be available with Mayfield being the most unpredictable since some have him actually dropping to the mid 2nd round or later due to his height.

If Bortles is able to maintain his performance level of the previous 2 games, it will certainly complicate this decision.My opinion is that they need to pull the trigger in round 1 this year. Bortles will never be more than a decent game manager who requires a great running game and strong defense to succeed. Of the guys possibly available, Mayfield and Rudolph would be my top choices. Naturally there are concerns about both such as the lack of defense in their conference and the offensive schemes both play in. Despite these concerns, the Jaguars' future would be best by selecting Mayfield. The guy just seems to have the "it" factor. He has traits of Brett Favre and Drew Brees (especially the gunslinger mentality). Brees' lack of height will not stop him from eventually becoming a 1st ballot hall of famer so why can't Mayfield succeed? If he hasn't been selected by around pick 20, the Jags would be wise to trade up and take this potential NFL franchise quarterback.

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