(03-29-2021, 08:12 AM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(03-29-2021, 06:50 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: What would be really fun is if we went all offense with our first 5 picks.  And I think there's a chance it might happen.  We've spent a lot of resources on the defense in free agency, and I have heard some speculation, I think it was Hays Carlyon, that the Jaguars are planning to go all in with weapons for TL in the draft.  The thinking being that the Jags want guys who can grow and develop with Trevor.

This should 100% be the scenario barring a big gap between an offensive and defensive player on the board.

If you’re picking at 25 and a tackle/WR are rated equal to a defensive player, it should be tackle or WR. Go heavy offense in this draft and then heavy D next draft. They signed a lot of guys on defense this off season to help patch up the holes. Lets add some speed and playmakers to this offense.

I've always believed the best way to turn around a team fast is to turn your weaknesses into strengths.  That means assuming equal value, you take the biggest need.  In the draft, you don't select "offense" or "defense", you draft a specific position.  If the position of biggest need is defense, you don't pass on it to take a lesser need on offense.  In our case, I see our biggest need positions as:

Quarterback
Offensive Tackle
Tight End
Free Safety
Edge

I don't agree with those that put wide receiver super high on the list.  We signed a good receiver in Marvin Jones.  D.J. Chark is one year removed from a pro-bowl.  Shenault was a very promising rookie last year and even rookie Collin Johnson showed potential.  I think the rookies will improve with experience and all returning players will look much better with improved quarterback play.  I know it's a good draft for receivers, so if it's a value thing, that's fine, but I don't have it in our top 5 needs.

I also hope that running back isn't one of those "weapons" that are drafted with any of our first five picks.  We already have a good one in James Robinson.  He played at a near pro-bowl level last year as a rookie.  I want a complimentary speedy running back, but that can be found in the fourth round or later.

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