(03-05-2023, 02:28 PM)TheDuke007 Wrote: As far as needs, I see it as:

Pass Rusher:  This team's defense was ranked 28th against the pass.  It'll be tough to win too much in the playoffs without changing that.  We need more interior pass rush.  That could be accomplished by either obtaining a good interior pass rusher or getting a good edge and using Walker more on the interior.  I prefer the latter, but not sure what direction the Jags are going.  I think there's a good chance we get this position in the first and if not, likely the second.

Offensive Line:  Left guard is our weakest position on offense.  Torrence would be a great pick in the first round if available.  I could also see the Jaguars drafting a tackle, playing him at left guard for one year and then moving to tackle when Cam is released after the 2023 season.

Slot Nickel Cornerback:  Technically, you could say it is the team's biggest need in that we have no one.  Herndon is a free agent and even if we bring him back, he sucks.  However, the positional value suggests that this pick most likely fits better as our third pick.  The only player that I like in the first would be Brian Branch.  He's more than a slot cornerback and extremely capable of being an every down player.  He would be excellent value in the first if we were to go that direction.

Tight End:  To me, this clearly falls below the positions above.  We have Engram.  We need depth and a guy for two tight end sets, but I don't like using a first or second round pick on that.  I would have tight end penciled in for the fourth round.  You have to be realistic about how many touches a second tight end would get considering we already have Ridley, Kirk, Jones, Engram and ETN.  One of those would have to be benched for this second tight end to even play.  This doesn't even include Agnew who we likely want to use in some situations.  Most of the snaps that the tight end did take would likely be for blocking purposes.  If so, I feel like we would get so much more bang for the buck with an offensive lineman who would be an every down blocker.  

Some positions that I think people over-rate include:

Outside Cornerback:  I thought Tyson Campbell was our best defensive player last year.  Darious Williams struggled in the slot but played excellent when moved to the outside.  There's virtually no cap savings if we cut Williams this year and he is signed for next year as well where I would want him back.  Yes, we need depth, but you draft depth on day 3 of the draft.   

Wide Receiver:  We have Ridley, Kirk, Z. Jones and Agnew.  The fifth spot is up for grabs, but that roster spot is often used on a low cost guy who can play special teams.  If it's purely a value pick, ok, but I don't see wide receiver as a priority for this team.