- Jul 24, 2014
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Well, what’s the overall feeling of the Jags draft?
Hendo - The more I read, the more @ltraz is right. The scouts watched his tape and realized the safety play made him look bad when it wasn't his fault to begin with. Also, he is described as an incredibly low maintenance player. They won't have Ramsey type bytching and whining. Grade - A
Chaisson - It depends on what kind of defense they will run. There is a lot of talk the jags are switching to a 3-4. If so, I love this pick. He will be perfect. He needs to stay healthy though. Grade - B+
Shenault Jr. - I admit to knowing nothing about him. All I know if from reading scouting reports. He is arguably the best WR in the draft after the catch. He plays receiver with the build and running style of a big RB. He's twitchy and fast. So why did he go in the 2nd? He has been injured 3 years in a row. Because of the health risk? Grade - C
DaVon Hamilton - Big physical run blocker. Should work in a 4-3 or 3-4. It is unlikely he will be rushing the passer. But, in a 3-4, they won't need him to. Jags desperately needed big butts. He will help improve that 31st ranked run D. Grade - B
Ben Bartch - I don't watch D-3 football. All I can go on is what scouts write. Basically, he is an elite athlete with the physical frame to play at a high level in the NFL. He has good technique. But, he needs to get stronger and will no doubt need time to adjust from playing d-3 to NFL talent. Boom or bust pick. I like that kind of 0-line pick in the 4th round. Grade - B
Josiah Scott - Here's what I'll say, if he is 6'0 instead of 5'9, he is a first round pick. Nickel CBs are basically starters these days. He will make an excellent one. Grade - A
Quarterman - Picked for his leadership skills as much as play in order to fix the locker room issues plaguing the jags. I think he fits in perfectly with a switch to a 3-4. However, he is probably more of a two down LB. Another pick to help fix the 31st ranked run D. Grade - C
Daniel Thomas - Fast and athletic with good range. So, why is he going in the 5th? Because of what is between the ears. He is a better version of Stiner. All that speed goes to waste because he doesn't see things fast enough. Can the coaches fix that? For a 5th round pick? Grade - B
I won't comment on the rest because they are guys that will simply be fighting for roster spots. Overall, it seems to really be a bunch of boom or bust picks. I like it as long as they are switching to a 3-4. Otherwise, we will be undersized and getting steamrolled again.