unionjack8
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As GM of the Jaguars there were not many positions of STRENGTH on this team. My senile old predecessor Tom Coighlin has systematically dismantled a championship level team.
Luckily I had some good draft collateral enabling me to both go with my board AND be aggressive if I needed to be.
1(9) MEKHI BECTON - If Okudah had dropped another place i would have taken him but i didn't expect him to last until 8 anyway. Becton is my top rated OT in this draft, his ENORMOUS bulk coupled with huge wing span, strong hands and feet of a man 80lbs lighter he starts day 1 for me and is capable and has experience on the left and right side of the line. Number 6 rated guy on my board so value meets need.
1(17) - JUSTIN HERBERT, QB - even before selecting Becton at #9 I had reached out to @Killerinstinct before his trade up about a potential move from 20 to dallas spot at 17.
Herbert surprisingly didn't go to Miami or the Chargers and I knew he had the chance to slip all the way to Miami at 18. Especially if he didn't get picked at #12 by Vegas.
I was pretty sure I had to leapfrog Miami and then Dallas moved up. When we got to about pick 15 I began talking to @KingintheNorth about moving to the 17th pick he now owned.
I offered a deal, he countered and I gave up two comp 4ths and a 5th to move up three places and select my QB of the future. The trade was fair on both teams in terms of value but for me to get my leader for the next ten years was more than worth it. When you have the chance to get your franchise QB you simply have to do it. Forsnt have to start day 1, can sit behind Minshew wo can give me future trade value.
2(42) ROSS BLACKLOCK DT - my third rated DT somehow fell to 42. HOW? I expect him to go late round 1 on Thursday because he is a penetrating 3t. Blend of quickness and power adds value because he can play from the NT out to 5t in multiple fronts. Day 1 starter after Camobrll left.
3(71) JOSH UCHE EDGE - another high on my board, my 4th rated pure edge rusher. Can team with last years rookie sensation Josh Allen to firm a bookend of young athletic pass rushers and along with Blacklock we now have our DL as a strength again. Another building block in building the trenches.
4(116) REGGIE ROBINSON II , CB - corner was my glaring hole. If I'd not moved up for Herbert in round 1 I would have selected AJ Terrell. Rounds two and three didnt offer me much value at this position at the time and I even was concerned entering round 4. Two lower rated CBs on my board went off the board just before I picked leaving me with this guy. Height, length, speed, and can play the ball. A little raw but can help in sub packages in year 1 and start outside in year 2. Has experience playing both zone and press so should have a good idea of the scheme we run.
Overall I couldn't be happier with this haul.
Luckily I had some good draft collateral enabling me to both go with my board AND be aggressive if I needed to be.
1(9) MEKHI BECTON - If Okudah had dropped another place i would have taken him but i didn't expect him to last until 8 anyway. Becton is my top rated OT in this draft, his ENORMOUS bulk coupled with huge wing span, strong hands and feet of a man 80lbs lighter he starts day 1 for me and is capable and has experience on the left and right side of the line. Number 6 rated guy on my board so value meets need.
1(17) - JUSTIN HERBERT, QB - even before selecting Becton at #9 I had reached out to @Killerinstinct before his trade up about a potential move from 20 to dallas spot at 17.
Herbert surprisingly didn't go to Miami or the Chargers and I knew he had the chance to slip all the way to Miami at 18. Especially if he didn't get picked at #12 by Vegas.
I was pretty sure I had to leapfrog Miami and then Dallas moved up. When we got to about pick 15 I began talking to @KingintheNorth about moving to the 17th pick he now owned.
I offered a deal, he countered and I gave up two comp 4ths and a 5th to move up three places and select my QB of the future. The trade was fair on both teams in terms of value but for me to get my leader for the next ten years was more than worth it. When you have the chance to get your franchise QB you simply have to do it. Forsnt have to start day 1, can sit behind Minshew wo can give me future trade value.
2(42) ROSS BLACKLOCK DT - my third rated DT somehow fell to 42. HOW? I expect him to go late round 1 on Thursday because he is a penetrating 3t. Blend of quickness and power adds value because he can play from the NT out to 5t in multiple fronts. Day 1 starter after Camobrll left.
3(71) JOSH UCHE EDGE - another high on my board, my 4th rated pure edge rusher. Can team with last years rookie sensation Josh Allen to firm a bookend of young athletic pass rushers and along with Blacklock we now have our DL as a strength again. Another building block in building the trenches.
4(116) REGGIE ROBINSON II , CB - corner was my glaring hole. If I'd not moved up for Herbert in round 1 I would have selected AJ Terrell. Rounds two and three didnt offer me much value at this position at the time and I even was concerned entering round 4. Two lower rated CBs on my board went off the board just before I picked leaving me with this guy. Height, length, speed, and can play the ball. A little raw but can help in sub packages in year 1 and start outside in year 2. Has experience playing both zone and press so should have a good idea of the scheme we run.
Overall I couldn't be happier with this haul.
