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Yay! Do I win something? 😄 As I wrote after that pick, I was not happy with either of the last two picks. CJ West was my other option, but Broughton seemed to have more pass rush potential; but I'm a novice here. I was really hamstrung by the no trade aspect. I was hoping Norman Lott would fall to 70; then I was hoping Walker would fall to 88. I ended up in both selections picking someone I had very little familiarity with, but I was trying to take care of their "needs". As I mentioned, I think their optimal decision is to make some trades to meet their needs. If Hunter and Graham are gone like in the scenario that happened here, then move back into a zone where they can take one of a handful of edge rushers in the mid-first, and with the extra second they can get both a CB and DT, both in the top 50 picks. Alternatively, if one of those two are available, then grab one, and use their 2 third rounders to move back into the top 50. What I've discovered in this exercise is they are in an excellent situation to have a great draft, and I will be paying attention to what they actually do.

With the 88th pick in the TSW NFL mock draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas. Broughton has pass rush skills that can help provide pressure up the middle. jalon Walker, Edge-OLB Max Hairston, CB Ozzy Trapilo, OT Broughton, DT The Jags are happy with their first 2 picks but felt forced into reaching on the next 2 given how the board fell. The Jags have ample ammunition and excellent pick position to wheel and deal when trades are actually considered. They should be able to fill their needs and make solid picks come draft day(s). @RyanC883 and the Texans are on the clock.

With the 70th pick in the TSW NFL Mock Draft, the Jaguars take Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College. With a couple DT targets taken at the end of the second round, the Jags opt to go with a versatile OT prospect who can provide solid pass pro on either side of the line. Though, we're still trying to verify rumors of headless chickens found in his garbage.... @Kirby Jackson and the NO Saints are on the clock.

With the 36th pick in the TSW Mock NFL Draft, the Jags of Jax take Max Hairston, CB, Kentucky. Yes, the Jaguars are in need of help at the Corner position, and they pick the fastest man at the combine in Hairston. However, Max the new Jax is more than just speed, and he excels at both man and zone. He also owns the Kentucky record (3) for pick-sixes. The dude is a baller. The Raiders and @BuffaloBillyG are on the clock.

With the 5th pick in the TSW 1.0 Mock draft, the Jaguars of Jacksonville select Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia. With the Cheatriots taking OUR pick Graham, the ideal move would be to trade back, given the handful of good edge players to select from. Since we can't, we take the extremely productive Walker who will quickly become the leader of the defense. While there are more intriguing edge prospects, Walker is the safe pick and will pair nicely opposite Hines-Allen. @BuffaloBillyG and the Raiders are on the clock....

@Virgil You can assign me any team. Tnx

That's why I came over here to confirm it, which you have to do with social media.

Weird. I swear I saw this on my Twitter feed yesterday, then came over here to read about it, since TBD always breaks the news early, but didn't see anything. I went back to Twitter and couldn't find it. Weird.

From that highlight clip, my first reaction was he reminds of Poyer.

I'll be shocked if Beane doesn't sign someone soon. He doesn't like going into the draft with an obvious need. That said, even if they do sign one, they will draft one (or more) at some point too.

Not much of a plan at Safety? Is he going with Rapp and Bishop and ... a rookie 3rd rounder?

Ed Oliver

Woody, please, please hire Rex.

Check the main game thread, it’s posted.

They have Van Demark and Grable at OT, so they needed another G as they only have Anderson.

Clapp was predictable, but I did not expect Toohill.

You won't get any disagreement on that last opinion. When I look at next year's need, I always come away thinking Beane has done a very good job of setting up a solid 2-year SB run. The only serious issue on O is keeping/replacing Cooper (IMO). On D, they'll have to figure out what to do with Rasul's spot, but mostly the issue is depth at all positions. [I'll ignore any questions about Von for now, as he is on the roster.]

Thanks. I've thought about this possibility too, and as I started thinking a bit more about the question, I thought it would be an interesting one to post for others' thoughts. It most likely comes down to who the key starters (and those who need the extra rest recovering from injuries) they will sit, and if they have enough depth to get through this game behind those they sit.

Davidson was elevated three times and I don't believe he had to clear waivers to get back on the PS, but I'm not certain?

Given they will rest some key starters, and they can only bring two up from the PS, who do you think they will bring up this last week? The two positions I think they need more than others: 1. QB: bring White up to backup Trubisky, as I don't think you want JA going back in if Trubisky got hurt. 2. WR: with only 5 on the 53, this is a strong possibility too, as you don't want Cooper and Shakir risking injury. Hamler maybe? That said, the person I'd like to see them bring up is Cine, as I'd like to see what he can do.

Majority, yes; but Josh still needs someone to rein him in sometimes—trying to do too much himself, or taking the risky pass over the gimme. As many of us have said for years, the only one who can beat Josh Allen is Josh Allen.

Colts can make it if they win out (NYG and Jax), Denver and/or LAC lose out. Denver plays Cinc and KC, so quite possible; LAC plays Pats and Raiders, so not likely. Indy needs a 3 (or more) team tie at 9-8, which would most likely come from Denver losing out, Cinc winning out, or Miami winning out. Indy wins the tiebreaker in any scenario with 3 or more teams at 9-8. Bengals can only get in if they win out, Colts and Miami each lose one more, and Denver loses out. KC plays at Denver in the last week, and they will most likely play their backups, but on any given Sunday...

Of course they can. The key is that the Bills will be at home against the Ravens. They have and can beat the Chiefs again. It's the playoffs though, and anything can happen, but the answer is absolutely they can. It could be Indy in round 1, since they are going to run the table. The Broncos will only get in if the Chiefs play backups, and even then the Chiefs might want to ruin their party.

Hmmm…this thread took a turn that really emphasizes its title.

He's a rookie from a small school. The fact that he's actually getting playing time is a good indication of his potential.