The Jags have to improve their O-line but we need help in the secondary. What to do what to do…. Anyway, I hope they draft one of the top three O-line guys and hopefully pick a good CB in the 2nd. Thats just a wish so we will see.

but maybe I shouldn’t be picking my own adventure. When I read those books as a kid, I’d usually end up dying 3 times before I’d finally finish with a happy ending.

Of the ones listed, I meant to say Ellison but hit Raji for some reason.

That we’re going to have a lot of scouting reports this year. Hopefully we can improve on our accuracy. Last year of the 16 or so reports I did, the Jaguars drafted one (Quentin Groves).

Then again, there are over 300 or so players who go to the combine and 250 or so who get drafted, the Jaguars will get 6 of these players, so we’ve got about a .024% chance of guessing who they’ll select.

Of course, we can stack the deck in our favor by applying the tendencies and preferences of the Jaguars into the draft picks. We know that first round wide receivers are pretty much out of the picture (BAP or otherwise) and that a Free Safety is an unlikely selection as well.

Anyhow, I’m looking forward to hunkering down and starting my player research, nothing gets me out of a bad season funk like scouting new talent!

-C

This year the jags D couldn’t stop a girlscout troop from delivering cookies. The O… no matter how beat up, still managed to put some points on the board, and I’m not talkin 3, 6, or 9, but some decent points. think about it… every time the defense took the field, you thought to yourself, if we can just keep them to a field goal. I want 3 and out.

We need that Corner!

In keeping with the theme of staying away from the headliners. I’d like to find out more about this one. Alphonso Smith played well in the Senior Bowl and could slip past JDR’s grasp.

Peria Jerry DT 6’2 290 Ole Miss
 

Jerry battles injuries his first two seasons for the Rebels, combining for just 25 tackles in that span. As a junior, he was finally healthy and had a breakout season. He earned All SEC 2nd team honors after finishing the season with 58 tackles, 14 for loss, and 3.5 sacks. Jerry was even better as a senior, totaling 47 tackles, 17 for loss, and six sacks on the year.

Strengths

Jerry has done a good job being a dual threat interior lineman. He has shown the ability to clog running lanes, but also the ability to consistently get into the backfield and disrupt the action. He has quick first step, and is tough to stop once he gets moving forward. Jerry is built low to the ground, and his momentum and strength allow him to slip through the line and make a lot of plays in the backfield. He brings some versatility to the field, as he has lined up both inside and outside for the Rebels.

Weaknesses

Durability is the big issue with Jerry. He was slowed his first two seasons in the program and he had knee surgery prior to the 2008 season. There do not seem to be any lingering effects, but you need to be healthy enough to get on to the field to make an impact. Jerry could also stand to bulk up to be more effective against the run. He has shown the ability to hold his ground at times in college, but his average size against NFL interior lineman could cause problems.

Future

Jerry had a big junior season that put him on the map as a prospect, and was even better as a senior. He has the talent to consistently penetrate the line and get into the backfield, which could put him in high demand come April. Teams always need interior lineman, and nobody at this point has distanced themselves from the pack at that spot. Jerry has as good a shot as any to be the first defensive tackle selected in the 2009 NFL Draft.

I’m not sure where to look to even consider doing a scouting report. Could someone point me in the right direction as far as sites, videos, etc. Thanks!