Vic hints that a RB might be the BAP @ #8

by Slvrgun on Feb 22, 2009 1:07 PM EST

General Manager Gene Smith isn’t ruling out any position for the Jaguars’ first-round draft pick, and even though the team has a desperate need at left tackle and most scouting services have a tackle fitting at the number eight spot in the draft, Smith’s eyes light up when he talks about this year’s crop of running backs.

“They have piqued my interest. It’s going to be an enjoyable day for me to see what kind of an impression these underclassmen can make,” Smith said.

He’s referring to possibly the strongest crop of underclass running backs in scouting combine history. Georgia’s Knowshon Moreno, Ohio State’s Chris “Beanie” Wells (pictured) and Pitt’s LeSean McCoy headline a group that also includes UConn’s Donald Brown and Iowa’s Shonn Greene.

I know everyone's draft board have us picking an OT because it is a need but I honestly believe we just need to stick to our guns and get the best guy available. Gene Smith also feels this way, and that is why I believe that Smith will surprise us all and pick up a complement to MJD. Offensive tackle could be addressed in a later round...

Just my thoughts. BAP!!!!

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Moreno is the only guy Top 10 worthy

And I think RBs fall in the same category as WRs, unless they are physical studs, they aren’t worth a 1st rounder. And even then, remember the year we got Fred Taylor, every draft analyst was sure Curtis Enis out of Penn St was going to be the next Jim Brown.

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by Jonathan Loesche on Feb 22, 2009 1:39 PM EST reply actions

We don't need a Jim Brown...just a very potent complement.

This is the two back era.

by Slvrgun on Feb 22, 2009 2:17 PM EST reply actions

At #8

I don’t know if there is a back worth a top 10. But if we trade back to around 15, then a running back could very well be the BAP. I’ve made it clear that I’m all for the BAP strategy. If a back is at the top of the board, take him.

by Bestjagfan on Feb 22, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions

Not anymore

Nobody ran fast enough to justify the 8th overall pick. I’m starting to think that Malcolm Jenkins will be the pick.

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by River City Rage on Feb 23, 2009 10:49 AM EST reply actions

If the Jaguars stay in the #8 spot then I agree

Malcolm Jenkins would then be the favorite to be picked in my eyes. In an ideal scenario, I hope they trade out and get Oher after a slip through the first round. I’m not sold on Jenkins and I think he may be a bit of a reach with a top 10 pick.

by Adam Stites on Feb 23, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions

I'm sort of hoping...

That Andre Smith continues to scare teams…right back till the 40th overall pick. I’m practicing wishfull thinking, of course, but imagine that the Jaguars pick up Malcolm Jenkins with 8 and Andre Smith at 40. That’s a hell of a first day.

I don’t think Andre will fall that far, but it’s something worth thinking about in the long two months b/t now and the Draft.

-C

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by River City Rage on Feb 23, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions

If we draft Jenkins

Bleh. Didn’t he stink up his 40? Much rather trade out.

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by Jonathan Loesche on Feb 23, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions

I've not seen a 40-yard time for him

Have the DB’s ran yet?

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by River City Rage on Feb 23, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe not

I thought I heard he ran a 40 so slow to the point alot of scouts were re-evaluating him as a safety to compensate.

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by Jonathan Loesche on Feb 23, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions

It'll all depend on his Pro Day at Bama

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by Jonathan Loesche on Feb 23, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

Bleh hit post too soon

But to continue, if he has a good Pro Day that’ll make some team in the Top 10 forget the deal with the combine

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by Jonathan Loesche on Feb 23, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions

He hasn't run yet

At the combine. The DBs run on Tuesday. I hear he has pretty good speed. I’d be happy with a high 4.4, low 4.5.

by Bestjagfan on Feb 23, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions

agree socal

Im not at all high on Jenkins and would rather trade down to still get an OT. One problem. A couple analysts all agreed Oher will only be a right tackle. Hmmm….

by harveyismyboy on Feb 23, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

The WR crop is looking very interesting...A lot of Burners.

by Slvrgun on Feb 23, 2009 12:26 PM EST reply actions

Speaking of burners

Heyward-Bey ran a 4.30. Wow

by Adam Stites on Feb 23, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions

That's my guy... I love heyward-bey

The End Is Nigh...

by silencecs on Feb 26, 2009 11:21 PM EST up reply actions

I wonder if we could trade down and pick up Oher and Harvin?

What are the chances of that happening?

by Slvrgun on Feb 23, 2009 12:53 PM EST reply actions

Yawn...

Don’t need Harvin… He is NOT a true WR… Oher needs alot of coaching and only had 22 reps at the combine… I like Alex Boone from OSU…

by floridafalcons#63 on Feb 23, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

Boone is only

a RT and he’s already getting into trouble. No thank you.

by Ewdtrey on Feb 23, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions

Haha I didn't expect Ewdtrey to like him

He’s a Buckeye

by Adam Stites on Feb 23, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions

I don't dislike Buckeyes

UCLA doesn’t have enough draft worthy players, so I can’t afford to be biased. haha

by Ewdtrey on Feb 23, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions

Well whatever. Whoever is the BAP, I hope we get him.

by Slvrgun on Feb 23, 2009 1:37 PM EST reply actions

Hmmmm

I like breakfast food 24/7. How’s that for breaking the thread?

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by cuffs007 on Feb 23, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions

No matter who will be the pick

I just want from the guy one thing: BIG IMPACT TO THIS TEAM ON HIS FIRST YEAR!!!
Really, anyone can be our pick in the 1st round, just show us the value, that he is a 1st round choice.

by Zoltan from Budapest on Feb 24, 2009 12:08 AM EST reply actions

Excellent

Very well put. Anyone we get in the first round HAS to be an impact rookie. No maybe’s. No one year wonders (Ya listening Reggie Nelson?). I would like to look back on this years draft and use it as a benchmark for the Jaguars future.

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by cuffs007 on Feb 24, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions

I have to go with my first instinct....

Yeah, I would like Jenkins, and I think the Jags need to fill that position first on “D”, but my first instinct is: top ten pick has to be a QB or a BIG UGLY. If the guy is not available trade down.

I am having concerns with the so called top 4 L-OT’s, J. Smith and Monroe seem to be the only 2 without apparent character issues and if this class is as ‘fat’ as advertised maybe a less profiled lineman would be the way to go?

by Jaghomer on Feb 24, 2009 7:51 AM EST reply actions