The affect of free agency on the #8 draft pick

by Jonathan Loesche on Apr 20, 2009 11:45 PM EDT

I believe some need a readjustment with their thoughts concerning Torry Holt, Tra Thomas, and the #8 overall pick. I have seen comments on BCC, Jagnation, and jaguars.com to the effect of "Well, we should get out of the #8 pick no matter what now"

I disagree with Vic on many subjects, however, have you people learned anything? Free agency is a short term fix. Thomas and Holt are both in their thirties. If they each finish their three year deals as effective starters I'll be happy. If Andre Smith or Eugene Monroe are staring Gene Smith in the face on draft day and he doesn't have a king's ransom in picks, he should still pick the tackle.

How should this effect the Jaguar's draft plans? Not in any way. If nothing else, two high profile signings should give Emperor Gene breathing room to be able to trade down if a big name player is available.

Everyone just cool off and let the pieces fall into place.

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You're right

Stay true to BAP, and the results will pay you off in the future!

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 20, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions

I thought get out regardless

This doesn’t change my opinion at all. I don’t want the Jaguars to pick at 8. I didn’t and I still don’t.

by Adam Stites on Apr 21, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions

Significant drop in money paid out

Not a significant drop in talent available. Why not?

Just take Oher.

by Blair72 on Apr 21, 2009 12:39 AM EDT reply actions

Tony Pashos was a short term fix?

All Free Agents are short term fixes?

Picking a Tackle solves the WR problem?

I think a little more content would be appropriate.

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by Tkopa on Apr 21, 2009 6:22 AM EDT reply actions

No but players

over 30 likeHolt and Tra Thomas are short term fixes. But if you sign a FA when he is 26-27 he could stay with your team over 10 years, if you and he are lucky.
Picking tackles not solving the WR problem, but give more chance and time to David to find his targets.
But I agree and understand your point.

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 21, 2009 6:31 AM EDT up reply actions