Jacksonville Jaguars select Eben Britton in round two!

by Tkopa on Apr 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT

Gene Smith liked Eugene Monroe so much in round one he drafted Eugene Monroe Jr in round two. Eben Britton is a junior Offensive Tackle from Arizona coming out early. The comparison to Eugene Monroe is uncanny and says a lot about where this team is going. Eben has played both sides of the offensive line as both a right tackle and then left tackle. No matter where he was, he made an impact. In 1,299 plays in which he was on the field, he allowed 10 sacks and three QB pressures. He is also credited with throwing the key block 39% of the time Arizona ran for a touchdown. These stats are very close to what Eugene Monroe produced.

Eben Britton is a scholar athlete with a bright mind. Hey, just like Eugene. Eben is credited by his coach as being a humble guy, unselfish, team oriented and the real leader of the offense. Wow, exactly like Eugene. Any idea how deep this draft analysis went with Gene leading it?

Somehow I doubt Tra Thomas, Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton are going to compete for the same left tackle spot. It doesn't matter, I think Gene was determined to ensure David and Maurice have a chance to play to their best. I am betting these guys will earn big Christmas gifts from their QB and RB.

Could we have gone in a different direction with round two? Yes.

Could we have found a better man and better player? I don't think so.

Eben Britton is the second WONDERFUL selection.

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Del Rio said he will compete for the Right Tackle position. Look out Pashos!

by cliff1982 on Apr 25, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Yeap

an I think he is the solution of this team at RT(who can play LT as well, if needed)
Plus his attitude is making him a joker. Read this words:
"I couldn’t be happier. Every team that passed on me is going to regret it," he said. "I’m going to work my (butt) off to be a Jacksonville Jaguar," Britton said.
When that first game comes, somebody is going to pay for it," Britton said. “People told me I wasn’t big enough, I wasn’t strong enough. That all ends today.”
"There’s nobody in this draft that has a bigger heart than I do. I’m so fired up to be a Jacksonville Jaguar you can’t even believe it."
If he plays like that David is safe from now!

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 25, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

nice!

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 25, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

thats what I like to hear!

Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did

by thatdamnLovett on Apr 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Reminds me of someone

This little guy named Maurice Drew.

by Kbot on Apr 25, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Gene first draft going great

Gene has given jag fans a reason to smile . 2 guys with great ethics great attitudes and people who can fill positions that have been in need for a while

I think Jag fans will have a reason to smile this season

by jesusjagfan2009 on Apr 26, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions

He majored in Creative Writing

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe he will shout some poetic prose to those he pancakes.

by JagsCub on Apr 25, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Silence in victory is the most poetic thing to me. He knocks them down and stares. thats it

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 25, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Or maybe...

He’ll channel John Witherspoon with a kind, “Hey young man, you just got knocked the fuck out.”

by Kbot on Apr 25, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Bye bye PieceOshitToast....I mean Pashos.

by Slvrgun on Apr 25, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

Don't be

rude with Pashos.

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 25, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Please not today Slvrgun

It is a day of hope and happiness.

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by Tkopa on Apr 25, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

You are right. It is a new Era.

And I like the picks. Gene did a good job. The Jaguars got two solid linemen that will bolster our run and pass offense. They wanted to build the lines and build them they are.

A+

by Slvrgun on Apr 25, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you!

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by Tkopa on Apr 25, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

On another note,

The texans got our guy…..Connor Barwin. Now i have to root for a texan

Although I have no idea how he fits there. OLB? Cushing?

Sirius said Cushing should play Mike. I think thats stupid

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

You better not root for a Texan.

by Slvrgun on Apr 25, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

i honestly like him

i honestly do not like the team

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 26, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

More GOOD WORDS from Britton

I’m starting to like more nad more the pick: let read this:
“I’ve got my own agenda and that’s first and foremost to take the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Super Bowl,” Britton said. And secondly, I’m going to be the greatest offensive tackle that has ever played this game. There’s nobody with a bigger heart than me in this draft."

He was especially colorful when asked if he was disappointed to not be drafted in the first round.

“I was [ticked] off,” Britton said. “I wouldn’t call it disappointed. I’m angry. And the chip on my shoulder just got a little deeper and somebody is going to pay for it in this upcomming season.”
Someone sounds like motivated!

Maybe we have no playmaker today, but we have got the new cornerstones of a great building of the future! (I hope tomorrow we have some weapons in both side of the ball)

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 25, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

haha i love this guy

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 25, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

he's going to dominate

i know Eben personally and let me tell ya he’ll be true to his words……. he’s going to be beyond driven after today

by brad6269 on Apr 25, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

As someone who knows him personally

How do we properly pronounce his first and last name?

by Adam Stites on Apr 25, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

..

Eben like the start of Ebenezer and Britton- Brit in

by brad6269 on Apr 26, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Ah Thanks

I had Britton right, but I was saying it like E Bin

by Adam Stites on Apr 26, 2009 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Sounds Cocky

Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.

by Bestjagfan on Apr 25, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

i guess anything can be taken any way

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 25, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Wasn't saying that was a bad thing...

Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.

by Bestjagfan on Apr 25, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

i hear ya

it just made me think that i thought one way and it might be wrong

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 25, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

He is making a good 1st impression

Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did

by thatdamnLovett on Apr 25, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

Although I would have loved it if we got Alphonso Smith,

Eben Britton is perfect for this team. Run blocking tackle with a mean streak, and pissed. Looks like out O-line is in pretty damn good shape. Even better, straight up BAP. F*cking-A I’m excited. I’m excited enough that I’d probably punch Ray Lewis in the face right now, with a taser, and my car running.

by Kbot on Apr 25, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions