2011 NFL Draft Grades: SBNation says "Solid Job, Jaguars"

by Alfie Crow on May 2, 2011 3:00 PM EDT in 2011 NFL Draft

While typically draft grades are silly, I like the ones that SBNation.com typically does. Not just because they're my employer, but because I know who writes them and I know he does his research. Also, they gave the Jacksonville Jaguars a favorable grade in their 2011 NFL Draft Grades and that goes a long way. I'm easily bought.

Jacksonville Jaguars: B
Moving up six slots to take Blaine Gabbert and stash him behind David Garrard for a year or two was a low-risk, high-reward decision. Their next two picks - both from small schools - look smart, as well, as guard Will Rackley and receiver Cecil Shorts are serious talents that should develop into starters. The only problem here is that the Jaguars still don't have that stud pass rusher that they need to harass the likes of Peyton Manning and Matt Schaub. Otherwise, job well done.

Kudos to Brian Galliford for actually knowing who Will Rackley and Cecil Shorts III are, as most don't.

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I have two questions.

First what is there not to like about Genes first 2 drafts. Everyone of the guys selected who didnt suffer an injury so far has been a contributer. There are no signs that any of them will be a bust in the future. So why would anyone believe that he would screw this one up.

Second, why is it that none of the experts really complained when the Jets traded up to get Sanchez? I think the guy is just average but the pros say it was the right move. Is Sanchez better than Gabbert? No. The Jags gave up less fo a better guy and they get reamed. It makes no sense.

by JagSoldier on May 2, 2011 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

agreed.

Sanchez sucks on a team that has good RBs, pro bowl OL, pretty good receivers, and a great defense

by Dwalk1217 on May 2, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

that means...sanchez isnt good. hahaha

by Dawool Huh on May 2, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Grades

I hate all these grading of drafts just hours afterwards. I do, however, like them when it’s looking back, say, three years later. I was just on a site where they were grading each team and how they did in each round—and, believe it or not, they actually gave us grades for rounds we didn’t even have a pick!!! (We received a B in one round and a B- in another—guess Gene and the boys didn’t do as good of a job of not picking in that round/LMAO)

by jagsnumberone on May 3, 2011 2:31 AM EDT reply actions