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2010 Scouting Report: John Destin, CB, Tulsa
by SoCalStites on Mar 18, 2010 11:17 PM EDT
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Ok guys, I'm determined to write a scouting report for at least one person who is actually drafted by the Jaguars. Last year Surteal did a report on Jarett Dillard and we all whiffed on everyone else. My newest strategy is to write scouting reports for players that the Jaguars have either showed interest in, or held personal workouts with. With that said, Tulsa cornerback John Destin is reportedly scheduled to have a private meeting with the Jaguars.
John Destin's story is a rags to riches story that leaves you with no choice, but to pull for him. Originally from Belle Glades, Florida, Destin graduated from high school receiving no interest from any colleges. Without the money to afford a college tuition, he was forced to take a job bagging groceries while still not giving up on his dream of being a football player and a college graduate. After a year and a half away from football, Destin finally found a spot on a junior college team and played a season.
Still not giving up on his dream of the big stage, Destin put together a highlight tape on Youtube and sent it to 119 division I schools. He received a scholarship from one school, the University of Tulsa. Now just 3 years later, John Destin is speaking with NFL teams about a possible career in football. Namely the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In his three seasons at Tulsa, Destin saw playing time in all 42 of his games, starting in 20. At 6'0, 195 pounds, Destin is a very physical corner that has average speed, 4.50 40 yard dash, who loves to jam his opposing receivers off the line. In transition to the next level, he will have to adjust to the change in rules that will force him to refrain from some of the physicality that he used to be successful at the collegiate level.
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Jaguars' Trade Value: 2010 Draft
by silencecs on Mar 18, 2010 6:27 PM EDT
in 2009 NFL Draft
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Right now, the Jaguars stand with a whopping five picks in this year's deep draft. Will it stay that way, absolutely not. Will anyone want to trade up to the number 10 spot... not likely. But let's forget what we'll do with our first overall pick, and instead focus on our other opportunities to gain draft picks.
Compensatory picks - Gene Smith has had great luck gaining picks, and I think if the Jaguars' get one 7th rounder, it will be a blessing.
Trades: Right now the Jaguars' have numerous opportunities to gain picks for players... Let's look at what we've got.
John Henderson - Obviously, after have a fantastic year, John could possibly fetch a 2nd and a 4th round pick. He is an obvious player teams will be targeting on draft day should their plan to get a DT fall through.
Reggie Nelson - Would you take a late 2nd or early third for Nelson right now? I would. He was a formerr first rounder who has dealt with a different cocoordinator every season since his rookie year, he's got value.
Luke McCown - The Jaguars' literally stole McCown from the Bucs, and if Gene finds a QB he likes who fits BAP, don't put it past him to trade the recently acquired McCown if he can get a 5th or 6th rounder (His true value).
Clint Ingram - The LB falls into the category of being able to be tendered should the Jaguars' want to, and they have decided to give him an original round pick tender, so should another team sign him, the team will immediately receive a third round pick. However, should they re-sign the embattled LB, they wouldn't hesitate to let him go for a 5th or 6th rounder.
Who's your trade bait?
-Collin Streetman
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Pre Draft Position Breakdown: Offensive Line
by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 18, 2010 1:11 PM EDT
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It's become clear that everyone is getting tired of all of the pre-draft speculation so I figured it would be a good time to take a step back and look at the more tangible parts of the Jaguars right now. With the team for all intents and purposes done in free agency, we can take a look at how each unit holds up heading into the draft.
The first unit we'll take a look at is the offensive line. Besides WR, no unit went through more retooling in 2009 than the O-line. The Jaguars started two rookies at the tackle spots, and had Uche Nwaneri at guard. On paper, the results weren't exactly what the Jaguars would want. David Garrard was sacked 42 times last year and there were several times last year when the team couldn't get the necessary push in short yardage situations.
The interior of the offensive line was a major weakness for the team. Brad Meester and Vince Manuwai, previously rocks of consistency for the team, were let down by age and injuries.
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ProFootballFocus Creates Their All-AFC South Team
You'll find a handful of Jaguars in this, one who should garner a degree of conversation. An interesting evaluation is the number of rookies on the list along with tenured veterans. Easy to see why the Colts are so dominant when you see the positional players they have on this team, though that really isn't a shock is it.
Thanks to ESPN's Paul Kuharsky for the awareness.
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bwfull
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BCC's 2010 Mock Draft: Version 1.0
by bwfull on Mar 17, 2010 6:36 PM EDT
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So the "experts" here at BCC have weighed in on how the first round of the draft will play out. Thanks to everyone that offered their time to research the picks and offer support as to why they believe their team will go in that direction. Further thanks to all those who opined on said picks.
So have it it, one and all. This is only the first evolution, so as we get closer to draft day expect to see future mocks change. What did we do right? Where did we miss the mark? Justification for picks are linked from the player's names.
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Filed to ESPN: Tim Tebow invited to New York for draft .
-via Chris MortensonAnyone remember how long Brady Quinn was in the green room in 2006?
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Jonathan Loesche
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Jaguars best in the league at getting value out of the draft
H/T to Paul Kuharsky for the link
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Jonathan Loesche
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Can the Jaguars ever narrow down their choices at #10?
by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 17, 2010 6:00 AM EDT
in 2010 NFL Draft
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I've been racking my brain for awhile on this issue. Everyone has their ideas as to who is the best fit for their team, as has been evidenced by the wide variety of opinions as to who the Jaguars should take with the tenth pick. Just to give you an idea on how wide opinions can be off the mark, fill in the blanks of this quote
Give me the linebacker-sized ____(A)________, who at 6-5, 238 pounds is more rugged, less susceptible to injury than the 6-5, 222-pound ____(B)____. [Quarterback A] is a better athlete, stronger of arm and more fiery than [quarterback B]. To those who point out that he's also rawer, I say: So what? No quarterback does squat until he's been in the league at least three years. And to scouts cautioning that [quarterback A] is a "free spirit," spare me. You had the same line on Brett Favre.
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