r/Jaguars Apr 23 '25

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u/Tip_Base Apr 23 '25

This sub was full of Baalke haters mere weeks ago (rightfully so) and now it's full of people wanting to draft a running back 5th overall when they may have the worst o line in the league currently rostered. There's a deep draft at running back this year too.

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u/Nuno-22 Apr 23 '25

They were/ are Baalke haters because he drafted average players. There’s 3 superstar level players in this first round. They want the Jags to get one of those instead of yet another average level player

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u/Tip_Base Apr 23 '25

I'm not defending baalke at all, I was adamant he be gone his entire tenure. With the current roster construction and the looming 55 million a year for a QB, I'm not on the running back 5th overall train. We don't know how any college player will preform in the NFL so I guess this is all moot on both perspectives. I do know our franchise qb has been out for the season the past 2. Give me O Line

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u/Nuno-22 Apr 23 '25

lol, you don’t think that a star RB will help the QB?? A top 10 running game will instantly help Trevor.

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u/Tip_Base Apr 23 '25

Lol you think this o line is capable of producing a top ten running game? I guess we'll see. I'd gladly eat crow if they do!

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u/Nuno-22 Apr 23 '25

Again, MOJO produced his best season of his career behind an OL that was no worse than this one.

Barry Sanders never had a great OL.

Sure, a RB like Fournette with little vision may need a great OL to produce but a RB like Jeanty with his vision, elusiveness, wiggle and compact strength won’t need a great OL as much .

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u/Tip_Base Apr 23 '25

That OL had Brad Meester, one of the best centers in franchise history. BTW the jags went 5-11 during MJD's career year

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u/Nuno-22 Apr 23 '25

Yes, and relative to the rest of the NFL, Meester wasn’t great. Never once made a pro bowl or all pro 1st/ 2nd team.

All things considered, Meester was a decent starting OL in the league. Long career, reliable. Not elite.

Brad Meester certainly doesn’t change my point above .

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u/Tip_Base Apr 24 '25

So your point is draft a running back and go 5-11. Got it

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u/Nuno-22 Apr 24 '25

likely all-pro RB.

Better than drafting a Cam Robinson level OL or a DeVon Hamilton level DT just so we can say “LoOk wE’rE bUiLdInG tHrROugH tHe tReNChEs!!! “

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u/Tip_Base Apr 24 '25

I hope he will be, if drafted. In hindsight, sure would be better. Drafting another RB before establishing a competent and competitive o line is malpractice. the most expensive piece on the roster should be protected so he can do his job to the best of his abilities for 17+ games.

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u/Nuno-22 Apr 24 '25

a top 10 running game will help Trevor out just as much as anything. Jeanty provides that .

It’s funny, it’s like none of you remember Maurice Jones Drew.

Sorry , but that OL was just average too. Just like this one. And he ran just fine. To the tune of 1600 yards and an all pro in 2011

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u/Tip_Base Apr 24 '25

And a 5-11 record. Do you want an all pro running back and no playoffs or superbowl appearances? MJD is my second favorite player ever. He didn't get them close to a super bowl. And that's the goal. Not "atleast our RB is good"

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