Day one loaded with intrigue (April 29)—This draft will forever be remembered by Jaguars fans for the team’s decision to twice pass on Brady Quinn. What if Quinn becomes a star quarterback? Here’s a better one: What if Quinn turns out to be a bust?
Jags address punting woes (April 29)—The Jaguars considered Adam Podlesh to be the best punter in the draft and Podlesh was obviously targeted to improve the team’s worst-in-the-league net-punting average.
Smith is latest Jags DPR (April 29)—Finding information on Brian Smith is rather difficult, but the Jaguars did their homework and made Smith their choice with the second of two fourth-round picks on Sunday.
Nwaneri value pick at 149 (April 29)—Purdue guard Uche Nwaneri is excellent value in the fifth round. The Jaguars selected Nwaneri with a pick acquired in a trade from Atlanta, who received all three of the Jaguars’ sixth-round picks in exchange for the 149th overall selection.
Gattis makes safety deeper (April 29)—With an eye on safety, the Jaguars turned to Wake Forest’s Josh Gattis to make their second pick at the position in this draft. Whereas first-round pick Reggie Nelson is more of a free-wheeling ball-hawk, Gattis is a more compactly-built hitter.