Jacksonville, Florida – Jacksonville Jaguars They knew early in the NFL draft that they wanted to star Colorado. Travis HunterBut general manager James Gladston admitted that he does not believe that they would be able to withdraw it, knowing that he will have to trade from No. 5 in general.
So when he called Cleveland Brown Several weeks ago to find out if they were able to reach a deal to choose Brown No. 2, his expectations were very low. This changed quickly, and within two weeks, Jaguars managed to pull one of the most draft movements in the history of the concession.
“We have participated in those talks with the idea that this is likely to be an extension,” Gladston said after Jaguars. Drafting hunter on Thursday. “Maybe it will not be anything we will be able to achieve. Let’s only go with this expectation, so we are not disappointed at the end.”
“And when things began to grow and accelerate the host of those talks, you are clearly more severe in your position and your endeavor. Certainly, happy with the way you have been revealed.”
Jaguars abandoned choice No. 5, choosing the second round (No. 36) and choosing the fourth round (No. 126) in the draft of this year, in addition to choosing the first round of 2026. In contrast, they obtained the selection of Browns No. 2, and the selection of the fourth round (No. 104) and the selection of the sixth round (No. 200).
Jaguars believes that the price is worth paying against the Get Hunter, which many believed to be the most talented player in the draft because of his ability to play the wide recipient and defense, both at the US Football Association.
“He is a person who deserves to choose the first round draft as a wide future, and he deserves to be chosen the first round’s draft as an angle.” “Certainly we look forward to every element that shows themselves during the next few years while it is under his rising contract. But yes, we are excited just to obtain it in the boat, if it is permissible to speak.”
How will the pieces fall in place? Jaguars Michael Dirocco correspondent answers the biggest questions about what can be expected from Hunter in Jacksonville, as well as Dan Graziano from the interior includes South South and Steh Walder analyst in trade.
Why did Jaguars become aggressive and made a great deal with Hunter?
Jaguars Hunter is considered not only the best player in the draft, but he is able to convert the concession and even sports.
“You can count on many of the drafts you want [and] There are players who have the ability to change the game. There are players who have the ability to change the team’s path. Gladston said about the number of options Jacksonville spent to upgrade.
“Travis, while he has a lot he is still learning in our eyes, has the ability to do this.”
Gladstone, who spent nine years with the scout department in RAMS, wanted his first choice to choose Jaguars GM tone of his mandate.
“You know what, maybe you got some familiarity with ‘[F—] They chooseHe said: “A kind of operation, for our lovers, I will tell you, don’t be afraid. This is something I am in a unique position to move.”
The transition to get Hunter sends an important message to the rest of the league: Jaguars will not be afraid to be bold and aggressive; In fact, this will be the way the concession is working from now on. – Michael Diroku
How will the addition of Hunter affect Trefor Lawrence And the new criminal for coach Liam Quinn?
Lawrence will take place, choosing Jaguar No. 1 in 2021 Brian Thomas Junior. The Jaguars’ 2024, the first round.
The Jaguars couple is likely to give an explosive attack, as Download was offered for the first time since the first days of the privilege, when the Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell receivers collected 13,000 yards and Jaguars helped the qualifiers in four consecutive seasons (1996-99). Drafting can join Thomas to make the same type of influence on Lawrence, who has struggled with consistency since his arrival in Jacksonville.
This must also open things in the middle of the field for the narrow end Brenton String And create a larger space for running Travis Etienne Junior. and Bigsby tank The defenses also focus on the vast. Quinn achieved success last season as an offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay with dynamic receptions Mike Evans and Chris GodwinRunning Boki Irfing And a narrow end Kadi Auton. – Deroko
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What about the defensive side?
It is not clear how much Hunter will play for defense. It will be more involved in the attack in the beginning, and his defense package is expected to be increasingly comfortable.
When it is in the field, the expectation is that it will play outside the corner against Tyson Campbell. Montereck brown 10 games started there last season and 2024, the third round was chosen Gary Jones It was expected that you will get a chance to compete in this place, and this should not change.
Hunter is not expected to play a full list of shots on the defense and it will be interesting to see in the situations they will publish. Obvious concern is that the tear that it can bear in playing both directions at the level of the American Football Association, but Queen said they have already had discussions with training, nutrition and equipment employees about ensuring Hunter’s ability to deal with it. – Deroko
Will Hunter Jaguar give a leg in the southern AFC?
It enhances them as the highest competitor Houston TexasAnd that, frankly, they should have already. Jacksonville gave the section with a slide in the late season in 2023 and left last year with 4-13. Lawrence works on his way back from injury, but as soon CJ Stroudlevel.
Jaguars has undergone the few years and has a main coach not installed in the first year in Coen. Hunter’s addition is a great step if what they think is: a high -level shareholder on both sides of the ball. Its ability to also help justify the exorbitant cost of this deal for Jaguar. This is not a talent -free menu, especially if Corterbeck is healthy. We just did not see them presenting it. There may be a lot of bullish face to jaguars, but it is difficult to say that any step that gives Jacksonville a leg in a section in which Texas will remain, winners of two consecutive titles in AFC South, preferred to do so. – Dan Gratano
How can you degree This trade?
for. Was it worth it? Fun as it is, I have difficulty saying yes. Research has shown over multiple decades that the American Football Association teams are confident in their ability to assess the college prospects and that the trade market is ineffective for a quarter. Through the approximate value plan for value -based value, Browns has gained a surplus value that deserves the equivalent of choosing the best 10, assuming that the future selection is not deducted and that the selection of next year is No. 16.
The cost of “excessive payment” by our graph is less than Houston two years ago to move for it Will Anderson Junior. , But do not make mistakes, Jaguar paid the price of Qurtbbeck in this trade. – Seth Wald
