Very thoughtful mock, and I enjoyed the writeups on each player. I'm one of those that is very high on Kincaid and think the NFL will be, too. (Well, at least many teams, in my estimation.) No, he's not much of a blocker, but with the way the rules so heavily favor offense now, a move TE like him could be a massive problem for defenses. If he's similar to Engram for the Jags, that may be what they want, as I don't think they'll see Engram as a long-term fit. (Now, if they sign him to an extension after he got the franchise tag, I will have to change my tune.)
I love seeing Dawand Jones in the 1st, as I am very, very high on him. Would make total sense for Cincy if he's still there.
@The Champ Forgive all the deleted comments, browser freaked out.
I was thinking of a long-term replacement for Engram, as opposed to a complementary piece. But obviously a strong argument could be made for a more traditional in-line TE like Mayer as well.
Also went back and forth on Jones or
Darnell Wright, who I do expect to sneak into the first round, but wound
up sticking with Jones. Glad I didn't get blasted for that one.
I just replied to your comment about Dawand Jones in Walt's mock. I mentioned that the floor for Jones is CIN at 28. Then I see this. At this point I'm almost afraid to publish my mock for fear of it reading like a copy of yours lol.
A few JAX beat writers have recently reported that the Jags are prioritizing an extension for Engram. Could easily be speculation disguised as reporting, but just wanted to let you guys know if you weren't already aware.
I think the Jags could prefer Meyer to Kincaid if they go TE in the 1st round, even if Engram is only around another few seasons. JAX needs more size/physicality in general at receiver. Kincaid will be a 24 year old rookie and seems a bit redundant as long as Engram is around. A pure Y-TE to complement Engram and diversify the offense seems a neater fit.
@Mr. Bitter Great feedback and you make a good point about Jacksonville possibly looking at a more complementary piece to Engram, as opposed to a long-term replacement. Definitely something I will consider in future mocks. Appreciate it!
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Very thoughtful mock, and I enjoyed the writeups on each player. I'm one of those that is very high on Kincaid and think the NFL will be, too. (Well, at least many teams, in my estimation.) No, he's not much of a blocker, but with the way the rules so heavily favor offense now, a move TE like him could be a massive problem for defenses. If he's similar to Engram for the Jags, that may be what they want, as I don't think they'll see Engram as a long-term fit. (Now, if they sign him to an extension after he got the franchise tag, I will have to change my tune.)
I love seeing Dawand Jones in the 1st, as I am very, very high on him. Would make total sense for Cincy if he's still there.