The Jacksonville Jaguars came into this draft thinking they needed just a few key players to overcome the Indianapolis Colts. They got their receiver and their cornerback in free agency. They needed a pass rusher in the draft. They certainly got that in Derrick Harvey, but did they give up too much to get him?Maybe. According to NFL Network, the Jaguars gave the Baltimore Ravens their 1st round pick, two 3rd-round picks and a 4th-round pick to get Harvey. Forget about the point-value chart, which says that the Ravens gave up a lot of value. The Jaguars spent four picks to get one guy.
On the other hand, this is a team that doesn't really need to build in the draft right now. The Jaguars are ready to make a push for the AFC South title this year. They don't need depth from this draft. They need impact players now, and they weren't going to get a real impact player at a key position with the 26th pick.
Jack Del Rio and Shack Harris picked another Florida player last year in Reggie Nelson, and he proved to be a winner. Still, they had better be right about Harvey, because they spent four picks on him. They only spent one on Nelson.
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1. Love my Gators, but this far to much to give up for Harvey
Posted at 8:33PM on Apr 26th 2008 by Buck Kneessi