Draft Grades: Jaguars

The Jaguars hit the jackpot in the 1st round with Eugene Monroe. He's one of the surest things in this year's draft class and should start from day one at right tackle before eventually replacing Tra Thomas on the left side.

Eben Britton had excellent value in the 2nd round. There isn't any room for him in the lineup right away, which is actually a good thing because I don't think he's ready to start. He'll be ready to play right tackle in a year or two when Tra Thomas calls it quits.

Terrance Knighton was a major reach. He has a ton of upside but he's a boom-or-bust prospect. They needed more of an instant impact player on the defensive line and I don't think Knighton's ready to be that guy.

As if Knighton wasn't enough of a reach, they made the second biggest reach of the draft on Derek Cox (nothing could top the Raiders selection of Michael Mitchell). Cox has limited upside and I don't see how he fits into the Jaguars plan.

Mike Thomas and Jarett Dillard were both nice selections in the 4th and 5th round. Both will compete for playing time as the slot receiver and both offer a different set of tools. Thomas has the ability to stretch the field, while Dillard is more of a possession receiver.

Zach Miller is a good athlete but he played quarterback in college so he'll need time to learn a new position. Let's hope this experiment works out better than the selection of Matt Jones.

Rashad Jennings was a steal in the 7th round. I thought he could come off the board as early as the 3rd round. At worst he'll be a short-yardage back, but I could see him getting a decent amount of carries behind Maurice Jones-Drew this year.

Tiquan Underwood also had goof value in the 7th round. They clearly didn't need another receiver, but the Jaguars have been so terrible at drafting them in recent years that they probably figured: 'if we draft enough of them, one of them is bound to pan out.' It's actually not a bad theory.

This draft was filled with ups and downs for the Jaguars. The selection of Monroe was a great pick. However, Cox was one of the biggest reaches of the draft. They got a few impact players, but the picks of Cox and Knighton drag down the overall grade.

Grade: B+

Jaguars Sign Torry Holt

The Jaguars have agreed to a 2-year contract with former Rams receiver Torry Holt. The addition of Holt further leads me to believe that Mark Sanchez and Jeremy Maclin are unlikely options for the Jaguars.

Why? Because the additions of Holt and Tra Thomas are clearly moves to make them competitive in the near future. Rookie quarterbacks and receivers very rarely have a significant impact on a playoff team, so selecting Sanchez or Maclin would be a step in the wrong direction.

So who are realistic options? Well if either Eugene Monroe or Jason Smith were to fall, they would be the obvious choices. Either one could start at right tackle over Tony Pashos immediately. Michael Oher is also a very real possibility given his ability to step in and start right away on the offensive line. B.J. Raji is also an option, and could be the most likely option. Aaron Curry is another player that could start right away, but odds are he'll be off the board.

Breaking Down the Browns Trade Rumors

The team controlling the shape of the 1st round right now is the Cleveland Browns. Already owning the 5th overall selection, the Browns could land two more picks by draft day.

The first rumor, which has been widely reported for the past two weeks, is that they will send Braylon Edwards to the Giants for some combination of a 1st-round pick, 3rd-round pick and Steve Smith or Dominick Hixon. This would be a controversial move for the Browns, who have a legitimate playoff caliber-offense when everyone is healthy. Shipping Edwards off to New York would make either David Patten or Josh Cribbs the top receiver on the depth chart (at least until they select Crabtree 5th overall, that is). If the Giants are able to land Anquan Boldin, however, the Browns have to pass on Crabtree and select either a linebacker (Aaron Curry, Brian Orakpo, Aaron Maybin) or tackle (Eugene Monroe or Jason Smith - whoever falls).

The other rumor is sure to make even more waves around the league if it comes to fruition. The 49ers are reportedly interested in Brady Quinn and could offer the Browns the 10th overall pick. Its tough to say who the Browns would target with this selection. A linebacker is certainly an option, but not if they select one 5th overall. This could be where they address the offensive line with Andre Smith or Michael Oher. Or they could go with the best available defensive player (B.J. Raji? Malcolm Jenkins?)

Its all speculation at this point, as you simply can't trust any rumors you hear this time of year, but its safe to assume the Browns are at least discussing these trade options which could shake up the 1st round.