A year ago at this time, all of us would have guaranteed a month’s pay the Jacksonville Jaguars would use their first pick in the NFL Draft on a quarterback.
Simply put, Blake Bortles wasn’t the long-term answer.
Bortles has found some success this season, though, as Jacksonville has switched to a run-first, defensive-heavy squad. And it’s working.
Quarterback could still be a need, depending on how Bortles performs under postseason pressure. But if the Jaguars still view him as “the guy,” giving him some bona fide weapons would be smart.
Alabama’s Calvin Ridley is a nice receiving option this late in the first round. Perhaps not as touted as some of the higher-profile wideouts, Ridley’s skill set would be beneficial to what Bortles is comfortable doing under center.