What has Trent Baalke seen out of Brian Thomas Jr. and Maason Smith, the Jacksonville Jaguars' two top rookie draft picks?
No, the Jaguars won't see every single one of their draft picks carve out a starting role or even a pure rotational one as a rookie. But the Jaguars' two top picks -- Brian Thomas Jr. and Maason Smith -- are going to be expected to contribute right away.
But what has general manager Trent Baalke seen out of his two top picks so far? He discussed exactly this during the Jaguars' 20-7 win over the Buccaneers on Saturday, heaping praise on both rookies for their work-ethic, understanding of the Jaguars' schemes, and athletic traits. As for Smith, who spent the 2023 season playing at below 100% after an ACL injury in 2022, Baalke kept perspective for where the rookie is in his development.
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