2014 NFL Mock Draft: McShay Selects Johnny Manziel for Jacksonville Jaguars

Nov 30, 2013; Columbia, MO, USA; Texas A

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in the hunt for a new quarterback. Going into the draft, they will be hoping to find a new leader for their offense. Todd McShay just completed his most recent draft and selected Johnny Manziel with their 4th overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft.

Here is the breakdown from McShay:

Analysis: This will be a tough decision. Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley is hoping to find a leader at QB who can elevate the whole team, the way Russell Wilson did with Seattle in 2012. Is Manziel that guy? I think the key for Manziel is going to be how he interviews. Some teams are going to fall in love with his confidence, whereas others will be turned off by him. One reason why I think Manziel fits in Jacksonville is that offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch has proved throughout his career that he can successfully adapt his system to his personnel, which is a must for any team that brings in Manziel, given his exceptional mobility and improvisational skills.

Manziel doesn’t have ideal size, but I’ve been really impressed this season with how he improved his delivery mechanics to get better velocity on his throws, and his improvement at going through his progressions. If he can continue to develop in the NFL, he has a chance to be really good.

I like the idea of Manziel joining a young team with Gus Bradley as the head coach. I think that he would be a good fit for the team and the offense would benefit from having Manziel leading the offense. If they are able to re-sign Maurice Jones-Drew for another season, then they would have a veteran to help him in the backfield for the season.

What do you all think of Manziel in Jacksonville?