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Teams need to let first-round WRs develop

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Jimmy Smith's sudden retirement should prove simple solutions aren't easy in the NFL. Smith was the Jaguars No. 1 receiver for a decade. When he clicked with Keenan McCardell, Jacksonville was a perennial playoff contender. But age eventually catches up to every athlete, and teams must plan accordingly. It would appear the simple solution to replacing a No. 1 receiver is to use a No. 1 draft pick on a receiver. Not so fast. It's not that easy. The Jaguars have used three first-round picks in t ...

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