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pirkster · 05-27-2015, 03:08 PM

Fowler is out due to injury, Clemons is MIA.

It only makes sense we take a peek.

Dismissed from Illinois for team rules, would have competed for LEO role there.

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Supplemental draft update! W. Ga. DE/OLB Darrius Caldwell, an Illinois transfer, is applying this year. 69 Ts, 18.5 TFLs, 12 sacks in 2014

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ATLjag · 05-27-2015, 03:19 PM

Personally, I am OK seeing this team roll this year with Clemons, Branch, Davis, and Smith. With Fowler coming back next year, I don't want to see future draft picks being used in this spot.

ColoJag · 05-27-2015, 03:47 PM

I would be fine with a 7th

Jags32250 · 05-27-2015, 04:41 PM

If Caldwell, Dave that is, has kept up with TMDs mantra that names matter, he may fall in love and dish out a first.

Markulous · 05-27-2015, 05:12 PM

Quote:If Caldwell, Dave that is, has kept up with TMDs mantra that names matter, he may fall in love and dish out a first.

Only way that happens is Gene Smith performs a face/off procedure on Caldwell and takes over.

pirkster · 05-27-2015, 06:14 PM

Quote:I would be fine with a 7th

Yep, may be worth a late rounder if he's seen as a fit.

Certainly a position in need of investment for the future.

"You do your own thing in your own time. You should be proud."

TJBender · 05-27-2015, 11:36 PM

Eh, worth a look, maybe a late-round flyer. I don't see the team throwing a mid-round pick at the LEO position as a desperation play right after losing Fowler for the year. There's enough talent on this team that a move like that would be unnecessary.

knarnn · 05-28-2015, 01:15 AM

Something tells me that this guy goes undrafted and will be available in free agency.

"Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry, he's a mile away and barefoot."

Shack Del Rio · 05-28-2015, 08:55 AM

Quote:Something tells me that this guy goes undrafted and will be available in free agency.

I was going to say the same.

jags_r_bake · 05-28-2015, 10:33 AM

Would disband the franchise to get him as a charity worker in Jacksonville.

**flsprtsgod** · 05-28-2015, 11:02 AM

When has Caldwell brought in a guy with character issues?

“An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”. - Plato

pirkster · 05-28-2015, 11:23 AM

Quote:When has Caldwell brought in a guy with character issues?

I wouldn't assume "violation of team rules" always equates to character issues.

From what I gather, he's had academic struggles.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-d...ntal-draft

No players were selected in each of the past two Supplemental Drafts but Caldwell could draw interest after dominating the Gulf South Conference last season - his first at that level - to the tune of 18.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks.



Caldwell, an Atlanta, Ga. native, originally signed with Illinois as a four star recruit. After redshirting in 2011, he played in all 12 games a year later, recording 17 tackles, including five for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also forced and recovered a fumble.



Academic issues forced him out of the Big Ten in 2013, however, and Caldwell landed at Pearl City Community College, where despite only posting 12 tackles and four tackles for loss, he earned an offer from Arizona State and was hyped as a possible replacement at Devil-backer for Carl Bradford, a 2014 fourth round pick of the Green Bay Packers. Academics once again pushed Caldwell out, however, and he ultimately wound up at West Georgia, where he recorded 69 total tackles and led the conference in sacks.

"You do your own thing in your own time. You should be proud."

Bon Jagley · 05-28-2015, 01:59 PM

Can we get a spider chart on him please? SPARQ? Anyone? Bueller?

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Predator · 05-28-2015, 10:05 PM

Quote:I wouldn't assume "violation of team rules" always equates to character issues.

From what I gather, he's had academic struggles.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-d...ntal-draft

No players were selected in each of the past two Supplemental Drafts but Caldwell could draw interest after dominating the Gulf South Conference last season - his first at that level - to the tune of 18.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks.



Caldwell, an Atlanta, Ga. native, originally signed with Illinois as a four star recruit. After redshirting in 2011, he played in all 12 games a year later, recording 17 tackles, including five for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also forced and recovered a fumble.



Academic issues forced him out of the Big Ten in 2013, however, and Caldwell landed at Pearl City Community College, where despite only posting 12 tackles and four tackles for loss, he earned an offer from Arizona State and was hyped as a possible replacement at Devil-backer for Carl Bradford, a 2014 fourth round pick of the Green Bay Packers. Academics once again pushed Caldwell out,however, and he ultimately wound up at West Georgia, where he recorded 69 total tackles and led the conference in sacks.

Although getting kicked out of 3 schools is isn't a guarantee of a character issue, it sure is a giant red flag.

When a scholarship player gets kicked out of school for academic reasons, it's usually because they lack the self discipline and work ethic to even bother to show up to class for the bare minimum requirement.

Players don't have to be smart enough to pass. As long as they show up, the school will fake it for them.

There is a huge question mark as to where this kid's priorities lie. I doubt anyone spends a pick on him.

JagsFanClubOfMD · 07-02-2015, 03:13 PM

Does anyone know if we sent anyone to his Pro Day today?

knarnn · 07-04-2015, 02:03 PM

Quote:Does anyone know if we sent anyone to his Pro Day today?

Nope.

Quote:The Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, San Diego Chargers, Atlanta Falcons, St. Louis Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers attended the workout.

Although they are regarded as relative long shots to be drafted, three teams expressed interest after the workout in signing the players as undrafted free agents.

<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/pro-day-for-darrius-caldwell-dalvon-stuckey-attended-by-several-nfl-teams/'>http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/pro-day-for-darrius-caldwell-dalvon-stuckey-attended-by-several-nfl-teams/</a>

"Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry, he's a mile away and barefoot."

pirkster · 07-07-2015, 10:54 AM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/spor.../29800077/

"If there was a player in this class that makes a ton of sense from a fit and value standpoint for the Jaguars, it would probably be Caldwell... Caldwell may not be worthy of an early pick, but taking a late-round flier or signing him after the process would make a lot of sense for a Jaguars team that has already lost first round pick Dante Fowler Jr. for the season. Caldwell could battle with Andre Branch and Chris Smith for a depth role at LEO in training camp."

"You do your own thing in your own time. You should be proud."

Bon Jagley · 07-07-2015, 10:56 AM

Quote:http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/spor.../29800077/

"If there was a player in this class that makes a ton of sense from a fit and value standpoint for the Jaguars, it would probably be Caldwell... Caldwell may not be worthy of an early pick, but taking a late-round flier or signing him after the process would make a lot of sense for a Jaguars team that has already lost first round pick Dante Fowler Jr. for the season. Caldwell could battle with Andre Branch and Chris Smith for a depth role at LEO in training camp."

Just wanted to point out the author of that article, is a newcomer to Jacksonville. Mike Kaye wrote for an Eagles website and was their resident draft expert. A good follow on Twitter for anyone that is not already. I am interested to see how the FCN coverage of the Jaguars improves with him onboard. Since Hicken left the operation, I barely pay attention to the station.

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Kane · 07-21-2015, 04:18 PM

Quote:Although getting kicked out of 3 schools is isn't a guarantee of a character issue, it sure is a giant red flag.

When a scholarship player gets kicked out of school for academic reasons, it's usually because they lack the self discipline and work ethic to even bother to show up to class for the bare minimum requirement.

Players don't have to be smart enough to pass. As long as they show up, the school will fake it for them.

There is a huge question mark as to where this kid's priorities lie. I doubt anyone spends a pick on him.

Or he's dumb.

Let's face it. Some people in this world are just dumb.