In reading some of the reports on the free agents we've signed, it sounds like Caldwell is using Gus Bradley to seal the deal with players they're really interested in landing. 

 

I know we've discussed this previously when the conversations surrounding him coaching the Senior Bowl and what benefit that would offer the team.  At the time, I mentioned the fact that it would have long-term ramifications for those players who were on his squad.  While they may not wind up with the Jaguars as rookies, when they come up for free agency, they'd be more likely to consider the Jaguars because of Gus Bradley.

 

It sounds like there's some merit to this opinion. We've never had a head coach who has the kind of personality that makes him a draw for players. 

 

There are those who have repeatedly said "why would player ______ want to play in Jacksonville?"  I think Gus is quickly becoming a reason despite being #6 on the glitter coaching ranking in 2013. 

 

We've seen the product on the field improve over the course of a season, so we know Gus has the chops to be a good coach.  Being the kind of coach guys want to play for can only help speed up the rebound of this franchise.

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