Quote:That's the thing though; the plethora of talent floating around in Free Agency aside, I get a sense that the talent in the draft may even be better. The team has a legitimate shot at getting a genuine, bona fide difference maker at the top of this draft and then filling in with contributors later.

 

I'm with you though regarding this Free Agency run; heck the team just essentially shored up the Defensive Line, the whole thing! While Bryant and Clemons shouldn't be considered as long term fixes, maybe they are the Henne equivalent to their respective positions; bridge guys. Bryant holds the spot until Alualu learns it or is replaced and Abry Jones - and doesn't he just scream Red Bryant lite? - learns the nuances. Same thing with Clemons and whomever the team brings along to learn that LEO role.

 

While Jacksonville hasn't packed on "star" talent with this Free Agency, they have surely added talent. I'm really getting excited about this roster for next season.

 

I can't remember which, but Bradley or Caldwell said something this offseason along the lines of trying not to have so many rookies forced into playing right away. I think, while adding overall talent, they are accomplishing two goals with these signing.

 

First, not being forced to take a position of need at any point in the draft, and second, allowing the rookies to come in and learn/compete behind the vets. All while allowing the team to get out of these contracts fairly easily a year or two down the road. Great job.

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