(02-27-2024, 01:46 PM)Caldrac Wrote: I agree. Seems counterproductive at this point. You have Allen coming off a career year, defensive MVP caliber worthy statistically if we're being fair. Right up there with Garrett and Watt in 2023. You also had Walker ascend in the right direction as a pass rusher with him turning up late with 6.5 sacks as the season progressed.

Hunter wouldn't fix the issues we have on this defense. It's the interior that needs work. I would be more inclined to see them pursue a guy like Wilkins or Madubuike. They could maybe stretch their dollars more by going after a pair of veterans instead that's more cost effective. Maybe a combination of Cox and Reader. Maybe a combination of Campbell and Wilkins or Madubuike, etc.

Hunter just seems like he'd be overcrowding a position on the roster with two capable pass rushers already off the edge. Allocate that money towards addressing the interior woes on BOTH sides of the football.

Rumors are that Wilkins and Madulbulke will both be tagged if not given long term deals. Right now, my preference would be for the Jags to sign DaQuan Jones, who will be reasonably priced for an excellent run stuffer and then draft either Newton or Murphy in round 1. The combination of Jones and either of these rookies would greatly improve the interior pass rush. If Hamilton returns to 100%, he'd be another important player in the DL rotation. Right now, my guess is that the Jaguars target a cornerback in round 1 who excels at man coverage. This could be Wiggins, Arnold, DeJean, McKinstry or Mitchell who are all closely rated. While all these players would be good options, the Jaguars would maximize value by taking one of the DT in round 1 and getting their corner in round 2. T.J. Tampa, Rakestraw and Khyree Jackson would all fit the scheme that Nielson liked to use in Atlanta. Tampa and Rakestraw also have the height to cover taller receivers.

Baalke and Pederson gave the impression today that they will be keeping Cam Robinson. While they would like to re-structure his deal as well as others like Oluakun and Darious Williams, to name just two, I don't see them going after high priced free agents from other teams since they will likely be paying Allen, Ridley and Ezra Cleveland, although Allen or Ridley will likely be tagged.

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