Quote:Meaning that by saying they'd match any offer they were hoping the Jags might not bother. From their perspective it was worth a try I guess.

Good point.  It's very likely what Cleveland's owner declared about matching any deal was intended to discourage the Jaguars.  That clearly hasn't happened, so once an offer sheet is actually signed, we'll see if he's a man of his word, or if this becomes an "oh crap, I didn't expect them to call my bluff" moment. 

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