Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future tendencies, but usually that is all we have to base our prognostications upon.

 

Based upon the past performance of David Caldwell when it comes to signing Defensive Lineman, he has shied away from the big names and instead selected hidden sleepers with the exception of Chris Clemons at the Leo position.

 

While the Jags have plenty of cap space, Dave suggested that the Jags don't need to spend it all until 2017.

 

So instead of paying top dollar for JPP who may cost on the order of 14 to 15 Mil per season, might David continue in the ways that have succeeded so far.

 

Take a look at Marks before he came to the Jags. He was a nobody on the Titans roster. Same is kind of true with Miller on the Bucs roster.

 

Well, what if David looks at

 

Adrian Clayborn - DE - Tampa - 6'3" 280 Lbs

 

Clayborn is a former Rd 1 pick for the Bucs and has only had two seasons that he played without injury. Last year he hurt his bicep and went on IR but in 2013 the put up these numbers

 

2013 - 64 TT, 5.5 Sacks

 

Clayborn will be 27 next season, which fits the Jags roster construction model.

 

I think Clayborn makes perfect sense for the Jags as a 1st and 2nd Down Leo DE. He is very strong against the run and can put up sack numbers between 5 and 8 per year.

 

The Jags have a young Ryan Davis and Andre Branch.

 

Between the three players, the Jags can produce double digit sacks from the Leo position.

 

Now I am not saying that the Jags throw Clemons to the curb, but I would not mind if he and Ryan Davis manned the Otto LB spot and picked their spots on the Dline to rush the passer in a blitz fashion.

 

I think Clayborn could be signed on an incentive laden contract and let him prove himself.

 

He is going to have to do this anywhere he goes whether he re-signs with the Bucs or signs elsewhere.

 

Why not Clayborn instead of JPP?

 

Thoughts?

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