Quote:OK, now I am really confused. You seem to be making the case for spending big in free agency and taking those gambles. For example, 3 of the top 50 free agents on several lists were signed by the Jaguars. If we do not have the luxury of time on our side, aren't these exactly the players we should be signing? As another poster asked, and I don't believe you answered, What's the alternative?

I'm going to reduce my position to its simplest form............


I am NOT against spending every available penny in free agency to acquire talent. We DON'T have the luxury of just throwing darts at the wall just BECAUSE WE HAVE A PILE Of MONEY. Some of you have suggested that we sign free agents willy-nilly simply because we have the money. I submit that's not wise, and it's what got us into the mess we find ourselves in. Bad signings affect us in the future. I'm all for good signings. O.K, you ask.......how do we differentiate between a good and bad signing? That's exactly the right question to ask.........and the answer is........I don't know. But that's why the brain squad of the Jaguars are paid the big bucks.........to evaluate talent and spend money concurrent with their perceived value to the team. So I fully support their efforts. Pay attention now........here it comes.....The Brain Squad has a short leash.......success for them is measured in months, not years. How can anyone disagree with that?

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