Quote:Walter Thurmond is a good player for the most part when he's relatively healthy.  The primary concern with Thurmond is his injury history.   That much more if he's used at FS over the long haul,  especially considering his below average size for the position.    The team that signs Thurmond needs a viable contingency plan in case Thurmond goes down again.

 

I agree. If Thurmond is indeed signed - I'd prefer to see (at least) a third round FS prospect signed, though it may be that Caldwell thinks that having James Sample and Josh Evans on the roster is enough of a contingency. 

 

While there are better scenarios out there for the Jags in addressing the position, I could see Thurmond plus a mid-to-late-round draft pick being the way they address it.  Especially if they spend big dollars on the pass rush.  While Thurmond won't be cheap, he'll be cheaper than the top tier sack artists. 

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