I would pay it.  It has been already stated that the Jags have plenty of cap room.  Plus very few good pass rushers make it onto free agency.  The only reason Vernon will be available is because the Dolphins screwed themselves on that ridiculous Suh contract that will count $28 million against the cap this year.  Pass rushers cost money.  Even you draft a good pass rusher after 4 years, he will be due a big contract.  If I were the Jags, I would front load the contract when they have plenty of room and then in a few years when Robinson, Bortles, etc are due big raises, he will count less against the cap. 

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