This might be the offseason where big splashes may not be in the best interest for the Jags, unless Caldwell decides to cut some players that are not producing at their contract level AND cutting that player results in little to no dead money moving forward. The reason being is the Jags have 5 players reaching FA next season that I am sure Caldwell may try to reach long term with some of them this offseason. They are Linder, Colvin, Arob, Lee, and Telvin. Letting them all hit FA next offseason would be a big gamble and a huge mistake in my opinion. They all are going to get a decent amount for a contract, maybe something like Linder 8 mil/yr, Telvin 6.5 mil/yr, Arob is going to want 10+, Lee no clue yet but Hurns got 10M so who knows, and Colvin maybe 5 mil? 

 

With that being said, if the plan is to add a big contract to the roster like a Zeitler or a JPP while considering the future expiring contracts some names to consider cutting are:

 

Odrick- 8.5M- cutting results in no dead cap

House- 6.0M- no dead cap

Parnell- 6.5M- no dead cap

Skuta- 4.1M- no dead cap

Miller- 4.1M (big achilles injury too)- 300K dead cap

Marks-4.6M- 200K dead cap

 

Obviously I am not suggesting cut all these players, but I am just saying I wouldn't be surprised to see a couple names on this list cut to make room for a splash while considering future contracts. 

 

Personally I'd like to see the Jags retain Abry Jones, sign JPP and Warford, and extend Linder, Telvin, and Arob (maybe a discount after a down year?). 

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