Quote:I have mixed feelings about this.  On the one hand, it would be great to have arguably the best center in football in his prime locked up for five years.  On the other hand, he's just a center.  We're not talking QB, LT, DE or CB here.  Not exactly a crucial position but of course we don't really have a center on the roster currently.  At the end of the day, I want the Jags to sign him but if they break the bank to sign this guy, I think it's a bit reckless financially.  Ideally you want to lock up players to big contracts in key positions I mentioned before.  Centers can be found in the draft for much cheaper and the difference between an Alex Mack and a rookie in the draft could be negligible.

 

Take a breath and just wait to see if it becomes official. Caldwell has not been signing guys recklessly ala gene smiff. The one questionable contract was beadles and even that's not totally true because the Jags are only really on the hook for one year with beadles if it doesn't work out. Caldwell is proving to be the Jaguars best addition so far. 

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