But the Jags have drafted well previously also. Jalen Ramsey is their best player, Myles Jack, Smith, Fournette, Ronnie Harrison I think will be good, etc. They were not just built through FA. Their biggest problem is not hitting on a QB and not handling success well. If they had drafted Derek Carr instead of Bortles they might have a Superbowl now. They should not have given Bortles that huge contract.

It would be one thing if signing FA's to push over the top never works, but it does sometimes. So you can't say that it cannot work. The Steelers pretty much only build through the draft, they are in the conversation usually but they get beat by the pats just like everyone else, and right now they are imploding.

I think the point is that there is no one sure way to build a team. Think the Broncos regret signing those players? Or the Rams? Or the pats? We didn't win a Superbowl till that defense came together and Booger McFarlane (FA) solidified the interior of that D.

That's probably their upcoming draft. Ed Oliver at 7. A safety or tackle in the second. A RB in the third.

I would pass on Jackson. He wasn’t that great for them. Let Wade Phillips pick him up. He played great for Philips.

McFarland was a trade. The biggest FA of the Polian era was Corey Simon, but he ended up with knee problems, which were IMO due to him letting himself get out of shape.

That would mean it turned out well for them - but not necessarily that it was a smart move.

Sigh

Let me rephrase it. Would you, Chaka, send your team into cap hell for a few seasons in the future, if your window was about to close and you knew you could win a Superbowl.

Just a yes or no, would you do it? I'm asking what you would do.

Didn't Simon have some weird sickness? Yeah, they tried to address DT several ways. Quitcock, Moala. Finally took a trade to do it, so draft capital instead of straight up money.

I'm not sure why this is hard to say yes to.... 31 teams every year dont Win the SB... quite a few Have NEVER won a SB. So hell yes... do what it takes to win one.

If they had landed a competant QB. Would be speaking differently about them. Still hate em but they would have had a lot more success.

I don’t think that’s the route they take. I think they add Foles and stock up on receiving options in Rd 1 & 2. Maybe Metcalf and one of Fant or Hockenson if they drop.

They are punks, except Cambell, I still get steamed of how Ramsey throat punched Hilton last season. But they are a dominant defense and kicked our ass last game. With Nick Foles and some proper leadership, they could be scary.

That would be interesting. I thought about WR, but Fant or Hockenson and a WR. Depends what Coughlin thinks they need most. They did draft Bryan (DT) last year and Chalk (WR). Maybe a TE is what they need. Hockenson would be a good blocker and catcher for them.