David Caldwell Comments on Free Agency, T.J. Yeldon, Jaguars Offense, More

February 28, 2016   ·   Danny Webster   ·   Jump to comments

The Jacksonville Jaguars will enter the new league year with the most salary-cap space of any team in the NFL, and general manger David Caldwell's immediate plan is to fill the roster with veteran players.
Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, Caldwell said he would like to use some of the $74.6 million in cap room, per Spotrac, on older players who could provide experience and depth for a young Jacksonville team.
“Obviously, there is risk,” Caldwell said, per John Oehser of Jaguars.com. “Older players tend to get hurt, and they don’t play as long. But the risk comes into the type of contract you give those guys. The contract structure is important to minimize risk, and you don’t mind paying them as long as they’re playing."
The Jaguars went 5-11 last year in Gus Bradley's third season as head coach. Jacksonville's offense took a step forward in 2015, ranking 14th in the NFL in points scored after ranking dead last over the past t...

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