Depth building had been the main mission for the Jaguars GM, David Caldwell in early 2015. The team lacked talent at some key starting positions and amongst other key roles in the rotation. The vast coffers of Shad Khan were opened up and vast sums of money were offered to entice mercenaries to come to the oft ignored Jacksonville headquarters. In the past, free agents scoffed at the idea of making the trip and looked elsewhere for their fortunes. This year things changed.
Phone calls were actually being answered.
It was hard not to respond when such intensely competitive offers were being lobbed left and right.