I don’t believe in hero worship when it comes to professional athletes, but I have to admit it gets pretty darn close to that with former Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell. Upon hearing the news the team was trading the reigning NFL Man of the Year to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2020 fifth-round pick was somewhat surprising. Admittedly, I yelled and probably woke the dead.
Campbell was everything to this organization as a player and leader and a strong mentor in the locker room. The move clearly represents a rebuilding process for Jacksonville’s franchise in 2020 and beyond.