Jordan Davis has been on the field for 52 percent of defensive plays in his nine starts this season, yet the Jacksonville Jaguars just shelled out next year’s first-round pick and a second-rounder in 2029 for him. That’s a massive investment, man. Philly obviously couldn’t refuse an offer like that, and now the Jags are betting big on their new defensive tackle.
The Price of a Part-Time Player
You gotta wonder what Jacksonville is thinking here. Fifty-two percent of snaps over nine starts? That’s not even two out of every three plays. For a first-round pick next year and a second-rounder in 2029? Man, that’s a haul! If this guy isn’t gonna be a three-down player for them, that’s a huge, huge price tag for a run-stopping specialist. It’s either a brilliant move to unlock a new gear in Davis, or they just paid too much.
The Eagles sure as heck aren’t complaining, explicitly stating the Jaguars made an offer Philly couldn’t refuse. You don’t say no to that kind of capital for a guy who’s been playing just over half the time, right?
No More Hiding: Jacksonville’s All-In Bet
There’s no middle ground here, folks. Either the Jags made a massive overpay, or Jordan Davis is about to see his workload skyrocket. They clearly expect him to play way more than 52 percent of the time. This isn’t a small move at all. The Jaguars are going for it, big time.
With this, and the trio of other trades they pulled off on Monday, they are officially no longer flying under any Super Bowl radar. Every single team in the league is watching Jacksonville now, especially after making such a major investment for a player with Davis’s current snap count.
So, the question now is, can Jordan Davis become the three-down force the Jaguars are clearly hoping for? His performance in the coming weeks will tell us if this was a genius move or a colossal mistake. Jacksonville’s season stakes just went through the roof. Speaking of winning, our Hawks handled the Cardinals 17-3. Big win for the Emerald City!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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