Let me be the first to tell you, I have seen Gerald out of coverage MANY times this year when the Jags were running a Cover 2. He has developed into a decent Safety, however, he is caught out of position more then not! I am not sure what the Jags should do regarding him, it really depends on the teams plans for the Defense. I think he could be even better working with Mel….

I completely agree with Chris on this one. Gerald is exactly the type of player we should want to resign. Won’t break the bank, and someone who’s been drafted and developed by this team who has shown he’s a playmaker.

We have too many needs to let someone like him walk. Plus, last year was really his first year playing for us on a regular basis. His injuries and role as a backup behind Darius and Deon Grant have held him back from possibly being a better safety in this league. He can cover, he can tackle, and he can make big interceptions.

I was ok with letting Deon Grant go because that was a lot of money. I really hope we re-sign Sensebaugh though. He’s worth more than a compensatory pick in my opinion.

Chris, can you elaborate as to how compensatory picks are granted. You mentioned that the league can grant them if a team has what is considered a “net loss”. How is this determined, and can a team gain more than one or is it just one pick granted?

I believe that Sensebaugh is a classic example of how a franchise should draft and develop. Which should make a team want to re-sign that player. However, if you can gain extra draft picks why not let him go and test the waters. It’s possible that Gene Smith is allowing him to test the waters, but sign him at a later time if he doesn’t get any offers worth considering in his mind. As much as I would like to keep him, we are in bad need of picks, and that’s all Gene is considering at this point.

With that in mind, I have a bad feeling that next year might me another year of growing pains as Gene works his long term plan.

The defensive backs are the real problem right now on defense (although I agree, the Jaguars must rebuild their lines first)! But let’s remember, Bengals backup QB Ryan Fitzpatrick looked like Kurt Warner against us, when this team played in Cincinnati last season. I hope Reggie Nelson will improve under Mel Tucker, but let’s be honest, he not performed like a 1st round pick should play last year… And other then him, there was nobody effective, if we count out Brian Williams, who moved back to cornerback, after Drayton Florance not performed so, like everyone expected. No to free agenc? I’m Ok with that! But let’s keep those players, who performed well here, and show for the Jaguars, that he can be an advantage of this team. So I think, the jaguars must resign Sensabaugh, before the free agency season starts!

If teams are willing to give Sensy a really large amount than I don’t think it’ll be wise for the Jaguars to get into a bidding war. I’d love for Gerald to come back but again, only if the price is right.

that he never commented on and recovered from. I really think it depends on the price, but he seems poised to improve every year. I like him as a Jaguar.

I’m not sure exactly how much money is going to be thrown at him. I say let him test the waters then see how other teams gauge Gerald’s value. Just because a player enters free agency doesn’t mean they can’t come back to their original team.

I think this is the best for Gerald and the Jags. If he signs with someone else he gets what we want and we get compensatory draft picks.

When is the line drawn when you either want to resign an emerging player or let him test free agency? I think drafting is better versus pricey free agents, but you cannot possibly always let decent players go just to get more draft picks. There has to be a middle ground. Somewhere. Anyone know where? Hello, Gene? We’ll have to wait and see! IMHO

This is a way of seeing if Sensabaugh is pricey. If he isn’t, cool, take him back. If he is, then cool, take the draft picks. Draft picks are never a bad thing, no matter the round. Remember, Sensy himself is a 5th rounder. No matter what happens, nothing bad will happen.

but let’s not forget, Sensabaugh, is developed himself to a true starter caliber(probably anywhere) at safety position. If the Jaguars get that draft pick, they must spend years to develop the guy(best example: see Reggie Nelson-are he based on his performance last year a legitimate starter? Sadly, right now the answer is NO. I hope next yar on the same date today, he will be and he had 2 years already to improve!!!. Now the Jaguars have an almost complete player in Sensabaugh. (If the price to resign him is not so horrible) do you wanna lose a developed player???

Sensi is a hitter, just what the Jags need right now, but we will get priced out of the market. I know this after seeing Jamal Fudge play in one of the final games for Atlanta. He made a big impression on the fans just subbing in for a few plays. Gerald is not flying under anybodies radar. He will get scooped for a price that would not be wise for the Jags to match. What a bummer… It will be a break-out year too. The heartbreak of re-tooling.

Any guesses on the Freddy T. situation?

You guys are reading so much into that quote…. Promise…. (However, there are always changes and options that are always open.)