The Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett this offseason, giving the team some inside information on players they wouldn't have known otherwise.
Does that mean the Jaguars will target Bills free agents this spring? Possibly. Who could they be? Here's the full list of free agents from 2015:
Name | Position | Age | Cap Hit | Status |
C.J. Spiller | RB | 27 | $5,916,666 | UFA |
Jerry Hughes | DE | 26 | $3,995,000 | UFA |
Erik Pears | G | 32 | $3,450,000 | UFA |
Brandon Spikes | ILB | 27 | $3,250,000 | UFA |
Da'Norris Searcy | S | 26 | $1,552,106 | UFA |
Chris Hairston | LT | 25 | $748,977 | UFA |
Marcus Easley | WR | 27 | $730,000 | UFA |
Lee Smith | TE | 27 | $688,401 | UFA |
Jarius Wynn | DE | 28 | $635,000 | UFA |
Stevenson Sylvester | ILB | 26 | $570,000 | UFA |
Larry Dean | OLB | 26 | $569,118 | UFA |
Corbin Bryant | DT | 27 | $495,000 | ERFA |
Chris Hogan | WR | 26 | $495,000 | ERFA |
Jordan Gay | P | 24 | $420,000 | ERFA |
Marcus Thigpen | RB | 28 | $167,647 | RFA |
The list of Bills free agents is definitely better than the list of Raiders free agents, and there are a number of players who could make their way south. But the way Marrone left Buffalo could have left a sour taste in some players' mouths, and that could get in the way of some signings.
Inside linebacker Brandon Spikes could be a player targeted. He's definitely a run-stopper, but he's not a liability in the passing game like Paul Posluszny. Defensive end Jerry Hughes also had 40 pressures and 12 sacks last year, although he will come at a very steep price.
Tight end Lee Smith could provide some depth, but he's more of a run blocker. And, no, running back C.J. Spiller will not be a target.