In 2015 the Colts were considered winners of free agency. Granted there were a few good signings, but we haven't been the same since. Ever since then, I've been completely fine with not signing free agents. 😅
Feels like a good time to issue a reminder. Two years ago, J’Ville spent a fortune in FA. That was the year they surprised the NFL giving the little WR, Kirk 4/72 which had incentives into the $80’s. And J’Ville went on to have a good season.
Many here showered the Jaguars with applause and wondered why can’t the Colts do that?! But here’s what they forget….
In the 10 years BEFORE that one, no team spent more in FA than the Jaguars. $1.4 BILLION dollars. That’s billion with a B. And I think they had one post season appearance to show for it. So most years Jacksonville “won” free agency and they had almost nothing to show for it.
So when @GoColts8818 says the “winner” of FA typically doesn’t have a very good season, he is correct. It was his comment that triggered my memory about Jacksonville’s lost decade. Thanks, GC!