Last Friday, former Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell inked a four-year deal with the Jaguars worth $60 million, joining fellow top-tier free agents Barry Church and A.J. Bouye on what is shaping up to be a formidable defense in Jacksonville. The Jags were able to hold off a late push from Campbell’s hometown Broncos, pairing the two-time Pro Bowler with former Denver defensive lineman Malik Jackson. Campbell spoke with The MMQB to discuss the decision, his continuing commitment to the Phoenix community, and his hopes for the Jaguars.
KLEMKO: You were franchise-tagged before you re-signed in Arizona, in 2012, so you haven’t been on the “open market” since you were a high school kid in Denver.