The hype around Calais Campbell followed him from the Arizona Cardinals to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Already a proven force for the Cards, Campbell legitimizes the Jaguars by coming to Jacksonville and also instantly improves the a defense that is being overhauled.
Head coach Doug Marrone cannot stop saying good things about Campbell even as he criticizes the entire team.
Fortunately for the Jaguars, it isn’t just about Campbell. And he knows it.
Campbell voiced a similar refrain as his fellow 2017 free agents joining the Jaguars this offseason, noting that the talent the team has was a key consideration in his decision.