Josh Allen, who may, in fact, be the Jacksonville Jaguars' best player after the 2023 season, is set to become a free agent this summer unless the Jaguars franchise tags him. Now, we have seen in the past how things usually go when players get franchise-tagged. They usually hold out of training camp and even beyond.
Earlier this last week, as he was prepping for the Pro Bowl games, Allen told the media that he and the Jaguars have yet to talk about anything. He was asked what his message would be to the team, and he said, "We need to talk."
Then, his teammate at the Pro Bowl was asked about Allen and what it would mean for him to return to the team in 2024. Let's just say Evan Engram, who is also a Pro Bowler, shared his message to the franchise about why it's so important to bring Allen back.
"[Josh] has to be here," Engram told the media last week. "He's been a staple in Jax since he got there & the year that he just had; you can't let that go… I know we want him back. I know upstairs wants him back. I told him to just be patient..."
The Jaguars have several big decisions to make regarding what they do with their money and free agency. A decision will have to be made about Calvin Ridley as well - will they pay him, franchise tag him, or let the man walk and become an unrestricted free agent?
They also have to try and upgrade every position on their roster that is possible to upgrade. They need to upgrade parts of the secondary, as well as the defensive line. And the offensive line needs work everywhere. That's the tough part about juggling these decisions. However, either way, it's safe to say Allen has to be back in teal next season.
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