JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Bobby from Summerville, SC

KOAF. Looks like the Jags are going all in for the Super Bowl. Trade machine!

The Jaguars on Monday had the most high-profile in-season transaction day in franchise history, trading for three front-line defensive players – former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis, former Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III and former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux. While these were undoubtedly significant acquisitions – particularly Davis and Bates – they were calculated moves well within the framework of the Jaguars' long-term team-building approach. Bates, while in the final year of his contract, is a player who could sign an extension during or following the season. Davis, the highest-profile acquisition on a high-profile day, is under contract for three seasons and therefore much more than just an "all-in-for-this-season" move. Remember, too: The Jaguars have been "all in" for the Super Bowl since the beginning of the 2025 season – and they certainly have had that feel throughout this season. Monday's moves may have signaled that intention to the NFL world, but those paying attention have seen it for more than a year now. That said, are the Jaguars doing everything possible to ensure themselves the best chance for the Super Bowl this season? They are 6-2 with an elite quarterback in Trevor Lawrence and are playing as well as any team in the NFL. They are motivated and the pieces are in place. Why in the world wouldn't they be all in?

Scott from Jax in DelaNowhere

Wow, O-Man!! Would you say Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone made a statement this Monday? Love the All-Pro picks. The price for Jordan Davis is high, but well worth it. I assume that Gladstone and the rest of the upper brass are happy enough with our current roster as of now and for the future that any draft picks for next year are not even a priority. Remember the days when we were already doing our mock drafts this time of yarr? Man, things are different and looking up – in a very good way. How about one for Gladstone!! Duuuuuval!!

The Jaguars were aggressive, bold and intentional Monday. The three moves were high-profile and there was without question a cost. And I completely understand why the overriding narrative is that the Jaguars went all in and made a statement on Monday. Remember, though: This is the same general manager and front office that traded significant draft capital for wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter in the 2025 NFL Draft – their first draft with the organization. And the same general manager and front office that traded for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers at the trade deadline in 2025. And the same general manager and front office that opted against re-signing running back Travis Etienne Jr. and linebacker Devin Lloyd last offseason when the hue and cry decried those decisions. And the same general manager and front office that ignored the "consensus" in the 2026 NFL Draft and drafted to improve the roster rather than to impress Twitter. All of that is to say that while the Jaguars and Gladstone perhaps made a statement Monday, they have pretty much been making a statement since early 2025.

Alex from Jacksonville

Gladstone for President

But then he wouldn't be general manager.

Jadon from NC State

It may have been a hefty price, sure. But a Super Bowl? That is priceless.

The Jaguars acquired Davis for a first-round selection in the 2027 NFL Draft and a 2029 second-round selection. The Jaguars acquired Bates for a 2027 second-round selection and a 2028 fifth-round selection. They acquired Godchaux for a conditional sixth-round selection. Remember: These selections may very well be late in their respective rounds – and a late first-round selection is a significantly different beast than a Top 10 selection. Remember, too: Davis in particular is a front-line player in his prime. Trading a first-round selection and a future second-round selection is relatively low-risk. Was all of this collectively "expensive?" Sure. Was it obscenely expensive or obscenely risky? There will be some who say yes, but the cost was reasonable given the specific players and circumstances.

Chris from Mandarin

Jimmy Stones said, "Game on."

Yes, he did. Again.

Ryan from Bangor ME via Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Hold on, John. Did we just trade away our first-and second-round picks next year? And aren't at least one or two of these guys pending free agents?

Yes, but Davis will not be a free agent after this season and the Jaguars see Bates similarly to how they saw Meyers when they traded for him last season. They re-signed Meyers shortly after acquiring him.

DT from WI

A wise man recently wrote us fans to "stay tuned." He knows who he is. But my friends are all shocked, I am shocked and I wanted to know how much you are shocked, too? And have the Jaguars ever done three trades in one day before, not including drafts? Thanks!

I knew the Jaguars would try to be aggressive this week, particularly on the defensive line. I didn't know they would be so aggressive at safety, but I also didn't know an All-Pro safety would be available. I am not shocked they would pursue being as active as they were Monday. I am a little surprised all the players were available, but such is the nature of the NFL these days. Teams are quicker to trade players for future equity than once was the case, and the Jaguars took advantage of the situation.

Stephen from The Jaguar Den

Pinch me, John. Am I dreaming ? I love this general manager and this regime! GO JAGS, book me a trip to LA please!

I am not going to pinch you.

Charles from Savannah, GA

I am a Jaguar fan and have been a fan since the beginning. In the history of the franchise, I have never seen anything like this. What happened on Monday Nov 9, 2026?

The Jaguars on Monday did a few things. They made one move – acquiring Bates – that replaced an injured player in Eric Murray with a player who significantly upgrades the safety position from where it was after they had placed Murray on injured reserve last week. They made a second move – acquiring Godcuaux – that replaced an injured player in DaVon Hamilton and who significantly upgrades the position from where it was after they placed Hamilton on injured reserve last week. They made a third move – acquiring Davis – that significantly upgrades the position from where it was at any point this season. And no … you never have seen an in-season day in franchise history that compares with Monday. For most of the Jaguars' 32 seasons, teams didn't make these sorts of moves at the trade deadline. They're more common around the league in the last decade or so. But no matter the era, what the Jaguars did Monday wasn't common. It was aggressive and bold. Just as this regime has been since it became a regime.

Big Jags Fan from Jacksonville

Excited about the Jesse Bates acquisition. Let the punch out/forced fumbles begin!

Indeed.

Andy from Alpharetta, GA

Wow. Just wow. I have no idea if this will work. I get nothing is guaranteed and I get this could long-term backfire. But this is the first time in a LONG time (if ever?) where I feel the leadership is fully aligned, aggressive and committed. Or maybe that they love this team as much as I do. I don't know - it's a weird feeling but it's also pretty freaking awesome.

Never, ever, ever, ever let it be said that Gladstone, Head Coach Liam Coen and Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli are not aligned, aggressive and committed.

Marlin from Newberry, FL

Trade Machine! Has there ever been a day in Jags history like this with these trades? Unbelievable.

There have been bigger transactions trades in franchise history, but those usually have been big offseason days on the first day of free agency. In terms of bigger in-season days involving high-profile trades? Unless I'm missing something … yes, Monday was the biggest such day.

David from Orlando, FL

Dr O. Three strong trades. I'm a second-generation Jag. My late father would have been proud of these front-office moves. I am fired up. Ready for my Super Bowl-winning Jags to be coming to my hood. Duuuval! coming to Orlando. Duuulando! I'm fired up for realz! You ready for this?

Sure.

Bill from Jax*

It seems that Don isn't the only one who is all in.

The Jaguars, like Don, are all in. They always have been all in. On Monday, they were really, really all in. Or something like that.

Ishmael from Barranquilla, Colombia

JO. Is it too soon to talk about the draft ?

Ishmael's got jokes – and they're actually pretty funny.

Adrian from Reading, UK

Do they think they're going to win the Superbowl or something?

That's certainly the goal.