When the Jets were struggling last year, general manager Joe Douglas was quick to sell off veterans for future picks. While the 2021 version of the team sits at only 1-5, it doesn’t sound like the Jets are planning on selling again this year. While head coach Robert Saleh wasn’t around last season, he told reporters today that he isn’t anticipating a fire sale, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic (via Twitter).
“If it’s something that will help us, great,” Saleh said (via Al Iannazzone of Newsday.com). “If it’s not, great. We’ll stay pat. Forcing things is not Joe’s forte. He’s very deliberate. He communicates with us all the time. I love the way he goes about his business. I love his process. I’m with Joe.”
The Jets have the youngest roster in the NFL, so it’s not like the team has a surplus of veterans that they could sell off for future pieces. Last year, the team traded the likes of Steve McLendon, Avery Williamson, and Jordan Willis, but we’re unlikely to see a repeat in 2021.
“If it’s something that’s going to help us awesome,” Saleh said. “But I also know we’re not looking for a fire sale either.”
While Marcus Maye previously made sense as a trade candidate (considering the contentious negotiations this summer), the safety said that he hasn’t requested a trade out of New York. Following Zach Wilson‘s injury, the Jets actually made a move to add to their roster earlier this week when they acquired Joe Flacco from the Eagles.
I mean they say that but Crowder isn’t someone who is going to grow with them, and is still a good slot receiver.
I’d listen on Ty Johnson, Sheldon Rankins and Marcus Maye if he isn’t going to sign what they view as a reasonable deal. Outside of that, not a whole lot they can trade unless they’re going to give away a talented young player and that would be…ill-advised.
To be fair, trading away a couple of players wouldn’t be a “fire sale” in my book. But I agree with that the Jets should trade or at least consider trading these players.
I agree with both of y’all. The Jets have probably three players that they’d be willing to sell (if you count Maye) AND also have some sort of trade value. Crowder won’t get a huge pick, but he’ll bring in something. Maye might get them a decent pick, but it’d be doubtful to see anything extremely valuable. If Maye can be softened up or the Jets come closer to his desired guarantees, he could easily end up off the block.
They should sell off the franchise
They should also try practicing. After a bye week giving up 50+ to a rookie QB!
I don’t know if any teams conduct blocking and tackling drills after training camp ends. If you can’t execute those basic fundamentals no amount of practicing is going to help.
What do they have worth selling exactly ?
So right. When you look at the Jets roster its clear why they are 1-5. They’ve got nothing.
If you’re not going to use Mims, let’s see if he has any trade value
Or consider trading Crowder and/or Cole so you can get Mims on the field
I mean…what’s there to sell?
Might be some Brett Favre swag from the 2008 season still around and memorabilia from 1968.