Are we absolutely certain that New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is about to usher in a contending era? Has everyone checked their sources properly?
Sunday saw the Baltimore Ravens sign Odell Beckham Jr. in a likely bid to keep Lamar Jackson happy amidst a passive-aggressive PR battle. The Ravens had apparently leapfrogged the Jets, who were also reportedly in the mix for Beckham Jr. — who was supposed to keep Aaron Rodgers happy … whenever (if?) that blockbuster trade happens.
On the one hand, the Ravens giving Beckham Jr. a deal with incentives up to $18 million is probably something New York couldn’t afford. On the other hand, Beckham Jr. was again being sold as another apparent weapon for Rodgers. Again, whenever (if?) that deal occurs.
Is Douglas playing checkers or chess? Are the Jets actually pushing all the right buttons before getting a potential star quarterback for the first time in decades? Or is everything about to blow up in New York’s face?
NFL fans couldn’t quite come to a consensus about the Jets’ patient/overcautious recent approach.