On the Jets’ 2020 potential

Douglas didn’t like the assumption that the Jets were “punting” on 2020 after trading their best defensive player. Yes, Adams leaves a rather large void in the secondary, but the return Douglas got back from that trade should set the team up fine in the short-term and nicely in the long-term.

Douglas cited the team’s 6-2 finish over the back-half of the 2019 season as an indication of the team’s potential for this upcoming season.

“When these guys practice and you guys get around this team, I think you guys are gonna see the 6-2 finish wasn’t a fluke. I think you’re gonna see a team that has a fire and a lot of motivation,” he said. “I think we have a good returning core.”

He added that he’s very excited to add safety Bradley McDougald to the secondary.

“My message to the team and fanbase is we’re trying to build this the right way,” Douglas said. “I think this deal does that. We’re trying to build a foundation.”