Jamal Adams’ latest effort to get out of town was met with an uproar, but it didn’t move the needle for an organization that still plans on keeping him.
Adams has gone after nearly everyone in New York’s power structure. The Jets’ All-Pro safety took a shot at Jets owner Woody Johnson, who is accused of racism, sexism and corruption. Adams also didn’t pull punches in an exclusive interview with the New York Daily News in which he ripped both Adam Gase and Joe Douglas.
Still, the Jets have no interest in trading Adams, according to the New York Post’s Brian Costello. For Douglas to part ways with one of the franchise’s most valuable assets, he’ll need to be blown away by an offer. While Adams has made his desires to be traded known, the Jets are in no rush to comply.
Douglas has said that he wants to keep Adams in green and white for a long time, going as far as saying that he wants to make Adams a “Jet for life.” Per the New York Post, Adams’ agent, Kevin Conner, met with Douglas and Jets representatives at the Senior Bowl, but talks stalled after New York was finally made aware of Adams’s demands. Adams wants to be the highest-paid defensive player on the team, surpassing the $17 million-per-year mark that is already held by C.J. Mosley.
Using about the only leverage he had left — public complaints and criticism — Adams has put the Jets in a holding pattern. While New York has two years left of team control over Adams, the star is disgruntled and becoming a frequent distraction. This could create issues down the line for Gang Green, especially in the locker room. With Adams clearly unafraid to do whatever it takes to get out of New York, including openly ripping his team, the Jets brass will have to continue to deal with this situation — even if they refuse to trade him.