ShakyTheMohel
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I didn't see a recent general thread on America's favorite team to mock...so I figured I would start one.
Question for the Jets fans....I am starting to get concerned about Douglas's negotiation strategy/abilities. Nothing seems to come easy in recent Jet contract negotiations. First.. Robby Anderson...he ends up getting a deal with the Panthers for money that Douglas admits was less than he thought it would take to sign him. Leaving Darnold without his favorite receiver. He played hardball with his top player (Adams) and ended up trading him away. In hindsight, it was a good trade...but it still was an example if Douglas not being able to sign a deal.
This year...he played hard ball with Crowder when he didn't have to. He had cap room and could have figured out a less aggressive way to keep a good contributor happy. Then the Maye negotiations broke done. Strong player...good clubhouse guy...one of the few remaining draft picks...and he wasn't able to get a long term deal signed.
Now Wilson. The only first round draft pick not signed. I get the issue with offset language...but can't they find a compromise? It sucks that camp is starting and the rookie starting qb isn't there. It's a crappy way to start a new regime.
So whats the deal? Is this what the Douglas contract process will be going forward? Will it be a constant revolving door due to contact negotiation breakdowns?
Question for the Jets fans....I am starting to get concerned about Douglas's negotiation strategy/abilities. Nothing seems to come easy in recent Jet contract negotiations. First.. Robby Anderson...he ends up getting a deal with the Panthers for money that Douglas admits was less than he thought it would take to sign him. Leaving Darnold without his favorite receiver. He played hardball with his top player (Adams) and ended up trading him away. In hindsight, it was a good trade...but it still was an example if Douglas not being able to sign a deal.
This year...he played hard ball with Crowder when he didn't have to. He had cap room and could have figured out a less aggressive way to keep a good contributor happy. Then the Maye negotiations broke done. Strong player...good clubhouse guy...one of the few remaining draft picks...and he wasn't able to get a long term deal signed.
Now Wilson. The only first round draft pick not signed. I get the issue with offset language...but can't they find a compromise? It sucks that camp is starting and the rookie starting qb isn't there. It's a crappy way to start a new regime.
So whats the deal? Is this what the Douglas contract process will be going forward? Will it be a constant revolving door due to contact negotiation breakdowns?