Jets could deal Robby by deadline
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The notion that Gase, who spends 15 or so hours each day in the building, didn’t have a few minutes to talk to a starter who he praised all offseason is the epitome of terrible leadership.
“I mean, I am not going to get into this about his situation,” Gase said. “It is what it is. He hasn’t asked to talk to me. If he wants to talk to me, he can come to my office.”
Maybe this shouldn’t be entirely surprising given that Gase has a history of alienating players as the Dolphins head coach.
“Yeah, three guys in 15 years,” Gase quipped without realizing that he’s only been a head coach for less than 3 ½ seasons.
When Gase was reminded that players like Jarvis Landry, Jay Ajayi, Reshad Jones, Ja’Waun James and Jordan Phillips voiced their displeasure for various reasons, he said, “What’s that? Five? It’s been 15 years.”
Again, it’s been less than four years. And that was just a sampling of players who weren’t thrilled with Gase.
Osemele deserves credit for taking the high road and focusing on the medical and health component of this issue rather than getting shunned by his coach. Osemele harbored no public resentment toward Gase, but the larger point is why the coach didn’t take proactive measures for checking on his player’s well-being.
Why would any player want to come to the Jets to play for a head coach with A) a losing record B) a history of alienating players and C) a complete disregard for a current player in pain?
“Well, you’d have to ask them,” Gase said. “You’d have to ask them.”
What does Gase actually offer to those players? “I don’t have to sit here and answer these kind of questions from you,” an agitated Gase said. “I’m just gonna tell you. I’m not going to answer this.”
He didn’t have to. The answer was already crystal clear.
The Jets are looking to add 2020 draft capital with an eye on quickly improving their roster. To that end, Gang Green has made it clear to teams that wide receiver Robby Anderson can be had before the Oct. 29 trade deadline for the right price, according to sources.
The Jets entertained trading Anderson before last year’s deadline. The Eagles had interest in the speedy wideout a year ago, but the Jets sat tight.
Anderson, who is making $3.1 million on his restricted free-agent tender, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the season. He has 17 catches for 266 yards and one touchdown in the first six games. Anderson’s 92-yard touchdown capped a five-catch, 125-yard performance in the Jets’ lone win of the season in Week 6.
He’s led the team in receptions for each of the past two seasons. Anderson had a breakout 2017 campaign (63 receptions, 941 yards and seven touchdowns) before taking a statistical step back last year (752 yards, 6 TDs).
The 1-5 Jets are hoping to be sellers. The team has also made it clear to teams that they’re willing to part with defensive lineman Leonard Williams for the right price, according to sources.
“I don’t know if I really have a specific philosophy when it comes to what our record is and things like that,” Adam Gase said about his position of losing teams being sellers at the trade deadline. “I always look at it as it is. We have a long ways to go in the season, a lot of things can happen, lot of things can change, we are always looking to compete and put the best team we can out on the field that is healthy.”
“As far as possibility of us being active there, I think Joe (Douglas) is always going to be looking to do what is best the organization and best for the team,” Gase continued. “I can’t say one way or the other. I think it will be one of those things where if something comes up, I’m sure those guys will look hard at it. It is hard for me to speak on because I am really grinding on trying to just figure out how to win a game and those guys are doing their part as far as trying to make sure that we are the best team they can possibly assemble.”