DENVER — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets:
1. Trader Joe: The trade deadline is in nine days, which means general manager Joe Douglas is working the phones.
In three years on the job, Douglas hasn’t let a trade deadline pass without making a deal. The circumstances are different this year because, with a 4-2 record, the Jets are well-positioned to be flexible.
Naturally, the spotlight will focus on disgruntled wide receiver Elijah Moore, who has requested a trade. The Jets say trading him isn’t an option. Even if they shopped him, it would be difficult to get equal value because his production still hasn’t matched his potential. The best course of action is to try to work through their differences with Moore, a 2021 second-round pick who is supposed to be one of their foundational players.
The Jets are willing to listen to offers for wide receiver Denzel Mims and cornerback Bryce Hall, both former 2020 draft picks who haven’t been able to get on the field. Mims was a healthy scratch in the first six games, but he will be active Sunday against the Denver Broncos. He will replace Moore, who was left in New Jersey to clear his head. Hall has played in one game but had just five snaps on defense. He has starting experience, so he could attract some interest.
Both players are signed through 2023, so there’s no urgency to send them packing for what would be a small return — we’re talking about a late-round draft pick, possibly even in 2024. At the end of the preseason, the Jets were seeking a fourth-round pick for Mims after he requested a trade, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. They won’t get that much, not even close.
On Thursday, Mims told ESPN his trade request is “still on the table,” but a trade seems more unlikely than ever because of the uncertainty surrounding Moore. Mims could be valuable…
Source : espn
