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I know this means I wouldn't make a good GM, but part of me hopes JD doesn't hold out for the best possible deal, even if he can get it. GB is in a tough situation, and a little give/take now can pay dividends down the road in the relationship between the two teams (whereas holding out to squeeze every last penny out of them could make future dealings more difficult). Again, that's spoken out of ignorance of what it takes to successfully GM a professional sports team, but it's something I'd accept as a fan . . .

WOW are you all over the place. I think I'll just wait to see how everything plays out so I can see how you choose to irrationally spin it . . .

Which has absolutely nothing to do with the post I responded to, but I guess you're too deep into your schtick to back out now . . .

You do realize he doesn't want to play for GB, agreed? And that they don't want him either? Or have the most basic of logical connections become too much for you to accept?

Objectively speaking, this is wrong. If this trade doesn't go through, it's because GB was asking for more than the Jets felt they could/should give up. So the higher the compensation GB "demands", the lower the benefit of getting AR becomes for the Jets. But from GB's perspective, if this trade doesn't go through, it's because they'd rather carry a $60M albatross around their neck than free themselves of the headache and gain cap space/draft capital in the process. Subjectively you could say GB might be willing to "chop off their nose to spite their face". But objectively, GB needs this trade more than the Jets do, and the compensation should reflect that fact . . .

Couldn't disagree more. It's not ideal for us to get Rodgers after 6/1, but as long as we get him we're better than we ever could be without him (next year). If GB wants that hanging over their organization, that's their choice, but in no way do they now have "more leverage" than they would have if Rodgers didn't make it ABUNDANTLY clear he's not going back to GB. And for those who are worried about draft compensation, please point to the transaction JD completed in the past that makes you feel that way? I know only time will tell, but IMO it's foolish/shortsighted to just assume JD will throw pics at GB based on his history here so far . . .

Could you please stop with the logic? I'd hate to see such a smart guy be labeled a racist . . .

100% I've rooted for this miserable team for 40+ years - there's NO WAY I'm thinking we vould do better than what Joe D has done for us . . .

But did those same front offices have all the successes he's had? He put 5 (maybe 6) 1st round talents on this team in 2 years. That's because he was a shrewd negotiator in trades. If the alternative was someone who chose Tristan Wirfs (2020), Justin Fields (2021) and Sauce Gardner (2022) but missed out on AVT, G. Wilson, B. Hall and J. Johnson, I'll take Douglas 10/10. If the arrow doesn't keep pointing up, then do what you have to. But he's the best GM we've ever had, and Jets fans should think long and hard before we think his replacement will be any better (and likely worse) . . .

Because some of you want to fire the best GM we ever had. The fact that you can't see that says more about you than it does about him . . .

Ozzie Newsome became the Ravens GM in 1996. The Ravens record over his first four seasons was 24-39-1. Literally a TIE better than JD. He didn't win the SB until his 6th season, and went sub-500 the year after that (and whiffed on Boller the year after that). Do I think Ozzie was an awesome GM? Of course. But it's dishonest to not acknowledge the similarities between his trajectory and JD's current one. If you think this team stinks, then yeah -- can the guy. But all I hear is how good we are "outside of QB", and I plan on giving him a shot at fixing that before getting rid of the best GM this team has ever had . . .

So it's OK to whiff on a first round quarterback if you make up for it in other areas? Isn't that exactly what Douglas has been doing?

Thank you for saving me the time of having to write my own post. Yours says it all perfectly. It's amazing that more fans don't see it that way . . .

Professional Football?

So you're on record saying you "see a better QB" this year? Just want to make sure I'm mocking you for the right reason . . .