JetNation Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Is it a beat reporter spinning a yarn, or a legitimate claim that could have Jets GM Mike Maccagnan looking like the smartest guy in the room? Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News is reporting that the Jets have interest in signing soon-to-be free agent defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson. Yes, the same Sheldon Richardson whom they shipped off to the Seattle Seahawks earlier this season in exchange for wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and a second round draft choice. EXCLUSIVE: #Jets want reunion with Sheldon Richardson… and the feeling is mutual, per sources. Story: https://t.co/STzEFLDNWq pic.twitter.com/Hic7XVHR4l — Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 20, 2017 Dealing Richardson when they did and getting what they got was fantastic maneuvering by the Jets’ front office. Unloading a highly talented player is never ideal, but when that player has had the same off-field troubles as Richardson and is expected to demand a salary that would place him among the game’s greats, making a deal was the right thing to do. Prior pulling the trigger, skeptics insisted that Mike Maccagnan had fumbled away earlier chances to make a trade and that he’d be fortunate to get a fourth round draft choice. A third round pick was an impossibility according to armchair GM’s everywhere. When the dust cleared, it was a second round pick and a starting wide receiver. A few months down the road, and there have definitely been some notable changes. For another full season, Richardson has kept his nose clean and stayed out of trouble. While he’s been a disruptive player for the Seahawks, his production has slipped enough that he’ll have a difficult time commanding the type of payday he would have likely been seeking had he played up to expectations. Muhammad Wilkerson is likely to be let go in the coming months, freeing up both the money needed to sign Richardson, and creating a hole for him to fill in Todd Bowles’ defense.. How much validity to the story there is remains to be seen, but if the Jets have Richardson at a reasonable rate next season along with Kearse and a second round draft choice, a deal that was already seen as being a big win for the Jets, would become that much better. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 NJ makes Sheldon's list of possible destinations because they're legalizing it in 2018 (thank god). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 That is some funny shyt. Hell cut mo and sign sheldon back lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The time I saw sheldumb with the hawks he was being blocked one on one pretty easily. He's a jag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 16 minutes ago, Larz said: The time I saw sheldumb with the hawks he was being blocked one on one pretty easily. He's a jag Pay him like a Jag but give an incentive for PFF rating, making the Pro Bowl, etc. If I owned an NFL team I would pay as many people as possible after their rookie contracts on incentives. Guaranteeing these guys money is just nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20andOut Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Sounds like typical Manish garbage but....assuming we are dumping Wilk I would give Richardson another shot on a team friendly deal. No bonus nothing garanteed past year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 This, and playing Mo Sunday. This organization really is being run by dumb & dumber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYDreamer Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I'll tell you what, putting Richardson on a loan for one year, getting a 2nd round pick and WR Kearse and possibly resigning Richardson that would be mind blowing. Still too much of a headache and could pull a Mo after signing a lucrative contract along with possible suspension when he fails test again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Sheldon isn't that great. I like him, and loved his play. I don't think he is going to be too expensive. I'd rather have him than Muhammad. Make it happen, next GM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 3 hours ago, ASH1962 said: This, and playing Mo Sunday. This organization really is being run by dumb & dumber And not even the good Dumb & Dumber, but the really sh*tty prequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony MaC Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Oh, its a Mehta speculation article... and I'll just go on pretending I didn't click this topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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