Tony Pauline on the Jets-Adams drama.

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Jamal Adams Trade Rumors: The latest from PFN Insider Tony Pauline

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams wants to be traded, but will they trade him? PFN Insider Tony Pauline has the latest from his sources on the latest rumors. 

By: Shane G. Tyler

In an otherwise slow NFL news period, Pro Football Network Chief Draft Analyst/Insider Tony Pauline has received numerous intel into some of the league’s major headlines. In just the last 24-48 hours, Pauline has gained a sense of what many in the league think about New York Jets safety Jamal Adams’ trade request and the rumors that the Jets organization is to blame.

So, what are those close to the situation saying about the reality Adams gets dealt? Who or what could the Jets get in exchange for their disgruntled captain?
 

The timing of Adams’ trade request has many perplexed

Before we get into the details of who the Jets may want in return, let’s start with the timing of Adams’ request. We’ve seen this story before. An NFL player is rumored to be on the trade block, doesn’t end up getting moved, and ultimately demands a new deal or a trade occurs. For Adams, the story hasn’t been as cut and dry.

Last fall, it was rumored that the Jets were shopping Adams when in reality, they were only listening to offers for the heralded All-Pro safety. While we know general manager Joe Douglas and the Jets mended the misunderstanding with their star defensive player, Adams saw an opportunity for renegotiation. And here we are.

But Pauline noted that “the timing of it [the trade request] is really suspect in a regular year, in a usual year. This is not a usual year.”

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That said, Pauline hears that it’s not necessarily Adams to blame. Those he’s spoken to around the league have shared a similar sentiment regarding the safety’s representation, saying that Adams is not getting good guidance from his agent.

With so much uncertainty involving the 2020 season playing out or team salary caps being a great unknown for the coming year or two, Adams could very well be doing himself more harm than good by seeking new deals and trades – especially requests with specific teams in mind.

Who do the Jets want in return if they traded Jamal Adams?

Right now, it appears that the Dallas Cowboys may be a logical landing spot for Adams due to his desire to be traded there and because they are rumored to have an affection for Adams. But even better? The Jets may be willing to do business with the Cowboys because they covet a player on their offensive line.

 

Pauline said, “I’m told right now that the player the Jets would ask for in a trade for Adams would be right tackle La’el Collins. That’s the player that they want. That’s the player that they’re going to target…If you’re a Jets fan, you know one thing – you can’t start the season with Chuma Edoga starting at right tackle.”

You can listen to the full conversation between Pauline and co-host Andy Herman, which takes place at the beginning of the podcast, in the embedded player below. Please note that this article continues after the player.

There is also a financial incentive for the Jets to acquire Collins

Collins would immediately upgrade the right side of the Jets’ offensive line despite retooling the unit this offseason. The former LSU standout was anticipated to be a first-round selection in the 2015 NFL Draft. However, after being connected, even minorly, to a homicide around the time of the draft, Collins was never drafted. To be clear, he was never directly involved or considered a suspect.

In the end, Collins was in control of whom he signed with and elected to join Dallas’ stout unit on a three-year deal – pennies compared to that of a top ten draftee. But in 2017, Collins would finally earn his payday by signing a two-year, $15.4 million contract leading to a five-year extension last September.

If acquired by the Jets, Pauline believes it would be enough to pry Adams away. Many in the league feel Collins’ current deal, which is contractual through 2024, would be of great value and could ultimately make Collins an underpaid asset in the near future.

Does Jamal Adams have a bad relationship with Adam Gase?

When asked if he hears of problems within the organization or Adams’ camp, Pauline put plainly – this is strictly about Jamal Adams wanting out.

“You can blame the Jets for a lot of things, and the Jets are a good punching bag, but you can’t blame the Jets for this,” Pauline said. “You can’t blame Adams for asking for the big money. You can’t blame the Jets for listening to offers….You can’t blame the Jets for not acquiescing to Adams’ salary demands with so many variables.”

Will the Jets trade Jamal Adams?

So, why would the Jets consider trading the All-Pro safety to the Cowboys for La’el Collins? Because of timing. With the 2021 salary cap up in the air and Adams demanding roughly $20 million per year for as a safety, the Jets are trying to be reasonable in an unreasonable time.

In short, the Jets are doing their due diligence with the situation. However, that begs the question – will Adams get traded? With the timing of the request along with the salary demands, what are the chances the Jets actually move Adams to the Cowboys for Collins

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Pauline has his own feelings on a trade being executed, saying that he is kind of skeptical about it looking at the entire situation. However, a source close to the situation told Pauline that “they believe it could or will happen.”

Either way, it seems the trade rumors involving Jamal Adams are heating up as more information becomes available. The question remains whether or not the current climate the NFL finds itself in with the likes of salary cap cuts and uncertainty surrounding the 2020 season will play a role in Adams’ future

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The skinny:

Adams's representation is to blame.

Adams does NOT despise Gase.  Gase has nothing to do with it.  Adams just wants OUT because he wants BIG money.

La'el Collins would be a target (I've heard the same) in any trade.

Pauline, himself, is skeptical that a trade will happen though his sources believe it could/will happen.

[BigRy56]

Man, if JD flipped Adams for Collins and a pick this fanbase would be a special kind of sprung

[Jetsfan80]

Hopefully this will squash some of the stupid arguments out there that suggest this is all the Jets' fault and Adams is a victim in all of this.  

It won't, but a guy can hope.  

[choon328]

I do a deal for Collins in a heart beat.  They'd have 2 bookends for the next 5 years.

[playtowinthegame]

La'el Collins, CeeDee Sacraficial Lamb and a 3rd rounder in 2021. Dallas gets Prez and Chuma. 

[MindOverMatter]

The impact Collins would have on the OLine and the ripple effect it would have on the team would be massive. It would dwarf whatever Adams does for the defense.

Wasn't Sam like top 10 last year when afforded time to throw? Let's build that OLine and make it happen.

 

[Augustiniak]

1 minute ago, MindOverMatter said:

The impact Collins would have on the OLine and the ripple effect it would have on the team would be massive. It would dwarf whatever Adams does for the defense.

Wasn't Sam like top 10 last year when afforded time to throw? Let's build that OLine and make it happen.

 

why would dallas do this?

[Jets723]

8 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said:

Hopefully this will squash some of the stupid arguments out there that suggest this is all the Jets' fault and Adams is a victim in all of this.  

It won't, but a guy can hope.  

Agreed.  Honestly the majority of fans know this is all on Adams.  However there are a few who feel it’s Douglas/Gase and fans are just being “whiners” which is ridiculous ? 

[Mogglez]

6 minutes ago, Augustiniak said:

why would dallas do this?

Because to get Adams, they're gonna have to pay a premium. 

[MindOverMatter]

11 minutes ago, Augustiniak said:

why would dallas do this?

Because Jerry Jones has a hard on for Adams?

[Pac]

19 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said:

Hopefully this will squash some of the stupid arguments out there that suggest this is all the Jets' fault and Adams is a victim in all of this.  

It won't, but a guy can hope.  

Exactly 0 people have put forth said stupid argument.

[Jetsfan80]

3 minutes ago, Pac said:

Exactly 0 people have put forth said stupid argument.

You haven't been reading the board then.  

[Mogglez]

18 minutes ago, Pac said:

Exactly 0 people have put forth said stupid argument.

There have been 2 threads in the last week with the OP saying that Jamal needs to be paid whatever he wants, that the Jets can't let him walk because he's an All Pro Safety, and that this type of situation was created by and is typical of the Jets.

A poster here tried to argue with me that the Johnsons' don't ever pay players so he understands why Jamal wants out.  

Twitter has been a f*cking cesspool of people claiming that trading Adams is a "Same Ole Jets" move and a reason why the Jets will be "forever bad".

Manish Mehta has written 2-3 articles where he says the Jets needs to give Jamal whatever he wants.

Wanna try that again?

[Matt39]

Players on Dallas that are realistic:

Collins

Awuzie

Maybe Gallup...

and a 2nd rounder

[IndianaJet]

41 minutes ago, Augustiniak said:

why would dallas do this?

[T0mShane]

36 minutes ago, Mogglez said:

Because to get Adams, they're gonna have to pay a premium. 

They should make the Cowboys take Fant, too

[Larz]

Getting Collins would be a ******* walk off grand slam

[RutgersJetFan]

34 minutes ago, Pac said:

Exactly 0 people have put forth said stupid argument.

I'll bite. I think this is all the Jets' fault and Adams it the victim in all of this.

[Columbia Jet Fan]

At this point I think I'd trade Adams for Collins straight up - Collins is under contract until 2024, Jets could easily get out of his contract in 2022 or 2023, is only 26 (about to be 27), was the 5th highest rated tackle in the league last year by PFF grade. Jets could throw in Fant or Edoga to sweeten the pot and maybe ask for one of Dallas' safeties. 

 

If Douglas were to trade Adams to Dallas and get Collins + a pick I'd name my first born after him...

[Paradis]

I was of the ilk that we need to work harder to keep one of the few players who actually ended up being as advertised.... I ALSO sympathized somewhat with what's it's like to get screwed around by your employer when they promise X and Y..

 

All that said, i'm done with him. In this last week or two, he's taken the "Ima do me" approach to the end of the spectrum and clearly could care less which jersey he's wearing. His agent is a buffoon and Adams isn't far behind. See you the fck later, get me Collins. Fortify the Oline (now with new OGs)... Box safeties are a dime a dozen. He's a good one, but not that good. 

[Grandy]

Collins and a bag of Cape Cod chips call it a day. 

[Butterfield]

Collins, Gallup and a 1st for Adams, Edoga and a 3rd?  I would be very happy with that.  

[KRL]

Collins and a 2021 #2

[Grandy]

I don't even need another pick with it. Collins is an elite tackle when one just went off the market for multiple high picks. 

Darnold is on his 3rd year and has played great when given time to throw. Investing everything we've got into O-line right now should be top priority and the fact that Douglas may be trying this is fantastic.

[Greenseed4]

30 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

They should make the Cowboys take Fant, too

Make? Um, I think you mean allow.

[Jetster]

What do you guys think is the best scenario? 

Collins & a draft pick for Adams & Sam Darnold having time to eat a ham & cheese sandwich while he's slicing & dicing defenses or Adams stays? 

If Mekhi Becton is the real deal every free agent WR will want to be hauling in TD passes from Sam next year. 

Bookends baby!

[Greenseed4]

21 minutes ago, Columbia Jet Fan said:

At this point I think I'd trade Adams for Collins straight up - Collins is under contract until 2024, Jets could easily get out of his contract in 2022 or 2023, is only 26 (about to be 27), was the 5th highest rated tackle in the league last year by PFF grade. Jets could throw in Fant or Edoga to sweeten the pot and maybe ask for one of Dallas' safeties. 

 

If Douglas were to trade Adams to Dallas and get Collins + a pick I'd name my first born after him...

...five years later his daughter asks him why she’s named “Joe.”

[Lupz27]

1 hour ago, MindOverMatter said:

The impact Collins would have on the OLine and the ripple effect it would have on the team would be massive. It would dwarf whatever Adams does for the defense.

Wasn't Sam like top 10 last year when afforded time to throw? Let's build that OLine and make it happen.

 

And that’s why Adams is still a Jet.

[14 in Green]

Lol at this turning into another amateur GM fest for the Cheeto eating youtube highlight watching crowd.

The deal proposed in the article was Collins for Adams... gimme a break with the “I also want Lamb and a 1st” nonsense. And are we really going toget Gallup by adding trash like Edoga?

Please, can we save that nonsense for your WFAN calls?

[14 in Green]

9 minutes ago, Jetster said:

What do you guys think is the best scenario? 

Collins & a draft pick for Adams & Sam Darnold having time to eat a ham & cheese sandwich while he's slicing & dicing defenses or Adams stays? 

If Mekhi Becton is the real deal every free agent WR will want to be hauling in TD passes from Sam next year. 

Bookends baby!

The Jets aren’t  even sure if Darnold is for real, so slow your roll there jetster ?

[Patriot Killa]

1 hour ago, Mogglez said:

Pauline said, “I’m told right now that the player the Jets would ask for in a trade for Adams would be right tackle La’el Collins. That’s the player that they want. That’s the player that they’re going to target…If you’re a Jets fan, you know one thing – you can’t start the season with Chuma Edoga starting at right tackle.”

JD is smart that much is understood.

[rangerous]

hard to say how this will play out.  if adams is that disgruntled then moving him isn't the worst thing and getting a top right tackle in return would be somewhat fair.  the question is does adams think he deserves 20 million per season or have his salary renegotiated before his contract runs out?  having such lofty salary goals is simply unrealistic.  getting an early renegotiation isn't.  so then the question is will douglas entertain a renegotiation or has he shut the door?

[maury77]

I'm cool with Collins for Adams straight up. 

 

Jets trade for Collins, next year's OL will be: Becton (LT) Clark (LG) McGovern (C) Edoga (RG) Collins (RT)

That's a top 10 OL in the NFL. 

[Beerfish]

Here we are, the 'blame the agent' time again.  F that, this is on Jamallaboutme.

I do not think he is getting dealt any time soon but you never know.  Huge test for Douglas.