The New York Jets released veteran Henry Anderson this week. The defensive end had started 24 games for the Jets since signing on three seasons ago from the Indianapolis Colts.Though he may not have been a regular starter in New York, Anderson was a key figure in the Jets' defensive-line rotation. In 2019 and 2020, he played more snaps (942) than every Jets lineman except should-have-been-Pro Bowler, Quinnen Williams. However, the Jets were stacked with talent across the OL. With Anderson having a lucrative contract, the Jets' hierarchy clearly felt this was the right time to part ways with the Stanford University graduate.
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Sam Darnold: New York Jets GM Joe Douglas to listen to calls on quarterback
That position is of stark contrast to the call Douglas made last season on Darnold, who has struggled to get up to speed since being selected by the Jets with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Darnold, 23, showed modest improvement from his rookie year to his second season. His touchdown total improved from 17 to 19, his interception total dropped from 15 to 13 and he completed a higher percentage of his passes (57.7 per cent in 2018, 61.9 per cent in 2019).
An NFL basketcase just made a huge backflip — and it could trigger chaos in the draft
New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas has a message for any teams interested in trading for Jets quarterback Sam Darnold: Call me.
Douglas confirmed Wednesday that he will not hang up the phone if teams inquire about Darnold, a reversal of what he said in October 2019, when he deemed the quarterback untouchable.
“I will answer the call if it’s made,” Douglas said. “As it pertains to Sam, like I said, Sam is we think a dynamic player in this league with unbelievable talent who really has a chance to hit his outstanding potential moving forward.
THE NEW YORK JETS ARE APPARENTLY DECIDING BETWEEN SAM DARNOLD AND ZACH WILSON
The starter under center for the New York Jets heading into the 2021 NFL season is still to be determined, with new snippets of information coming to light daily.
The latest is that New York's front office is willing to entertain the idea of trading three-year starter Sam Darnold.
#Jets GM Joe Douglas tells reporters that he’ll answer calls pertaining to potentially trading QB Sam Darnold, though there is no firm decision on which way it’ll go. He also said he’s had “productive” talks with agent @ErikBurkhardt on S Marcus Maye, a tag candidate.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 3, 2021
The Jets hold the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, and it just so happens that this year's class of newcomers is full of quarterback talent.
New York Jets GM Joe Douglas open to Sam Darnold offers, downplays idea of trading for a star player
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets, who once considered quarterback Sam Darnold an untouchable asset, are open to listening to trade offers.
"I will answer the call if it's made," general manager Joe Douglas said Wednesday in a videoconference with reporters, confirming previous reports that the Jets are willing to field inquiries.
An NFL basketcase just made a huge backflip — and it could trigger chaos in the draft
New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas has a message for any teams interested in trading for Jets quarterback Sam Darnold: Call me.
Douglas confirmed Wednesday that he will not hang up the phone if teams inquire about Darnold, a reversal of what he said in October 2019, when he deemed the quarterback untouchable.
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