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Insider Proposes Blockbuster Jets Trade Amid Winless Start To Season

Insider Proposes Blockbuster Jets Trade Amid Winless Start To Season

Summary

The New York Jets have lost their first five games this season. ESPN's Rich Cimini suggests the Jets could make a big trade by exchanging their top player, Quinnen Williams, to gain future draft picks. This trade could help the team rebuild, especially if their current quarterback, Justin Fields, isn't part of their long-term plans.

Key Facts

  • The New York Jets have lost five consecutive games this season.
  • The team's defense is currently letting in 31.4 points per game, one of the highest in the league.
  • Jets quarterback Justin Fields was injured early in the second game and missed almost two full games.
  • Rich Cimini from ESPN suggested trading Quinnen Williams, a three-time Pro Bowler, to gain a first-round draft pick.
  • Williams is considered the Jets' best player, playing well this season with 20 tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles.
  • Williams is under contract with the Jets for two more years after signing a four-year deal in 2023.
  • The suggestion to trade Williams aims to gain more draft picks, potentially to select a new quarterback in the future.

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