Le’Veon Bell throws serious shade at the New York Jets and their chances to sign him. Jets do some roster maneuvering and Gang Green legend Kevin Mawae could be headed to PFHOF.
With over $100 million dollars expected in free agency money, the New York Jets are in a great position. With that said, fans have already started to speculate where they could allocate some of those funds.
Some have made the argument that perhaps Le’Veon Bell (if he reaches free agency) would make sense on the green and white.
A Jets fan named Erich Sternkopf decided to take things into his own hands in regards to the contract negotiations with free agent to be Le’Veon Bell tweeting this:
@L_Bell26 I speak on behalf of the New York Jets, well give you $60 million in cash if you come play for us
— Erich Sternkopf (@ErichSternkopf) February 1, 2018
Not a bad opening offer. Sixty million in cold hard cash would usually get it done unless, of course, you’re a three-time Pro Bowler with a hungrier appetite:
? that ain’t enough to come run with the Jets… https://t.co/R0Ockg5Leh
— Le'Veon Bell (@L_Bell26) February 1, 2018
While it’s certainly disappointing for Jets’ fans, it’s actually bittersweet because the Mike Maccagnan can use those funds to help other areas.
And let’s be honest, the running back position is easier to replace than most thanks to the NFL Draft providing cheap labor.
We have signed LB Micah Awe (most recently of the @BCLions) to a reserve/future contract.
? https://t.co/v9v1h81rn3 pic.twitter.com/M7hOMhImHh
— New York Jets (@nyjets) February 1, 2018
The Jets are going north of the border to bring in a special talent who could help them in the future.
“The Jets signed LB Micah Awe to a reserve/future contract. Awe, a 24-year-old Lagos, Nigeria native, played with the BC Lions in 2017 and was credited with 54 defensive tackles while lining mostly weakside linebacker”, via Jets Team Reporter Eric Allen.
Once again, @KevinMawae sits at the doorstep of ? immortality.
The door could finally open on Saturday night. #PFHOF18
→ https://t.co/auw5ybPwjl pic.twitter.com/D8MhzZEvVo
— New York Jets (@nyjets) February 1, 2018
Also another nugget, Jets legend Kevin Mawae could be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend.
“The 2018 Class will be announced Saturday evening during NFL Honors, which will air at 9 p.m. on NBC. Mawae will find out earlier as the program will be taped at the University of Minnesota from 6-8 p.m. No more than five Modern-Era Finalists can be selected in a given year,” per NewYorkJets.com.
Other Jets News, Stories:
- Jets’ GM Mike Maccagnan make or break decision hinges on Cousins doubts (Brian Costello of the New York Post).
- Le’Veon Bell roasts Jets (John Healy of the New York Daily News).
- How Jets stack up against other bidders for Cousins (Rich Cimini of ESPN New York).
