On Tuesday, we theorized that the New York Jets could fit as a potential suitor if the Jacksonville Jaguars actively attempted to trade running back Maurice Jones-Drew.
Well, let's go ahead and cross Gang Green off the list. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News has the skinny:
Jets aren't interested in trading for Maurice Jones-Drew. Price tag (players/draft picks + signing him to new deal) is prohibitive.
â Manish Mehta(@MMehtaNYDN) August 22, 2012#nyj
With a dearth of options at running back and a reputation for big splashes, the Jets seemed just crazy enough to make a play here. But as it turns out, the Jets' reasons for passing likely mirror why most teams won't go near Jones-Drew.
In today's NFL, a veteran running back simply isn't worth as much as he used to be. Even one as good as MJD.
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