In trying to force a trade, New York Jets safety Jamal Adams continues to criticize the organization’s leaders, directing his latest salvo at coach Adam Gase.
“I don’t think I am the right leader for this organization to reach the Promised Land,” Adams told the New York Daily News in an interview that was published on Friday. “As a leader, what really bothers me is that you don’t have a relationship with everyone in the building.”
On Wednesday, Adams attacked owner Woody Johnson on Twitter in response to a CNN report, alleging that Johnson made racist and sexist comments while serving abroad in his role as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Adams, who is seeking a new contract, requested an exchange last month because he is not happy with progress in the negotiations, ESPN reported. The Jets have not granted him permission to seek a trade, and his position has not changed: They do not want to change it, sources said.
General manager Joe Douglas has said he is always willing to listen to offers, and his All-Pro security is apparently trying to use what little influence it has to force a trade. Adams still has two years remaining on his rookie contract; He is expected to earn a total of $ 3.6 million this season and $ 9.9 million in 2021.
Adams told the newspaper that he will report to training camp next week, crushing rumors of a possible blockade. The truth is, the organization never expected him to skip camp due to the severe penalties under the collective bargaining agreement: a fine of $ 40,000 per day and no credit for a cumulative season.
Security never said anything critical about Gase during the season. On January 29, Adams tweeted, “I want to be in New York.”
Her mood changed as the contract talks dragged on. The Jets have frustrated Adams with what he perceives as poor communication, ESPN previously reported. Adams confirmed this with critical comments in the Daily News interview.
“At the end of the day, [Gase] he is not addressing the team, “Adams told the newspaper.” If there is a locker room problem, let another coach speak to the team. If we’re playing s —- y and we’re losing, it doesn’t address the entire team as a group at halftime. He will leave the locker room and let another coach handle it. “
In a recent interview, Gase said of his relationship with Adams: “We have always gotten along well, and there has been a lot of dialogue between us on type issues on and off the field.”
Adams has used social media to complain about the status of his contract and criticize the organization. On Wednesday, he lashed out at Johnson, tweeting, “We need the RIGHT people on top. Wrong is wrong!”
Johnson has denied making callous comments about race or gender.
Johnson accepted the diplomatic position in 2017, shortly after Adams was drafted by the Jets, and ceded daily control of the team to his younger brother, Christopher, the CEO.
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