Jets tried to trade for Betts

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

I think we should keep Betts unless someone offers a Hershel Walker to Minnesota type scenario. Unless its an offer we literally can't refuse, I would rather have Betts and Portis. I think if we can keep Springs and keep him healthy we will be in much better shape than anyone would have guessed. No need for trades or doomsday contracts.

Smoot + (healthy)Springs + Adams + Fletcher + (healthy) Washington + (more confident) Carter = Better Defense + (more experienced) Campbell + (healthy) Portis + Betts + Raleigh Mckenzie = Better Team Right Away. It's just that simple.

You're forgetting two important elements in that equation: defensive tackles.

Griffin and Salave'a just don't have it anymore. Their knack for injuries makes them an official liability. Gaines Adams won't help stuff the run up the middle.

When you can't stop the run, the defense and the team collapses.