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The Jets' Context: No Fire Sale, Just Strategic Moves
The Jets, on their side, were clear in clarifying their approach. This wasn't a fire sale—a frenzied, all-in liquidation of assets. Instead, they carefully evaluated their roster, trading away key pieces like Quinn and Williams and acquiring draft capital—three first-round picks, a second-round pick, and players like Add Mitchell and Maisie Smith—without dismantling their core.
Critics and fans debated the rationale: Was this a sign of a rebuilding phase? Or a calculated retooling aimed at competing sooner? The Jets' leadership seemed to lean toward the latter, emphasizing that the team did not view these players as untouchable but as assets they could leverage for future success.