Jets Beat Writers Unanimously Shoot Down Manish Mehta's Quinnen Williams Trade Report
When the NFL trade deadline approaches, tensions run high for players, agents, general managers and... New York Jets beat writers?
In a seemingly coordinated attack, several prominent Jets beat writers shot down a report from fellow Jets beat writer Manish Mehta, who reported the Jets are actively trying to trade former No. 3 overall pick Quinnen Williams.
BREAKING: Jets are trying to trade Quinnen Williams before Nov. 3 deadline, per sources.
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) October 27, 2020
Details: https://t.co/56BnrZn4eh #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/TK0AdVxwfl
ESPN Jets beat reporter Rich Cimini was the first to say Mehta's report was inaccurate. It didn't take long for the calvary to arrive behind him.
The #Jets are not shopping DT Quinnen Williams, per league source.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 27, 2020
The Jets are not shopping DL Quinnen Williams, according to a league source. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) October 27, 2020
The #Jets are not shopping Quinnen Williams, according to a league source.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 27, 2020
The Jets are not shopping DT Quinnen Williams, according to a source. However, there is interest from around the NFL, and GM Joe Douglas is willing to listen to offers (as always).
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) October 27, 2020
A trade seems unlikely at this point unless there's an overwhelming offer. That's always possible.
The distinction between active and passive is critical here. One indicates the Jets want to trade Williams, who has been productive for them after they picked him third overall in 2019. The other indicates they're just doing their due diligence, as any 0-7 team would.
Four beat reporters say the Jets aren't actively trying to trade Williams (Vacchiano said they're willing to listen to offers) against one who says they are. Believe who you want, but it's unanimous within the Jets beat that Mehta is wrong.