When the New York Jets announced they were trading safety Calvin Pryor in exchange for linebacker Demario Davis, it sent shockwaves across the organization and well, the football world. It’s hard to believe the Jets would trade away a former first-round pick but there was a big reason why it needed to be done.
General manager Mike Maccagnan knows that at the end of the day, it’s all about fielding players that not only fit the system but the overall culture. One can’t build a championship roster unless the organization has the buy-in of every single player, coach, and assistant.