How’s that for an NFL downtime storyline to stir the pot?
Although the New York Jets haven’t lacked drama this offseason, more fodder arose with DeAndre Hopkins’ release. Earlier this offseason, I argued that acquiring Hopkins via trade was preferable to signing Odell Beckham. Now, Hopkins is a free agent, which would seemingly make pursuing him a no-brainer.
However, there is a perception among many around the league that Hopkins is past his prime. Looking at the raw statistics, it’s hard to make that case. However, a deeper dive and film study may provide a reason to at least partially support that claim.