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Elijah Moore trade: Why did the NY Jets do it?

The New York Jets have been busy at the wide receiver position in preparation for their Aaron Rodgers acquisition.

Within an hour of each other, Gang Green signed Mecole Hardman and then traded Elijah Moore. The former move was lauded by the fan base, while the latter was met with mixed reactions.

Let’s focus on the Moore trade and discuss the various factors at play here. Did Joe Douglas just lose his first trade with the Jets? Or did he make a savvy move that will put him in a much better draft and bargaining position?