The New York Jets’ stalemate with Haason Reddick has two clear mouthpieces. From one source comes the team’s stance: Reddick is a luxury, not a necessity. From the other comes the agent’s claim that Reddick said from the outset he would not play without a new contract.
Regardless of who’s right or wrong, it seems increasingly likely that Reddick will not suit up in Week 1. It’s virtually impossible to say that the Jets will be totally fine without him. At worst, he’s a proven above-average pass rusher, which applies to none of his potential replacements.