The trade of Calvin Pryor on Thursday continued the roster shakeup of the 2017 Jets. Here are some thoughts on the trade with the Browns that brought back linebacker Demario Davis in return for Pryor:
1. The team’s souring on Pryor and the drafting of Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye is a reminder of the cycle of life in the NFL. Three years ago, the Jets were ecstatic to have Pryor. Former coach Rex Ryan compared him to Jack Tatum. The feeling was he would be a centerpiece in the Jets secondary for the next decade.