The New York Jets are still a mess and aren't looking anywhere near the Super Bowl, so GM Joe Douglas has some tough decisions to make in the offseason. One of those decisions includes whether Robby Anderson is worth a contract extension or not.
The 26-year-old's contract is expiring at the end of the season, and he has produced enough this season that getting him back for a couple more years is not a bad move. However, the financial side of the deal is something the team may be hesitant on completing.
SNY's Ralph Vacchiano detailed the situation that makes the Jets hesitant on signing him for a long-term deal:
He wants to stay and the Jets rejected trade offers for him at the deadline. He has played much better in recent weeks, though, and may have priced his way out of New York. He's going to want more than $10 million per season over the long term. The Jets should try to get him short-term for around $8 million per year, or let him go. Really, even $8 million is a lot for a guy who's career highs are 63 catches for 941 yards – two years ago.
He's put up decent numbers this season, notching 761 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 49 receptions. However, the amount of money he's been asking is enough to make the Jets front office flinch.
Signing him for a short-term deal, per Vacchiano's suggestion, is a good move. He's shown enough to be considered as a good option, but one more year may let them know if he's worth splurging on or not.
If they do decide to let him walk, there are a couple of impressive wideouts in free agency and the draft that they could go for in his place.
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