Undoubtedly, holding the cards to the 2021 NFL draft would have been the best option. Picking No. 1 in a draft expected to include Trevor Lawrence is the most desirable position.
Anybody suggesting otherwise is looking to rationalize his or her way through the situation. And why not? It’s a scenario the hardened, long-time New York Jets fan has become accustomed to over the years. One might say a bulk of the fan base has become immune to pain.
For those who still feel the jabs and barbs of Jets fandom, it’s OK to mourn the likely loss of your once-beloved blonde savior.