All in all, he got an opportunity to put himself in a position, with the help of the Jets, to go where he really wanted to go. |
Change is good and for John Abraham moving forward, change would be good for him. You get to a point in your career as a player when there's been some unfulfilled promises ... you have to move through that because it's a business. That's what we've been able to do with John, have his sights set on a brighter future. |
He's elated. He's very happy. He's got the long-term deal he's always wanted. |
He's happy, he's relieved. ... More than anything, John realized it's a business. The Jets gave him an opportunity to be comfortable and very happy. |
He's not unhappy with the money he'd make. What he's unhappy with is the commitment level from the Jets for one of their quote-unquote best players. He stood out last year. He's done the necessary things on and off the field. |
He's not unhappy with the money. It's the commitment factor that he's unhappy with. |
I don't know if 'point of no return' is the choice of words John would use. I think the thing he'd say for you is, the water's under the bridge. Change is good in life sometimes, and for John moving forward, change would be good. |
They're going to do what we're doing, they're going to explore their options as well. If you can get something for someone and it benefits your team, you take a look at that option. They're playing out the scenarios much like we are here. |
Unfortunately, great players from great teams end up on another team. This is a business decision and he's not an angry player. This is not about the money with John. This is about being somewhere and being a leader on a team that has a chance to win a championship. |
We understand that they have a right to franchise him. Is it disappointing that what Terry said hasn't come into fruition? Yes. It's a business. Mike's the GM. Mike has to do what Mike has to do. |