Gase praises disgruntled Adams: 'He is one of the best players we have'

Perhaps in an effort to calm recent tensions, Adam Gase spoke glowingly of miffed New York Jets safety Jamal Adams on Thursday.

"I think he is one of the best players we have on our roster," the Jets' first-year head coach told reporters, including Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. "... I know that we are in a really good position with him at his spot. I feel like we have one of the upper-tier players at that position."

Adams sounded off Wednesday after learning the Jets had entertained offers for him ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. While questioning why the team would consider moving him, Adams referred to himself as the Jets' version of Tom Brady or Aaron Donald. He declined to speak with general manager Joe Douglas about the trade reports.

Gase admitted Thursday he also hasn't talked to Adams since the deadline, but he remains confident in his safety's commitment to the team ahead of its Week 9 clash with the Dolphins.

"I know this: He's focused on Miami right now," Gase said. "He practiced well (Wednesday). He went out there. He was flying around. Same energy. ... I watched how he interacted with his teammates. He's focused on this game."

A Pro Bowler last year, "The President" has put together another strong season for the struggling Jets; he's notched 39 tackles and one interception, which he returned for a touchdown, in seven games. The 24-year-old has lived up to all expectations since New York drafted him sixth overall in 2017.

"I like him on our defense," said Gase. "I love him on our defense. I think he does a great job."

The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens both reportedly tried to land Adams before the deadline. He is under team control for two more seasons, including the fifth-year option attached to the contracts of first-round draft picks.

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