The relationship between Jets coach Adam Gase and running back Le’Veon Bell was back under the spotlight on Monday after Gase gave a terse response when asked about Bell’s future with the Jets.
It has been well documented Gase was not in favor of signing Bell last March because of his price tag. Gase felt the money could be better spent to fill other holes on the Jets. As Bell struggled this season, many pointed the finger at Gase for how he used him. There has been speculation the Jets would try to trade Bell this offseason even though he signed a four-year, $52.5 million contract in March.
Gase was asked Monday if he wants Bell back.
“He’s under contract for three more years,” Gase said. “You can ask [GM Joe Douglas] tomorrow. … I’m not in charge of personnel.”
On the surface, this looks damning. But there is context. Gase disdains the reporter who asked the question and seemed to be reacting more toward the questioner than the question. Gase has been very supportive of Bell all season. It would be strange for him to reverse course now.
Later in the press conference, Gase said he and Bell had a conversation about the future and were excited about improving.
“That was a conversation we had a couple of weeks ago,” Gase said. “We talked about looking at some of the stuff they did in Pittsburgh and talking through some of the things he’s comfortable with in the run game, especially early in the offseason of trying to focus on those type of runs and pass game. We both were like, we’ll be able to take a break and then when we come back we can really hone in on some of those things that maybe we missed or we did too much of that he wasn’t really comfortable with.”
While Gase sent mixed messages on Bell, he was clear when asked about safety Jamal Adams, who is expected to be seeking a new contract this offseason.
“You guys know where I stand with Jamal,” Gase said. “He has been one of the best players I have ever seen play in person. He’s done nothing but work extremely hard, fight through injury, be there for his teammates, make plays when we needed him to. He has been the heart and soul of our defense.”
WR Quincy Enunwa, who suffered a season-ending neck injury in Week 1, said he was told he has spinal stenosis, but remains hopeful he can play. Enunwa had neck surgery in 2017, but did not have surgery this time.
“Do I expect to play? I would love to play. It’s just about how well I heal up and then we’ll take it from there,” Enunwa said.
Enunwa said he and Gase have not spoken since he tweeted in November about his unhappiness with being fined for missing two rehab sessions. The two were scheduled to speak either later Monday or Tuesday as part of Enunwa’s exit interview.
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