Michael Irvin: Jets want first- and third-round pick for Jamal Adams

Irvin is extremely biased towards both Adams and the Cowboys, but what New York is potentially seeking in a trade package may be something Dallas isn't willing to give up. 

However, the Cowboys did attempt to land Adams in 2019 when the offered a first-round pick and cornerback Anthony Brown in exchange for the Jets safety, so they may still be interested in making a deal work. 

While the Cowboys are intrigued by Adams, they likely won't be making any deals until Dak Prescott signs a new deal, and that may not be for a while. At this point, as the young quarterback is seeking north of $45 million in the final season of his new deal. 

Adams has expressed his desire to remain with New York in the past, but it seems that he'll only continue to be frustrated as negotiations aren't going as planned.

New York would be making a mistake by not keeping Adams around for the long haul. In three seasons, Adams has been to two Pro Bowls and earned an All-Pro selection. In 2019, he recorded 6.5 sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 61 solo tackles, 10 tackles for a loss and 13 quarterback hits. 

Beyond Adams, the Jets have Anthony Cioffi, Matthias Farley, Bennett Jackson and Marcus Maye, none of who comes close to the talent that Adams has. With the AFC East now winnable for a team besides the New England Patriots for the first time since 2008, Douglas needs to jump on the opportunity to keep Adams in the fold.