Jets Let Metchie Walk, Fans Puzzled

0:00For the NFL, it's March 6th. Here's what's happening. The NFL League gear is right around the corner, and teams like the New York Jets are making big moves with their free agents. One key decision involves White receiver John Mechie III. The Jets traded for him from the Houston Texans last year, but they've now chosen not to offer him a restricted free agent tender. That means Mechie becomes an unrestricted free agent with no compensation pay coming back to New York if he signs elsewhere. At just 25 years old, he's got plenty of upside after overcoming leukemia back in college. Fans and analysts are scratching their heads over this one. Mechie showed real promise on his struggling Jets offense, and the tender would have been affordable. Meanwhile, head coach Aaron Glenn has overhauled his entire coaching staff and most of the starting offense. This fits a pattern of bold changes for the Jets as they reshape the roster. Letting a young talent like Mechie walk raises questions about their White receiver plans heading into free agency.

1:00Looking ahead, Mechie could land in a better spot with more opportunities. He's bounced between crowded depth charts before, and now he's free to find the right fit. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds in bed. No earbuds at all.