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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Do we know who leaked the info?
Could just as easily be that he quietly informed the Jets of this, so they leaked it to shield themselves from any criticism for signing him to a deal that goes to UFA and get some suitors in line for a trade.
It's not like it's going to tank his value. It's still two years, and he's obviously willing to sign somewhere, as it's not like he's just going to retire.
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Nope, I have no clue who leaked it and while maybe the Jets have done that sort of thing before (again, I'm unaware) I can't see a market like Winnipeg playing games like that with their players especially one who they gave up a top star to obtain, a star who also didn't like the city. Its not in their best interests to potentially dissuade stars from playing their just to save face.
I also don't believe you get your best deal if you leak that the player you want to move has already told you he isn't staying.