 NEW YORK AP - Joe Douglas fully envisioned Jamal Adams being a big piece of what he wants to build for the New York Jets. The general manager raved about the All-Pro safetys abilities as a playmaker and leader when he took over the franchise just over a year ago. Douglas also insisted hed love Adams to remain a Jet for life. Well, things changed. In a major way. Douglas dealt Adams and a 2022 fourth-round draft pick to Seattle on Saturday for first-rounders in 2021 and 22, a third-rounder in 2021 and safety Bradley McDougald. It was a stunning end to Adams short but productive Jets tenure. Were excited about the opportunity that this gives us, Douglas said during a conference call Monday. As Ive repeatedly said, my responsibility is to always take the call and assess value to the Jets. And ultimately, this was a deal that made sense for us to make. The trade capped a contentious several months between the team and the 24-year-old Adams, who wanted a contract extension and was highly critical of ownership, coach Adam Gase and Douglas in the days leading up to the deal. In an interview with the Daily News published last Friday, Adams said he was disappointed the Jets never made him an offer and felt misled by Douglas and the organization. I just want to make it clear that I never promised an offer to Jamal or his agent, Douglas said while speaking to reporters for the first time since the trade. Nor was I ever dishonest or ambiguous in my communications with their camp. The Jets had control over Adams contract through 2021 and could have also potentially placed the franchise tag on him in 2022, so they were in no rush to extend the player taken No. 6 overall in the 2017 draft. Adams made the Pro Bowl the past two seasons and was an All-Pro selection last year, clearly... 