Douglas's off-season moves

The smoke has cleared on the explosive situation surrounding

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams. He spoke with owner Christopher Johnson, his anger has dissipated, he'll play Sunday and he'll remain on the team through this season.
After that, there is some doubt.

But in the hubbub surrounding GM Joe Douglas receiving phone calls -- then considering fruitful offers for Adams -- we did learn a little about how Douglas wants to build.

For instance, sources say that when Dallas first called about Adams earlier this week, the Jets asked about the availability of Pro Bowl guard Zack Martin. When the Cowboys quickly shot that down, the question was asked, was Pro Bowl LT Tyron Smith available? That was also a no.

While the team has plenty of holes, Douglas' request for two of the Cowboys top offensive linemen -- both locked up in lucrative long-term deals -- does show his priorities. Rebuilding from the inside out. In the end, the deal didn't get done because the Jets needed a first-rounder and two second-rounders for their top-notch safety.

Dallas' best offer was a first-round pick and reserve CB Anthony Brown. Sources said the Ravens and Cowboys were two of the three teams who ended up engaged in a possible Adams deal, with a third unnamed team making the strongest offer.

New York received double-digit phone calls on Adams, though no deal came close to happening. After a tumultuous week, Adams told reporters on Friday that his talk with Johnson had him "at peace." Perhaps when he plays today, the focus will shift back on the field.