Jets should finally let go of Sheldon Richardson

The New York Jets would be wise to set their culture towards one of accountability, hard work, and zero distractions. That’s why it’s imperative they finally let go of defensive end Sheldon Richardson.

The New York Jets should very well and truly consider parting ways with defensive end Sheldon Richardson, as they are already in rebuild mode. It’s smart to cut the players that truly are being a headache and causing the Jets more problems than successes on and off the field. It’s better to have talented and players with leadership qualities who actually can get things done and give the organization a good and professional look.

Richardson is not at all a player that can truly be noticed as such an athlete that has been cooperative and professional for the organization. It can be clear to notice that his commitment to attending team meetings isn’t quite there. Being late for team meetings is not at all the type of situation that needs to be repeated again by him, especially since the team as a whole should be getting serious and looking to work together to play better football.

Being late for team meetings is not at all the type of situation that needs to be repeated again by him, especially since the team as a whole should be getting serious and looking to work together to play better football.

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Richardson has also had a social media incident involving a Snapchat post. In his derogatory video posted on the Snapchat account of teammate Rontez Miles, you can clearly hear the lack of care, as a seemingly amused Richardson referred to women in a way that clearly crossed a huge line.

So is the former first round pick going to be much help to a team clearly looking to rebuild and put fresh faces into the big picture in hopes for playoff contention within a reasonable amount of time? The defensive end has to shape up and prove his maturity and that he is indeed serious about behaving in an appropriate manner on and off the field.

It’s important to show up and be punctual for team meetings that are required of him and the organization in order to prepare to be in a position to win football games. Things would have to change extremely fast, and the Jets, if anything, should release Richardson for the sake of the organization.

It’s not best to keep a player who isn’t fully committed to living up to his expectations, as talent can get you far, but leadership and maturity are essential for a team to fully have winning attributes.