The Jets added a pair of defensive tackles, Harrison Phillips and Jowon Briggs, via trade on Wednesday. Let’s discuss the implications.

1. I tend to doubt that either of these trades will be remembered in the long run.

Sorry to disappoint those of you who tuned in looking for a scorching take on how these were either incredible value deals or total disasters for the Jets. It’s just the truth. The compensation surrendered was minimal, and the odds of either of these players having lasting Jets legacies is just as minimal.

2. Of the two deals, the trade for Phillips makes significantly more sense to me.

The Jets clearly need an upgrade at defensive tackle. Other than Quinnen Williams, the position is full of question marks. Phillips’ play over the last couple of years against the run has

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