Gardner is extension-eligible after this year, and signing him would benefit the Cincinnati product and the Jets.
Getting a deal done as soon as possible seems to make the most sense in terms of financial reasons for both sides.Reed has found a ton of success during his time with the Jets, a very nice story for a player who's found himself. When New York landed Reed, no one expected him to turn out to be the player he currently is.
From the sounds of things, Reed doesn't plan on agreeing to an extension this season. He wants to test the free agency market.. "I'm focused on just handling my business, taking it one game at a time, ultimately winning, getting to the playoffs, making a push for a Super Bowl run, and then just seeing what happens after that."And in his fairness, he has every right to hit the open market.