Dalvin Prepare dinner flew to New York for a go to with the Jets this weekend, and if he will get his method, he’ll maintain withdrawing.
The free agent operating again, 27, will meet with Gang Inexperienced brass to find out if there’s a match for the four-time 1,100-yard rusher — although Prepare dinner already is aware of what he’ll be searching for in his journey to Florham Park.
“Only a nice vibe, man,” he mentioned Friday on “Good Morning Soccer.”
“Simply getting round people who wish to love on Dalvin Prepare dinner, that wish to share that worth that I need. And simply making an attempt to get round guys that wish to win. I wish to convey one thing completely different to the desk and that’s being Dalvin Prepare dinner.”
Jets coach Robert Saleh gave an early have a look at what the vibe is likely to be forward of their assembly, gushing about Prepare dinner to reporters on Thursday.
“We’ll by no means say no to an excellent participant if the chance presents itself in the suitable method,” Saleh mentioned. “I’m enthusiastic about him and his go to. It’s actually simply having the ability to have a dialog with him, get palms on him. I do know he’s acquired some issues medically that must take a look at. Once more, enthusiastic about his go to and an opportunity to take a seat down and speak with him.”
There’s loads to speak about: Prepare dinner scored eight speeding touchdowns and added two receiving scores final season earlier than being lower by the Vikings — the workforce that chosen him out of Florida State within the second spherical of the 2017 NFL Draft.
A match with the Jets could possibly be tough, with Breece Corridor set to reclaim the lead operating again job after his rookie season ended early as a consequence of an ACL harm, to not point out Prepare dinner reportedly in search of $8-10 million per yr and comes with some authorized baggage.
When Corridor will likely be able to return stays unclear.
Nonetheless, the revamped franchise has caught Prepare dinner’s eye, particularly with the addition of Aaron Rodgers — his former Packers rival — beneath middle.
“It’s a singular scenario as a result of I believe they’re constructing one thing particular over there,” Prepare dinner mentioned. “Whenever you have a look at it, you at all times wish to be round an excellent QB. You wish to be round any individual you may decide his mind, simply be taught from. A-Rod is a four-time MVP, so simply being round a man like that, you may be taught much more and develop as a participant. That’s what I’m trying to do.”
In in search of a contemporary begin following his Minnesota uncoupling, Prepare dinner can also be reportedly planning to fulfill with the Patriots and has drawn curiosity from the Dolphins.
It’s the Jets, although, who’re on his thoughts coming into the weekend — telling the “GMFB” crew he thinks the percentages are good he could possibly be getting fitted for a Gang Inexperienced jersey by the top of it.
“I believe they’re fairly excessive,” he mentioned. “I believe we’re ready with a workforce that’s constructing one thing particular, and I wish to be part of one thing particular… I wanna add to no matter they’ve acquired happening. I believe the chance is excessive proper now of getting issues achieved.”
