Nick Mangold Is ‘50-50’ On Attending Jets Mandatory Minicamp

Jets C Nick Mangold is entering the final year of his rookie contract and, already one of the best players at his position, is looking to get paid.

The Jets haven’t extended Mangold at this point and it’s unclear if they plan to do so. if the franchise tag is around in 2011 (heck, if football is around in 2011), Mangold understands it’s a possibility that he could be hit with the tag.

“That definitely is a possibility that they could say, ‘Hey, we’re going to let you play through and franchise you later,’” Mangold told the Daily News. “I think that will put a sour taste in my mouth that they’ll let me play it out without the security of having years on my contract. I think that would be a disappointing way for the relationship to continue on.”

“I wouldn’t put it past them to do it,” Mangold added. “But we’ll cross that bridge if it gets to that.”

Mangold is just one a few Jets players that need to be extended. First and foremost is probably Darrelle Revis, who has skipped at least one voluntary session to indicate his unhappiness. At some point the Jets need to address Mangold, LB David Harris and even WR Braylon Edwards.

I suspect each player wants to get a long-term deal done before the money runs out.

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