Adam Gase on Keeping Le'Veon Bell in New York: 'I'm Not in Charge of Personnel'

Tensions appear to be running high in the Jets locker room.

Head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets
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Head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets

Tensions appear to be running high within the Jets organization. 

While fielding questions about the team's future lineup, head coach Adam Gase was asked if he wanted superstar running back Le'Veon Bell to return to the franchise. 

Adam Gase on whether he wants Le’Veon Bell back next year.

Wow…

(via @snyjets)pic.twitter.com/H6XClh1vOm

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) December 30, 2019

"He's under contract for three more years," Gase responded. "You can ask [general manager] Joe [Douglas] tomorrow... I'm not in charge of personnel."

Gase's response quickly hit the internet. Bell caught wind of his coach's comments and decided to respond by quote tweeting a post containing a clip of the exchange with a gif from The Office

Gase reportedly hasn't been keen on Bell even before he signed with the team. Sources say that Gase liked Bell as a player but didn't think he was worth a four-year, $52.5 million contract.

Liked the player, didn’t love the money is how I heard it on Le’Veon Bell. Adam Gase also didn’t love the price tag on CJ Mosley. It all added up. https://t.co/BOZw4b5GwX

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 15, 2019

One disagreement between Adam Gase and Mike Maccagnan/Christopher Johnson...

Gase absolutely did not want to sign Le’Veon Bell, per sources. In fact, he made it clear that he didn’t want to spend a lot of money on any running back.

— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaSports) May 15, 2019

Bell has also been open about not being a focal piece of the offense. He claimed that if he were to get more touches, then he could return to the Bell that fans know and love.

Bowling aside, Bell said he feels like he’s not getting enough touches this season. He said he can be the Bell of old if gets the ball more. This was his strongest statement yet about his role within the offense. #Jets

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 10, 2019

Asked if he has received the opportunity that allows him to be the best he can be, Le’Veon Bell said, “Honestly, no.” He explains why. #Jets pic.twitter.com/903lrWrRRS

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 10, 2019

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