Jets' Gase hopes to keep Adams: 'I want Jamal on our team'

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase doesn't want disgruntled safety Jamal Adams going anywhere.

Adams has requested a trade from the Jets due to a contract dispute with the team and - reportedly - his "deteriorating relationship" with Gase. However, Gase said his desire is to keep Adams with the team.

"We have to get to a place where we can get him back in the right spot and ready to go," Gase told reporters Friday, including Brian Costello of the New York Post.

As for his relationship with Adams, Gase denied having any issues with the player.

"My relationship with Jamal has been good since the time that we've gotten here," Gase said, according to NFL Network's Kim Jones. "To me, we've always gotten along well."

When asked whether he'd like to see Adams back for the upcoming campaign, Gase, according to Costello, added: "Yes, I want Jamal on our team."

Gase said the 24-year-old hasn't been part of the Jets' virtual offseason, but he declined to make further comments regarding Adams' trade request or the possibility of a long-term deal.

"Anything that's gonna deal with communication with Jamal will stay between us," he said, per Jones. "That's how we're operating in-house and keeping our locker room tight."

Gase posted a 7-9 record in his first year with the Jets last season, which was their fourth consecutive losing campaign.

Adams enjoyed his first All-Pro season in 2019. The two-time Pro Bowler amassed 75 tackles, 6,5 sacks, two touchdowns, one interception, and two forced fumbles.