But the dramatic cuts illustrate Bradway's philosophy of trying to maximize the considerable young talent the Jets have, as well as his confidence that the team can build through the draft.
With their fast start, strong additions through the draft and free agency, and a roster studded with emerging talent, the Jets have made modest strides in their decades-long quest to shake the perception that they are the New York metropolitan area's other N.F.L. team.
Are these distracted and divided and talent-deprived Jets likely to make a similar run?
What a shame that a talent-deficient Jets organization wasn't creative enough to use his abilities.
Edwards, who has been lukewarm in his public opinion of the Jets' talent all season, will no doubt contemplate lineup changes before the Jets play Buffalo here in two weeks, although Edwards said he would stick with Vinny Testaverde at quarterback.
The Jets, coming off a tumultuous week in which Johnson irked Coach Herman Edwards with his comments about the Jets' talent, played the sort of undisciplined and mistake-riddled game that not even the best talent can overcome.
Smith is an exciting talent, but the Jets should be much more prepared for him.
Martin is one of the best players in the league and is unquestionably the best talent on the Jets.
If Tannenbaum actually believed what he said seven months ago, it is no wonder how the Jets' talent base has eroded.
Matt Simms and Brady Quinn are backing up Smith, who showed some raw talent as the Jets split their first two games, defeating Tampa Bay and losing to New England.
