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While the Jets have been glacial in improving their squad, they've been virtual Visigoths when it comes to cutting players and slashing payroll. Particularly vets, whose age, wage and any decay make them most expendable.
Dont'a Hightower, the most coveted linebacker on the market, is reportedly returning to the New England Patriots, the team he helped win two Super Bowl championships.
During his run with the Bears, Cutler seemed to care more about fulfilling the listed requirements of his job instead of doing whatever it takes to win in the NFL.
In New York, Cutler would be reunited with quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates, just hired last month. Bates worked with Cutler while coaching on the staffs of the Broncos and Bears.
Quality left tackles just don't wind up on the free agent market. If you've got a guy who can block the blind side and keep your quarterback's uniform clean, you retain him.
The Jets are trying to poach a star from their biggest rival.
The New York Jets have signed free agent kicker Chandler Catanzaro and offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum.
Cutler still has plus arm strength and is capable of bringing a few fleeting moments of joy into the game before his brain malfunctions make it reverse course.
A couple of big-name free agent quarterbacks are reportedly interested in playing for the Jets.
While the Jets have generated headlines for showing several big-name players the exits, they made a few moves Thursday aimed at preventing three of their younger players from leaving.
Revis Island is shut down in New York and ready for relocation. Again.
In New York, Cutler would be reunited with quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates, just hired last month. Bates worked with Cutler while coaching on the staffs of the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears.
The options for the quarterback-hungry Jets are dwindling fast.
Brandon Marshall will continue his great career in New York, after all.
It shouldn't be too difficult for the Jets to upgrade some of their talent from last season in free agency. That should tell you how bad they were.
