FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY—It’s time. It’s done. It’s on. Now that the first three weeks of the preseason are in the rearview mirror, that all-too-important number of 53 shifts into focus.
From 90 to 53—nearly half of the roster vanishes in an instant. They walk away from 1 Jets Drive with heads held high while automatically inserted back into the generic NFL landscape while hoping to make the shortlist of a few teams. (Or hey, perhaps even the practice squad.)
How 53 pertains to the New York Jets is tricky. From the offensive line to the edge presence and even at the quarterback position that showcases its strongest overall talent and depth in probably 45 years, depth is apparent yet few clear-cut answers show face.