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Monday, July 16
Updated: July 27, 7:32 PM ET
 
Jets: New look in New York

By Mark Cannizzaro
Special to ESPN.com

Nearly everything is new around the Jets, with rookie head coach Herman Edwards and rookie general manager Terry Bradway having taken over for the retired (for the moment) Bill Parcells.

 
CAMP AT A GLANCE
 Vinny Testaverde
Vinny Testaverde struggled in 2000, throwing 25 interceptions.
  Location: Hofstra University (Hempstead, N.Y.)
Rookies report: July 28
Veterans report: July 28
Preseason schedule:
   Aug. 11: Atlanta
   Aug. 18: Baltimore
   Aug. 25: at N.Y. Giants
   Aug. 30: at Philadelphia

There is a fresh sense of hope because of these two men, who are emphasizing fun to go along with trying to win.

Man in the spotlight
Without question, all eyes are on quarterback Vinny Testaverde, who threw an NFL-high 25 interceptions in 2000 coming off his '99 Achilles injury. Testaverde, who had his differences with former coach Al Groh last year, is thrilled with new offensive coordinator Paul Hackett and the West Coast offense, believing it's the best system for his skills.

Key position battle
The starting receiver position opposite Wayne Chrebet was an Achilles' heel for the team last year with Dedric Ward misused as a starter. Unproven but potential-rich Matthew Hatchette was signed as a free agent from Minnesota and the hope is he'll step right in as an above-average starter. Also in the mix are second-year speedster Laveranues Coles and rookie Santana Moss.

Biggest adjustment
The Jets are praying that Moss, the dynamic receiver and punt returner out of Miami, makes the transition from college to pro seamlessly. If he does, it probably translates into two more wins in 2001, because their receiving corps was merely average and their punt return game was anemic.

Rookie report
Moss, of course, will be an immediate factor. So, too, could second-round pick, running back Lamont Jordan out of Maryland. The Jets need Jordan to keep in shape and he could be a key changeup back to spell Curtis Martin, whose production has sagged at the end of recent seasons because of too much work. Penn State tackle Kareem McKenzie and Georgia cornerback Jamie Henderson could, too, be a help soon.

Offseason moves
Players signed Players lost
LB Mo Lewis (re-signed)
DT Jason Ferguson (re-signed)
WR Matthew Hatchette (free agent)
OT Jason Fabini (re-signed)
OG Kerry Jenkins (re-signed)
LB Bryan Cox (released)
QB Ray Lucas (signed with Miami)
WR Dedric Ward (signed with Miami)
Jets' complete offseason moves







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