IMO, Chevy is talking youth at this point because that is what is available to him - his adds are gone, he lost a dman, and another was bought out based on contract / performance - so the holes are open. I don't see this as some grand plan that Chevy came up with - and there is no way of assuming it is long term - it looks more to me like a reaction to stuff that happened, . The Jets will probably continue to tinker to make the PO's and that may include more deadline deals that Chevy thinks will help.
I'd like to believe there is some sort of long term plan in play - but I don't buy it. This team will likely continue with the game plan that means making the PO's and if the youth can help in that, they will be a pce of the plan - if not, they will look elsewhere.
Yes I imagine a good amount of this is reactionary to striking out in FA. It just highlights the fact this org had been in full blown reactionary mode for a number of years now. It starts at the top with Chipman being in full blown panic mode with ticket sales and that trickles down to hockey opps making knee Jerk short term moves.
But the market has spoken and Chevy and Co really don't have much choice but to put some trust in the kids. I'm sure he's more bullish on some then others.
Should be an interesting year.