The Revis Trade Means One Thing: The Jets Are Not Committed to Winning.

According to reports, our long national nightmare is over.

The best cornerback in the NFL, and the Jets' best player, Darrelle Revis, has been traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for draft picks, including the 13th overall selection in Thursday's draft. The deal is pending a physical.

This trade leaves the Jets with only two star-caliber players: CB Antonio Cromartie, and WR Santonio Holmes.

And no, I'm not counting Tim Tebow.

Yes, it is risky for the Jets to commit another huge contract to Revis, coming off a major ACL injury. Who knows if he will be the same player?

However, for a franchise that hasn't won a Super Bowl in over 40 years, and is two years removed from back-to-back AFC title game appearances, this long-suffering fanbase deserves better.

Yes, the Jets are nowhere close to winning a Super Bowl any time soon, despite coach Rex Ryan's constant declarations. Mark Sanchez is still their starting quarterback.

However, despite the ACL injury, doesn't it make sense for the Jets to rebuild around one of the great defensive players of this era? Jet fans need hope, not more losing seasons. This trade, while it could benefit the team in the long run, demonstrates a lack of desire to win.

What this comes down to is money. Owner Woody Johnson is not willing to shell out the money for Revis, despite charging a second mortgage for PSLs to the loyal, long suffering Jet fans. It is simply a matter of being cheap and dishonest.

It also puts pressure on new general manager John Idzik to have arguably the best draft in Jets history, now considering they have the 9th and 13th overall picks.

Perhaps these picks will turn out to be stars. In the long run, the Jets may be better off without Revis.

But for right now, Woody Johnson will be content not only to not pay Revis, but to charge five figures to Jet fans for PSLs so they can watch Mark Sanchez throw interceptions.