This situation was a mess when I came here, and the talent base simply wasn't where it needed to be.

Despite being shunned by major labels, the area's deep talent base has found an audience through local efforts.

They also argue having only twelve teams would strengthen the talent base to make for more exciting games.

You start with a young nucleus and add some players who take that talent base to the highest possible level.

What we have got is a real talent base.

"The new players have increased our talent base," Roberts said.

Well, look at what the Jets offense is, just as a talent base, a set of abilities.

"They have a great talent base of young players."

We need to use the whole of our talent base.

We have to develop a talent base that can compete with the strong teams in the league.