T0mShane Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Patriots Sign Leon Washington http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=9053771&city=boston&src=desktop Former Seattle Seahawks running back and return specialist Leon Washington has signed with the New England Patriots, the team announced Thursday. Financial terms of the deal are not yet known, but a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Washington signed a one-year deal. The 30-year-old Washington, tied with Josh Cribbs for the most kickoff returns for touchdowns in NFL history with eight, was expendable in Seattle after its recent acquisition of Percy Harvin. He now joins New England, a team that finished 25th in the NFL with a 21.2 yards-per-kickoff-return average last season. Washington trailed only the Ravens' Jacoby Jones for the league lead in kickoff return yard average at 29.0 in 2012. Originally a fourth-round pick of the New York Jets in 2006, Washington also has been used as a change-of-pace running back during his seven NFL seasons, with career marks of 473 rushes for 2,213 yards. The Patriots relied on top defensive back Devin McCourty as their primary kickoff returner in 2012, as well as veteran running back Danny Woodhead, who is also a free agent. The team added former University of Florida running back and 2012 Olympic silver medalist Jeff Demps during training camp last season, although he spent the season on injured reserve. He was considered a top candidate to assume kickoff return duty in 2013, and may compete with Washington for that role. Demps also has expressed a recent interest in simultaneously continuing his track career while playing for the Patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 well sh*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 that midget is still around? all i remember about him is that he was good when kickoff returns were allowed and that his wife was a hottie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 that midget is still around? all i remember about him is that he was good when kickoff returns were allowed and that his wife was a hottie Cotchery would have been better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Cotchery would have been better I guess he is under contract with Pittsburgh until next off season but we'll pick him up then and he'll mask some of Geno Smith's problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge o8 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 hey but we signed Braylon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 would have been a nice move 5 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 would have been a nice move 5 years ago I loved to watch the guy when he was with the Jets. But yeah this.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I swore this was announced months ago...hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Dude signed in March, get your sh*t together Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Dude signed in March, get your sh*t together Thomas. This is truly shameful on my part. Some dude RTed it and I took the bait. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I guess he is under contract with Pittsburgh until next off season but we'll pick him up then and he'll mask some of Geno Smith's problems One could only hope. What do you think it would cost to get him away from the Steelers this year before he goes looking for a huge pay day? Or you think they'll go the Mike Wallace route with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 How do you spell "done?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 One could only hope. What do you think it would cost to get him away from the Steelers this year before he goes looking for a huge pay day? Or you think they'll go the Mike Wallace route with him? I would offer a first round pick and Braylon and just hope Pittsburgh is stupid enough to bite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I would offer a first round pick and Braylon and just hope Pittsburgh is stupid enough to bite I believe it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 This is truly shameful on my part. Some dude RTed it and I took the bait. My bad. Didn't bother me at all, I just saw an opening and I took it. We expect better out of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I would offer a first round pick and Braylon and just hope Pittsburgh is stupid enough to bite For Cotchery? Have you lost your mind? I loved Cotch, but wouldn't trade Bray for him, much less a first round pick or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I hadn't heard that about Leon signing with NE. Say it isn't so, Leon!!! I always liked him. Can't believe he's signing with those bastids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Didn't bother me at all, I just saw an opening and I took it. We expect better out of you. I really should be banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 That hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I really should be banned. I can help with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 How do you spell "done?" Quite possibly. NE isn't known for hitting paydirt on all their FA signings and often sign has-beens to much resounding applause almost every spring. But the guy did average 30 yards per kick return this past season. Worst thing I can really say about Leon in hindsight (as a Jets fan) is he wanted more money than he was worth as a RB, and I can't really blame him for wanting it or trying to get it. But I loved watching the guy run with the football. Also it was super tough luck getting a compound fracture in a year he was RFA-tagged, after getting a late start on his career in the first place (24 years old as a rookie at the youngest of young-man's positions). Whoever gave him the advice to stay in school an extra year, after a solid junior season, really did him wrong. He could have come out as a 23 year-old rookie and might have been drafted a round or two earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I really should be banned. No no, you do not get to get out that easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SouthernJet Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 F**K me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechJet Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 it's a conspiracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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