Kentucky Jet Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Rex doesn't see Leon as starter Jets BlogBy BART HUBBUCH Last Updated: 6:22 AM, March 24, 2010 ORLANDO -- While Leon Washington covets starter-type money, Rex Ryan doesn't see him in a starter-type role for the Jets this season. One day after Washington was the lone absentee for the start of the Jets' voluntary off-season program, Ryan described him as little more than a supplement to Shonn Greene and newly signed LaDainian Tomlinson in the Jets' backfield. "What we should do . . . is put [Washington] back to his role, which he had initially, which is third-down back, a change-of-pace-type back and a Pro Bowl returner," the Jets' coach said yesterday during the NFL's annual meetings. "And there's nothing wrong with that." AP WHAT NEXT? Leon Washington, coming back from a compound leg fracture, could be a third-down back in the Jets' offense, Rex Ryan said. LT WILL KEEP NO. 21 REPORT: MARSHALL PRICE REDUCED Ryan's description of a third-down role is sure to ratchet up the questions about Washington's future with Gang Green -- a future that is cloudy in general after last year's gruesome compound leg fracture. Washington's absence Monday didn't go over well with Ryan, who described it as "disappointing." "We had an idea that he wasn't going to be there," Ryan said. "It is a voluntary situation, but the rest of his teammates volunteered to be there, so it was disappointing that he wasn't there." Still feeling underpaid and upset with changes in the NFL's labor deal this year that kept him from becoming an unrestricted free agent, Washington refused to sign his $1.7 million tender and did not show up for the first day of voluntary workouts. Washington's agent, Alvin Keels, also is hoping to stir interest from other teams that might be willing to sign Washington to an offer sheet and give up a second-round pick as compensation. But the market for an undersized back coming off such a horrific injury so far has been limited. The Jets fear Washington's boycott of the offseason program could hurt his injury rehabilitation, too. Ryan expressed confidence in the ability of the Jets' medical staff to keep tabs on Washington away from the complex, yet it's still a concern. While the Jets and Keels continue to insist Washington will be healthy for the start of training camp, there are no guarantees. That uncertainty is another reason Ryan focused more on Greene and Tomlinson when talking yesterday about the Jets' rushing attack. In his first significant comments about Tomlinson since the future Hall of Fame back signed two weeks ago, Ryan insisted Tomlinson will have plenty left at age 31 this fall despite more than 3,400 career "touches" (rushes and receptions). Ryan even described Greene and Tomlinson as a potential case of Nos. 1 and 1a on the Jets' tailback depth chart. "We're just going to ground and pound away," Ryan said. "I'm sure some games he'll have more rushing attempts than Shonn, and I think Shonn will have more than LT in other ones. Hypothetically, we'd see him carry the ball 15 times a game." If that happens, Ryan sees another big year from the Jets' running game. "I hope we have that opportunity to have that three-headed monster that we talked about last year," Ryan said. "When you can combine what Shonn Greene and LaDainian and Leon would do for you, I think we'd have the best backfield in the league." Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/rex_doesn_see_leon_as_starter_fsjLumLdjx5IhwtKNfOvtM#ixzz0j632R4Ra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 A year ago saying that would have been blasphemy around these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 A year ago saying that would have been blasphemy around these parts. Jets fans love undersized players who play above their potential, hence the Washington love. His agent should be serving burgers at McDonalds. This guy passed up 4m a year for Leon (a 3rd down back and punt returner, nothing more), and is now trying to convince a team to give up a 2nd for him (BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!). Does he have any other clients? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 A year ago saying that would have been blasphemy around these parts. Jets fans love undersized players who play above their potential, hence the Washington love. His agent should be serving burgers at McDonalds. This guy passed up 4m a year for Leon (a 3rd down back and punt returner, nothing more), and is now trying to convince a team to give up a 2nd for him (BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!). Does he have any other clients? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandarinia Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Could this be the Jets way to offset Leon's agent, discourage teams at even looking at him? So the Jets can resign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandarinia Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Could this be the Jets way to offset Leon's agent, discourage teams at even looking at him? So the Jets can resign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistalava Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Since he never has been a starter, this is news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistalava Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Since he never has been a starter, this is news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 "No ****" comes to mind. In '06 I thought Leon could build up enough size to take on a bigger role as a RB, but that's died over the years. He'll keep on being our KR and 3rd down RB, like he has been since '06 and it'll be best that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 "No ****" comes to mind. In '06 I thought Leon could build up enough size to take on a bigger role as a RB, but that's died over the years. He'll keep on being our KR and 3rd down RB, like he has been since '06 and it'll be best that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 All I know is that I went to war over this last year. And all of a sudden its common sense... Where did all the Leon people go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 All I know is that I went to war over this last year. And all of a sudden its common sense... Where did all the Leon people go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 All I know is that I went to war over this last year. And all of a sudden its common sense... Where did all the Leon people go? I don't remember any "Leon should start" people. There was a group that whined about how many times he touched the ball, but those are people who think offensive touches are the only touches so they didn't bother to count his total touches. If anyone bothered, they'd see that the only guy who touched the ball more on this team was the QB and TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 All I know is that I went to war over this last year. And all of a sudden its common sense... Where did all the Leon people go? I don't remember any "Leon should start" people. There was a group that whined about how many times he touched the ball, but those are people who think offensive touches are the only touches so they didn't bother to count his total touches. If anyone bothered, they'd see that the only guy who touched the ball more on this team was the QB and TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jet Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I don't remember any "Leon should start" people. There was a group that whined about how many times he touched the ball, but those are people who think offensive touches are the only touches so they didn't bother to count his total touches. If anyone bothered, they'd see that the only guy who touched the ball more on this team was the QB and TJ. I think Rex, in saying what he said about Leon's reduced role, is lighting a fire under LW's ass to get on his agent about getting him signed to an offer sheet with another team. i think the Jets want that 2nd round pick more then they want LW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jet Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I don't remember any "Leon should start" people. There was a group that whined about how many times he touched the ball, but those are people who think offensive touches are the only touches so they didn't bother to count his total touches. If anyone bothered, they'd see that the only guy who touched the ball more on this team was the QB and TJ. I think Rex, in saying what he said about Leon's reduced role, is lighting a fire under LW's ass to get on his agent about getting him signed to an offer sheet with another team. i think the Jets want that 2nd round pick more then they want LW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I think Rex, in saying what he said about Leon's reduced role, is lighting a fire under LW's ass to get on his agent about getting him signed to an offer sheet with another team. i think the Jets want that 2nd round pick more then they want LW. This is my take as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I think Rex, in saying what he said about Leon's reduced role, is lighting a fire under LW's ass to get on his agent about getting him signed to an offer sheet with another team. i think the Jets want that 2nd round pick more then they want LW. This is my take as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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