Kentucky Jet Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 CFT Gear Safety turns down Jets to remain a train conductor Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on December 7, 2010, 4:30 PM EST The Jets called safety Keith Fitzhugh on Tuesday, wondering if he’d like a job. The Mississippi State graduate respectfully turned them down. “I told them I’m very thankful for the opportunity,” Fitzhugh told Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger. “But right now, being that it would be for just a couple weeks, I feel that I’d rather stay with a secure company and job, somewhere I know I could have long-term employment.” Fitzhugh, 24, has worked as a conductor for Norfolk Southern railroad since getting released by the Jets on September 4. He enjoys the job and more importantly is responsible for supporting his parents. His father is disabled and can’t work, so Fitzhugh made what must have been a tough decision to deny the Jets. “Being unemployed is not a good feeling,” Fitzhugh said. “It’s a lonely feeling. I’d rather be somewhere safe and have a great foundation.” The Jets plan to release receiver Laveranues Coles (again) to make room for a safety after reserve James Ihedigbo suffered a high ankle sprain. Fitzhugh won’t be the guy because he has more important things to worry about than the Jets’ playoff push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenranger Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I wouldn't have signed either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 i'm sure his prorated Jets salary for one month (plus a playoff game or 4) would trump what he makes now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 i'm sure his prorated Jets salary for one month (plus a playoff game or 4) would trump what he makes now Yeah, but you have to factor in benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeWillie Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Geez, you'd think the railroad would give him the couple weeks off to pursue the opportunity to make a few more bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star Ledger reports former Jets practice squad player Keith Fitzhugh turned the team down when he was asked to sign and fill the Jets need at defensive back . "I told them I'm very thankful for the opportunity," Fitzhugh said. "But right now, being that it would be for just a couple weeks, I feel that I'd rather stay with a secure company and job, somewhere I know I could have long-term employment." Fitzhugh is a conductor for the Norfolk Southern railroad, a job he has held since he was released by the Jets on Sept. 4. He said several times he is thankful for his job and enjoys it. "Being unemployed is not a good feeling," Fitzhugh said. "It's a lonely feeling. I'd rather be somewhere safe and have a great foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 http://www.jetnation.com/forums/index.php?/topic/94492-safety-turns-down-the-jets-to-remain-a-train-conductor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 http://www.jetnation.com/forums/index.php?/topic/94492-safety-turns-down-the-jets-to-remain-a-train-conductor/ I know, I saw that...nice job Mr forum policeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Come on? People are ripping on this guy? This guy made a very smart, long-term decision. He took all the factors into account and realized that in the long term, he would not be playing professional football for years to come and would be getting bounced back and forth between waivers or the practice squad. Kudos to this guy for making an informed, and intelligent decision. He's already done more than 99% of football players in this country have ever or will ever do, no one can take that away from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 At least he gets a nickname out of it....how about "Choo Choo" Fitzhugh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahojetsfan Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 according to rod boone Re Keith Fitzhugh turning down #Jets yesterday: They wanted him to be on the practice squad, not the active roster. That's a 14K difference Practice squad players make approximately 5K per week. If he was on the actual roster, it's $19K. Makes sense now why he'd turn it down. To clarify: Fitzhugh was asked by Jets to fly to NY, pack enough for 4 weeks. He was under impression he may be put on 53-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I know, I saw that...nice job Mr forum policeman Forum Sheriff get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Makes sense to turn down practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 At least he gets a nickname out of it....how about "Choo Choo" Fitzhugh? Stonehands is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryK Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Dreams versus need. Who doesn't have to make those decisions? Can't fault a guy for thinking long-term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahojetsfan Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Fitzhugh was on Jsy Leno last night a lot of press for him because of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodWearsAGrayHoodie Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Fitzhugh was on Jsy Leno last night a lot of press for him because of this Here is a video of it http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/keith-fitzhugh-2/1265456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanoRevis24 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I saw this on sportscenter a couple of weeks back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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