Leon Washington Reported to the Jets OTA's

Conor Galvin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:42:10 -0400

Leon Washington reported to the Jets OTA's today after missing the first three weeks of the workout. Washington was missing the workouts because he was upset over his contract. He wasn't the only Jets running back to hold out as Thomas Jones held out until he reported last Wednesday because he too was upset over his contract.

Washington is entering the fourth and final year of his rookie contract he signed back in 2006 after being drafted by the Jets in the fourth round. He is scheduled to make about $535,000 this year. Washington is asking for a contract that pays him about $6 million dollars a year, similar to contracts for players like Darren Sproles and Maurice Jones-Drew.

Washington is coming off a Pro Bowl season as he rushed for 448 yards off 76 carries and six touchdowns. He also had 355 yards receiving with two touchdowns and one touchdown off special teams.

With Washington and Jones back the Jets running tandem shouldn't miss a beat. They will be a huge factor in coach Rex Ryans' new offense. Ryan wants to run an "all weather offense' which means a lot of running will be happening for these two backs.

Stay tuned for more New York Jets and NFL news.

Plaxico Burress Would be Perfect for New York Jets

Conor Galvin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:38:10 -0400

Last year, New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress had a rough season.

Whether it was complaining about coaches or teammates, or not showing up to practice, he was a distraction on the team. Then, his season was cut short because he was charged with criminal possession of an illegal hand gun in a New York night club.

He could face 3 1/2 years in prison if he is proven guilty. The Giants cut Burress at the end of the season, and he is now available in free agency.

If Burress is innocent, he will be a hot free agent on the market, and several teams will want to pursue him. Burress' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has said there are at least three teams that are in contact with Burress. One of those teams certainly has to be the New York Jets.

The Jets need a No. 1 receiver, and Plaxico can certainly be the answer for them. Plaxico is a wideout that every quarterback would want on his team. He's tall, has great hands, can stay short and be a possession receiver, or stretch the field. He's a perfect redzone wideout with his height. Burress doesn't have the best speed, but his height makes up for that.

With a solid offensive line and running game, along with proven wideouts, the Jets can be good on offense. If the Jets can sign Burress, their offense can be in the top tier in the AFC and in the NFL.

Yes, he can be a distraction to his team, but every Sunday, Burress comes and plays the game.

As of right now, Burress is still waiting for his hearing, but if I'm the Jets and Plaxico is innocent, they have to get this done.

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