Questions for Leon Washington

Leon Washington ... 

1. How does it feel to be deemed as one of the most dynamic players in the NFL?
When you were younger, did you ever imagine that this would be your future?

2. You didn't play at Florida State your senior year because you needed to work and help your family financially. Do you regret that now that you're trying to negotiate a contract that is closer to your value and not as a fourth-round pick? How do you feel when you see college athletes taking money illegally? Did you ever consider doing that instead of working?

3. Several fans believe you were underused last season. Do you agree? How do you feel you are best used in this offense?

4. Being undersized, do you really believe that your body can take the punishment of being a premier back and getting around 25 carried in the NFL? You're a very talented running back, but you also excel on special teams. If you were to be the no. one RB do you think you could continue your duties on special teams?

5. What people have influenced you the most? Are there any specific football players who you admire or try to mimic your game after?

6. This off-season you compared yourself to Gale Sayers. What are some of the similarities you share? What current NFL star would you compare yourself to?

7. With a new coaching staff in place (albeit the same offensive coordinator), do you think it will be difficult to adjust.

8. How do you feel about newly drafted QB Mark Sanchez? Do you think that Kellen Clemens has been disrespected by the organization after Brett Favre last year and now Mark Sanchez? How would you react if you were put in his position?

9. What are some of you best attributes?

10. Who is your best friend on the team?

11. Rex Ryan is a complete opposite of former head coach Eric Mangini. How do you like him? Do you prefer a more vocal coach or a more laid back coach?

12. You're draft class was loaded with quality RB talent, most of which went in the three round before you. You've had more success then most of those RB's, did you use that as motivation?

13. What are some of the most trying things that you have gone through in your life?

14. Did you always play football? Did you play any other sports? Do you think you could have gone professional in any other sport?

15. Who is your biggest role model?