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Leon Washington Wants to Stay a Jet
ganggreennation.com - 7/22/2009
Leon Washington Wants to Stay a Jet
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More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » Leon spoke about his contract situation yesterday. It's steady going," he said in regards to contract talks between the Jets and his agent ...
profootballweekly.com - 7/20/2009
Jets' Washington seeks elite-back contract
— profootballweekly.com — Leon Washington appears willing to stage a training-camp holdout if the Jets don't offer him a "fair... market deal," as the multi-threat running back puts it. The way we hear it, much of the problem is that Washington wants to be paid as one of the ... (more) Jets' Washington seeks elite-back contract

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holyjoenamath.com - 7/19/2009
Report: Leon Washington Contracts Talks To Heat Up This Week
— holyjoenamath.com — Finally some good news, and it comes on a Sunday morning. With Training Camp looming, this is... the big news we need. According to Michael Lombardi of National Football Post, the contract talks between Jets running back Leon Washington and the Jets are expected to heat up this week. Lombardi is ... (more) Report: Leon Washington Contracts Talks To Heat Up This Week

Comments vote down HolyJoeNamath HolyJoeNamath posted 7/19/2009posted this
holyjoenamath.com - 7/20/2009
What If Leon Washington Isn’t In The Jets Plans?
— holyjoenamath.com — This is a hypothtetical question, but who knows if there is something to it. There have been... many a players like Leon Washington in the history of the NFL and many of them have played for more than one team. The Jets don’t seem very eager to get something done, which has me thinking.  ... (more) What If Leon Washington Isn’t In The Jets Plans?

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Canal Street Chronicles:  2009 Schedule Preview: Week 4 vs. N.Y. Jets

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2009 Schedule Preview: Week 4 vs. N.Y. Jets
Canal Street Chronicles — ... likely to be next years starter. He won't have too much to work with in the receiver department, however, as the Jets have not really addressed that position this off-season and are now without Laveranues Coles.  On the ground the Jets are a bit more solid. Thomas Jones will continue his duties as the primary running back though age - Jones turns 31 in August - should start playing a factor. If contract talks go well, Leon Washington should get his wish to stay in NY and maintain his backup role while third round draft pick ...

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