There’s a reason why Leon Washington was voted by the Jets as their MVP last season. For a guy who was criticized for not being able to hold onto the ball when he got drafted, he’s done ok for himself. I’m a huge proponent of solid special-teamers, and Leon Washington is as good as they come. He’s got 1475 total yards in 10 weeks, which amounts to 147.5 all purpose yards per game (second in the league behind Darren Sproles). He’s got the highest average of any eligible punt returner at 29.6 yards per kick return and is currently in 4th for punt return average. He also had one of the best “heads up” plays I’ve ever seen when, on a kickoff, he stood out of bounds and grabbed the ball when it came to him. Because he was out of bounds when he caught the ball, it was a penalty and it moved us up to our 40 yard line.
Leon’s also transformed into the Jets’ 3rd down go-to guy (although Dustin Keller’s slowly been easing into a job there). His kick return for a touchdown ended up being the difference in the Jets’ win over the Pats yesterday, moving them into sole-possession of first place in the AFC East. He’s got a great speed burst, making him a big threat catching the ball out of the back field. He’s the one guy we can count on for anything. When we need a first down, he can get it. When we need good field position, he can get it. When he just need to give Thomas Jones a breather, he can do it. So my first shout out goes to My Man, Neon Leon, Leon Washington.
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