Leon is a class act and played without the contract he deserved and look what happened to him. I know the NFL is a business but The JETS need to do what is right he put his career on the line for the team and the fans. I have said it before use him as a slot receiver and an occasional change of paste RB if we keep all three RB’s.

and probably end up letting Jones go. I want Shonn Greene to get the bulk of the carries next year. Jones had a good season on paper, but he is on the wrong side of 30, and to put it simply, is not as good as Shonn Greene is. He is slower, not as strong, and doesn’t break tackles as well. I think his 1400 yard season was mostly due to our offensive line. I like Jones, always have, was stoked when we got him 4 years ago, but it is time to let him go, IMO, and hand the reigns over to Greene.

 I know he had a severe leg injury this season but that’s the only strike against him (some may say its huge though). Leon’s so versatile for the Jets, and was so valuable for them last year. Maybe some forget that since B. Smith did such a good job stepping in for him on both the wildfeline and krs. Speaking of Smith, I think this is also no way a one or the other situation between him and Leon. I would love to see the Jets run a wildcat formation more with both Leon and B Smith in the backfield, maybe to the tune of about 10 plays a game. It plays well to their strengths on the ground and getting the ball to 2 of their biggest playmakers. It can really add a lethal dimension to the Jets offense that is only beginning to be fully utilized by nfl teams. Back to Leon, he’s also just about our only receiving threat out of the backfield, and I would like to see him get some chances in the slot, certainly ahead of Woodhead. Dont let him slip away please.

But I trust the staff to make the tough position if he can’t get back up to snuff.

Still I think most people at this point, and feel free to comment if you wouldn’t, would let Jones go before Washington or Greene. Washington is such a dynamic player I can’t imagine letting him go but you never know, it may need to be done. Jones is obviously declining and has a low YPC average lately but he still has trade value. After his production for the Bears and Jets coupled with his size and trucking ability you’d think a team would gobble him up for what he’s tendered unless it’s something ridiculous.

I’m pretty thoroughly in favor of neglecting a good looking offense for a Big D – game managing team and pouring all of the resources into putting more teeth into an already great defense. A good slot or hands receiver to take pressure off Cotchery and Edwards can be taken later in the draft or picked up off of waivers.

More than ever as a final eight team Jets have to be prepared to make sacrifices in order to make a serious championship run.