Keels Being Keels/A Leon Update

by Matt Birch on Mar 22, 2010 6:52 PM EDT

I see a lot of guys around Jets Nation looking for a Leon update.

Leon's agent, Alvin Keels, has been hard at work making it public that Leon's rehab has been coming along "great."

Here are his two latest Tweets, which came through ~two hours ago:

Leon Washington will not sign his tender at this time. He will continue to rehab while weighing his options as a restricted free agent.

Rehab is going great for LW. He is expected to be cleared to do running drills in the next 10-14 days and will be 100% healthy b4 camp!

And..... one more from the big guy. Just to show you all his mantra, and what Keels is all about:

LETS DREAM BIG PEOPLE AND GO AFTER IT!!!! Dont Stop Until You Achieve Greatness! Lets GO!!!!

Opinion:

I understand that agents are all about the $$, as we all saw in the movie "Jerry McGuire"-- but to me, Keels is over-the-top. It seems as if he is against all of the things we love about football (the sport, the camaraderie in the locker room, loyalty, integrity.... )

Instead of being a team player, Keels seems to focus on individual efforts. This is normal for any agent, but Keels more-so than others (as it seems).

As far as how Leon's rehab is actually going -- who knows. I want to believe him, but this guy talks his clients up more than Johnny Cochran. While he is a reliable source, he's a very biased party.

Someone mentioned this in another thread, and I totally agree. Let's hope that Keel's "I'ma-get-mine" mentality won't spread to Leon. We don't need any drama in Florham Park. Leon is more of a quiet leader, and much of that is due to his humble nature and how strong his work ethic is. Love him for that, and hope nothing changes.

Let's hope Leon is 100% come training camp, and also that he will still be a Jet in 2010. The new-look, three-headed-monster must return to the Jets backfield! Although the lord knows Keels will do anything in his power to move him and look for more money & fame....

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Agents are agents.

It is what it is. It isn’t Keels job to worry about camaraderie, loyalty, whatever. It’s his job to get a payday for his client. Remember, he is just the agent, Leon ultimately makes the decisions. People blame Keels for Leon getting hurt and not paid, and people blame Keels for what has gone on with Leon this year, but remember, Leon ultimately makes his own decisions. He could have signed an extension before he got hurt, he just wanted more money. He could sign his tender right now and be with the Jets if he wants. We blame the agents a lot, but they have no responsibility to be loyal to any team, fans, or whatever. They work for their client, if Leon wants to sign, he is free to sign.

If he wants to sign elsewhere, be my guest Leon. I love what you have done, but you are replaceable, and I would accept a second round pick (possibly even an early third) for you with a smile on my face.

"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."
- CRASH DAVIS

by nrmax88 on Mar 22, 2010 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

Understood- but he seems to be worse than the rest of them.

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by Matt Birch on Mar 22, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

If Leon had signed that new deal before he got hurt, the Jets probably would have cut him after the injury, rather than be forced to pay big money to a player with a broken leg. Either way, Leon has to prove himself all over again, so there’s no reason for the player or agent to have hard feelings towards the Jets.

Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!

by rxmeister on Mar 22, 2010 7:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions