"TJB Exclusive" on Jets Antics Regarding Leon
by David_Wyatt on Mar 31, 2010 2:47 PM EDT
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PrintThe Jets Blog have recently posted an article regarding Leon's situation, which seems to reveal some rather interesting circumstances, it's an interesting read, so head over to read the full article:
Citing a "Source", apparently the reported offer the Jets presented Leon with last season was nowhere near the $5 million per year reported in the Daily News:
Instead, the source contends that ""the Jets … offered $2.4 million. Leon is worth way more than that." In addition to the $2.4 million offer by the Jets there was no bonus or guarantees that kicked in until at least next year.
Brian Bassett presents his view on all of this, and if this source is reliable, and as Brian published this, then I have little reason to believe the source is not reliable , it really does open up a new chapter on the Jets management of players and the press. Manipulating facts/details and stories to carry favor with the fans.
It does seem a strange time for this source to come forward, one year on from the initial reports/offers, but with Leon losing favor with the fans quickly, I guess that can be understood.
What do you think to all of this? I should say that Bassett reached out to the Jets for a comment, and so far none has been made. It will be interesting to see if they do comment, and if so what they say.
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I know we won’t find out who the source is, but this sounds like it could be Leon’s wife OR Keels himself. I’ll be waiting to hear what the Jets say about this….
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What do we make of all of this, if the Jets refuse to comment?
Not sure I like the idea of the organization sending false information to the press.
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You know what...
Im starting to get pissed off. If this article is true then I lost a lil respect for this front office. BSing the media about a contract to get the fanbase on their side is a dick move. Leon is well liked by the fans and is in a bit of a bad position in the first place bc of his injury. There is alot of sympathy out there for him. This team has been ducking his payday for years and now they are trying to make him out to be a player whos not dedicated to his team and just looking for the most money possible. This isn’t somthing im proud of as a Jet fan. Im starting to look at that TJ situation in a different light as well.
by colinyoung on Mar 31, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s definitely worrying if this is proved to be accurate, and this is how the team does it’s business. I did go and check the daily news article, and it is phrased as such:
LEON UPDATE: The Jets still hope to sign RB Leon Washington to a contract extension by the start of the season. The latest: They have a $5million-a-year offer on the table, which includes $10 million in guarantees, sources said.
Washington is due to make $535,000 in the final year of his contract.
So it’s a source of the Daily News that released these figures, and you know what the front office is like, they will keep the numbers to their chest, so hasn’t another question got to be asked on top….how reliable was this Daily News source? were they the ones that were wrong, and not the organization sending false information?
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This is why I dont like publishing things like this. Especially since it wasnt our source.
Better to wait till you find a reputable source.
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It still offers a good discussion, because let’s me honest, it’s hardly the first time our front office has been accused of doing certain things that we may not find to our liking. Although this is a main issue, it also presents the bigger question of our front office in general.
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From the perspective of a loyal Jets fan I see things like this being done on some of the teams I hate most. Like the Patriots. Teams like that can very quickly change the opinions of there fanbase when they win with an attitude like this. The last thing I want to see is the fans drinking the front office coolade while we’re trying to dick over Revis or Nick when It’s time for them to get paid.
by colinyoung on Mar 31, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The Jets Blog IS a reputable source.
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Definitely. Wasn’t questioning their reputability.
But their source..
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My question is that if what this source said is true, then why didn’t this source, Leon, or his agent respond to this last year? Especially given this statement:
"Trust me, if the Jets would have offered him the [reportedly leaked $5.0 million offer] he would have been signed," the source stated. "But they didn’t."
I mean, if they would have accepted it, wouldn’t they have responded saying so? Sadly, I don’t think it’s below our organization to do something along these lines, but to come out now about it as opposed to the time it was reported makes it a bit suspect in my mind. I wonder if someone with a twitter account can ask Leon’s agent about it. He seems vocal enough to respond (which makes me wonder again why it wasn’t addressed before).
That was the part that most got me, last off-season if that report was so off the mark about him getting offered the guaranteed money and the $5 million base salary, why did his agent or someone close to him come out and say the reports were simply not true, that this was what he was being offered.
It’s all getting a little bit sour, and the further we go down this route, the harder it;s going to be for Leon to return.
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Yeah, I feel like the rift is too much. It’s only a matter of whether or not anybody wants to give up a 2nd rounder for him.
I think we may take a 3rd rounder for him, and possibly a later conditional pick in 2011. I just can’t see Leon being back with the Jets next season.
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This is what seems like the most likely scenario to me.
Which means… that… we could possibly get Ben Tate in the 3rd!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
I’m actually getting to a point where I will be happy with everyone, as everyone has “potential”…….let’s just get this done lol
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I second that. Its funny though, how just a month ago it seemed so clear the direction we would take. Now I have no idea. We could go so many directions and, like you said, I really wouldn’t be upset about anybody at this point. The only guy I don’t want, regardless of the round, is Tebow. Other than that, I’m fine with just about anybody.
Did you see the comments Schotty made about Tebow’s potential, and having him on the team for his leadership alone lol He’s our pick at #29, mark it down ;-)
I’m with you, will take anyone.
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Lol. I did see that and was like… WTF Schotty, are you kidding me? I mean, the guy can’t throw. Last I checked that was a pretty important thing for a QB. How can a guy who’s just now starting to learn how to throw be considered to play in the NFL? Thats just crazy to me. From day one, I never thought Tebow was NFL material. I will root for the guy, but I don’t want him on my team.
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