[WhiteShoeWillis]

Dan Leberfeld wrote the other day in Jets Confidential that he thinks Leon Washington, who just changed agents from the well respected Alan Herman to the lesser known Alvin Keels, To view links in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. Your post count is 0 momentarily..

Lebs then notes the failures of Keels, including Larry Johnson’s 2007 holdout and Alabama OT Andre Smith’s total implosion. Keels did hit a home run with Gibril Wilson and DeAngelo Hall’s recent contracts, but let’s remember Hall’s was with the Redksins — the “Raiders East” of overpaying players. For those successes, Keels seems to strike out often enough as he swings for the fences.

Alvin Keels clients haven’t exactly had bounding successes with Keels leading the charge. Larry Johnson, who buckled under during 2007 To view links in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. Your post count is 0 momentarily.. Keels also To view links in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. Your post count is 0 momentarily. a few weeks ago; defending himself over his client’s lack of preparation around Andre Smith (who was talked about as a top overall pick) for the Draft process.

I’m glad that Keels has had some on the job lessons, but he better not make one with one of the crucial Jets playmakers that will effect the 2009 season.

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I don't like the sound of this at all.

[Green Hurricane]

No sir. I'm fairly sure that Leon believes he'll be paid like a top running back in this league, with a mind set on being the feature back. While I love what he brings to the squad, he's a compliment guy, a great part of a 1-2 punch, but not the base of an offense. Contract time is not going to be easy.

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No kidding. Hopefully the Hall contract signals that this guy has learned his lesson, but the Smith incident just reeks of inexperience. That's something that NO player should EVER do at the combine.

[brothermoose]

This doesn't look pretty.

[The Dark Knight]

See ya Leon!

[NDmick]

shit, why did Leon do this? I bet Keels is a great pitchman to players, but he obviously is a egomaniac who's youth is clouding good decisions, making players only a few years older than him make terrible decisions.

i wonder if the Gale Sayers comparison came from Leon's mouth, but was thought up by his agent.

This young hotshot better not hurt this team.

[MBGreen]

ughhh...they should've locked him up before he had a chance to change agents....this could get ugly and in a hurry.

[JetFanInPA]

Once Thomas Jones moves on, I wouldn't mind Leon being the feature guy in a 1-2 punch with a power back coming off the bench to spell him.. But with TJ around, this wouldn't happen for a couple years

I would pay Leon something close to starter money, but nothing absurd..

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Let's not overreact. While I'm as surprised as anyone that Leon chose to sign with him, as he doesn't strike me as the self-absorbed asshole type that generally deals with Keels, I'd also suspect that the Jets FO will appeal to Leon himself. He has been reported as asking for something in the neighborhood of $4 million. I really don't think that's an unthinkable number for someone of his caliber. He could be paired with a cheaper, bruising type back and become our main back, if not a traditional feature back.

[Coach K]

Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

Let's not overreact. While I'm as surprised as anyone that Leon chose to sign with him, as he doesn't strike me as the self-absorbed asshole type that generally deals with Keels, I'd also suspect that the Jets FO will appeal to Leon himself. He has been reported as asking for something in the neighborhood of $4 million. I really don't think that's an unthinkable number for someone of his caliber. He could be paired with a cheaper, bruising type back and become our main back, if not a traditional feature back.

wow, 4 mil a year. thatd be dirt cheap for as good as he is. if thats really the number than the Jets shouldve been all over this. I literally mean that.

Leon=best player on offense.

its funny how everyone uses the argument RB's are easy to replace. very seldomly do you find someone whos as effective as him in every facet of the game.

point in case pay the fuckin guy and lock him up

[rmagedon]

Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

Let's not overreact. While I'm as surprised as anyone that Leon chose to sign with him, as he doesn't strike me as the self-absorbed asshole type that generally deals with Keels, I'd also suspect that the Jets FO will appeal to Leon himself. He has been reported as asking for something in the neighborhood of $4 million. I really don't think that's an unthinkable number for someone of his caliber. He could be paired with a cheaper, bruising type back and become our main back, if not a traditional feature back.

I agree. Leon doesn't come off as an egomaniac. He's all about the team and playing whatever role he thinks will help the team win. I'm not happy with this new agent, but I'm also not panicking.

Leon has done all the right things to make the organization proud of him during the off-season and in getting involved in community activities, so I don't think this will turn into an ugly situation.

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Originally Posted by Coach K

wow, 4 mil a year. thatd be dirt cheap for as good as he is. if thats really the number than the Jets shouldve been all over this. I literally mean that.

Leon=best player on offense.

its funny how everyone uses the argument RB's are easy to replace. very seldomly do you find someone whos as effective as him in every facet of the game.

point in case pay the fuckin guy and lock him up

In a recent interview, he said he was currently in negotiations with the team. My guess is that they're hesitant to do anything until their other FA necessities and draft signings are over, so they see what's left in the tank. They could sign Leon to an extension right now, but it sounds like he's after a new deal. Depending on how much cash we're left with, either could happen.

[GreenHornet]

Keel Haul 'em, Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

[DHarris52]

Who wants to bet that Leon will be on the next flight to Denver??

[abyzmul]

Originally Posted by DHarris52

Who wants to bet that Leon will be on the next flight to Denver??

I'll bet you 100 trillion billion dollars that he isn't.

[mj2sexay]

4 million a year sounds a little low in terms of his expectations. If thats truly what it's going to take, I wouldn't mind the money but rather the length of the deal. Unfortunately players like Leon don't age well. But I really think given the chance, he can be a Westbrook type back for a couple of years.

[SyracuseJet]

Originally Posted by DHarris52

Who wants to bet that Leon will be on the next flight to Denver??

I was just thinking that. Pack him up and ship him out.

[greenbeanz]

i dont think this will be anywhere near as ugly cuz leon is not that kind of guy. he comes off as a stand up guy who helps the community and is team first. leon will be a jet for years to come (at least i hope)

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Originally Posted by DHarris52

Who wants to bet that Leon will be on the next flight to Denver??

I'd be pissed if that's what we gave up for Cutler. Not worth it in the slightest.

[evojoe67]

Originally Posted by DHarris52

Who wants to bet that Leon will be on the next flight to Denver??

Getting rid of LW hurts our offense & special teams. There are certain players that are just worth too much to your organization to let walk. LW is one of those players.
Revis is the other, IMO. While we have other players that are on their way to stardom(Rhodes, Harris), i don't think any are of the value of LW or Revis.