When the Jets lost dynamic kick returner Justin Miller for the season with a knee injury in Week 2 of the 2007 season, nobody guessed second-year player Leon Washington would fill his shoes so decisively. A year and a half later, Washington is the NFL?s second-leading kickoff returner with a 29.6 average and is drawing praise from the coaching staff for his work ethic. ?Just knowing the way to work and how it prepares you for the game, it definitely translates,? Washington said today. ?He?s a great player,? said running back Thomas Jones. ?He has great speed, he has great vision. He can do it all ? run the ball, catch the ball and return. He?s a great player and I?m glad to have him on the team.READ MORE>>>
