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The New York Post is rumoring that the Patriots could be interested in New York Jets restricted free agent, Leon Washington. The Post cites "two NFL observers" as the source.Washington is coming off of a fractured fibula in the 2009 season. He was averaging numbers that would have given him his best season as a pro, before it was cut short.
It is a move that would make sense for a couple of reasons. The Patriots are in need of a running back, and they've gotten to see Washington up close and personal twice a year for the past four years.
The cost to get Washington, being as he is a restricted free agent, would be a second round pick. The Patriots have three of those in April's draft.
However, would the Jets be willing to part ways with Washington?
It is highly believed that the Jets cut their leading rusher for the past three years in Thomas Jones because Washington is such a capable back, along with last year's rookie stand out, Shonn Greene.
If you're the Jets, you've got to consider this for a second round pick. Washington was a fourth rounder in 2006, but with many quality running backs available in the 2010 Draft, it's a move the Jets should strongly consider should the Patriots sign Washington to an offer sheet.
