Neon Leon?

Any advice on the Jets’ running back situation must be taken with a grain of salt. Many of you probably got burned by drafting Curtis Martin. Those who didn’t may have come up short with Kevan Barlow, Cedric Houston or Derrick Blaylock. With those names, or shall we say nightmares, in mind I encourage you all to acquire Leon Washington immediately.

It was only one game, but Washington’s 101-yard performance against the Jaguars last week was quietly one of the biggest developments of the week. After all, this is against the same Jaguars defense that held the Colts running back duo (63 yards) and Willie Parker (20 yards) in check earlier this season.

Admittedly I’ve never watched Washington play ball in college, but trust me when I say that the stars are aligned for him to take over as the Jets feature back and make a huge impact down the stretch. Washington will face several suspect defenses down the stretch including Houston, Miami and Cleveland.

I warned you earlier this season to pick up Marques Colston and Ladell Betts and those who did are glad they listened. I’m having that same kind of feeling with Leon Washington.