Comments on: Leon Washington says he’s a Patriot

By: xplicitpits

xplicitpits — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:51:24 +0000

Great pick up! One of a kind player! Some of his decision making has cost the Seahawks tons of momentum in the beginning of this year. He was also robbed of the All-Time return record on a bogus call. Thanks for the memories Leon! Go Hawks!

By: thefox61

thefox61 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:22:11 +0000

Hated to see the Seahawks let Leon Washington go, I hoped we would keep him as our return guy and let Harvin play mostly WR. Our loss is the Patriots gain. Versatile, talented, smart, sure handed and pure class. Leon should fit in nicely with his new team.

By: CKL

CKL — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:44:13 +0000

Man this dude killed the Pats when he was a NYJ. Was hoping they’d grab him when the Jets wanted to trade him because he was coming off injury.

Herm Edwards said on NFL32 that Washington was the guy the NYJ drafted with the pick they got in trade for him from KC. Interesting.

By: skytzo425

skytzo425 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:35:08 +0000

I planned on coming on here and wishing my boy Leon good luck in the future, but now I also must point out how hilarious it is how butt hurt Pats fans get over calling Welker the punt returner. HaHa calm down guys it’s not that big of a deal, Welker did return punts last year and he was the punt returner before Edleman came along. I know it was Edleman’s job last year, but he got hurt and it became Welkers.

By: jdk5477

jdk5477 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:21:43 +0000

Leon’s fine, good pick up I guess.

BRING BACK WOODHEAD!

By: bcgreg

bcgreg — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:05:03 +0000

Will you stop saying that Welker was the team’s PR! He was only filling in for Edelman. If Welker re-signed with the Pats (Edelman too), who would return punts? Edelman. If Edelman does not re-sign (I think he will), then Washington would takeover PR. He will definitely be the KR in NE. If Edelman is back, he will return punts. Washington will only be the KR.

Does this signing mean the end of Woodhead in NE?

By: nyjetsfan08

nyjetsfan08 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:28:07 +0000

Good pickup. Was sick when the Jets let him go. Now I’m even more sick.

By: surfinbird1

surfinbird1 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:25:37 +0000

Oh goodie! Nothing against Leon,but (3) days into free agency with (25) mill in cap space the Pats have taken a step back at slot receiver and added a 30 year old return man. Was scoring points a problem,or was it defense. They need good corners,and a stud safety etc,etc. The clock is ticking with quite a few of the “A” players already snapped up. Whatever!

By: jmkeets

jmkeets — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:21:27 +0000

Seahawks fan here…Pats fans should rest assured knowing that this is a very solid pickup. But more importantly, Leon is a great, great man. Will miss him out here in Seattle.

AND you steal our best sports radio personality in Mike Salk. Gawddamn!

By: grogansheroes

grogansheroes — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:13:28 +0000

This signing is about 5 years too late.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:08:45 +0000

Why do you insist upon calling Welker the primary punt returner? Edelman was the primary returner last season, and was doing a monster job until he broke his foot. Welker was the back up returner. Washington or Cribbs would be replacing Edelman in that role, not Welker.

By: manolobluth

manolobluth — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:59:50 +0000

True, but neither Demps or the team have said he won’t be playing. Hence “insurance”.

By: trippymane

trippymane — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:58:47 +0000

Great player sad to see him go. But at least now i can root for him making it to the superbowl.

By: elitekane

elitekane — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:54:30 +0000

Demps has long been reported as going back to running track for USA so you two above know.

By: chaddyzr2

chaddyzr2 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:52:10 +0000

I love this add

By: catquick

catquick — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:51:41 +0000

Demps quit. He went back to track

By: chaddyzr2

chaddyzr2 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:51:12 +0000

Boom

By: rushmatic

rushmatic — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:49:57 +0000

dynaco says:

It’s Shaun Ellis all over again.
Silly little Pats never get it.

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That’s an odd comparison. You must be a Yets fan — in this case, good luck next year.

By: rushmatic

rushmatic — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:48:32 +0000

dynaco says:

It’s Shaun Ellis all over again.
Silly little Pats never get it.

____

That’s an odd comparison. You must be a Yets fan, and in which case, good luck next year.

By: manolobluth

manolobluth — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:45:46 +0000

Woodhead & Demps insurance.

By: jpak12

jpak12 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:45:25 +0000

One thing I’ve noticed about your articles about the Pats, Edelman was the primary punt returner until he got hurt, not until he got hurt did it become Welker. Edelman is still a UFA so it may not matter but still might as well get all the facts correct.

By: denverwally

denverwally — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:45:19 +0000

Between Leon and Jeff Demps, they have some serious speed and quicks coming onto the roster. Nice job Pats.

By: seahawks80

seahawks80 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:43:11 +0000

From a Seahawk fan, good luck Leon

By: dynaco

dynaco — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:42:42 +0000

It’s Shaun Ellis all over again.
Silly little Pats never get it.

By: afc22

afc22 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:42:27 +0000

Hate seeing good Jets players go to the evil empire, which is why i’m glad DeVito chose KC…but that’s a good pick up for the Pats. He’ll be a Kevin Faulk out of the backfield

By: armypilot1

armypilot1 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:41:52 +0000

Not a patriot fan, but you have to respect the way they continue to carry on. Often times, signing guys with talent, but overlooked.

By: flash1283

flash1283 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:41:12 +0000

They were ranked 26th in kickoff return last season.
If that’s the reason they got him it will be a big upgrade.

By: chiwizlive

chiwizlive — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:40:52 +0000

As a broncos fan,I’m never excited about the patriots signings,but I must admit this is a good under the radar signing and I know Mr.Bill will find ways to get Washington the ball in space ala eldeman&woodhead,the Broncos vs.Pats Showdown is gonna be the game of the year can’t wait!!!!

#BroncoNation

By: mazblast

mazblast — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:40:44 +0000

As much as I hate to say it–good move, Patriots.

By: jetsjetsjetsnow

jetsjetsjetsnow — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:40:40 +0000

Nooooooooooooooooo! Crap. Another dumb roster move eventually coming back to bite us in the arse twice a year now in divisional play.