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Footballguy
They signed Blaylock to replace Jordan. They wanted a backup RB. A guy like Jordan, who just wasn't going to play much behind Martin. Not while Edwards was around, anyhow.
Blaylock's contract makes him cheaper to keep than to cut this year, so he's on the team. The bigger question, in my mind, is why did they draft Washington? From what I've been able to cull, he's VERY similar to Blaylock.... a fast 3rd down RB who's durability to be an every down back has to be questioned. Both now have injury histories that raise questions. Washington may be better between the tackles than Blaylock is, but I haven't see enough of Leon to have a confident opinion.
Houston showed he can run between the tackles, but lacks good outside speed. That isn't a very good fit for this new Jets O line that is somewhat smallish, but very fast and athletic, guys who can pull and block in space.... and that is when Martin is at his best, running outside.
The real sleeper here could be Dontrelle Moore. He is rather like Martin... an all around back who can run inside and out, can catch and had 3.... maybe 4?.... 1000 yard rushing seasons in college. I was very surprised to see Moore go undrafted.
Martin WILL be a GREAT #3RB, who could easilly exceed those sort of low expectations. He could in fact end 2006 as a fairly solid #2, if he stays healthy.
The only legitimate concern with Martin, as far as I am concerned is did this knee surgery and inability to run his normal off season work out program, combined with his age make him more susceptable to injury in 2006? That is an issue that can not be answered until well after redraft time.
Blaylock's contract makes him cheaper to keep than to cut this year, so he's on the team. The bigger question, in my mind, is why did they draft Washington? From what I've been able to cull, he's VERY similar to Blaylock.... a fast 3rd down RB who's durability to be an every down back has to be questioned. Both now have injury histories that raise questions. Washington may be better between the tackles than Blaylock is, but I haven't see enough of Leon to have a confident opinion.
Houston showed he can run between the tackles, but lacks good outside speed. That isn't a very good fit for this new Jets O line that is somewhat smallish, but very fast and athletic, guys who can pull and block in space.... and that is when Martin is at his best, running outside.
The real sleeper here could be Dontrelle Moore. He is rather like Martin... an all around back who can run inside and out, can catch and had 3.... maybe 4?.... 1000 yard rushing seasons in college. I was very surprised to see Moore go undrafted.
Martin WILL be a GREAT #3RB, who could easilly exceed those sort of low expectations. He could in fact end 2006 as a fairly solid #2, if he stays healthy.
The only legitimate concern with Martin, as far as I am concerned is did this knee surgery and inability to run his normal off season work out program, combined with his age make him more susceptable to injury in 2006? That is an issue that can not be answered until well after redraft time.