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Thursday, May 11, 2000
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The Jets’ re-signing of Dedric Ward and
Leon Johnson
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| The Jets re-signed restricted free
agents Dedric Ward and Leon Johnson Tuesday. The team projects Ward as a starter at wide
receiver after the trade of Keyshawn Johnson. Ward, who has been the team’s main deep
threat in recent seasons, had a break-out season in ’98 but struggled last season.
Leon Johnson tore knee ligaments in the ’99 opener and missed the remainder of the
season. In the past, he has been used as a third-down back and as a punt and kickoff
returner.
ProFootballWeekly.com asked contributing editor Joel Buchsbaum for his take on these
two players.
Q: What will Ward’s and Johnson’s roles be for the Jets in 2000?
Buchsbaum: They want both of them to be role players. Johnson’s a good return man,
a good special-teamer and a good third-down player. Ward really is, in an ideal world, a
fourth receiver. He’s got speed, but he’s inconsistent, and he’s not real
tough.
Q: Do you view Ward as a possible starter?
Buchsbaum: He may start if they don’t discover anyone. |
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