The Jets have signed RB Jesse Chatman to a 1-year deal , his agent said tonight. It's a bit of an unexpected move for the Jets -- they have Thomas Jones as a clear No. 1 and Leon Washington seems pretty entrenched as the change-of-pace No. 2. But apparently the Jets didn't feel comfortable heading into the season with Washington as a backup, meaning a guy who could get 20-25 carries if TJ ever goes down.
I think Leon will remain that change-of-pace guy -- he even worked a little in the slot last year, which was a fascinating look -- but Chatman will now be Thomas Jones' understudy.
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This signing means basically nothing, since the Jets didn't have 3 backs on the roster before this signing. If the Jets end up with Darren McFadden in the draft, Chatman doesn't even make it through camp.
I think this move clearly signals we're going for a QB in the first round.
I mean, our lines have been improved, we have a new backup RB, a new LB, a new FB...we're prepped for a QB in the draft.
What's our position? 6? Does Ryan last that long?