The Jets have announced the re-signing of veteran FB Tony Richardson and the signing of former Dolphins unrestricted free agent defensive end Rodrique Wright, who was out of football in 2009.
The signing of Richardson, 38, to a one-year deal is somewhat significant. While the Jets have seemingly done their best to try to dismantle the league's top-ranked rushing offense -- not re-signing Thomas Jones and giving Leon Washington only a second-round tender -- the blocking of Richardson often goes overlooked.
Richardson, a 15-year veteran, has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher eight times in his career. By now, it's no coincidence.
The Jets, however, like practice-squad fullback Jason Davis (5-10, 242 pounds) and Richardson isn't a lock to make the team.
Excellent move by the Jets. This guy is maybe the best fullback in football and when playing at the level that T-Rich plays, a fullback is one of the most important players in a rushing attack.
The Jets rushing offense is still going to do very well, especially with T-Rich back on board.
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