<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Barlow out of the running as rotation cut to 2 backsThursday, November 30, 2006BY DAVE HUTCHINSONStar-Ledger Staffhttp://www.nj.com/jets/ledger/index.ssf?/b...6050.xml&coll=1HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Two days after saying he'll stick with his three-running back rotation, coach Eric Mangini has downsized the rotation to two. Rookie Leon Washington and Cedric Houston are in and veteran Kevan Barlow is out, a member of the organization told The Star-Ledger yesterday afternoon.That person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of Mangini's policy of not announcing lineup changes.The Jets rushed for a season-low 27 yards on 26 carries in last week's 26-11 victory over the Texans, who put eight men in the box determined to stop the run. Mangini is scrapping his three-back rotation after only two games.Barlow, who rushed for 75 yards against the Patriots three games ago, has rushed for seven yards on 12 carries in the past two games. He has said he's a back who needs 15 to 20 carries a game to get going.This season Washington and Barlow have each carried the ball 113 times. Washington is the Jets' leading rusher with 471 yards, followed by Barlow (334) and Houston (122 yards), who missed five games with a knee injury. Barlow has rushed for a team-high six touchdowns.Mangini has opted to go with Houston over Barlow. Both are tough, physical runners. Washington is a quick, change-of-pace scat back.WR Justin McCareins, who volunteered to play special teams against the Texans and had two tackles after losing his starting job in training camp to Jerricho Cotchery, said the experience has benefited him. It was his first time playing special teams since his first three seasons with the Titans."It was tough losing a starting job," said McCareins, who is in his third season with the Jets but isn't expected to return next season. "I'm not going to lie. It stings. It still stings. But I'm glad it happened. It taught me a lot about what I can overcome. I'm more confident as a receiver right now than I've ever been. I feel I'm a better player."I'm glad to help out (on special teams). I'm a football player first and foremost. I don't see this as being demeaning or a step down for me. I enjoy it. I'd rather be out there doing something than standing there and getting cold."The Jets released S Guss Scott. ... NT Rashad Moore has a cast over his left hand. ... Mangini was noncommittal on if T Adrian Jones, who was arrested on a DWI charge last Saturday morning, would be active versus the Packers.Packers MLB Nick Barnett (broken hand) is listed as questionable. ... RT Mark Tauscher (groin) and S Nick Collins (hamstring) are listed as doubtful.The Jets are auctioning a VIP Road Experience for four to Minnesota that includes a flight on the team charter, rooms at the team hotel and breakfast with GM Mike Tannenbaum. The bidding closes tomorrow. To participate, go online (www.nflauction.nfl.com) and click on the Jets logo. The proceeds benefit the Jets Foundation, which does charity work in the tri-state area.</div>About F'n Time!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Street @ Nov 30 2006, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>what did we give up for him again?</div>A 4th round pick that turns into a 3rd if he reaches certain unnamed performance levels.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Nov 30 2006, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Street @ Nov 30 2006, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>what did we give up for him again?</div>A 4th round pick that turns into a 3rd if he reaches certain unnamed performance levels.</div>what a waste. anyways, i say we put Houston in there for 1st and 2nd downs and then have Washington more of a 3rd down back.Washington had two good games, one which came in a 40+ loss to the Jags.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Street @ Dec 3 2006, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Nov 30 2006, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Street @ Nov 30 2006, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>what did we give up for him again?</div>A 4th round pick that turns into a 3rd if he reaches certain unnamed performance levels.</div>what a waste. anyways, i say we put Houston in there for 1st and 2nd downs and then have Washington more of a 3rd down back.Washington had two good games, one which came in a 40+ loss to the Jags.</div>Well I was saying in the preseason we didn't need Barlow, that Houston and Blaylock would be good enough until the next offseason. Leon Washington was a pleasant surprise, but I still hate the Barlow trade.Draft a RB is still my plan though.
