Leon Washington And The Bucs
March 13th, 2013
When Joe learned that stud return specialist and talented running back Leon Washington was let loose by the Seahawks after Seattle acquired headache Percy Harvin, Joe right away thought Washington would be a nice pick up for the Bucs. Tampa Bay is so devoid of return help they turned to ineffective Arrelious Benn and never used Michael Smith past opening day.
It seems Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik was reading Joe’s mind.
Appearing on “The Opening Drive” this morning, heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio, co-hosted by Ross Tucker and Derrick Brooks, Washington said the Bucs tried to swing a trade with Seattle for his services, but instead, Seattle passed and released him.
Washington noted how he likes Tampa Bay and could easily see him on a Bucs roster. Washington averaged 29 yards per kick return last season.
Stay tuned. If Dominik inquired about a trade for Washington, that means there is interest and he’s walking the streets now. Washington would be a nice addition.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:03 pm
bring him in baby! im getting a little anxious sitting at work refreshing every source i have lol
March 13th, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Return specialist and change of pace RB, make it happen.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Just shows what a dumbass Dominik and/or Seattle is, trading for a guy that was cut, and not taking the trade on Seattle’s end.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:10 pm
we must have tried to trade a player instead of a pick…what team would pass on a draft pick just to cut the player?
March 13th, 2013 at 12:11 pm
This is a no brainer. Sign him. He’s a great returner (always has been) and can be solid depth at RB too.
And why is there no mention in this of the fact he’s a 2012 PRO BOWLER at returner?
March 13th, 2013 at 12:12 pm
Vic:
Was Trent Baalke a dumbass for trading for Anquan Boldin?
Think Matt nailed it.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:13 pm
Sign that guy up!!!!!!!!!!!
March 13th, 2013 at 12:15 pm
This would be a great pick up. Leon is a great talent. Instant upgrade to return game, and RB depth!
March 13th, 2013 at 12:18 pm
Why not just take tavon austin with the 13th pick?? He will be the last elite player on the board in my opinion and be the BPA at 13, not Tyler Eifert
March 13th, 2013 at 12:21 pm
I could totally see Dom trying to swap Benn for Washington (the former a decent fit given SEA’s lack of WR’s). L-Dub isn’t worth a pick, IMO, since he’s a true specialist and barely even a poor man’s Darren Sproles.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:24 pm
fricken sittin on pins and needles over here. sign someone already!
March 13th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
He would be a nice addition. Better then any Returner we have. Then Let D.j. Ware go.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Leon Washington is a very underrated and under appreciated player. if he is not asking for to much then sign him. he is someone who is easy to root for.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Jarret – You are the only person..In the ENTIRE WORLD that thinks Tavon Austin is a better player than Tyler Eifert. I reject your post and opinion. I would actually like to print it out, and then light it on fire.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
He’s no use anymore as RB in my opinion, but he’d be a great snag to fix our return game.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:31 pm
I like Eifert better than Austin, but its closer than you imply Tampa2.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:36 pm
Be a solid special teams pickup, hope it happens……. and then Goldson and later today Brent “notwalkingdead” Grimes……Trade down and select D.Trufant or move up for a franchise LT….or sit at 13 for Ansah….exciting times what does BucsNation think???
March 13th, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Tied for most kickoff return TDs in NFL history with Josh Cribbs.
Seriously, is he signed yet?
March 13th, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Jarrett, proving ur brilliance again hahaha. We dont need another receiver. d-line, right tackle or secondary. Just stop talking, son
March 13th, 2013 at 12:38 pm
Washington.
Goldson.
Grimes.
GET IT DONE.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:40 pm
Sign him up! We need a kickass return game since Freeman won’t be able to move us down the field!! 🙂
March 13th, 2013 at 12:42 pm
I like Leon, pass on grimes and please don’t give up a 1st round pick this year for Revis if that even is still being talked about.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Bring this guy to tampa. Also any word on how d goldson has he left tampa or are is he just picking what pen to sign with let us know if you have any news joe thanks man love the site.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:48 pm
lets all stop acting like we know what dom’s thinking. No one on planet earth can tell me that Tavon Austin isn’t worth the 13th pick. Why can’t we accept that there are several ways we can go with the 13th pick?
Heres a thought: spend the FA period solidifying the secondary; and sign cliff avril for DLine depth
13th grab Tavon Austin; why? Adds another dangerous weapon at the slot WR and frees up opportunities for the whole offense, including the running game.
Take a tight end in the second… boom. Several needs filled in one offseason.
What I’m trying to say is Austin at 13 shouldnt sound crazy or surprise anyone. No one thought we’d take Barron last year.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Sorry about the grammer was driving while posting that .
March 13th, 2013 at 12:51 pm
@jarrett………we already have enough weapons for Freeman, another WR is not gonna keep Freeman from making the same costly mistakes over and over again.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:53 pm
a) don’t text while driving
b) spell grammar correctly when talking about grammar
March 13th, 2013 at 12:53 pm
was driving while posting!?!?!?!? dont you know you could get yourself or someone else killed doing that? you should prolly keep your eyes on the road.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Jarrett:
You are going to spend the 13th pick in the draft on a backup?
Bourbon’s tasting good today, huh?
March 13th, 2013 at 12:57 pm
All this trade talk lets trade Myron Lewis for Matt Cassel
March 13th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Something doesn’t feel right with the Goldson get. This should have been done by now. Why did the guy take the plane if during pre-FA talks they weren’t in the same ballpark? Could it be the old “you know it’s not our practice to pay signing bonuses”. Everything is probably OK, it’s just me and a mild case of the yips!
March 13th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
Vic Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Just shows what a dumbass Dominik and/or Seattle is, trading for a guy that was cut, and not taking the trade on Seattle’s end.
Matt Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 12:10 pm
we must have tried to trade a player instead of a pick…what team would pass on a draft pick just to cut the player?
+++++++
Guys, it was a matter of being generous to Washington. Seattle thinks highly of him but his services were no longer needed. Now he is free to choose his next destination. The trade Dominik likely tried wsa a swap of 7ths or a 6th for a 7th or something with little real value but enough to gain his services.
March 13th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
@ Macabbe
yea I wouldnt worry to much. remember how long it took us to sign Vincent Jackson? it took fricken forever. the bucs just move slow is all.
March 13th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Driving while posting. Real smart. Hope you don’t kill someone!!
March 13th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
now if he leaves Tampa without signing then I would worry.
March 13th, 2013 at 1:07 pm
Leon is a def a Buccaneer man.
He would be an upgrade to special teams and just the right kind of vet backup that Martin needs.
March 13th, 2013 at 1:22 pm
I am on Jarrett’s side with this one! Tyvon Austin is a very dangerous weapon who would make an immediate impact with the Bucs. He is a huge upgrade over Tiquan Underwood and would also be a dangerous return man.
Most here and other Buc fan pages have been begging for Harvin or Welker and Austin is their clone. But there is no way in hell we would take him at #13?
Then there are fans who would REACH all day for a player like Rhodes but think grabbing Austin would be crazy. Personally i just don’t understand the perception some fans have.
With that said i don’t care who we get at #13 as long as they can make an immediate impact on our team and help us win more ball games. There is a TON of strong talent this year in the first round and should be interesting to say the least who we get!
March 13th, 2013 at 1:31 pm
Any Bucs visit anyone?
March 13th, 2013 at 1:55 pm
do it (in my Schwarzenegger voice)
March 13th, 2013 at 2:28 pm
Tavon Austin would probably make a great addition, but if Freeman over throws him going across the middle, at 5-8, 174lbs it won’t be a pretty site. If Freeman was more accurate then I wouldn’t mind it, but a big TE would be a better fit.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Washington has been a very undervalued hard nose player. Loved watching him at FSU, would love to see him on the Bucs’ roster and making plays.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:07 pm
I would love this signing!
Leon is a warrior.
Perfect Buccaneer.
Go Bucs!