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JETS BACKFIELD: Three's a Company

Found September 07, 2012 on Jets Insider.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Bilal Powell,  Rex Ryan
TEAMS: New York Jets
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Second year running back Bilal Powell is on punctually on the prowl. A year after suffering the residual effects of a rookie off-season amidst a lock-out, the Louisville alum has pulled up a third seat in the Jets backfield table for two.Flashing glimpses of a third-down back, who can not only run and catch the ball but excels in pass protection, Powell is fulfilling the visions of Rex Ryan and running backs coach Anthony Lynn of replacing LaDanian Tomlinson."When we drafted him we thought he could be a replacement to LaDanian Tomlinson. If LT never...
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