Jets’ Danny Woodhead Finally Getting His Chance?

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Published: October 15, 2009

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... crack at the NFL. That's right, folks. An active roster spot, actual playing time, and a shot at proving himself with the big boys.

Oh, but this time it will be at receiver.

Woodhead, who impressed in his final preseason game with over 100 yards rushing and two touchdowns, was signed to the Jets practice squad early in September.

However, until the Jets traded away Chansi Stuckey and learned they could be without starting receiver Jerricho Cotchery, he wasn't needed. Especially since he wasn't even a receiver.

While Woodhead was a fan and team favorite, and impressed the coaching staff, he was simply the odd man out as the fourth running back on a team with three solid, proven backs. That, and the fact that he isn't an elite special teams player, led to his release and eventual placement on the practice squad.

That brings us to this whole "receiver" talk.

Woodhead had been practicing in week two with the practice squad in a "Wes Welker" role,...

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