New York Jets tight end Kellen Winslow is making headlines by bashing Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks for their unexpected release of him last year.
After clashing with Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie coach Greg Schiano, Winslow was traded to Seattle where he spent the whole preseason before getting shown the door in early September.
"You know, last year," Winslow said, clearly still miffed about the Seattle slight. "I don't know what happened in Seattle. That was on Pete (Carroll). But I'm here now and this is a great opportunity for me."
He went on to voice his disapproval of how the Seahawks dealt with him, owing to the fact that he is approaching his ninth season in the NFL.
"What happened in Seattle, I couldn't control that. They cut me after training camp. That was out of my control. And they cut me over money. So they put me in a bad situation. I've never been put in that situation...It's just frustrating what happened. And I'll leave it at that. You just don't do a vet like that."
While Winslow had every right to be upset over Seattle's decision, he might be wise to clam up on the matter. His new general manager John Idzik was part of the Seahawks front office that decided to part ways with him over the $16 million he had left on his Buccaneers deal.
Winslow was eventually picked up briefly by the New England Patriots, but appeared in just one game, catching a single pass for 12 yards. Now, he will be expected to fill the shoes of Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez's safety blanket Dustin Keller.
Last year Keller was limited to eight games by injury, catching 28 passes for 317 yards and two scores. Winslow is another tight end well known for struggling with injuries. The Jets hope he can stay upright, due to a lack of proven targets in the receiving corps.
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