Tony Richardson didn't last long as a free agent, re-signing with the New York Jets shortly after the free agency period began at midnight on Friday. Richardson inked what is believed to be a one-year deal with $500,000 guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter.
It's pretty incredible, when you think about it, how underrated a guy like Richardson is: he's cleared the way for Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Adrian Peterson and last year, he made Thomas Jones look like an All-Pro. Yet, somehow, he can't pull a monster deal.
I understand that no fullback is going to get some insanely large contract, but at the same time, Richardson has done wonders for the running game on every team he's suited up for, so this deal shouldn't be overlooked in terms of its importance for the Jets' 2009 season.
