The Facts:
Following up on
an ongoing story. ... On the third day of this year's NFL Draft, HC Rex Ryan announced that Greene is "ready to be that bell-cow," i.e., the Jets' primary ball carrier in 2011. Greene said that was the first time he heard the coach's plans for him this season -- assuming the labor dispute is resolved -- but it came as welcome news. "It showed they have a lot of faith in me, and confidence," Greene said. "It made me feel good because they know what I can do and that I'm ready to take that next step."
Reported by the Newark Star-Ledger
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Greene has spent his offseason training in New Jersey, working out on his own with a trainer since the owners imposed the work stoppage on March 12. According to Star-Ledger staffer Jenny Vrentas, the third-year man appears to be in good shape and said he currently weighs about 230 pounds, which he said is right at his target weight. Last season, he was listed at 226 pounds on his 5-11 frame. Greene said he's not worrying about the lockout affecting his preparation for the season or his projected transition into a larger role. Eleven-year veteran LaDainian Tomlinson is expecting to be used as more of a third-down back, with Joe McKnight and fourth-round draft pick Bilal Powell in complementary roles.
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