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Jets' Big 3 backfield make for intimidating threat

August 9, 2009 By The Associated Press DENNIS WASZAK Jr. (AP Sports Writer)

CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) —An intimidating triple threat is developing in the New York Jets' backfield.

The Jets already had one of the league's best running games a year ago with AFC rushing leader Thomas Jones and the quick and versatile Leon Washington. Throw in bruising rookie Shonn Greene and a coach intent on running the football, and this group could cause plenty of trouble for defenses.

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