Re-Demps-tion

Bill Belichick is no stranger to taking away players who are either on their way or are departing from the New York Jets.  The saga continued today as the Patriots signed Olympian silver medalist Jeff Demps to a contract.  The Jets were rumored to be going after Demps, who was being recruited by his former teammate at Florida, Tim Tebow.  The former Gators running back just won a silver medal in London at the Olympics in the 4x100 meter relay team. 

Demps adds to the list of players that the Patriots scoop up from the Jets in recent memory.  Just a year ago, Shaun Ellis left the Jets to sign with Patriots.  Losing Ellis left the Jets with a big hole on their defensive line that they still have not truly filled.  In September of 2010, the Jets waived Danny Woodhead.  Just four days later, the Patriots would sign the undrafted running back.  It happened to be the day before the two teams would play each other in week two.  Woodhead would play very well for the Patriots signing a two-year extension later in the season.

The Patriots snagged Woodhead from the Jets.  They got Ellis to leave their rival Jets in free agency.  If that was not enough, they sign the speedy Demps to a contract today just a day after rumors said the Jets were pushing for him.  Bill Belichick hates the Jets.  That is definitely well chronicled especially following the videotaping incident back in 2007.  The Patriots violated league rules when they were caught videotaping defensive signals by Jets coaches.  Since that controversy, it has turned into war between New England and Gang Green. 

Demps is hoping to start off his NFL career with a very talented Patriots team.  The rivalry continues between the Jets and the Pats.  It will be no different this year as both teams are expected to be contenders in the AFC.  Without a doubt, the Patriots are the favorites to take the division, but don’t count the Jets or Bills out just yet.  The NFL season is right around the corner and look for the AFC East to be one of the best division races in the league this season.