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Entering 10th Season, Jets’ Willie Colon Still Out To Prove Himself

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Willie Colon walked out of the New York Jets’ facility eight months ago uncertain if he’d ever be back.

He had just completed his second season with the Jets, but changes were coming. There would be a new front office, head coach and assistant coaches, all trying to assemble a roster that would help the franchise rebound from a 4-12 season.

“The business side, you can never control,” Colon said after the Jets held their final training camp practice Thursday. “I’m 32 years old and I know my injury record and I know everything that goes along with me.