What a gig.
For one day of work, Steve Weatherford made $51,000, received an all expenses-paid overnight trip to the New England area and got a great seat for the most anticipated game of the NFL weekend, New York Jets versus New England Patriots.
Weatherford's excellent weekend adventure came to abrupt end Tuesday morning, when he was released by the Jets -- an indication regular punter Ryan Quigley could be ready for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.
Weatherford was signed last Saturday afternoon on short notice when Quigley reported to the facility with a shin infection that caused swelling and bruising.