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JAMAL LEWIS WILL BE (1 Viewer)

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WESTMINSTER, Md. — Jamal Lewis and Hines Ward pushed each other during offseason workouts near Atlanta, setting a spirited tone for the AFC North rivalry between Lewis' Baltimore Ravens and Ward's defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

If Lewis did 15 additional minutes of cardiovascular work, Ward caught extra passes from a training partner to keep the Ravens running back from gaining an edge.

The two rivals are friends and training partners who took their conditioning to another level at the XPE (Extreme Performance Enhancement) training facility in Marietta, Ga.

"They really pushed each other in a friendly way," says Tony Villani, a trainer for Lewis, Ward and other NFL stars. "Jamal is faster than Hines. But if Hines lost a sprint, he just brought up the fact that he was Super Bowl MVP. That just shut everybody up."

Both are chasing the same finish line: Dolphin Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLI on Feb. 4.

"We were going back and forth about Baltimore and Pittsburgh," Lewis says the last day of Ravens training camp. "I told Hines, 'We got the savior now, Steve McNair. We're all good.' "

Ward and Lewis are among an Atlanta group of NFL players, including Bills linebacker Takeo Spikes, Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora, Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend and Falcons left tackle Wayne Gandy, who trained together since March.

Lewis, despite a strained hip flexor that caused coach Brian Billick to shut him down for Baltimore's final two preseason games, is driven to have a strong, comeback year after his nightmare 2005 season. He and Ward met for additional evening sessions the weeks before training camp.

"I was a little worried about my weight after all that traveling after winning the Super Bowl," Ward says. "Jamal's a workout beast, and Jamal and myself were going twice a day the last few weeks.

"I'm focused on winning the next one, becoming one of the few teams in league history to repeat."

Though they worked on core exercises, at the core of their four-year friendship is a bond that helped Lewis cope through the worst year of his career. Lewis served four months in a Florida federal prison and two months in an Atlanta halfway house after pleading guilty for using a cellphone to arrange a 2000 drug deal for a friend. Lewis, who had ankle surgery, rushed for a career-low 906 yards.

"I called Jamal when he was down in Pensacola and told him to keep his head up," says Ward, slowed this preseason by a hamstring strain. "Even though we're rivals, we've developed a great friendship. I'm one of his biggest fans, and he's a fan of mine.

"This season he can just go out and play football and get back to being that dominant back again."

Lewis' ankle feels healthy 19 months removed from what Villani called "Curt Schilling surgery" — referring to the Boston Red Sox pitcher.

"Nobody really knows Jamal had the same surgery Curt Schilling had to reattach an ankle tendon," Villani says. "Jamal never used it as an excuse when everybody said, 'He looks like he's pitter-pattering.'

"He was ticked off during workouts, which is great. He essentially has a one-year deal. He worked really hard. I'm positive he's back to his old form."

Lewis, who signed a three-year, $26 million deal in March, burst from his 2,066-yard 2003 season with 34 yards on six carries during the Ravens' preseason-opening touchdown drive against the Giants. That he and Ward are trying to avoid going into the 2006 season nicked up underscores an NFL conundrum: Players must work harder as they get older, yet that lack of rest seemingly predisposes them to more nagging strains.

"My ankle was still bothering me last season," Lewis says. "I really worked hard this offseason with my trainer on rehabilitating it. I still have some little kinks.

"But it's come back to the point where it moves like an ankle joint again."

 
Lewis, who signed a three-year, $26 million deal in March, burst from his 2,066-yard 2003 season with 34 yards on six carries during the Ravens' preseason-opening touchdown drive against the Giants.
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My first reaction is that despite all of that extreme offseason training and conditioning, Lewis still tweaked a hip flexor in a preseason game.

 
BustedKnuckles said:
I`ll just paste it fer ya.......WESTMINSTER, Md. — Jamal Lewis and Hines Ward pushed each other during offseason workouts near Atlanta, setting a spirited tone for the AFC North rivalry between Lewis' Baltimore Ravens and Ward's defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers.If Lewis did 15 additional minutes of cardiovascular work, Ward caught extra passes from a training partner to keep the Ravens running back from gaining an edge.The two rivals are friends and training partners who took their conditioning to another level at the XPE (Extreme Performance Enhancement) training facility in Marietta, Ga."They really pushed each other in a friendly way," says Tony Villani, a trainer for Lewis, Ward and other NFL stars. "Jamal is faster than Hines. But if Hines lost a sprint, he just brought up the fact that he was Super Bowl MVP. That just shut everybody up."Both are chasing the same finish line: Dolphin Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLI on Feb. 4."We were going back and forth about Baltimore and Pittsburgh," Lewis says the last day of Ravens training camp. "I told Hines, 'We got the savior now, Steve McNair. We're all good.' "Ward and Lewis are among an Atlanta group of NFL players, including Bills linebacker Takeo Spikes, Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora, Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend and Falcons left tackle Wayne Gandy, who trained together since March.Lewis, despite a strained hip flexor that caused coach Brian Billick to shut him down for Baltimore's final two preseason games, is driven to have a strong, comeback year after his nightmare 2005 season. He and Ward met for additional evening sessions the weeks before training camp."I was a little worried about my weight after all that traveling after winning the Super Bowl," Ward says. "Jamal's a workout beast, and Jamal and myself were going twice a day the last few weeks."I'm focused on winning the next one, becoming one of the few teams in league history to repeat."Though they worked on core exercises, at the core of their four-year friendship is a bond that helped Lewis cope through the worst year of his career. Lewis served four months in a Florida federal prison and two months in an Atlanta halfway house after pleading guilty for using a cellphone to arrange a 2000 drug deal for a friend. Lewis, who had ankle surgery, rushed for a career-low 906 yards. "I called Jamal when he was down in Pensacola and told him to keep his head up," says Ward, slowed this preseason by a hamstring strain. "Even though we're rivals, we've developed a great friendship. I'm one of his biggest fans, and he's a fan of mine."This season he can just go out and play football and get back to being that dominant back again."Lewis' ankle feels healthy 19 months removed from what Villani called "Curt Schilling surgery" — referring to the Boston Red Sox pitcher."Nobody really knows Jamal had the same surgery Curt Schilling had to reattach an ankle tendon," Villani says. "Jamal never used it as an excuse when everybody said, 'He looks like he's pitter-pattering.'"He was ticked off during workouts, which is great. He essentially has a one-year deal. He worked really hard. I'm positive he's back to his old form."Lewis, who signed a three-year, $26 million deal in March, burst from his 2,066-yard 2003 season with 34 yards on six carries during the Ravens' preseason-opening touchdown drive against the Giants. That he and Ward are trying to avoid going into the 2006 season nicked up underscores an NFL conundrum: Players must work harder as they get older, yet that lack of rest seemingly predisposes them to more nagging strains."My ankle was still bothering me last season," Lewis says. "I really worked hard this offseason with my trainer on rehabilitating it. I still have some little kinks."But it's come back to the point where it moves like an ankle joint again."
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WOW. That I did not know. Especially coming off ankle problems.
 
I think Jamal's value is just about correct where his ADP is right now. He may finish in the top 15 but will not be a top ten back.

 
fruity pebbles said:
ArcticEdge said:
BustedKnuckles said:
After reading this artical i am convinced Lewis is going to put up top 10 #`s this year...bank it. :thumbup:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...fl-report_x.htm
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I agree, I just traded Rudi Johnson for Jamal and a 5th round draft pick(2 holdover league, we have not drafted yet). With McNair there and a full training camp under his belt, I think Jamal will have better numbers than Rudi.
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Depends who he gets with that 5th rounder.
 
Banger said:
dapunisher said:
My first reaction is that despite all of that extreme offseason training and conditioning, Lewis still tweaked a hip flexor in a preseason game.
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and Ward pulled a hammy....
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As someone who has boxed and worked out for the last 27 years i can say for fact that those injuries are from working out as hard as you can...they are both resting and will be THAT MUCH BETTER for it..trust me ,if this report is true BOTH Jamal and Hines will have a really productive year.Anyone who does`nt see this for what it is are in denial , haters or just stubborn(probably down on jamal since last year and wont see the truth).
 
You always hear about fallen studs who rededicate themselves to training in the offseason, but I can't remember the last time one of them made a notable comeback. I think J-Lew worked out because he had to. He knows he's not far from losing his job. He can work out till his face turns blue, but I honestly think he'll be lucky to start the whole year.

 
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pantagrapher said:
fruity pebbles said:
ArcticEdge said:
BustedKnuckles said:
After reading this artical i am convinced Lewis is going to put up top 10 #`s this year...bank it. :thumbup:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...fl-report_x.htm
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I agree, I just traded Rudi Johnson for Jamal and a 5th round draft pick(2 holdover league, we have not drafted yet). With McNair there and a full training camp under his belt, I think Jamal will have better numbers than Rudi.
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bad, bad trade
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Depends who he gets with that 5th rounder.
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Equivalent to a 7th rounder, he's not going to get much.
 
fruity pebbles said:
ArcticEdge said:
BustedKnuckles said:
After reading this artical i am convinced Lewis is going to put up top 10 #`s this year...bank it. :thumbup:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...fl-report_x.htm
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I agree, I just traded Rudi Johnson for Jamal and a 5th round draft pick(2 holdover league, we have not drafted yet). With McNair there and a full training camp under his belt, I think Jamal will have better numbers than Rudi.
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bad, bad trade
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We will see...
 
ArcticEdge said:
fruity pebbles said:
ArcticEdge said:
BustedKnuckles said:
After reading this artical i am convinced Lewis is going to put up top 10 #`s this year...bank it. :thumbup:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...fl-report_x.htm
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I agree, I just traded Rudi Johnson for Jamal and a 5th round draft pick(2 holdover league, we have not drafted yet). With McNair there and a full training camp under his belt, I think Jamal will have better numbers than Rudi.
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bad, bad trade
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We will see...
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I have Rudi and Jamal(along with C.Taylor and F.gore)and i am VERY pleased to have taken a chance and grabbing Jamal...he has something to prove and will ...him having a real QB only solidifies my position.
 
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fruity pebbles said:
pantagrapher said:
fruity pebbles said:
ArcticEdge said:
BustedKnuckles said:
After reading this artical i am convinced Lewis is going to put up top 10 #`s this year...bank it. :thumbup:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...fl-report_x.htm
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I agree, I just traded Rudi Johnson for Jamal and a 5th round draft pick(2 holdover league, we have not drafted yet). With McNair there and a full training camp under his belt, I think Jamal will have better numbers than Rudi.
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bad, bad trade
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Depends who he gets with that 5th rounder.
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Equivalent to a 7th rounder, he's not going to get much.
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I would of made the trade without getting the draft pick. I like Rudi, but his numbers will be down the first half of the season again this year, ( they were down last year too) even more so. Jamal might be the new Curtis Martin of two years ago. What is Jamal? 27? He's still in his prime.
 
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BustedKnuckles said:
Banger said:
dapunisher said:
My first reaction is that despite all of that extreme offseason training and conditioning, Lewis still tweaked a hip flexor in a preseason game.
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and Ward pulled a hammy....
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As someone who has boxed and worked out for the last 27 years i can say for fact that those injuries are from working out as hard as you can...they are both resting and will be THAT MUCH BETTER for it..trust me ,if this report is true BOTH Jamal and Hines will have a really productive year.Anyone who does`nt see this for what it is are in denial , haters or just stubborn(probably down on jamal since last year and wont see the truth).
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If you know this with such certainty, I wonder why two world class athletes or their high-priced trainers have yet to figure it out for themselves. Seriously, you portray this as an avoidable injury, so wouldn't it have been better for Lewis and Ward NOT to injure themselves?
 
Jamal Lewis has been in the league for six seasons. He has finished 16, Unranked due to injury, 12, 4, 25, and 25.

Which season do you think was the statistical outlier, the season where he finished fourth or the other five seasons he has been in the league?

Jamal Lewis will not finish in the top 10 this year, next year, or any other year.

 
dapunisher said:
BustedKnuckles said:
Banger said:
dapunisher said:
My first reaction is that despite all of that extreme offseason training and conditioning, Lewis still tweaked a hip flexor in a preseason game.
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and Ward pulled a hammy....
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As someone who has boxed and worked out for the last 27 years i can say for fact that those injuries are from working out as hard as you can...they are both resting and will be THAT MUCH BETTER for it..trust me ,if this report is true BOTH Jamal and Hines will have a really productive year.Anyone who does`nt see this for what it is are in denial , haters or just stubborn(probably down on jamal since last year and wont see the truth).
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If you know this with such certainty, I wonder why two world class athletes or their high-priced trainers have yet to figure it out for themselves. Seriously, you portray this as an avoidable injury, so wouldn't it have been better for Lewis and Ward NOT to injure themselves?
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First of all thats a ridiculous statement,nobody can control an injury,it just happens,and from what i understand neither of there injuries are serious which tells me they are training strains...they happen.Jmal could play today if he had to...it`s pre-season so why push it.
 
Q-Bert said:
Jamal Lewis has been in the league for six seasons. He has finished 16, Unranked due to injury, 12, 4, 25, and 25.Which season do you think was the statistical outlier, the season where he finished fourth or the other five seasons he has been in the league?Jamal Lewis will not finish in the top 10 this year, next year, or any other year.
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If I can throw out the 2 highs and 2 lows and get a 16th ranking I will be satisfied.
 
If you don't like Jamal...DON'T DRAFT HIM....

I, on the other hand, BELIEVE I'll be laughing all the way to the Championship.

I just have a personal feeling he's got something to prove (to himself), and from what I've seen in preseason....he's gonna be an ANIMAL this year. JMO.

 
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Jamal Lewis has been in the league for six seasons. He has finished 16, Unranked due to injury, 12, 4, 25, and 25.Which season do you think was the statistical outlier, the season where he finished fourth or the other five seasons he has been in the league?Jamal Lewis will not finish in the top 10 this year, next year, or any other year.
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I agree.
 
diesel7982 said:
DoubleG said:
Irish said:
diesel7982 said:
Jamal Lewis will lose his job to Musa Smith after it is proven he cant stay healthy this year.
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Why would Lewis lose his job to Smith after Smith proves he can't stay healthy this year? :confused:
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No dangly the participley! Nice catch.
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Im sad that this is what the board has become.
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I'm just intrigued by your thought process how Musa "Ironman" Smith is gonna unseat Lewis. The proof is in the pudding. Musa has played 21 games, mostly special teams, in 3 seasons as a pro. That is the definiton of an "Ironman" if I have ever seen one. Now I know why you think Smith will unseat Lewis when Lewis goes down with an injury.
 
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We've had it out on Lewis in too many threads, so i'll just say my peice. My opinion is that Lewis needs a ton (300+) carries to be even a worthy RB2. Any running back is an injury risk requiring that many carries, but Lewis is especially risky because he has basically injured every moving part of his lower body at one time or another-> major injuries.

So one of two things is very likely to happen (or both): Lewis is given the full load and breaks down, or Anderson is given a chunk to keep the wear and tear off Lewis and Lewis doesnt accumalate enough touches to be valuable in a RBBC situation. Neither one of those scenarios is conducive to taking Lewis as a 3 round pick or earlier.

 
mbuehner said:
We've had it out on Lewis in too many threads, so i'll just say my peice. My opinion is that Lewis needs a ton (300+) carries to be even a worthy RB2. Any running back is an injury risk requiring that many carries, but Lewis is especially risky because he has basically injured every moving part of his lower body at one time or another-> major injuries. So one of two things is very likely to happen (or both): Lewis is given the full load and breaks down, or Anderson is given a chunk to keep the wear and tear off Lewis and Lewis doesnt accumalate enough touches to be valuable in a RBBC situation. Neither one of those scenarios is conducive to taking Lewis as a 3 round pick or earlier.
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Great post, I agree completely.
 
fruity pebbles said:
ArcticEdge said:
BustedKnuckles said:
After reading this artical i am convinced Lewis is going to put up top 10 #`s this year...bank it. :thumbup:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...fl-report_x.htm
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I agree, I just traded Rudi Johnson for Jamal and a 5th round draft pick(2 holdover league, we have not drafted yet). With McNair there and a full training camp under his belt, I think Jamal will have better numbers than Rudi.
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Agreed
 
The more I see of McNair and Lewis in the preseason, the more I bump up Lewis in non-pprs.

Lewis has been steadily rising in my rankings. :ph34r:

 
pantagrapher said:
Q-Bert said:
Jamal Lewis has been in the league for six seasons. He has finished 16, Unranked due to injury, 12, 4, 25, and 25.Which season do you think was the statistical outlier, the season where he finished fourth or the other five seasons he has been in the league?Jamal Lewis will not finish in the top 10 this year, next year, or any other year.
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I agree.
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Look...you can`t ALWAYS rely on stats to determine what a player can or will do during a season...stats dont tell you how hard someone wants to prove(during a contract year no less)that a season ago was a facade.Everything is lining up for a strong year from Lewis...go with your guts and some common sense..let last year go brother. :yes:
 
Irish said:
diesel7982 said:
DoubleG said:
Irish said:
diesel7982 said:
Jamal Lewis will lose his job to Musa Smith after it is proven he cant stay healthy this year.
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Why would Lewis lose his job to Smith after Smith proves he can't stay healthy this year? :confused:
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No dangly the participley! Nice catch.
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Im sad that this is what the board has become.
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I'm just intrigued by your thought process how Musa "Ironman" Smith is gonna unseat Lewis. The proof is in the pudding. Musa has played 21 games, mostly special teams, in 3 seasons as a pro. That is the definiton of an "Ironman" if I have ever seen one. Now I know why you think Smith will unseat Lewis when Lewis goes down with an injury.
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:rolleyes: Oh brother. Thats as logical as all of those threads you started defending Maurice Clarett a couple years ago. Yes, I like Musa Smith because of his injury history. Not the fact that hes looked incredibly explosive in his preseason work. Not the fact that hes pretty much overtaken Anderson as the #2 already. And not the fact that Jamal Lewis has only had 3 healthy seasons in his career, has 2 major knee injuries, and is already dealing with nagging injuries this preseason.
 
I don't think either McNair or Lewis can stay healthy for a full season. Anderson wasn't signed to just sit there on the sideline all season long. Key members of the defense are another year older. I don't buy in to the hype on the Ravens being legit playoff contenders. If the Bengals and the Steelers are considered to have tough schedules, then the Ravens are right with them, plus they have to play both Cinci and Pitt twice.

 
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I thought he would have a big season last year considering his 2000 yard season, so, needless to say, I was pretty disappointed, but the more I think about it, he might be pretty good this year. He had no QB last year, but the one thing that really stood out was that he didn't have much push and he couldn't break tackles as well as he used to. If what was said about his ankle is true than maybe he will be better this year.

 
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I don't think either McNair or Lewis can stay healthy for a full season. Anderson wasn't signed to just sit there on the sideline all season long. Key members of the defense are another year older. I don't buy in to the hype on the Ravens being legit playoff contenders. If the Bengals and the Steelers are considered to have tough schedules, then the Ravens are right with them, plus they have the play both Cinci and Pitt twice.
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Sweet!
 
ArcticEdge said:
The Jerk said:
I don't think either McNair or Lewis can stay healthy for a full season. Anderson wasn't signed to just sit there on the sideline all season long. Key members of the defense are another year older. I don't buy in to the hype on the Ravens being legit playoff contenders. If the Bengals and the Steelers are considered to have tough schedules, then the Ravens are right with them, plus they have the play both Cinci and Pitt twice.
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Sweet!
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Not sure where you're going there. My reference to Cinci is to infer those are two difficult games for the Ravens to win. If you're implying good offensive numbers should be expected there I agree. However, rushing totals tend to be higher in wins than defeats. I don't see a winning season for Baltimore.
 
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Jamal Lewis has been in the league for six seasons. He has finished 16, Unranked due to injury, 12, 4, 25, and 25.Which season do you think was the statistical outlier, the season where he finished fourth or the other five seasons he has been in the league?Jamal Lewis will not finish in the top 10 this year, next year, or any other year.
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The big reason I think Lewis could finish in the lower part of the top 10 this year (obviously assuming he stays healthy which may be hoping for too much) is that one of the main reasons he has not finished higher in the fantasy rankings is that the Ravens never scored any TDs with their overly inept offense. I think the addition of McNair, a healthy Heap, Mason, and a couple of promising young guys could lead to Jamal having the highest TD totals of his career as the Ravens will definitley be scoring more.
 
TCFF said:
Q-Bert said:
Jamal Lewis has been in the league for six seasons. He has finished 16, Unranked due to injury, 12, 4, 25, and 25.Which season do you think was the statistical outlier, the season where he finished fourth or the other five seasons he has been in the league?Jamal Lewis will not finish in the top 10 this year, next year, or any other year.
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The big reason I think Lewis could finish in the lower part of the top 10 this year (obviously assuming he stays healthy which may be hoping for too much) is that one of the main reasons he has not finished higher in the fantasy rankings is that the Ravens never scored any TDs with their overly inept offense. I think the addition of McNair, a healthy Heap, Mason, and a couple of promising young guys could lead to Jamal having the highest TD totals of his career as the Ravens will definitley be scoring more.
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:goodposting:
 
Q-Bert said:
Jamal Lewis has been in the league for six seasons. He has finished 16, Unranked due to injury, 12, 4, 25, and 25.Which season do you think was the statistical outlier, the season where he finished fourth or the other five seasons he has been in the league?Jamal Lewis will not finish in the top 10 this year, next year, or any other year.
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In which of those years did Jamal have a QB that could sustain drives? In which of those years did Jamal have a legit pair of WRs? Football is NOT based on stats only. Stats help, but do not only depend on it. Or else, you will be the one ALWAYS picking Kevin Jones and Julius Jones after exrapolating their 8 game seasons into 16 game seasons and scratch your head figuring out why they did not do what they were supposed to do.For a classic comparison, compare Willis McGahee with Bledsoe 2 yrs back and without Bledsoe last year. With Bledsoe, the defense HAD to respect the long ball, and Drew could throw it with the best, even if he did not complete them all. What were McGahee's TD #s? Now look at the Losman-Holcomb year last year? Jamal will have the opportunities that any Rb with a real Qb has.....more opportunities in the redzone = more TDs. And while yards are good, TDs change rankings of Rbs drastically.
 
diesel7982 said:
Irish said:
diesel7982 said:
DoubleG said:
Irish said:
diesel7982 said:
Jamal Lewis will lose his job to Musa Smith after it is proven he cant stay healthy this year.
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Why would Lewis lose his job to Smith after Smith proves he can't stay healthy this year? :confused:
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No dangly the participley! Nice catch.
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Im sad that this is what the board has become.
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I'm just intrigued by your thought process how Musa "Ironman" Smith is gonna unseat Lewis. The proof is in the pudding. Musa has played 21 games, mostly special teams, in 3 seasons as a pro. That is the definiton of an "Ironman" if I have ever seen one. Now I know why you think Smith will unseat Lewis when Lewis goes down with an injury.
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:rolleyes: Oh brother. Thats as logical as all of those threads you started defending Maurice Clarett a couple years ago.

Yes, I like Musa Smith because of his injury history. Not the fact that hes looked incredibly explosive in his preseason work. Not the fact that hes pretty much overtaken Anderson as the #2 already. And not the fact that Jamal Lewis has only had 3 healthy seasons in his career, has 2 major knee injuries, and is already dealing with nagging injuries this preseason.
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I never started any threads about Mo Clair. :confused: How many healthy seasons has Musa had in his career? If you think Musa is the superior back then fine, but don't try and spin it that Smith is somehow gonna stay healthy long enough to overtake Lewis after Lewis has an injury.
 
The Jerk said:
ArcticEdge said:
The Jerk said:
I don't think either McNair or Lewis can stay healthy for a full season. Anderson wasn't signed to just sit there on the sideline all season long. Key members of the defense are another year older. I don't buy in to the hype on the Ravens being legit playoff contenders. If the Bengals and the Steelers are considered to have tough schedules, then the Ravens are right with them, plus they have the play both Cinci and Pitt twice.
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Sweet!
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Not sure where you're going there. My reference to Cinci is to infer those are two difficult games for the Ravens to win. If you're implying good offensive numbers should be expected there I agree. However, rushing totals tend to be higher in wins than defeats. I don't see a winning season for Baltimore.
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Is San Diego going to have a winning season this year? Probably not. LT will still have great numbers...And of course I was talking about good offensive numbers agaisnt Cincy.

 
ArcticEdge said:
The Jerk said:
ArcticEdge said:
The Jerk said:
I don't think either McNair or Lewis can stay healthy for a full season. Anderson wasn't signed to just sit there on the sideline all season long. Key members of the defense are another year older. I don't buy in to the hype on the Ravens being legit playoff contenders. If the Bengals and the Steelers are considered to have tough schedules, then the Ravens are right with them, plus they have the play both Cinci and Pitt twice.
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Sweet!
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Not sure where you're going there. My reference to Cinci is to infer those are two difficult games for the Ravens to win. If you're implying good offensive numbers should be expected there I agree. However, rushing totals tend to be higher in wins than defeats. I don't see a winning season for Baltimore.
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Is San Diego going to have a winning season this year? Probably not. LT will still have great numbers...And of course I was talking about good offensive numbers agaisnt Cincy.
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Actually, I expect San Diego will finish with a better record than Baltimore. However, I'm more interested in seeing you make a further comparison between LT and Jamal Lewis.
 
Sweetness_34 said:
Q-Bert said:
Jamal Lewis has been in the league for six seasons. He has finished 16, Unranked due to injury, 12, 4, 25, and 25.Which season do you think was the statistical outlier, the season where he finished fourth or the other five seasons he has been in the league?Jamal Lewis will not finish in the top 10 this year, next year, or any other year.
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In which of those years did Jamal have a QB that could sustain drives? In which of those years did Jamal have a legit pair of WRs? Football is NOT based on stats only. Stats help, but do not only depend on it. Or else, you will be the one ALWAYS picking Kevin Jones and Julius Jones after exrapolating their 8 game seasons into 16 game seasons and scratch your head figuring out why they did not do what they were supposed to do.For a classic comparison, compare Willis McGahee with Bledsoe 2 yrs back and without Bledsoe last year. With Bledsoe, the defense HAD to respect the long ball, and Drew could throw it with the best, even if he did not complete them all. What were McGahee's TD #s? Now look at the Losman-Holcomb year last year? Jamal will have the opportunities that any Rb with a real Qb has.....more opportunities in the redzone = more TDs. And while yards are good, TDs change rankings of Rbs drastically.
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The Jerk said:
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The Jerk said:
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I don't think either McNair or Lewis can stay healthy for a full season. Anderson wasn't signed to just sit there on the sideline all season long. Key members of the defense are another year older. I don't buy in to the hype on the Ravens being legit playoff contenders. If the Bengals and the Steelers are considered to have tough schedules, then the Ravens are right with them, plus they have the play both Cinci and Pitt twice.
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Sweet!
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Not sure where you're going there. My reference to Cinci is to infer those are two difficult games for the Ravens to win. If you're implying good offensive numbers should be expected there I agree. However, rushing totals tend to be higher in wins than defeats. I don't see a winning season for Baltimore.
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Is San Diego going to have a winning season this year? Probably not. LT will still have great numbers...And of course I was talking about good offensive numbers agaisnt Cincy.
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Actually, I expect San Diego will finish with a better record than Baltimore. However, I'm more interested in seeing you make a further comparison between LT and Jamal Lewis.
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The Bengals are horrible on defense so that is a plus for any rb on their schedule not a negative.
 
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