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LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, New York Jets (1 Viewer)

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I have always been a Tomlinson fan and greatly enjoyed his exciting running style and all around game over the years. However, he needs to slide pretty far in drafts this year to provide promise. Consider that his yards per run for his career is 4.3. That same stat was 4.50 at the end of the 07 season. Since then, he has rushed 515 times for 1840 yards at 3.57 ypc, almost a full yard per carry below his previous career average.

He gets the benefit of running behind perhaps the best offensive line in football, so he could improve from 3.57 somewhat, but his trademark suddeness, long his standard is gone.

The Jets ran an amazing 578 times last year compared to only 389 passes, so if they stick to that philosophy there will be enough carries to allow him the opportunity to succeed. I think they pass a little more and perhaps run as few as 520 times, with 470 going to the RBs. Even that would spell about 140 or more for the second RB, unless McKnight comes on and he an LT share that split. I'll guess that unless Shonn Greene is injured, LT has right around 6 or 7 carries per game and also grabs 2 or 3 passes.

The most interesting thing I noticed during this review was that his ADP is RB 42 in non-ppr and RB 46 in ppr. I would only consider him in ppr leagues as I think that will be his primary role for the Jets.

Tomlinson 16 gms 100 rushes 390 yards 3.9 ypc with 60 targets and 46 catches for 322 yards 7.0 ypc and 5 total TDs

 
Jets homer and season ticket holder.

Greene is the back who will put up the big numbers (1,400 yards and 10 TDs). Tomlinson will not do much yardage wise, but will approach double digit TDs (580 yards and 9 TDs).

 
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I don't have a dog in this fight, but there were only 8 individual seasons over the last 3 years where a RB eclipsed 1400 yards rushing. I think 1400 is an extremely optimistic rushing total for Greene regardless of his competition from other RBs and the possibility of the Jets throwing the ball more.

Anyway, my guesses:

Greene 275 carries x 4.5 ypc = 1237.5 yards and 9TDs, 8 receptions x 6.0 ypc = 48 receiving yards and 0 TDs

LT 150 carries x 4.2 ypc = 630 yards and 7TDs, 25 receptions x 7.0 ypc = 175 receiving yards and 2 TDs

McKnight 50 carries x 4.1 ypc = 205 yards and 1TD, 12 receptions x 7.0 ypc = 84 receiving yards and 0 TDs

Rushing + Receiving Totals

Greene 1285.5 yards and 9TDs

LT 805 yards and 9TDs

McKnight 289 yards and 1TD

 
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Is there a reason that LT will be handed the goal line carries on a silver platter? He's slightly smaller in both height and weight compared to Greene. I realize Greene has not proven anything as a goal line back, but he certainly is younger and quicker at this point.

Over the past 2 seasons, Tomlinson has averaged 1.0 ypc inside the opponent's 5 yard line. In 44 carries, he has 45 yards and 16 TD. That's the most carries in the league in that situation by a fair margin, but on a percentage basis of getting the ball in the end zone, LT ranks 28th out of 45 RB with at least 10 carries inside the 5 yard line in that time.

 
Is there a reason that LT will be handed the goal line carries on a silver platter? He's slightly smaller in both height and weight compared to Greene. I realize Greene has not proven anything as a goal line back, but he certainly is younger and quicker at this point.Over the past 2 seasons, Tomlinson has averaged 1.0 ypc inside the opponent's 5 yard line. In 44 carries, he has 45 yards and 16 TD. That's the most carries in the league in that situation by a fair margin, but on a percentage basis of getting the ball in the end zone, LT ranks 28th out of 45 RB with at least 10 carries inside the 5 yard line in that time.
There is no reason for it, but I'm going to say the widespread speculation is the result of two scoops of irrational, uninformed opinion along with a side of group think.
I happen to like my irrational opinions based on group think. Don't confuse me with your "facts". :thumbup:
 
MrTwo94 said:
No offense intended there. I just fail to see what rational line of thought could lead to the idea that the smaller, slower, older, less effective runner would be handed the goal line job. He has the reputation of a good goal line runner, but as David's post highlights, this is likely just a false association due to the fact that he's gotten a lot of touchdowns on short yardage solely because he's gotten a $h1t ton of carries on short yardage. Also, I haven't seen any information out of Jets camp indicating that he's in line for these carries, yet the majority of people here seem to accept it as fact. That reeks of group think to me. All it takes is a few uninformed people speaking confidently on a subject and next thing you know, everyone's projections have LT getting half* the touchdowns without any real logic or information supporting this idea.*ok, half might be a slight exaggeration but given that most people project him to get ~half the carries of Green and a lower ypc (not to mention most will concede his chances of a long TD are slim), one must draw the conclusion that they are projecting LT to get the majority of goal line carries.
I wasn't offended, actually i was agreeing with you. I guess the humor in my post wasn't very clear.
 
When Greene was asked to step in and carry the load last year he failed in the playoffs. What makes anyone think he can take the pounding week in and week out in the NFL. I'm not saying that LT will be the primary ball carrier but the Jets are going to use LT as much as they can squeeze out of him. 100 carries? Why did they bother signing him?

Plus LT has always been a good pass catching back, certainly better than Greene, and Sanchez has not mastered the QB position yet so doubtful he throws everything to the WRs. Add in a tremendous OL to run behind despite a rookie LG and you have some serious value here late in your FF draft.

Projection: 180-700-8Td, 40-300-2Td...1,000 total yds, 10Tds, and 40 receptions to boot.

 
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When Greene was asked to step in and carry the load last year he failed in the playoffs. What makes anyone think he can take the pounding week in and week out in the NFL. I'm not saying that LT will be the primary ball carrier but the Jets are going to use LT as much as they can squeeze out of him. 100 carries? Why did they bother signing him?

Plus LT has always been a good rass catching back, vertainly better than Greene, and Sanchez has not mastered the QB position yet so doubtful he throws everything to the WRs. Add in a tremendous OL to run behind despite a rookie LG and you have some serious value here late in your FF draft.

Projection: 180-700-8Td, 40-300-2Td...1,000 total yds, 10Tds, and 40 receptions to boot.
Really? If it were anyone but you posting this I would be less kind.Post Season Numbers Last Year:

Greene: 54-304-5.63-2

Jones: 45-117-2.6-1

Tomlinson: 12-24-2.0-0

From what I have heard, LT has looked slow and plodding and the NY media has questioned why the Jets bothered signing him as he appears to be done. I think 220 touches/1000/10 is a bit on the high side.

 
100/380/1 with 25/180/1

He doesn't last the season, and Greene goes on to have a Chris Johnson type stud year. He's been going in the 10th and 11th round, but at that ADP, I will let someone else pick him. Old, slow, no quicks, nothing left in the tank.

 
When Greene was asked to step in and carry the load last year he failed in the playoffs. What makes anyone think he can take the pounding week in and week out in the NFL. I'm not saying that LT will be the primary ball carrier but the Jets are going to use LT as much as they can squeeze out of him. 100 carries? Why did they bother signing him?

Plus LT has always been a good rass catching back, vertainly better than Greene, and Sanchez has not mastered the QB position yet so doubtful he throws everything to the WRs. Add in a tremendous OL to run behind despite a rookie LG and you have some serious value here late in your FF draft.

Projection: 180-700-8Td, 40-300-2Td...1,000 total yds, 10Tds, and 40 receptions to boot.
Really? If it were anyone but you posting this I would be less kind.Post Season Numbers Last Year:

Greene: 54-304-5.63-2

Jones: 45-117-2.6-1

Tomlinson: 12-24-2.0-0

From what I have heard, LT has looked slow and plodding and the NY media has questioned why the Jets bothered signing him as he appears to be done. I think 220 touches/1000/10 is a bit on the high side.
Where was he in the AFC Championship?
 
When Greene was asked to step in and carry the load last year he failed in the playoffs. What makes anyone think he can take the pounding week in and week out in the NFL. I'm not saying that LT will be the primary ball carrier but the Jets are going to use LT as much as they can squeeze out of him. 100 carries? Why did they bother signing him?

Plus LT has always been a good rass catching back, vertainly better than Greene, and Sanchez has not mastered the QB position yet so doubtful he throws everything to the WRs. Add in a tremendous OL to run behind despite a rookie LG and you have some serious value here late in your FF draft.

Projection: 180-700-8Td, 40-300-2Td...1,000 total yds, 10Tds, and 40 receptions to boot.
Really? If it were anyone but you posting this I would be less kind.Post Season Numbers Last Year:

Greene: 54-304-5.63-2

Jones: 45-117-2.6-1

Tomlinson: 12-24-2.0-0

From what I have heard, LT has looked slow and plodding and the NY media has questioned why the Jets bothered signing him as he appears to be done. I think 220 touches/1000/10 is a bit on the high side.
Where was he in the AFC Championship?
He only got 10 carries but averaged 4 ypc while Thomas Jones got 1 more yard on 6 more carries for an avg of 2.6 ypc. In the two previous games, he totaled over 260 yards, averaged nearly 6 ypc, and overall led the entire NFL in post season rushing yards. There is simply NO WAY to reasonably suggest that he failed when asked to step up and carry the load. The exact opposite is true. When given the opportunity to surpassed almost everyone's expectations.

 
When Greene was asked to step in and carry the load last year he failed in the playoffs. What makes anyone think he can take the pounding week in and week out in the NFL. I'm not saying that LT will be the primary ball carrier but the Jets are going to use LT as much as they can squeeze out of him. 100 carries? Why did they bother signing him?

Plus LT has always been a good rass catching back, vertainly better than Greene, and Sanchez has not mastered the QB position yet so doubtful he throws everything to the WRs. Add in a tremendous OL to run behind despite a rookie LG and you have some serious value here late in your FF draft.

Projection: 180-700-8Td, 40-300-2Td...1,000 total yds, 10Tds, and 40 receptions to boot.
Really? If it were anyone but you posting this I would be less kind.Post Season Numbers Last Year:

Greene: 54-304-5.63-2

Jones: 45-117-2.6-1

Tomlinson: 12-24-2.0-0

From what I have heard, LT has looked slow and plodding and the NY media has questioned why the Jets bothered signing him as he appears to be done. I think 220 touches/1000/10 is a bit on the high side.
Where was he in the AFC Championship?
He only got 10 carries but averaged 4 ypc while Thomas Jones got 1 more yard on 6 more carries for an avg of 2.6 ypc. In the two previous games, he totaled over 260 yards, averaged nearly 6 ypc, and overall led the entire NFL in post season rushing yards. There is simply NO WAY to reasonably suggest that he failed when asked to step up and carry the load. The exact opposite is true. When given the opportunity to surpassed almost everyone's expectations.
Did he or did he not basically get injured in his 3rd game as a starter? And now he's gonna have a Chris Johnosn type year like someone else posted? Chris Johnson?I better stay out of here, this thread is not for me.

 
When Greene was asked to step in and carry the load last year he failed in the playoffs. What makes anyone think he can take the pounding week in and week out in the NFL. I'm not saying that LT will be the primary ball carrier but the Jets are going to use LT as much as they can squeeze out of him. 100 carries? Why did they bother signing him?

Plus LT has always been a good rass catching back, vertainly better than Greene, and Sanchez has not mastered the QB position yet so doubtful he throws everything to the WRs. Add in a tremendous OL to run behind despite a rookie LG and you have some serious value here late in your FF draft.

Projection: 180-700-8Td, 40-300-2Td...1,000 total yds, 10Tds, and 40 receptions to boot.
Really? If it were anyone but you posting this I would be less kind.Post Season Numbers Last Year:

Greene: 54-304-5.63-2

Jones: 45-117-2.6-1

Tomlinson: 12-24-2.0-0

From what I have heard, LT has looked slow and plodding and the NY media has questioned why the Jets bothered signing him as he appears to be done. I think 220 touches/1000/10 is a bit on the high side.
Where was he in the AFC Championship?
The Jets got down in the second half and Sanchez had to start throwing so they had Jones in a lot more than previously presumably cause he's a better blocker and receiver out of the backfield. I don't think it was because Jones was once again averaging less than 4 yards a carry while Greene was averaging above 4 yards a carry. Greene had 10 carries without touching the ball for the last 29 minutes of the game.
 
When Greene was asked to step in and carry the load last year he failed in the playoffs. What makes anyone think he can take the pounding week in and week out in the NFL. I'm not saying that LT will be the primary ball carrier but the Jets are going to use LT as much as they can squeeze out of him. 100 carries? Why did they bother signing him?

Plus LT has always been a good rass catching back, vertainly better than Greene, and Sanchez has not mastered the QB position yet so doubtful he throws everything to the WRs. Add in a tremendous OL to run behind despite a rookie LG and you have some serious value here late in your FF draft.

Projection: 180-700-8Td, 40-300-2Td...1,000 total yds, 10Tds, and 40 receptions to boot.
Really? If it were anyone but you posting this I would be less kind.Post Season Numbers Last Year:

Greene: 54-304-5.63-2

Jones: 45-117-2.6-1

Tomlinson: 12-24-2.0-0

From what I have heard, LT has looked slow and plodding and the NY media has questioned why the Jets bothered signing him as he appears to be done. I think 220 touches/1000/10 is a bit on the high side.
Where was he in the AFC Championship?
He only got 10 carries but averaged 4 ypc while Thomas Jones got 1 more yard on 6 more carries for an avg of 2.6 ypc. In the two previous games, he totaled over 260 yards, averaged nearly 6 ypc, and overall led the entire NFL in post season rushing yards. There is simply NO WAY to reasonably suggest that he failed when asked to step up and carry the load. The exact opposite is true. When given the opportunity to surpassed almost everyone's expectations.
Did he or did he not basically get injured in his 3rd game as a starter? And now he's gonna have a Chris Johnosn type year like someone else posted? Chris Johnson?I better stay out of here, this thread is not for me.
Did he get injured? What happened?
 
When Greene was asked to step in and carry the load last year he failed in the playoffs. What makes anyone think he can take the pounding week in and week out in the NFL. I'm not saying that LT will be the primary ball carrier but the Jets are going to use LT as much as they can squeeze out of him. 100 carries? Why did they bother signing him?

Plus LT has always been a good rass catching back, vertainly better than Greene, and Sanchez has not mastered the QB position yet so doubtful he throws everything to the WRs. Add in a tremendous OL to run behind despite a rookie LG and you have some serious value here late in your FF draft.

Projection: 180-700-8Td, 40-300-2Td...1,000 total yds, 10Tds, and 40 receptions to boot.
Really? If it were anyone but you posting this I would be less kind.Post Season Numbers Last Year:

Greene: 54-304-5.63-2

Jones: 45-117-2.6-1

Tomlinson: 12-24-2.0-0

From what I have heard, LT has looked slow and plodding and the NY media has questioned why the Jets bothered signing him as he appears to be done. I think 220 touches/1000/10 is a bit on the high side.
Where was he in the AFC Championship?
He only got 10 carries but averaged 4 ypc while Thomas Jones got 1 more yard on 6 more carries for an avg of 2.6 ypc. In the two previous games, he totaled over 260 yards, averaged nearly 6 ypc, and overall led the entire NFL in post season rushing yards. There is simply NO WAY to reasonably suggest that he failed when asked to step up and carry the load. The exact opposite is true. When given the opportunity to surpassed almost everyone's expectations.
Did he or did he not basically get injured in his 3rd game as a starter? And now he's gonna have a Chris Johnosn type year like someone else posted? Chris Johnson?I better stay out of here, this thread is not for me.
It's football. Guys get hurt. He missed a half with a rib injury but I don't see that as a failure, I see it as football. Chris Johnson type year? I must have missed that post. Greene clearly is not the same class of athlete. But as far as opportunity and FF results I don't think there is any question that Greene offers A LOT more than Tomlinson at this point and I think your projections are way too high for the 31 year old. JMO.

And if playoff injuries equal failure then Tomlinson has been a tremendous failure of late. At least Greene was producing when healthy in the postseason. That's something Ladanian hasnt done since 2006. In fact, if you look at his playoff games since then I doubt he has averaged even 3 ypc and he has been too injured to play in a number of them.

LT2 is a HOF RB and has been a FF stud for the better part of the past decade. But the fork is firmly entrenched in his back. Dude is done.

 
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Did he get injured? What happened?
Yes he got injured. This bologna about the Jets falling behind...Greene didn't touch the ball in the 2nd half and it was close at halftime IIRC. I'm not gonna debate if Greene will be a better back than LT, clearly he is a better runner at this stage of LT's career, but we're talking about a RB that doesn't catch the ball, and a HoF RB that is known for his ability to score Tds. I have LT projected for about 11 carries per game which the way the Jets like to run the ball doesn't seem that far off...100 carries is about 6 carries a game, I don't see that happening. After LT you have McKnight who is not going to make a pslash as a rookie this year. Let's put LT's ypc at 3.5 if you want...180-630-8Td, 40-300-2Td...that's still 930 total yds, 40 receptions, 10 Tds, still far outpaces his draft position in the 9thr ound and beyond. The San Diego OL lost Hardwick at Center last year, don't forget that. Entire OL was pretty putrid. Sproles wasn't much better and they paid him a lot last year. I can be on an island, wouldn't be the first, won't be the last. LT 12 Td-2008, 12Td-2009...this talk of 400 yds and very few Tds...you people are smoking some heavy ganja if you think Greene is gonna bust out for 1,400-1500 yds rushing, that's just crazy talk.
 
See... this is what I'm talking about. This guy right here. "LT 12 Td-2008, 12Td-2009". Really, man? That was back when he was the only goal line carrier for SD. Now that he's taking the back seat to Greene, you must be smoking something stronger than dank to believe he's going to score 10 TD this year.
Ahh, so he's the one. I'm not particularly high on Greene and it's obvious they'll try to use LT on passing downs cause Greene can't catch anything. But I agree that there's no reason to think LT is getting goal line carries instead of Greene. I'll believe it when the coaching staff comes out and says it.
 
Did he get injured? What happened?
Yes he got injured. This bologna about the Jets falling behind...Greene didn't touch the ball in the 2nd half and it was close at halftime IIRC. I'm not gonna debate if Greene will be a better back than LT, clearly he is a better runner at this stage of LT's career, but we're talking about a RB that doesn't catch the ball, and a HoF RB that is known for his ability to score Tds. I have LT projected for about 11 carries per game which the way the Jets like to run the ball doesn't seem that far off...100 carries is about 6 carries a game, I don't see that happening. After LT you have McKnight who is not going to make a pslash as a rookie this year. Let's put LT's ypc at 3.5 if you want...180-630-8Td, 40-300-2Td...that's still 930 total yds, 40 receptions, 10 Tds, still far outpaces his draft position in the 9thr ound and beyond. The San Diego OL lost Hardwick at Center last year, don't forget that. Entire OL was pretty putrid. Sproles wasn't much better and they paid him a lot last year. I can be on an island, wouldn't be the first, won't be the last. LT 12 Td-2008, 12Td-2009...this talk of 400 yds and very few Tds...you people are smoking some heavy ganja if you think Greene is gonna bust out for 1,400-1500 yds rushing, that's just crazy talk.
I'm mixed... On one hand, that "Media opinion" that Dodds refers to is VERY suspect IMO.... So, some unnamed former scout and a new writer to NY from Miami looking to gain some attention write an article about how LT is Ladone? After seeing players run through plays without pads?? Ok.I'd take Brian Schottenheimer's opinion over any of that Mike Florio PFT National Enquirer journalism..Then again, I wouldn't go All-In on LT because one thing I do think the Jets staff believes in is the OL - They think Ducasse is a beast and a better run blocker / grater than what they had.. They also believe they can plug and play a number of RB's into that system, so, if LT doesn't work out they will find someone else and it's not anywhere near as desperate as say, losing a top CB or Center. They have nothing to lose in talking up LT.It will be very intersting to see LT during Hard Knocks, maybe we get a few more clues.Thomas Jones ammassed a good amount of yards and if you watched the games, he looked pretty pedestrain for long stetches, usually at the start of games - If LT looks like that, the bandwagon for LT is done will get crowded, Yet TJ got his stats as the Jets kept handing the ball off anyway.I'm also not totally sold on Green staying healthy given the lack of experience and running style - add the lack of catches and I'll take a flyer on LT at RB 42 and pass on Green.150 600-5Td, 35-300-2Td
 
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Did he get injured? What happened?
Yes he got injured. This bologna about the Jets falling behind...Greene didn't touch the ball in the 2nd half and it was close at halftime IIRC. I'm not gonna debate if Greene will be a better back than LT, clearly he is a better runner at this stage of LT's career, but we're talking about a RB that doesn't catch the ball, and a HoF RB that is known for his ability to score Tds. I have LT projected for about 11 carries per game which the way the Jets like to run the ball doesn't seem that far off...100 carries is about 6 carries a game, I don't see that happening. After LT you have McKnight who is not going to make a pslash as a rookie this year.

Let's put LT's ypc at 3.5 if you want...180-630-8Td, 40-300-2Td...that's still 930 total yds, 40 receptions, 10 Tds, still far outpaces his draft position in the 9thr ound and beyond.

The San Diego OL lost Hardwick at Center last year, don't forget that. Entire OL was pretty putrid. Sproles wasn't much better and they paid him a lot last year. I can be on an island, wouldn't be the first, won't be the last. LT 12 Td-2008, 12Td-2009...this talk of 400 yds and very few Tds...you people are smoking some heavy ganja if you think Greene is gonna bust out for 1,400-1500 yds rushing, that's just crazy talk.
I'm mixed... On one hand, that "Media opinion" that Dodds refers to is VERY suspect IMO.... So, some unnamed former scout and a new writer to NY from Miami looking to gain some attention write an article about how LT is Ladone? After seeing players run through plays without pads?? Ok.

I'd take Brian Schottenheimer's opinion over any of that Mike Florio PFT National Enquirer journalism..

Then again, I wouldn't go All-In on LT because one thing I do think the Jets staff believes in is the OL - They think Ducasse is a beast and a better run blocker / grater than what they had.. They also believe they can plug and play a number of RB's into that system, so, if LT doesn't work out they will find someone else and it's not anywhere near as desperate as say, losing a top CB or Center. They have nothing to lose in talking up LT.

It will be very intersting to see LT during Hard Knocks, maybe we get a few more clues.

Thomas Jones ammassed a good amount of yards and if you watched the games, he looked pretty pedestrain for long stetches, usually at the start of games - If LT looks like that, the bandwagon for LT is done will get crowded, Yet TJ got his stats as the Jets kept handing the ball off anyway.

I'm also not totally sold on Green staying healthy given the lack of experience and running style - add the lack of catches and I'll take a flyer on LT at RB 42 and pass on Green.

150 600-5Td, 35-300-2Td
That's Money
 
I think the Jets are really going to need LT this year (not particularly high on Greene as a bellcow holding up 16+ games).

Hopefully they clean the vomit off McKnight because I think he's going to get some run this year if they don't happen to sign an upgrade. With Greene as cheap as he is, I wouldn't be shocked if Westbrook (or another vet) was signed here.

LT 150 540 4 25 150 1

 
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I notice many projections here have LT going in the 3ypc range. I find it odd that many of those projecting under 4ypc also think he'll get 150+ carries. My personal opinion is if he's putting up 3.5ypc and Greene is putting up 5ypc that they will pull the plug on LT. I don't think Rex Ryan is as loyal/stubborn as John Fox was with Delhomme, if LT fails to produce then he is not going to play, which is exactly what I see happening.

My projections -

100 carries, 320 yards, 2 TD

35 receptions, 200 yards, 2 TD

I predict 75 of those carries are in the first half of the year and he becomes non existent. The Jets want to win, I doubt Rex Ryan cares that LT is a HOFer, maybe Rex gives LT a token carry in their super bowl win so LT can save some face.

 
I notice many projections here have LT going in the 3ypc range. I find it odd that many of those projecting under 4ypc also think he'll get 150+ carries. My personal opinion is if he's putting up 3.5ypc and Greene is putting up 5ypc that they will pull the plug on LT. I don't think Rex Ryan is as loyal/stubborn as John Fox was with Delhomme, if LT fails to produce then he is not going to play, which is exactly what I see happening.
I think those of us projecting 150 (or more) do not believe Greene will play a full 16 games with his style. Greene has a lot to prove himself (for obvious reasons).As mentioned in my previous post, I can see them upgrading from McKnight possibly in camp. (Player could ultimately also leapfrog LT)
 
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The Jets topped the NFL last season with over 600 rushing attempts, while SD ranked 19th in the same category. I don't think Greene is going to get 400 carries, so there's plenty of room for LT to get 200-250 without cutting into the number of touches Greene would need to be the fantasy workhorse so many want him to be. It's just not going to be a grueling competition for playing time in New York like it typically would be elsewhere. I'm also sure even an aging LT can tick up his YPC a few fractions behind that O-line.

230 carries, 775 yards, 11 TDs

40 receptions, 280 yards, 3 TDs

 
LT has 15 career receiving TDs in 530 receptions- one every 35- considering that was prime, one of the best RBs of all time LT for most of that stretch (he has 1 in 72 receptions the past 2 years) 2 receiving TDs this year seems pretty bold to say the least.

As to his y/c- I can't see a 31 year old LT being so much worse than a 31 year old Thomas Jones. If TJ can average 4.3 y/c on over 600 carries the past 2 years behind that line I think predictions of 3.5 and lower are to low. While his suddenness may be gone his vision should still be there and he should be at least close to the 3.9y/c mark.

 
Not many wanted to actually post support in here.

He looked really good but it should be noted that mack trucks were spotted entering and leaving the holes LT got to run thru today.

 
Mind you his blocking has been great, but can't people start giving LT due respect considering what he has shown. Seems like everyone, including a large camp of Greene owners, don't give him the credit he deserves when thus far he has been the better looking back, running behind the same o-line. Its always "he will slow down come week #__" or "there is no way he will not get injured." Sounds like a lot of wishful thinking to me.

 
Not many wanted to actually post support in here. He looked really good but it should be noted that mack trucks were spotted entering and leaving the holes LT got to run thru today.
And that's why TJ had value last year and why I thought LT wod have value this year. Those holes arent a surprise they're expected with this line.
 
I was absolutely convinced LT was done. I wouldn't have drafted him at any point in any draft-- I thought it would be a wasted pick and he was just there to mentor and provide depth for Greene.

I was wrong. I'm not sure how long he keeps it up or what he actually does for the team playoff-wise...but he's not done. He's producing. Not just one game or the right match-up. He's keeping Greene off the field because he's the best option at tailback.

Remember when Steve Young was in decline, but came back to have that one crazy year before fading away (I remember because I had him)? Maybe this is LT's crazy year. He's got something to prove, and he's proving it.

 
any back in the league could have gotten 4+ yards per carry yesterday.

But that one move he threw on Whitner pretty much proves that LT has plenty left in the tank.

And the 1 handed catch he made in the 2nd quarter (i think) was just unreal. Most amazing 1 yard reception i've ever seen.

 

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