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I don't know, but if that is the case, it's a good thing he's talking about 2500 yds instead.
If the offensive line loses Will Shields, LJ won't find as much room to run in 2006 as he did in 2005. He'll still be an elite back, but expecting him to hit the 2,000 yard mark is a reach.Y no Terrell Davis?
Good question. The Chiefs best compare with that Broncos offense anyway.Davis owns the record for most rushing yards in a season -- 2,476 including playoffs. Even he couldn't get to 2,500 in 19 games.
I felt obligated to respond to this and do some research of my own (with no preconceived notions). Here are stats from his 9 games as a starting back and the corresponding passing and defense numbers.Passing; Defense
CalBear-this is one of the best posts you've made. Well thought out. While the evidence does not support it happening, I agree with Kevin, do we want him too? I would be happier with the 1700, 20 TD's and about 40 catches. That's solid stuff and can anchor many teams for a few years.
fantastic post...thanks for the insight
Actually it has been brought up and it is a very good point that is being totally overlooked.
Well a much shorter version of CalBear's post would basically be that those four guys had HORRIBLE QB's which meant they were forced ride their RB harder than they really should have or would have liked. It's safe to say the exception would be Terrell Davis which means he doesn't fit into the above equation. While LJ's situation falls somewhere in between...not as great a defense as the above, but no Elway, Sharpe, Smith, McCaffrey on the offensive side but probably a better overall offensive system. Does the system change slightly with Edwards?...does Trent Green get worse? Do they end up with Terrell Owens? Does the defense get better? etc etc... All those things and more become huge fators and if even one of them doesn't break just right then 2500 yards is impossible. Personally I think its impossible anyway.
This was a very funny post. People are really in love with Reggie Bush, almost to the point of losing sight of reality.Maybe he should work on getting close to that in COLLEGE, first.
I'm not here claiming Young will throw for 5,000 yards.....Aren't you the guy in love with Vince Young?This was a very funny post. People are really in love with Reggie Bush, almost to the point of losing sight of reality.
you're an idiot....LJ Lamont Jordan? i hope that was a joke
To put this in further perspective, Marshall Faulk owns the NFL record for most TOTAL yards in one season, and his rushing/receiving totals only amounted to 2,429.As Perry Como sang.... It's impossible.
Larry Johnson will be running behind a superior line in a superior system. I fail to see how it's not possible. And correct me if I'm wrong, wasn't that just a few years ago that Faulk set that record? 2001?So..... five years later it's not possible to rush for 71 more yards?
It was 1999. And try reading my post again.
It was my first time posting in the thread, so I was answering the original query.Glad we all agree that 2,500 rushing yards is a pipe dream.
as an LJ owner,where can i sign up for these stats, i'd gladly take 1700/20tds for the next 5 years..anything over 1700 is gravy!
Wait till next year. When he throws 50 TDs, you'll take that back!Didn't we have this same discussion *last* season about a player who had an unreal season, and nobody thought he would come back to earth?
Peyton Manning owners, how did you do this year again?
While I think suggesting LJ will get 2500 rushing yards is ridiculous, and I suspect you're just making a point -- and a valid one, at that -- I think the situations are very different.First off, Manning's 2005 passing yardage was 82% of his 2004 total. The more significant dropoff came in TDs, but on a per meaningful game basis, this was not as bad as it appeared. Specifically, his 28 regular season TDs represent 57% of 2004's 49. However, if you look at the 15 meaningful games on the 2004 schedule vs. the 13 meaningful 2005 games, Manning's 2005 numbers are 64% of 2005's.Didn't we have this same discussion *last* season about a player who had an unreal season, and nobody thought he would come back to earth?
Peyton Manning owners, how did you do this year again?
