Is LaDainian Tomlinson washed up? (1 Viewer)

[Da Guru]

The lack of receptions is bizarre and something I dont think alot of people saw forthcoming. I understand hes no longer the 3rd down back and that would lead to some loss of reception #s but hes not even being targeted on 1st or 2nd down.

LT was always one of the best pass catching backs in the league..so this is puzzling.

 

[Koya]

What a lesson LT provides - is there a position in sports where the cliff comes so precipitously as is the case with NFL RBs? It happens in other sports and other positions, but with the wear and tear a RB takes, you go from best in the game to barely holding on in 2 seasons time, sometimes less.

Makes it really tough to project potential HoFers at the position. I mean, ADP is a ways away. LT2 had maybe 2-3 years where people felt he really made it to that elite level before hitting his wall. I for one thought that with his running style and focus, he wanted to become the next Emmitt Smith. While LT2 was slightly better than emmitt in his prime, that prime is showing to be WAY shorter as well. So much for LT2 riding up into the top 5 ever RBs discussion.

 

[Liquid Tension]

It was mentioned about that 3rd TD/Fumble. The replay was inconclusive based on what they showed, but I took the time to see where the ball came out and watched where other people were in relation to when the ball came out (from multiple views) and I am pretty sure he was across the line for a TD before the ball came out.

 

[H.K.]

The lack of receptions is bizarre and something I dont think alot of people saw forthcoming. I understand hes no longer the 3rd down back and that would lead to some loss of reception #s but hes not even being targeted on 1st or 2nd down.

LT was always one of the best pass catching backs in the league..so this is puzzling.

Well, Sproles is averaging 11.2 per catch on 35 recepts compared to LT's 4.5 ypr on 10 catches. Plus the Chargers have better downfield options than were around when LT was younger. They don't need him like they once did, and when they do need an RB to catch passes, Sproles is better suited for the role.

 

[Steed]

The lack of receptions is bizarre and something I dont think alot of people saw forthcoming. I understand hes no longer the 3rd down back and that would lead to some loss of reception #s but hes not even being targeted on 1st or 2nd down.

LT was always one of the best pass catching backs in the league..so this is puzzling.

It's actually not puzzling at all. Football Outsiders has done a study on this, and I believe the results were when a RB becomes inffective in the passing game usually coincides with when he falls off the cliff.

 

[Knobs]

The lack of receptions is bizarre and something I dont think alot of people saw forthcoming. I understand hes no longer the 3rd down back and that would lead to some loss of reception #s but hes not even being targeted on 1st or 2nd down.

LT was always one of the best pass catching backs in the league..so this is puzzling.

It's actually not puzzling at all. Football Outsiders has done a study on this, and I believe the results were when a RB becomes inffective in the passing game usually coincides with when he falls off the cliff.

Interesting.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

The lack of receptions is bizarre and something I dont think alot of people saw forthcoming. I understand hes no longer the 3rd down back and that would lead to some loss of reception #s but hes not even being targeted on 1st or 2nd down.

LT was always one of the best pass catching backs in the league..so this is puzzling.

It's actually not puzzling at all. Football Outsiders has done a study on this, and I believe the results were when a RB becomes inffective in the passing game usually coincides with when he falls off the cliff.

Interesting.

He's not even being targetted though. Norv and Rivers throw it deep, alot. they dont play the underneath dink n dunk game.

 

[shadyridr]

He's not even being targetted though. Norv and Rivers throw it deep, alot. they dont play the underneath dink n dunk game.

They threw it deep alot last year too. Its not like their personnel or offense changed.

 

[CalBear]

He's not even being targetted though. Norv and Rivers throw it deep, alot. they dont play the underneath dink n dunk game.

They threw it deep alot last year too. Its not like their personnel or offense changed.

Through 11 games, the Chargers have completed 51 passes to running backs (other than FB Tolbert) out of 350 attempts (14.6%). Last year they had 52 completions just to Tomlinson, and 93 total, out of 478 attempts (19.5%). That's a notable difference.

 

[Ghost Rider]

ESPN's plug of Tomlinson earlier on NFL Live was completely shameless. They showed his first TD run, and then showed an 8-yard run, to which Merrill Hoge exclaimed, "He's back!" Yeah, 13 carries for 39 yards against a terrible team is really being back for a RB who was once as dominant as you could be as a running back.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

LaDainian Tomlinson-RB- Chargers Nov. 30 - 5:28 pm et

According to ESPN's Bill Williamson, there is a "good chance" that the Chargers will release LaDainian Tomlinson after the season.

The San Diego Union-Tribune also believes that this is LT's final year in powder blue. Williamson does point out that Tomlinson has been effective at the goal line this season, but his 3.4 YPC average is the worst of his career. The Bolts are unlikely to pick up his $2 million roster bonus in March.

 

[cstu]

What a lesson LT provides - is there a position in sports where the cliff comes so precipitously as is the case with NFL RBs? It happens in other sports and other positions, but with the wear and tear a RB takes, you go from best in the game to barely holding on in 2 seasons time, sometimes less.Makes it really tough to project potential HoFers at the position. I mean, ADP is a ways away. LT2 had maybe 2-3 years where people felt he really made it to that elite level before hitting his wall. I for one thought that with his running style and focus, he wanted to become the next Emmitt Smith. While LT2 was slightly better than emmitt in his prime, that prime is showing to be WAY shorter as well. So much for LT2 riding up into the top 5 ever RBs discussion.

Emmitt had the advantage of a very good OL late in his career with the Cowboys, which LT hasn't had at all this year. I still think LT has enough left in the tank to play a few more years and average 3.8-4.0 YPC if he gets in the right situation. Gone for sure are the 1500 yard seasons but some 250/1000 ones aren't out of reach.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

LaDainian Tomlinson-RB- Chargers Nov. 30 - 5:28 pm et According to ESPN's Bill Williamson, there is a "good chance" that the Chargers will release LaDainian Tomlinson after the season.The San Diego Union-Tribune also believes that this is LT's final year in powder blue. Williamson does point out that Tomlinson has been effective at the goal line this season, but his 3.4 YPC average is the worst of his career. The Bolts are unlikely to pick up his $2 million roster bonus in March.

odds are that LT comes back at a reduced rate again next year. where is he gonna go?

 

[shadyridr]

LaDainian Tomlinson-RB- Chargers Nov. 30 - 5:28 pm et According to ESPN's Bill Williamson, there is a "good chance" that the Chargers will release LaDainian Tomlinson after the season.The San Diego Union-Tribune also believes that this is LT's final year in powder blue. Williamson does point out that Tomlinson has been effective at the goal line this season, but his 3.4 YPC average is the worst of his career. The Bolts are unlikely to pick up his $2 million roster bonus in March.

odds are that LT comes back at a reduced rate again next year. where is he gonna go?

I agree. And I dont think Sproles is the answer

 

[cstu]

LaDainian Tomlinson-RB- Chargers Nov. 30 - 5:28 pm et According to ESPN's Bill Williamson, there is a "good chance" that the Chargers will release LaDainian Tomlinson after the season.The San Diego Union-Tribune also believes that this is LT's final year in powder blue. Williamson does point out that Tomlinson has been effective at the goal line this season, but his 3.4 YPC average is the worst of his career. The Bolts are unlikely to pick up his $2 million roster bonus in March.

odds are that LT comes back at a reduced rate again next year. where is he gonna go?

Eagles (if Westbrook retires) or the Pats could use a RB.

 

[Liquid Tension]

The lack of receptions is bizarre and something I dont think alot of people saw forthcoming. I understand hes no longer the 3rd down back and that would lead to some loss of reception #s but hes not even being targeted on 1st or 2nd down.

LT was always one of the best pass catching backs in the league..so this is puzzling.

Well, Sproles is averaging 11.2 per catch on 35 recepts compared to LT's 4.5 ypr on 10 catches. Plus the Chargers have better downfield options than were around when LT was younger. They don't need him like they once did, and when they do need an RB to catch passes, Sproles is better suited for the role.

The difference is that Rivers never looks LT's way. It is also part of what makes Turner's offense so predictable. If they would make LT part of the offense in passing teams would have to respect it and it will open up everything. The reason LT's YPC are low is because LT is the 4th option and instead of throwing Io away they throw to LT and he has no room to go anywhere. It is also during shorter yardage situations. Sproles gets screen called on 3rd and long or just planned plays with blocking...very different.I am not saying that now Sproles isn;t better than LT in the open field, but what I am saying is LT is still a very good receiving back that is just not being used.

 

[H.K.]

Well, Sproles is averaging 11.2 per catch on 35 recepts compared to LT's 4.5 ypr on 10 catches. Plus the Chargers have better downfield options than were around when LT was younger. They don't need him like they once did, and when they do need an RB to catch passes, Sproles is better suited for the role.

The difference is that Rivers never looks LT's way. It is also part of what makes Turner's offense so predictable. If they would make LT part of the offense in passing teams would have to respect it and it will open up everything.

The Chargers rank 3rd in the league in points scored. They rank 9th in passing yards despite being 21st in pass attempts (nfl.com has them second in passing average behind only the Saints).

The passing game is outstanding as it is right now. The one thing that would help them "open up everything" would be an improved running game.

The reason LT's YPC are low is because LT is the 4th option and instead of throwing Io away they throw to LT and he has no room to go anywhere. It is also during shorter yardage situations.

LT isn't what he once was, either. That has more to do with his results than anything.

Sproles gets screen called on 3rd and long or just planned plays with blocking...very different.

I am not saying that now Sproles isn;t better than LT in the open field, but what I am saying is LT is still a very good receiving back that is just not being used.

As you said, Sproles is better in those situations, so those plays go to him. Nobody would be happier than me to see LT catching 5 a game, but it isn't going to happen based on the available options the Chargers have these days. They may dump one to him once a game to make sure LB's don't ignore him too much, but he isn't a threat doing anything once he catches it, so it is really isnt worth doing anyway.

 

[fsufan]

LaDainian Tomlinson-RB- Chargers Nov. 30 - 5:28 pm et According to ESPN's Bill Williamson, there is a "good chance" that the Chargers will release LaDainian Tomlinson after the season.The San Diego Union-Tribune also believes that this is LT's final year in powder blue. Williamson does point out that Tomlinson has been effective at the goal line this season, but his 3.4 YPC average is the worst of his career. The Bolts are unlikely to pick up his $2 million roster bonus in March.

odds are that LT comes back at a reduced rate again next year. where is he gonna go?

Eagles (if Westbrook retires) or the Pats could use a RB.

maroney is playing well.

 

[Da Guru]

It is painful to watch LT..the guy is a shell of his former self, toast!

(I posted this because I need LT to go off in the second half..when I run my mouth it always backfires) I do think he is done though.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

The good news for Tomlinson owners is that the game is still close. Once the Chargers get a decent lead, they rest Tomlinson while running the clock out. It doesn't look like they'll be resting him today.

 

[Da Guru]

The TDs have been keeping LT relevant. It is hard to believe how far his skills have faded, the guy just turned 30.

 

[Clifton]

He's a touchdown machine.

 

[CravenM]

In the last 4 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21 and 11 - average of 12.75 per week.That's the equivalent to an RB in the 10-15 range.That's a good trend.

In the last 5 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21, 11 and 16 - average of 13.4 per week.Still a good trend. Whether they've improved their blocking schemes or playing easier opponents, he's still staying in my lineup.

12 more points today - 5 out of the last 6 weeks were good.

 

[fsufan]

In the last 4 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21 and 11 - average of 12.75 per week.That's the equivalent to an RB in the 10-15 range.That's a good trend. :X

In the last 5 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21, 11 and 16 - average of 13.4 per week.Still a good trend. Whether they've improved their blocking schemes or playing easier opponents, he's still staying in my lineup.

12 more points today - 5 out of the last 6 weeks were good.

but he needs to get the TDs to have any value. w/o the TDs he is no more than a flex play at best

 

[Knobs]

Yes but he's at least playing on a high powered offense that regularly GETS to the goal line. And he receives opportunities when they get down there thanks to Turner. It's not what we hoped but he's certainly a quality fantasy back, even if he doesn't look like he's a quality real life back.

 

[rascal]

In the last 4 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21 and 11 - average of 12.75 per week.That's the equivalent to an RB in the 10-15 range.That's a good trend.

In the last 5 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21, 11 and 16 - average of 13.4 per week.Still a good trend. Whether they've improved their blocking schemes or playing easier opponents, he's still staying in my lineup.

12 more points today - 5 out of the last 6 weeks were good.

but he needs to get the TDs to have any value. w/o the TDs he is no more than a flex play at best

that's similar to people saying, "without that 60 yard run he would have only 2.2 average for 30 yards".

 

[Magnum]

In the last 4 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21 and 11 - average of 12.75 per week.That's the equivalent to an RB in the 10-15 range.That's a good trend.

In the last 5 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21, 11 and 16 - average of 13.4 per week.Still a good trend. Whether they've improved their blocking schemes or playing easier opponents, he's still staying in my lineup.

12 more points today - 5 out of the last 6 weeks were good.

You mean 14 points! 6 rushing...2 receiving...6 for TD. LT is a legit RB2 in 12 team leagues because he's a TD machine.

 

[fsufan]

In the last 4 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21 and 11 - average of 12.75 per week.That's the equivalent to an RB in the 10-15 range.That's a good trend.

In the last 5 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21, 11 and 16 - average of 13.4 per week.Still a good trend. Whether they've improved their blocking schemes or playing easier opponents, he's still staying in my lineup.

12 more points today - 5 out of the last 6 weeks were good.

but he needs to get the TDs to have any value. w/o the TDs he is no more than a flex play at best

that's similar to people saying, "without that 60 yard run he would have only 2.2 average for 30 yards".

we will see how you feel when he goes for 50 yard and no TDs during the FF playoffs.

 

[CalBear]

we will see how you feel when he goes for 50 yard and no TDs during the FF playoffs.

You mean like Adrian Peterson just did? Anyone can have a bad game.

 

[tommyGunZ]

we will see how you feel when he goes for 50 yard and no TDs during the FF playoffs.

You mean like Adrian Peterson just did? Anyone can have a bad game.

ADP is all washed up.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

From week six through now, he's been the #9 fantasy RB (FBG scoring).

1 Chris Johnson

2 Maurice Jones-Drew

3 DeAngelo Williams

4 Steven Jackson

5 Adrian Peterson

6 Ray Rice

7 Ricky Williams

8 Joseph Addai

9 LaDainian Tomlinson

10 Thomas Jones

(Over the last six weeks, he's been the #6 fantasy RB, although Ray Rice will likely pass him tonight.)

 

[fsufan]

we will see how you feel when he goes for 50 yard and no TDs during the FF playoffs.

You mean like Adrian Peterson just did? Anyone can have a bad game.

Of course they can. But you are depending on LT to get TDs to have any value. The odds are aghast him to keep getting 1 or 2 TDs a games over the next 3 weeks

 

[Gr00vus]

we will see how you feel when he goes for 50 yard and no TDs during the FF playoffs.

You mean like Adrian Peterson just did? Anyone can have a bad game.

Of course they can. But you are depending on LT to get TDs to have any value. The odds are aghast him to keep getting 1 or 2 TDs a games over the next 3 weeks

I'd say he has better odds of this than over half the RBs in the NFL, just because of the offense he plays in.

 

[Chaka]

we will see how you feel when he goes for 50 yard and no TDs during the FF playoffs.

You mean like Adrian Peterson just did? Anyone can have a bad game.

Of course they can. But you are depending on LT to get TDs to have any value. The odds are aghast him to keep getting 1 or 2 TDs a games over the next 3 weeks

Why? The Chargers spend a lot of time in the red zone and Norv always gives LT 1 or 2 (or 3 or 4) chances to punch it in from inside the 5.

 

[CalBear]

we will see how you feel when he goes for 50 yard and no TDs during the FF playoffs.

You mean like Adrian Peterson just did? Anyone can have a bad game.

Of course they can. But you are depending on LT to get TDs to have any value. The odds are aghast him to keep getting 1 or 2 TDs a games over the next 3 weeks

LT is a better start than most of the RBs in the NFL. Yes, you're counting on him getting TDs to have any value; the fact remains that he's more likely to get TDs than all but a few RBs. (He's tied for fourth in rushing TDs, despite missing four games). He's on a good offense, still has a nose for the end zone, and gets all the goal line work. You'd rather start Maroney?

 

[switz]

So much for LT2 riding up into the top 5 ever RBs discussion.

Really? I would put LT near there already. He's done much more with much less than Emmitt did.Brown, Payton, Simpson, Sanders, Faulk are probably my top-5, it would be hard to break into that list - but LT would be very high in the next 5 IMO.

 

[FantasyTrader]

In the last 4 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21 and 11 - average of 12.75 per week.That's the equivalent to an RB in the 10-15 range.That's a good trend.

In the last 5 weeks, LT has scored 18, 1, 21, 11 and 16 - average of 13.4 per week.Still a good trend. Whether they've improved their blocking schemes or playing easier opponents, he's still staying in my lineup.

12 more points today - 5 out of the last 6 weeks were good.

but he needs to get the TDs to have any value. w/o the TDs he is no more than a flex play at best

that's similar to people saying, "without that 60 yard run he would have only 2.2 average for 30 yards".

It's not at all similar. Your example has to do with the player's own talent (a 60 yd run) getting him points. L.T. and the TD's have to do with L.T. being merely a by-product of the system he's in. And BTW, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. Merely being the Chargers' red-zone RB gives LT an inherant value. But there is definitely a difference between the two.

 

[Chargers86]

L.T. Throws the team that drafted him and supported him these last few years, when he was clearly on the decline, under the bus and heads off to the big city. Didn't take long for them to turn their backs on him. I actually feel bad for L.T. now...

 

[radballs]

L.T. Throws the team that drafted him and supported him these last few years, when he was clearly on the decline, under the bus and heads off to the big city. Didn't take long for them to turn their backs on him. I actually feel bad for L.T. now...

I wouldn't. He might actually get his ring now.

 

[Reaper]

L.T. Throws the team that drafted him and supported him these last few years, when he was clearly on the decline, under the bus and heads off to the big city. Didn't take long for them to turn their backs on him. I actually feel bad for L.T. now...

Settle down, Just 1 man's opinion... LT just got a Jets Tatoo and sounds pretty happy.

I actually read the Post every day and didn't even see this article until it was posted at PFT.... Never even heard of this writer - I think it's the new guy in town looking to make a splash, and it looks like he did. * upon further review it looks like "new guy" is from Fla.

Regardless, LT could very well be done, I just find it interesting what this guy can tell from a day of non-contact drills. IMO, Schott knows LT as well as anyone, a good indicator might be the Jets sniffing around some FA RB's. With their OL, I don't see a loss at RB to be as devastating as other positions.;

If we just looked at the end of the season performance, I'd have to say Carson Palmer is absolultey shot, cut him now, as is Thomas Jones.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

L.T. Throws the team that drafted him and supported him these last few years, when he was clearly on the decline, under the bus and heads off to the big city. Didn't take long for them to turn their backs on him. I actually feel bad for L.T. now...

I wouldn't. He might actually get his ring now.

no he wont

 

[Chargers86]

L.T. Throws the team that drafted him and supported him these last few years, when he was clearly on the decline, under the bus and heads off to the big city. Didn't take long for them to turn their backs on him. I actually feel bad for L.T. now...

Settle down, Just 1 man's opinion... LT just got a Jets Tatoo and sounds pretty happy.

I actually read the Post every day and didn't even see this article until it was posted at PFT.... Never even heard of this writer - I think it's the new guy in town looking to make a splash, and it looks like he did. * upon further review it looks like "new guy" is from Fla.

Regardless, LT could very well be done, I just find it interesting what this guy can tell from a day of non-contact drills. IMO, Schott knows LT as well as anyone, a good indicator might be the Jets sniffing around some FA RB's. With their OL, I don't see a loss at RB to be as devastating as other positions.;

If we just looked at the end of the season performance, I'd have to say Carson Palmer is absolultey shot, cut him now, as is Thomas Jones.

Aren't running backs supposed to look their best in non-contact drills?

 

[Todem]

LT needs to look good in practice at this point in his career? I don't read anything the Post has to say. It's NY they sell papers.

All answers will be found on the field. I think LT will have a bounce back season....a swan song if you will. One more for the future HOF behind the best OL in the league. If he can't...then yes...he is really done. He looked like toast last season...but that line in SD was a disgrace in the run blocking department. He was getting hit so early and often last season it was really hard to gauge a lot.

This is it for LT2 and I like his chances at making a big impact for the Jets.

 

[Todem]

L.T. Throws the team that drafted him and supported him these last few years, when he was clearly on the decline, under the bus and heads off to the big city. Didn't take long for them to turn their backs on him. I actually feel bad for L.T. now...

Settle down, Just 1 man's opinion... LT just got a Jets Tatoo and sounds pretty happy.

I actually read the Post every day and didn't even see this article until it was posted at PFT.... Never even heard of this writer - I think it's the new guy in town looking to make a splash, and it looks like he did. * upon further review it looks like "new guy" is from Fla.

Regardless, LT could very well be done, I just find it interesting what this guy can tell from a day of non-contact drills. IMO, Schott knows LT as well as anyone, a good indicator might be the Jets sniffing around some FA RB's. With their OL, I don't see a loss at RB to be as devastating as other positions.;

If we just looked at the end of the season performance, I'd have to say Carson Palmer is absolultey shot, cut him now, as is Thomas Jones.

Aren't running backs supposed to look their best in non-contact drills?

No they need to look their best on Sundays.

 

[Chargers86]

L.T. Throws the team that drafted him and supported him these last few years, when he was clearly on the decline, under the bus and heads off to the big city. Didn't take long for them to turn their backs on him. I actually feel bad for L.T. now...

Settle down, Just 1 man's opinion... LT just got a Jets Tatoo and sounds pretty happy.

I actually read the Post every day and didn't even see this article until it was posted at PFT.... Never even heard of this writer - I think it's the new guy in town looking to make a splash, and it looks like he did. * upon further review it looks like "new guy" is from Fla.

Regardless, LT could very well be done, I just find it interesting what this guy can tell from a day of non-contact drills. IMO, Schott knows LT as well as anyone, a good indicator might be the Jets sniffing around some FA RB's. With their OL, I don't see a loss at RB to be as devastating as other positions.;

If we just looked at the end of the season performance, I'd have to say Carson Palmer is absolultey shot, cut him now, as is Thomas Jones.

Aren't running backs supposed to look their best in non-contact drills?

No they need to look their best on Sundays.

I hope none of you use an early round pick on him. After watching him last season, he is clearly done. Yes, the O-line was bad. However, there were plenty of times that L.T. caught a screen-pass wide open on the outside and easily had 10-15 yards if he could accelerate at all. Not even close.

 

[Todem]

L.T. Throws the team that drafted him and supported him these last few years, when he was clearly on the decline, under the bus and heads off to the big city. Didn't take long for them to turn their backs on him. I actually feel bad for L.T. now...

Settle down, Just 1 man's opinion... LT just got a Jets Tatoo and sounds pretty happy.

I actually read the Post every day and didn't even see this article until it was posted at PFT.... Never even heard of this writer - I think it's the new guy in town looking to make a splash, and it looks like he did. * upon further review it looks like "new guy" is from Fla.

Regardless, LT could very well be done, I just find it interesting what this guy can tell from a day of non-contact drills. IMO, Schott knows LT as well as anyone, a good indicator might be the Jets sniffing around some FA RB's. With their OL, I don't see a loss at RB to be as devastating as other positions.;

If we just looked at the end of the season performance, I'd have to say Carson Palmer is absolultey shot, cut him now, as is Thomas Jones.

Aren't running backs supposed to look their best in non-contact drills?

No they need to look their best on Sundays.

I hope none of you use an early round pick on him. After watching him last season, he is clearly done. Yes, the O-line was bad. However, there were plenty of times that L.T. caught a screen-pass wide open on the outside and easily had 10-15 yards if he could accelerate at all. Not even close.

I would never use an early round pick on him at this stage...I would gamble on him after the 8th round as a RB4 with upside to fill in on bye weeks...and best case scenario he has a slight rebirth and can be a solid RB3.

I agree he looked bad last season and had no burst at all. I also believe he hurt his ankle pretty bad week one and he never looked the same. So he needs to some how stay healthy to have any decent impact.

Most people will draft him too early for my tastes but after round 8 it is all about value and if was somehow sitting there I may take a shot on the vet (if i were playing a redraft which I have not done for years) in dynasty if you can wiggle him away for dirt cheap (which has not been the case because most just will not sell him cheap they rather ride him out to the sunset) he is worth a shot if your a real contender and need some bye week depth.

 

[Reaper]

L.T. Throws the team that drafted him and supported him these last few years, when he was clearly on the decline, under the bus and heads off to the big city. Didn't take long for them to turn their backs on him. I actually feel bad for L.T. now...

Settle down, Just 1 man's opinion... LT just got a Jets Tatoo and sounds pretty happy.

I actually read the Post every day and didn't even see this article until it was posted at PFT.... Never even heard of this writer - I think it's the new guy in town looking to make a splash, and it looks like he did. * upon further review it looks like "new guy" is from Fla.

Regardless, LT could very well be done, I just find it interesting what this guy can tell from a day of non-contact drills. IMO, Schott knows LT as well as anyone, a good indicator might be the Jets sniffing around some FA RB's. With their OL, I don't see a loss at RB to be as devastating as other positions.;

If we just looked at the end of the season performance, I'd have to say Carson Palmer is absolultey shot, cut him now, as is Thomas Jones.

Aren't running backs supposed to look their best in non-contact drills?

No they need to look their best on Sundays.

I hope none of you use an early round pick on him. After watching him last season, he is clearly done. Yes, the O-line was bad. However, there were plenty of times that L.T. caught a screen-pass wide open on the outside and easily had 10-15 yards if he could accelerate at all. Not even close.

Why would anyone use an early pick on a backup RB :X

I'm a backup RB whore and in a standard 12 team league I'm usually shooting for backups around round 9 or so....

Sometimes we all need to step back and realize this discussion is about the FBG 40th ranked RB!!! We're no long debating LT as a top 5 RB like we did all the way back last offseason.

With THAT perspective, I think you look from the bottom up - in a redraft at that ranking I'd say a lot of people are in agreement that FANTASY WISE he is done... Now, from RB30-40 I think people change their rankings looking for just a little help - the Jets are talking about using him a lot - maybe 40% so, if the guy has a heart beat he just might help a fantasy team if you want to stash him with a RB40 pick knowing that

1) The Jets run a lot

2) The Jets have a great OL

3) The Shonn Greene was dinged a bit last year and

4) LT is the only RB on the team with over a handful of pass catches at all

Sure, he may be done but, When it comes time to draft RB's past the 30th RB taken, I'll probably be grabbing LT.

This isn't the starting RB debate here - This is the Backup RB debate - Can I see your backup RB rankings?

 

[massraider]

I hope none of you use an early round pick on him.

Sage advice, keep it coming.Also like the enjoyment you are getting from LT's career winding down. Nothing says 'thanks for the memories' like a nice .

 

[Sweet Love]

I hope none of you use an early round pick on him.

Sage advice, keep it coming.Also like the enjoyment you are getting from LT's career winding down. Nothing says 'thanks for the memories' like a nice .

Seriously...he was brought in to be a split back at best and because he has a nose for the endzone. No one in NY is expecting miracles. I just find it funny that Chargers fans seem to want to witness his eventual failure. Curtis Martin is my "LT" and had he left the Jets to go somewhere else, I would be rooting for him until I was blue in the face. BTW, to bike seat sniffer, while the Jets may not win it all this year, I highly doubt Nate Kaeding and company are going to put up much of a fight...

 

[Adebisi]

I hope none of you use an early round pick on him.

Sage advice, keep it coming.Also like the enjoyment you are getting from LT's career winding down. Nothing says 'thanks for the memories' like a nice .

Seriously...he was brought in to be a split back at best and because he has a nose for the endzone. No one in NY is expecting miracles. I just find it funny that Chargers fans seem to want to witness his eventual failure. Curtis Martin is my "LT" and had he left the Jets to go somewhere else, I would be rooting for him until I was blue in the face. BTW, to bike seat sniffer, while the Jets may not win it all this year, I highly doubt Nate Kaeding and company are going to put up much of a fight...

Curtis Martin is a class act and a team player. Tomlinson? Not so much.