This year, Larry Johnson is going to do what? (1 Viewer)

[unc22x]

My thoughts: he cant do any worse, can he? What has KC done to improve on their line? If they sit with the QB's they have, I fear LJ may be stacked up against like defenses did to AP at the end of the year, and LJ is no AP - in regards to talen/ability. Will LJ do more this year? What is KC going to do with their QB situation to help!?!

 

[footballfreek]

My thoughts: he cant do any worse, can he? What has KC done to improve on their line? If they sit with the QB's they have, I fear LJ may be stacked up against like defenses did to AP at the end of the year, and LJ is no AP - in regards to talen/ability. Will LJ do more this year? What is KC going to do with their QB situation to help!?!

Just traded for LJ in a dynasty league so obviously I'm looking for him to return to form. LJ will be 29 next Nov. He has less then 1000 carries on his body. The offense can't be any worse then it was over the last two yrs. He posted 1789/410 and 19 Tds his first year with Herm. The line is not what it was 2 yrs ago but I'll take 80/90% of those numbers and be happy with that production.

 

[AllVolUT]

My thoughts: he cant do any worse, can he? What has KC done to improve on their line? If they sit with the QB's they have, I fear LJ may be stacked up against like defenses did to AP at the end of the year, and LJ is no AP - in regards to talen/ability. Will LJ do more this year? What is KC going to do with their QB situation to help!?!

From SportingNews:"New coordinator Chan Gailey will continue to utilize an inside power running game that features RB Larry Johnson. Gailey has more experience creating game plans and calling plays than predecessor Mike Solari."

 

[Banger]

Let's see what they do with their line and QB situation. He's got talent but can't do it alone.

 

[hitmenssharpshooters]

Larry Johnson is going to......

SHOW UP FOR TRAINING CAMP ON TIME

 

[Chadstroma]

My thoughts: he cant do any worse, can he? What has KC done to improve on their line? If they sit with the QB's they have, I fear LJ may be stacked up against like defenses did to AP at the end of the year, and LJ is no AP - in regards to talen/ability. Will LJ do more this year? What is KC going to do with their QB situation to help!?!

I have him in my keeper league paired up with SJax for a backfield. At this point there are a lot of variables that we have to see how they pan out. Do they play with the QB's they had last year or bring someone else in? If they do stay with last year's QB's as the starter(s) who and do they progress in play? Does Bowe continue to develop and does age start to get to Gonzo? What happens with their O-line? That being stated, moving forward with the assumption that nothing really changes as far as players and relative stability in development among the players I expect a year that is somewhere in the middle of last year and the year before. The hold out certainly hurt him as his type of running is very physical and he just was behind the game with sitting. But, like I said, we really need to see what happens with the team around him.

 

[kethnaab]

the 2005/2006 LJ no longer exists

be happy if you get 1200/10 out of him in this or any following season. From week 9 of 2005 through the end of 2006 and the first several games of 2007, he averaged close to 30 carries/game

His style and the fact he's already been injured doesn't bode well for him.

His cruddy QB and o-line don't help any.

 

[AllVolUT]

the 2005/2006 LJ no longer exists

be happy if you get 1200/10 out of him in this or any following season. From week 9 of 2005 through the end of 2006 and the first several games of 2007, he averaged close to 30 carries/game

His style and the fact he's already been injured doesn't bode well for him.

His cruddy QB and o-line don't help any.

As stated before, LJ will only be 29 in Nov. He's logged 1050 total carries. His poor start was most likely attributed to his missing of camp. If anything, all your statement does is add to the fact that Gailey and Herm will depend on LJ to tote the rock...a lot. KC went 4-4 with LJ and 0-8 w/o him! The coaches must recognize this and do everything in their power to utilize LJ's talent. Assuming his injury heals properly, LJ will be well-rested and have a chip on his shoulder to show he is still an elite back. IMO, I'd be shocked to not see him finish within the top 6 or 7 RBs in 2008.

 

[Smizzy]

Be run into the ground by a fraud of a head coach?

 

[msommer]

Get down on his knees and pray for an O-Line?

 

[Tanner9919]

the 2005/2006 LJ no longer existsbe happy if you get 1200/10 out of him in this or any following season. From week 9 of 2005 through the end of 2006 and the first several games of 2007, he averaged close to 30 carries/gameHis style and the fact he's already been injured doesn't bode well for him.His cruddy QB and o-line don't help any.

ok , we'll talk more about this in November, 2008.. Chan Gailey knows a thing or two about offenses, much more than Solari..A few key free agent signings ( O-linemen) and good drafting, and the Chiefs will get things corrected in a hurry.they also play an easy schedule in 2008, easier than 2007 was..

 

[greenf7cat]

the 2005/2006 LJ no longer exists

be happy if you get 1200/10 out of him in this or any following season. From week 9 of 2005 through the end of 2006 and the first several games of 2007, he averaged close to 30 carries/game

His style and the fact he's already been injured doesn't bode well for him.

His cruddy QB and o-line don't help any.

I love it when people use this saying!! yeah, I agree LJ got hurt last year.... it was his first injury since he enrolled at PSU. I notice how none of these posts say anything about AD being hurt last year, and how bad he will do this year because of it. The only arguments you heard to defend AD is that he is young and he hasnt had the workload that LJ has. But if I remember correctly, AD was hurt quite a bit in college, but yet he is the second coming of the Lord (along with Norwood and MJD according to posts here).

So please, keep the "injury" comments about LJ to yourself b/c there is obviously no merit to it until we see how he performs in '08!

 

[MAC_32]

Quality RB2 at a RB1 price, I'm not buying. He is not an every week starter and last season's slow start against upper echelon defenses proves that.

 

[Restricted]

Let's see what they do with their line and QB situation. He's got talent but can't do it alone.

Most mocks have KC going O line with their pick. Would be a nice addition.

 

[MAC_32]

Let's see what they do with their line and QB situation. He's got talent but can't do it alone.

Most mocks have KC going O line with their pick. Would be a nice addition.

If Jake Long falls to them, yes. Problem is there's a very good chance he goes to St Louis. In which case I doubt the Chiefs address the OLine in round 1...or at least they'd be wrong to do so given the talent they'd be passing up.

 

[redman]

I would predict that he'll do that stupid assed diamond symbol with his hands this year.

 

[jurrassic]

Let's see what they do with their line and QB situation. He's got talent but can't do it alone.

Most mocks have KC going O line with their pick. Would be a nice addition.

If Jake Long falls to them, yes. Problem is there's a very good chance he goes to St Louis. In which case I doubt the Chiefs address the OLine in round 1...or at least they'd be wrong to do so given the talent they'd be passing up.

Look what Thomas and Steinbach did for Cleveland. If the Chiefs are smart (and lucky) and get Long and sign a guy like Faneca, LJ will once again be the man. I expect 1500 and 15. They have a more experienced play caller, should have a better line (if they don't there is something seriously wrong with how Peterson operates), Bowe will be another year older as will Croyle. In addition to that both of them and LJ will have a full training camp.

 

[Banger]

Quality RB2 at a RB1 price, I'm not buying. He is not an every week starter and last season's slow start against upper echelon defenses proves that.

Look how LT did against upper echelon defenses to start the year. Once LJ started playing against avg/below avg defenses he started looking real solid each week (avg'd 20+ fpts/wk over last 3 weeks). It's too bad he got hurt in the midst of the easy part of the schedule.

 

[Banger]

Let's see what they do with their line and QB situation. He's got talent but can't do it alone.

Most mocks have KC going O line with their pick. Would be a nice addition.

It's a no brainer for them. They have a horse like LJ that they want to ride but without a half way decent line there's no way he can put up elite #'s. As it stands now they probably have one of the 2-3 worst lines in the league. How far the mighty have fallen.

 

[Banger]

Let's see what they do with their line and QB situation. He's got talent but can't do it alone.

Most mocks have KC going O line with their pick. Would be a nice addition.

If Jake Long falls to them, yes. Problem is there's a very good chance he goes to St Louis. In which case I doubt the Chiefs address the OLine in round 1...or at least they'd be wrong to do so given the talent they'd be passing up.

Look what Thomas and Steinbach did for Cleveland. If the Chiefs are smart (and lucky) and get Long and sign a guy like Faneca, LJ will once again be the man. I expect 1500 and 15. They have a more experienced play caller, should have a better line (if they don't there is something seriously wrong with how Peterson operates), Bowe will be another year older as will Croyle. In addition to that both of them and LJ will have a full training camp.

That would be a coup if they could sign Faneca and draft Long somehow. Could be a complete 180 in a year, ala Clev..

 

[MAC_32]

Let's see what they do with their line and QB situation. He's got talent but can't do it alone.

Most mocks have KC going O line with their pick. Would be a nice addition.

If Jake Long falls to them, yes. Problem is there's a very good chance he goes to St Louis. In which case I doubt the Chiefs address the OLine in round 1...or at least they'd be wrong to do so given the talent they'd be passing up.

Look what Thomas and Steinbach did for Cleveland. If the Chiefs are smart (and lucky) and get Long and sign a guy like Faneca, LJ will once again be the man. I expect 1500 and 15. They have a more experienced play caller, should have a better line (if they don't there is something seriously wrong with how Peterson operates), Bowe will be another year older as will Croyle. In addition to that both of them and LJ will have a full training camp.

I'm not taking anything away from Faneca's body of work, but he was absolutely dreadful last year. I think Pittsburgh was right not to deal with him and are letting him go. I believe comparing him to Steinbach is horribly inaccurate. Instead of over paying for Faneca I think targetting a couple of better bang for your buck guards like Jacob Bell, Ryan Lilja, or even Jason Fabini would do the Chiefs better. As for Croyle, I don't think him nor the passing game will do anything to help LJ; he's on his own.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Let's see what they do with their line and QB situation. He's got talent but can't do it alone.

Most mocks have KC going O line with their pick. Would be a nice addition.

If Jake Long falls to them, yes. Problem is there's a very good chance he goes to St Louis. In which case I doubt the Chiefs address the OLine in round 1...or at least they'd be wrong to do so given the talent they'd be passing up.

Look what Thomas and Steinbach did for Cleveland. If the Chiefs are smart (and lucky) and get Long and sign a guy like Faneca, LJ will once again be the man. I expect 1500 and 15. They have a more experienced play caller, should have a better line (if they don't there is something seriously wrong with how Peterson operates), Bowe will be another year older as will Croyle. In addition to that both of them and LJ will have a full training camp.

That would be a coup if they could sign Faneca and draft Long somehow. Could be a complete 180 in a year, ala Clev..

Don't overlook Derrick Anderson. Charlie Frye was putrid. One start, six sacks in less than two quaters, zero points, turnovers. He stunk up the joint just as he did the other two years. Anderson went into the game, the team stopped taking stupid sacks, turning the ball over, he went it and the offense quit bleeding. Next week, his first start and once he was thee guy the offense scored 51 points. WR Braylon Edwards exploded after flailing around for two years waiting for Charlie Fry. TE Kellen Winslow began running deeper routes and began to score. I don't discount a thing that Joe Thomas did in helping but Derrick Anderson was the chrysalizing factor. He became soo effective that defenses began to key on DA and our OC had to change gears and THEN RB Jamal Lewis began to churn at the end of the season. Charlie Frye proved that just 'any old QB' can kill a talent laiden offense. An offense needs a QB who can work with the line and get the ball off and not run into sacks or panic. He allows his receivers to actualize their potential by having an NFL caliber arm. He opens things up for his running game as he did in helping RB Jamal Lewis rise from the dead. Bottom line is don't underestimate the input that QB Derrick Anderson had on the Browns' offense. If KC can't get Jake Long then Matt Ryan could be the pikc and it wouldn't suprise me if KC took a run at DA. KC's offense needs a triggerman. Croyle is not an NFL QB. If Ryan is considered a blue chip he'll be gone with the first pick to Miami. If Jake is considered a blue chip then he'll go to the Rams. If they are shut out of OT/QB then QB Derrick Anderson could be available. 6'6, 230 lbs, big arm and only 24 years old. He is coming off a, 10 win, Pro Bowl, third highest TD pass season in NFL history for a 24 year old, season. I don't know what the signing bonus is for the fifth pick but the first pick should have a gauranteed signing bonus around $34 million. That is guaranteed signing bonus before the kid does one thing in the NFL. More than likely any rookie QB won't be ready to play for two years, Anderson is ready now. Any rookie QB carries emmence risk but high drafted QBs carry even more risk than a QB who is has already shown he's coachable and isn't a party guy or has any off field issues to be concerned with. Not only has Derrick Anderson's contributions been overlooked with the Browns but he's also being overlooked for teams in need at QB vis-a-vis the lone QB in this draft who may or may not be worth a top five/ten pick.

 

[unc22x]

I'm thinking LJ will be better than last yr. but not the LJ of old - pretty safe bet.

 

[Smizzy]

Here is my take...

Herman Edwards is a HC who will play it safe and will Run,Run,Run the football. He will force feed Lj . His line might not be as good but he will get his #'s due the the number of opportunities he will see.

 

[Jedimaster21]

the 2005/2006 LJ no longer exists

be happy if you get 1200/10 out of him in this or any following season. From week 9 of 2005 through the end of 2006 and the first several games of 2007, he averaged close to 30 carries/game

His style and the fact he's already been injured doesn't bode well for him.

His cruddy QB and o-line don't help any.

As stated before, LJ will only be 29 in Nov. He's logged 1050 total carries. His poor start was most likely attributed to his missing of camp. If anything, all your statement does is add to the fact that Gailey and Herm will depend on LJ to tote the rock...a lot. KC went 4-4 with LJ and 0-8 w/o him! The coaches must recognize this and do everything in their power to utilize LJ's talent. Assuming his injury heals properly, LJ will be well-rested and have a chip on his shoulder to show he is still an elite back. IMO, I'd be shocked to not see him finish within the top 6 or 7 RBs in 2008.

Only 29? That is pretty darn old for a RB with LJ's style. He will definitely rebound THIS year, but I wouldn't depend on getting elite production from him for several years. There was a study done on this site regarding career carries vs age, and the number of carries doesn't really matter that much. Age is a much stronger factor in determining whether a player will stay productive. The days of LJ being an elite RB are gone. He is too old for a team to wait for his situation to change, and in the current system I think his upside is being a decent RB1/very good RB2.

 

[Jedimaster21]

I suppose my last post was more from a dynasty perspective, but it still conveys my basic opinion regarding LJ next season. His work load will be substantial, so he should put up good numbers, but there are many questions that will keep him from being a top 5 RB.

1. Is his body beginning to break down due to the work load over the last few seasons?

2. Will his age be a factor this season?

2. Will the Chiefs' offense line improve, and will they find a solution at the QB position?

3. Will the new offensive coordinator be more effective, or will Herm continue his conservative approach?

 

[kethnaab]

the 2005/2006 LJ no longer exists

be happy if you get 1200/10 out of him in this or any following season. From week 9 of 2005 through the end of 2006 and the first several games of 2007, he averaged close to 30 carries/game

His style and the fact he's already been injured doesn't bode well for him.

His cruddy QB and o-line don't help any.

As stated before, LJ will only be 29 in Nov. He's logged 1050 total carries. His poor start was most likely attributed to his missing of camp. If anything, all your statement does is add to the fact that Gailey and Herm will depend on LJ to tote the rock...a lot. KC went 4-4 with LJ and 0-8 w/o him! The coaches must recognize this and do everything in their power to utilize LJ's talent. Assuming his injury heals properly, LJ will be well-rested and have a chip on his shoulder to show he is still an elite back. IMO, I'd be shocked to not see him finish within the top 6 or 7 RBs in 2008.

1) "assuming his injury heals properly"2) "Only 29"

3) "poor start was most likely attributed to"

LJ will tote the rock, a lot. He simply won't get 1700 yards/15 TDs, nor will he get close. That's all I'm saying.

Be run into the ground by a fraud of a head coach?

Zing!

Get down on his knees and pray for an O-Line?

Zing, part deux!

I love it when people use this saying!! yeah, I agree LJ got hurt last year.... it was his first injury since he enrolled at PSU. I notice how none of these posts say anything about AD being hurt last year, and how bad he will do this year because of it. The only arguments you heard to defend AD is that he is young and he hasnt had the workload that LJ has.

But if I remember correctly, AD was hurt quite a bit in college, but yet he is the second coming of the Lord (along with Norwood and MJD according to posts here).

So please, keep the "injury" comments about LJ to yourself b/c there is obviously no merit to it until we see how he performs in '08!

No, I won't keep the injury comments to myself because they are valid. I also have brought up the same injury issues about both AD and LT2.

Quality RB2 at a RB1 price, I'm not buying. He is not an every week starter and last season's slow start against upper echelon defenses proves that.

Zing, part tres!

I suppose my last post was more from a dynasty perspective, but it still conveys my basic opinion regarding LJ next season. His work load will be substantial, so he should put up good numbers, but there are many questions that will keep him from being a top 5 RB.

1. Is his body beginning to break down due to the work load over the last few seasons?

2. Will his age be a factor this season?

3. Will the Chiefs' offense line improve, and will they find a solution at the QB position?

4. Will the new offensive coordinator be more effective, or will Herm continue his conservative approach?

1. Yes2. Probably

3. Possibly a bit; not very soon

4. Possibly, but not likely; far more likely

 

[footballfreek]

the 2005/2006 LJ no longer exists

be happy if you get 1200/10 out of him in this or any following season. From week 9 of 2005 through the end of 2006 and the first several games of 2007, he averaged close to 30 carries/game

His style and the fact he's already been injured doesn't bode well for him.

His cruddy QB and o-line don't help any.

As stated before, LJ will only be 29 in Nov. He's logged 1050 total carries. His poor start was most likely attributed to his missing of camp. If anything, all your statement does is add to the fact that Gailey and Herm will depend on LJ to tote the rock...a lot. KC went 4-4 with LJ and 0-8 w/o him! The coaches must recognize this and do everything in their power to utilize LJ's talent. Assuming his injury heals properly, LJ will be well-rested and have a chip on his shoulder to show he is still an elite back. IMO, I'd be shocked to not see him finish within the top 6 or 7 RBs in 2008.

Only 29? That is pretty darn old for a RB with LJ's style. He will definitely rebound THIS year, but I wouldn't depend on getting elite production from him for several years. There was a study done on this site regarding career carries vs age, and the number of carries doesn't really matter that much. Age is a much stronger factor in determining whether a player will stay productive. The days of LJ being an elite RB are gone. He is too old for a team to wait for his situation to change, and in the current system I think his upside is being a decent RB1/very good RB2.

Then I assume you feel the same way about LT. He will be 29 in June and has logged more then 2000 carries.

 

[kethnaab]

The days of LJ being an elite RB are gone.

Then I assume you feel the same way about LT. He will be 29 in June and has logged more then 2000 carries.

in fact, yes I do, to an extent.1) LT2's ceiling is higher than LJ's2) LT2's situation is FAR FAR better than LJsI think we can agree that SD has a better line than KC.I think we can agree that SD has a better pass offense than KC.I do feel that LT2 is due for a noticeable dropoff (and stating this opinion has garnered me MUCH ridicule and criticism ), but he will still outproduce LJ.If LJ is around for RB2, then I'm there, but I definitely think there are at least 10 RBs in the game that are going to be better this coming season, and in the future, than LJ.

 

[Jedimaster21]

the 2005/2006 LJ no longer exists

be happy if you get 1200/10 out of him in this or any following season. From week 9 of 2005 through the end of 2006 and the first several games of 2007, he averaged close to 30 carries/game

His style and the fact he's already been injured doesn't bode well for him.

His cruddy QB and o-line don't help any.

As stated before, LJ will only be 29 in Nov. He's logged 1050 total carries. His poor start was most likely attributed to his missing of camp. If anything, all your statement does is add to the fact that Gailey and Herm will depend on LJ to tote the rock...a lot. KC went 4-4 with LJ and 0-8 w/o him! The coaches must recognize this and do everything in their power to utilize LJ's talent. Assuming his injury heals properly, LJ will be well-rested and have a chip on his shoulder to show he is still an elite back. IMO, I'd be shocked to not see him finish within the top 6 or 7 RBs in 2008.

Only 29? That is pretty darn old for a RB with LJ's style. He will definitely rebound THIS year, but I wouldn't depend on getting elite production from him for several years. There was a study done on this site regarding career carries vs age, and the number of carries doesn't really matter that much. Age is a much stronger factor in determining whether a player will stay productive. The days of LJ being an elite RB are gone. He is too old for a team to wait for his situation to change, and in the current system I think his upside is being a decent RB1/very good RB2.

Then I assume you feel the same way about LT. He will be 29 in June and has logged more then 2000 carries.

LT and LJ are very different runners and play in very different offenses. LT is worth more not due to his age being different, but due to the superiority of the Chargers system and the amount of opportunities he receives to score TDs. LJ usually takes a lot of hits and powers through tackles...LT is more elusive and usually avoids big hits. I actually feel pretty much the same way about the age of both (and like I said, the amount of carries doesn't really mean much)...they most likely have about 2 season left before they start to decline. However, the two seasons for LT will be much more productive, making him worth significantly more.

 

[greenf7cat]

I love it when people use this saying!! yeah, I agree LJ got hurt last year.... it was his first injury since he enrolled at PSU. I notice how none of these posts say anything about AD being hurt last year, and how bad he will do this year because of it. The only arguments you heard to defend AD is that he is young and he hasnt had the workload that LJ has.

But if I remember correctly, AD was hurt quite a bit in college, but yet he is the second coming of the Lord (along with Norwood and MJD according to posts here).

So please, keep the "injury" comments about LJ to yourself b/c there is obviously no merit to it until we see how he performs in '08!

No, I won't keep the injury comments to myself because they are valid. I also have brought up the same injury issues about both AD and LT2. So just because he has had 1, count it 1, major injury since enrolling at PSU, drops him down that far in the RB rankings? Thats a far stretch. In that case, SJax, AD, LJ, LT, Alexander, Portis, etc etc etc (pretty much every RB in the NFL) shouldn't be considered tier 1 then huh?

 

[kethnaab]

So just because he has had 1, count it 1, major injury since enrolling at PSU, drops him down that far in the RB rankings? Thats a far stretch. In that case, SJax, AD, LJ, LT, Alexander, Portis, etc etc etc (pretty much every RB in the NFL) shouldn't be considered tier 1 then huh?

SJax came back from his injury and was a total stud last season during the last half.AD is a question mark but has a higher ceiling than anyone I've seen since Eric DickersonAlexander isn't even a RB3 optionPortis has come back from his injury and was dominant last season.Please, by all means, choose LJ in the first 10 of the draft. I expect someone to do so in most drafts I'll be in. I'm sure that someone will snatch up Brady as well and possibly even Moss. That just ensures that I get a stud RB even if I pick late in the draft.

 

[greenf7cat]

So just because he has had 1, count it 1, major injury since enrolling at PSU, drops him down that far in the RB rankings? Thats a far stretch. In that case, SJax, AD, LJ, LT, Alexander, Portis, etc etc etc (pretty much every RB in the NFL) shouldn't be considered tier 1 then huh?

SJax came back from his injury and was a total stud last season during the last half.AD is a question mark but has a higher ceiling than anyone I've seen since Eric Dickerson

Alexander isn't even a RB3 option

Portis has come back from his injury and was dominant last season.

Please, by all means, choose LJ in the first 10 of the draft. I expect someone to do so in most drafts I'll be in. I'm sure that someone will snatch up Brady as well and possibly even Moss. That just ensures that I get a stud RB even if I pick late in the draft.

Exactly my point. SJax came back and was an absolute stud... which is why i said wait until '08 has begun until we determine whether or not LJ's production will be drop, stay the same, or raise...I actually own LJ in a keeper league (so i wont be drafting him), but that isn't the reason why I was questioning your thoughts.

 

[kethnaab]

Jamal Anderson 1998 - 410 carries, 1846 rushing yards

Jamal Anderson 1999 - 19 carries, 59 yards

Jamal Anderson 2000 - 282 carries, 1024 yards

Jamal Anderson 2001 - 55 carries, 190 yards (last season in NFL)

Gerald Riggs 1985 - 397 carries, 1719 yards

Gerald Riggs 1986 - 343 carries, 1327 yards

Gerald Riggs 1987 - 203 carries, 875 yards

Gerald Riggs 1988 through 1991 (last season in NFL) - averaged about 100 carries, 500 yards per season

James Wilder 1984 - 407 carries, 1544 yards

James Wilder 1985 - 365 carries, 1300 yards

James Wilder 1986 - 190 carries, 704 yards

James Wilder 1987 through 1990 (last season in NFL) - averaged about 70 carries, 200 yards per season

Ricky Williams 2002 - 383 carries, 1853 yards

Ricky Williams 2003 - 392 carries, 1372 yards

Ricky Williams 2004 - 168 carries, 743 yards

Ricky Williams 2005 through present - *inhales and holds*

Terrell Davis 1998 - 392 carries, 2008 yards

Terrell Davis 1999 - 67 carries, 211 yards

Terrell Davis 2000 - 78 carries, 282 yards

Terrell Davis 2001 (last season in NFL) - 167 carries, 701 yards

Barry Foster 1992 - 390 carries, 1690 yards

Barry Foster 1993 - 177 carries, 711 yards

Barry Foster 1994 - 216 carries, 851 yards

Barry Foster 1995 - sitting in his living room

Christian Okoye 1989 - 370 carries, 1480 yards

Christian Okoye 1990 - 245 carries, 805 yards

Christian Okoye 1991 - 225 carries, 1031 yards

Christian Okoye 1992 - 144 carries, 448 yards

Christian Okoye 1993 - sitting in his living room

Herschel Walker 1988 - 361 carries, 1514 yards

Herschel Walker 1989 - 250 carries, 917 yards

Herschel Walker 1990 - 184 carries, 770 yards

Herschel Walker 1991 through 1997 - 1x 1070 yard season, 6x seasons < 850 yards

Marcus Allen 1985 - 380 carries, 1759 yards

Marcus Allen 1986 - 308 carries, 759 yards

Marcus Allen 1987 through 1997 - never broke 900 yards in a season

Earl Campbell 1980 - 373 carries, 1934 yards

Earl Campbell 1981 - 361 carries, 1376 yards

Earl Campbell 1982 - on his way out the door (had one more good season with Houston in 1983)

LJ 2005 - 416 carries, 1789 yards

LJ 2006 - 158 carries, 559 yards

LJ 2007 and beyond - ???

I see LJ as being similar to Jamal Lewis, Eddie George or George Rogers in how their careers went (and in LJ's case, will go). They have a season that crushes them, carries-wise, and then they play for several more seasons at noticeably reduced production. Still solid, but nowhere near "top of their game" production.

 

[kethnaab]

Exactly my point. SJax came back and was an absolute stud...

LJ came back and was an absolute stud...and then hurt himself againsee above post. There is precedence for my thoughts.I'm no hater. I am a bigtime PSU fan (from the area originally) so I'm pulling for him, but we gotta be realistic here.take a look at that long list of runners and tell me how similar in style they are to LJ?

 

[greenf7cat]

Exactly my point. SJax came back and was an absolute stud...

LJ came back and was an absolute stud...and then hurt himself againsee above post. There is precedence for my thoughts.

I'm no hater. I am a bigtime PSU fan (from the area originally) so I'm pulling for him, but we gotta be realistic here.

take a look at that long list of runners and tell me how similar in style they are to LJ?

you are thinking of Priest