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[BustedKnuckles]

Tomlinson's sore toe is not hurting team

Chargers star gains 118 combined yards

By Tod Leonard and Bill Center

UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITERS

Sunday, October 12, 2008

LaDainian Tomlinson is resigned to the reality of his situation. Until the Chargers get a bye after two more games, his sprained right toe is going to pain him. He is of the strong opinion, however, that his presence on the field isn't hurting his team's chance for success.

Amid continued questions on numerous media fronts about Tomlinson's ability to excel while hobbled, he came up with an answer last night in the Chargers' 30-10 victory over the New England Patriots. He showed impressive bursts at times in running for 74 yards on 20 carries, and he caught three passes for 44 yards.

Although his 118 combined yards came without a touchdown, it was his best total of the six-game season.

“I don't care about answering anybody outside of this locker room,” Tomlinson said. “To be honest with you, I could (not) care less. I care about these guys, my teammates. I play for them. I don't play for anybody else. Everybody needs to understand that.”

For much of the night, New England did an effective job of stuffing Tomlinson. On 14 of his carries, he was limited to 2 yards or fewer. But he also broke free for a couple of his best runs of the season – an 11-yarder in the first quarter and a 27-yarder in the fourth that was his second-longest gain of the season.

On the 11-yard run, Tomlinson became the 12th player in NFL history to surpass 11,000 yards rushing.

“It was good to see some daylight,” Tomlinson said.

Three weeks after coach Norv Turner kept Tomlinson running late into the rout of the New York Jets, it appeared Tomlinson was finished for the night early in the fourth quarter with the Chargers leading 30-3.

Rookie Jacob Hester, who had only one previous carry on the season, entered the game, but on his first attempt he fumbled away the ball to New England, which converted the Chargers' only turnover into a touchdown.

Tomlinson was back in on the next series, running one time and converting a short pass from Philip Rivers into a 28-yard gain. After the play, however, Tomlinson slowly walked to the sidelines with a limp he hadn't previously displayed in the game.

It was the toe again, reminding him that it's not going to feel comfortable anytime soon.

“There was pain throughout the whole game for my toe,” Tomlinson said. “It's just something that I'm probably going to deal with until I get some rest. It's not getting worse; that's the good thing. Throughout the game, when I get hit, the toe is going to respond and be painful. But it's not painful enough to have me sit out the game.”



in case any L.T owners were curious how he felt after the game

 

[thewaterboys]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

 

[switz]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

 

[brady2moss]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

 

[Loopdog]

i thought LT was looking a little better last night actually. You can tell the toe is still really bothering him though. On that screen pass he took near the end of the game for about 30 yards, he juked two guys out of their shoes but you could visibly see him limp after each cut. I'm a believer that he will be a beast still when he returns to 100% health, just not sure when that is going to be

 

[Billy Ball Thorton]

LT Did look a little bit better last night but Sproles looks more explosive. This is a RBBC

 

[David Yudkin]

LT Did look a little bit better last night but Sproles looks more explosive. This is a RBBC

LT had 20 carries and 3 receptions. Sproles had 2 carries and a reception. Not sure how that = RBBC.

 

[sho nuff]

LT Did look a little bit better last night but Sproles looks more explosive. This is a RBBC

LT had 20 carries and 3 receptions. Sproles had 2 carries and a reception. Not sure how that = RBBC.

Same way Green Bay is an RBBC to some people.Eventhough Grant is getting a ton of carries.

 

[fsufan]

LT Did look a little bit better last night but Sproles looks more explosive. This is a RBBC

 

[two_dollars]

LT will be ok, hopefully better after the bye week.. he's still the #9 RB in my league.

 

[jonessed]

He can't cut going right. If he gets headed up field he can still put on some good news and he shows his quickness, but he doesn't really have that burst when he shoots the gap. What he used to get four or five yards on he now gets two or three. You can really see it when they do those shots from the backside. His cuts are rounded off which means he can't react as fast, hit the whole as fast, or create as much momentum. Where previously a lineman or linebacker would slide over and grab him as he goes by they are now hitting him square.

 

[ImTheScientist]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

:(

 

[EdwardCat]

118 yards isn't really something to scoff at. He's still clearly not at 100% as he's tentative about making cuts. He'll get there.

 

[fsufan]

118 yards isn't really something to scoff at. He's still clearly not at 100% as he's tentative about making cuts. He'll get there.

118 yards and he is not 100%. what happens once he is 100% healthy, STUD

 

[MCguidance]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

LT wasn't ineffective, but he wasn't exactly the LT from years past. Sproles does look more explosive, but until LT is sitting, he will hold little value beyond return yards and COP back.

 

[cstu]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

LT looked better than he has this year, but he's not back where he used to be. Take for example his catch near the end of the game where he cut back and ran for almost 30 yards. That was a nice move, but I could clearly see that his balance and ability to make his usual razor-sharp cuts isn't quite there.

 

[burd]

im sure everyone saw the comparison of how LT made his cuts last year vs this year w/ the bad toe. I can see how someone may think that he may seem less explosive. Regardless, he's still able to be very effective even if he has to adjust his running style a little. Its a shame that we have to watch a less than perfect LT this year. I dont care what the media says ... LT has atleast two or three prime years left in him, probably more.

 

[EdwardCat]

LT looked better than he has this year, but he's not back where he used to be. Take for example his catch near the end of the game where he cut back and ran for almost 30 yards. That was a nice move, but I could clearly see that his balance and ability to make his usual razor-sharp cuts isn't quite there.

People are generally more tentative when recovering from an injury. Even if it isn't bothering him as much, the though of the injury or reinjuring are still in the back of his mind. Once he regains his confidence, he'll be just fine. What is more disturbing is how little Norv relies on him in the red zone.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

LT Did look a little bit better last night but Sproles looks more explosive. This is a RBBC

Sproles IS more explosive. He may be the most explosive RB in the league. But, that's been the case for the past few years. Nothing new on that front.

 

[phthalatemagic]

“It was good to see some daylight,” Tomlinson said.

That was a real jerk thing to say. Hey LT - your backup is averaging almost 5 ypc. I guess the sun shines on him more?

 

[BustedKnuckles]

LaDainian Tomlinson, RB SD

News: Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, who didn't score Week 6 against the Patriots but rushed for 74 yards on 20 caries and caught three passes for 44 yards, said his jammed right big toe is feeling much better. He hurt it late in a season-opening loss to Carolina and had been bothered by it in subsequent games. "I had said all along that it's getting better," Tomlinson said. "And I think the great thing about it is it never was getting worse. So I took encouragement in knowing that it wasn't getting worse but it was slowly getting better, and (Sunday) it really was. It was the best my toe has felt since I hurt it and (Monday) it feels good. So I'm encouraged about going forward."

 

[sho nuff]

“It was good to see some daylight,” Tomlinson said.

That was a real jerk thing to say. Hey LT - your backup is averaging almost 5 ypc. I guess the sun shines on him more?

I think he was more saying it from his own part...that he got past the first wave a few times rather than going down himself after first contact. I don't think he was trying to bash his Oline there.

 

[Scooby1974]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

LT wasn't ineffective, but he wasn't exactly the LT from years past. Sproles does look more explosive, but until LT is sitting, he will hold little value beyond return yards and COP back.

Let's do a little experiment with MCguidance...........Step 1. Please go outside and run around in your front yard as if you were trying to avoid an angry pittbull that is chasing you.

Step 2. Go over to your neighbors and have him violently twist your big toe, and then smash it with a hammer.

Step 3. Repeat step 1, 20-25 times in your front yard with your busted toe.

Step 4. Report back to us and let us know if you had any changes in performance between a healthy big toe, and a busted up one.

Should we expect your performance to change?

 

[Bermuda_Chub]

I sympathize with Tomlinson. I don't understand why 75% of the running plays Turner calls for Tomlinson are A and B gap dives that require LT to make quick cuts in the hole if he is to make any more than a few yards. The Chargers should be running a lot more Indy style toss sweeps to the right (and screens), where LT can plant off his left foot, make one cut and go.

 

[Ballstein]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

LT wasn't ineffective, but he wasn't exactly the LT from years past. Sproles does look more explosive, but until LT is sitting, he will hold little value beyond return yards and COP back.

Let's do a little experiment with MCguidance...........Step 1. Please go outside and run around in your front yard as if you were trying to avoid an angry pittbull that is chasing you.

Step 2. Go over to your neighbors and have him violently twist your big toe, and then smash it with a hammer.

Step 3. Repeat step 1, 20-25 times in your front yard with your busted toe.

Step 4. Report back to us and let us know if you had any changes in performance between a healthy big toe, and a busted up one.

Should we expect your performance to change?

I must have seen a different game too. So did John Madden who pointed out LT's lack of cutting ability to the right. I think NFL defenses know it more now. Good thing the passing game was working for the Bolts that night. LT has cracked 100 yards rushing once. He has said his toe has been fine since he hurt it. He has sugar coated the injury from the start. LT needs to sit a few games no doubt before he injures it when the Bolts really need him. Sproles does have more burst and cutting, and has clearly outperformed LT when given carries, Night and day. If LT injures the toe to the point of wrecking the season, Norm should be fired.

 

[switz]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

I must have seen a different game too. So did John Madden who pointed out LT's lack of cutting ability to the right. I think NFL defenses know it more now. Good thing the passing game was working for the Bolts that night. LT has cracked 100 yards rushing once. He has said his toe has been fine since he hurt it. He has sugar coated the injury from the start. LT needs to sit a few games no doubt before he injures it when the Bolts really need him. Sproles does have more burst and cutting, and has clearly outperformed LT when given carries, Night and day. If LT injures the toe to the point of wrecking the season, Norm should be fired.

I'm kinda confused at what Madden's quote has to do with the poster here being replied to. Not being able to cut to the right != never running outside. On your bolded comment... LT has said the toe has been improving - which acknowledges it's not "fine." I remember you from the LT not top-3 thread... you obviously hate the guy, and therefore want him to sit, or you have Sproles, and want LT to sit for that reason. Either way, you're not looking at LT clearly. He has been improving, and isn't hurting the team by his performances. It's not RBBC.

 

[Ballstein]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

I must have seen a different game too. So did John Madden who pointed out LT's lack of cutting ability to the right. I think NFL defenses know it more now. Good thing the passing game was working for the Bolts that night. LT has cracked 100 yards rushing once. He has said his toe has been fine since he hurt it. He has sugar coated the injury from the start. LT needs to sit a few games no doubt before he injures it when the Bolts really need him. Sproles does have more burst and cutting, and has clearly outperformed LT when given carries, Night and day. If LT injures the toe to the point of wrecking the season, Norm should be fired.

I'm kinda confused at what Madden's quote has to do with the poster here being replied to. Not being able to cut to the right != never running outside. On your bolded comment... LT has said the toe has been improving - which acknowledges it's not "fine." I remember you from the LT not top-3 thread... you obviously hate the guy, and therefore want him to sit, or you have Sproles, and want LT to sit for that reason. Either way, you're not looking at LT clearly. He has been improving, and isn't hurting the team by his performances. It's not RBBC.

Dont know why you are confused. NEWSFLASH-When RB's run,they cut to find daylight. If he cant cut, HE AINT FEELIN GOOD., Yes, I hate the guy. I am A diehard Bolt fan. I have watched every game. I guess Im not looking at LT clearly. I have watched his career and all the wins he has brought us. No doubt, one of greatest RB- love him.. Now that being said,t his has nothing to do with fantasy JR . Please dont make blanket statements with no facts to support them. The facts are 1- hes hurt and has reaggravated it since the initial injury 2- he covers it up about it being hurt, someone go get his quotes on his toe for the last 4 weeks 3- it is seen on the field, and pointed out by many experts 4- Sproles looks better as indicated statistically if u want to go there 5- LT's avg yard per carry sucks . Now if thats not looking at it clearly.........LOL

 

[Topes]

“I don't care about answering anybody outside of this locker room,” Tomlinson said. “To be honest with you, I could (not) care less. I care about these guys, my teammates. I play for them. I don't play for anybody else. Everybody needs to understand that.”

I don't care what Tomlinson says. I care more about what he isn't saying.

 

[phthalatemagic]

“I don't care about answering anybody outside of this locker room,” Tomlinson said. “To be honest with you, I could (not) care less. I care about these guys, my teammates. I play for them. I don't play for anybody else. Everybody needs to understand that.”

I don't care what Tomlinson says. I care more about what he isn't saying.

He isn't saying alot of stuff. What are you talking about? I am not following you

 

[ImTheScientist]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

I must have seen a different game too. So did John Madden who pointed out LT's lack of cutting ability to the right. I think NFL defenses know it more now. Good thing the passing game was working for the Bolts that night. LT has cracked 100 yards rushing once. He has said his toe has been fine since he hurt it. He has sugar coated the injury from the start. LT needs to sit a few games no doubt before he injures it when the Bolts really need him. Sproles does have more burst and cutting, and has clearly outperformed LT when given carries, Night and day. If LT injures the toe to the point of wrecking the season, Norm should be fired.

I'm kinda confused at what Madden's quote has to do with the poster here being replied to. Not being able to cut to the right != never running outside. On your bolded comment... LT has said the toe has been improving - which acknowledges it's not "fine." I remember you from the LT not top-3 thread... you obviously hate the guy, and therefore want him to sit, or you have Sproles, and want LT to sit for that reason. Either way, you're not looking at LT clearly. He has been improving, and isn't hurting the team by his performances. It's not RBBC.

Dont know why you are confused. NEWSFLASH-When RB's run,they cut to find daylight. If he cant cut, HE AINT FEELIN GOOD., Yes, I hate the guy. I am A diehard Bolt fan. I have watched every game. I guess Im not looking at LT clearly. I have watched his career and all the wins he has brought us. No doubt, one of greatest RB- love him.. Now that being said,t his has nothing to do with fantasy JR . Please dont make blanket statements with no facts to support them. The facts are 1- hes hurt and has reaggravated it since the initial injury 2- he covers it up about it being hurt, someone go get his quotes on his toe for the last 4 weeks 3- it is seen on the field, and pointed out by many experts 4- Sproles looks better as indicated statistically if u want to go there 5- LT's avg yard per carry sucks . Now if thats not looking at it clearly.........LOL

WOW...why the hostility. IMO you are not looking at LT clearly. He has been getting better every week. I don't even know where to start with you. Amazing.

 

[switz]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

I must have seen a different game too. So did John Madden who pointed out LT's lack of cutting ability to the right. I think NFL defenses know it more now. Good thing the passing game was working for the Bolts that night. LT has cracked 100 yards rushing once. He has said his toe has been fine since he hurt it. He has sugar coated the injury from the start. LT needs to sit a few games no doubt before he injures it when the Bolts really need him. Sproles does have more burst and cutting, and has clearly outperformed LT when given carries, Night and day. If LT injures the toe to the point of wrecking the season, Norm should be fired.

I'm kinda confused at what Madden's quote has to do with the poster here being replied to. Not being able to cut to the right != never running outside. On your bolded comment... LT has said the toe has been improving - which acknowledges it's not "fine." I remember you from the LT not top-3 thread... you obviously hate the guy, and therefore want him to sit, or you have Sproles, and want LT to sit for that reason. Either way, you're not looking at LT clearly. He has been improving, and isn't hurting the team by his performances. It's not RBBC.

Dont know why you are confused. NEWSFLASH-When RB's run,they cut to find daylight. If he cant cut, HE AINT FEELIN GOOD., Yes, I hate the guy. I am A diehard Bolt fan. I have watched every game. I guess Im not looking at LT clearly. I have watched his career and all the wins he has brought us. No doubt, one of greatest RB- love him.. Now that being said,t his has nothing to do with fantasy JR . Please dont make blanket statements with no facts to support them. The facts are 1- hes hurt and has reaggravated it since the initial injury 2- he covers it up about it being hurt, someone go get his quotes on his toe for the last 4 weeks 3- it is seen on the field, and pointed out by many experts 4- Sproles looks better as indicated statistically if u want to go there 5- LT's avg yard per carry sucks . Now if thats not looking at it clearly.........LOL

1. He's reaggravated it? Do you have any evidence of this? Otherwise it's your OPINION, not fact.2. He covers it up? No, he's said it's feeling better than it was, which implies it's hurt. So there's no coverup

3. Yeah, no one denies the guy isn't 100%

4. I'm not sure what your point is with the Sproles comparison... how many carries did Sproles have last game?

5. Yes it does. That still doens't have anything to do with how he looked last game.

None of the above have anything to do with the guy who said he saw "no burst" and that LT "never ran outside."

NEWSFLASH - RBs have TWO feet! He can cut off his left just fine, and he did at times during that game. When he is forced to cut off his right, he's not as effective. However, he has been improving albeit slightly over the course of the season. There's no reasons to say he needs to sit to heal.

 

[Todem]

LT looks good but not like the LT we have become accustomed to. He clearly is playing with a bad wheel and it is effecting his homerun ability and his great cutting ability. Will he he recover through the course of a long season and post season (if the Chargers do not falter)? I think he still will be a top 10 RB by seasons end and hopefully a full off season of rest can get him back to form for 2009 as one of the very best in the league. It is clear he is a half step slower and he has some worn tread. But I think LT is still a great player and one who can still be a productive player for a couple of more years. 8 years is a long shelf like for most RB's and LT is getting to that crossroads that all highly productive over worked RB's get to.

The Chargers will not be better without him. That is a no brainer IMO. Sproles has been a huge boost and a great change of pace back. I don't view him as the same type of player as LT and feel if he were thrust into a 25 carry situation he would have the same results week after week.

Having a bad toe is very difficult to overcome for any skill position player. the other problem it poses is he will over compensate other muscles and could have another nagging injury or two added to the mix. I hope the bye week get's him some much needed rest and rehab and I think the should try to get Sproles into the mix a little bit more to take the pressure off LT and his toe so he can be as close to 100% for the rest of the season.

 

[bonesman]

Sproles sprained his ankle in Sunday's game. That's why Hester was in there for that play that he fumbled on. The severity of the sprain hasn't been published.... but it's obviously bad enough to prevent Sproles from getting any caries a the end of the game.

 

[Ballstein]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

I must have seen a different game too. So did John Madden who pointed out LT's lack of cutting ability to the right. I think NFL defenses know it more now. Good thing the passing game was working for the Bolts that night. LT has cracked 100 yards rushing once. He has said his toe has been fine since he hurt it. He has sugar coated the injury from the start. LT needs to sit a few games no doubt before he injures it when the Bolts really need him. Sproles does have more burst and cutting, and has clearly outperformed LT when given carries, Night and day. If LT injures the toe to the point of wrecking the season, Norm should be fired.

I'm kinda confused at what Madden's quote has to do with the poster here being replied to. Not being able to cut to the right != never running outside. On your bolded comment... LT has said the toe has been improving - which acknowledges it's not "fine." I remember you from the LT not top-3 thread... you obviously hate the guy, and therefore want him to sit, or you have Sproles, and want LT to sit for that reason. Either way, you're not looking at LT clearly. He has been improving, and isn't hurting the team by his performances. It's not RBBC.

Dont know why you are confused. NEWSFLASH-When RB's run,they cut to find daylight. If he cant cut, HE AINT FEELIN GOOD., Yes, I hate the guy. I am A diehard Bolt fan. I have watched every game. I guess Im not looking at LT clearly. I have watched his career and all the wins he has brought us. No doubt, one of greatest RB- love him.. Now that being said,t his has nothing to do with fantasy JR . Please dont make blanket statements with no facts to support them. The facts are 1- hes hurt and has reaggravated it since the initial injury 2- he covers it up about it being hurt, someone go get his quotes on his toe for the last 4 weeks 3- it is seen on the field, and pointed out by many experts 4- Sproles looks better as indicated statistically if u want to go there 5- LT's avg yard per carry sucks . Now if thats not looking at it clearly.........LOL

1. He's reaggravated it? Do you have any evidence of this? Otherwise it's your OPINION, not fact.2. He covers it up? No, he's said it's feeling better than it was, which implies it's hurt. So there's no coverup

3. Yeah, no one denies the guy isn't 100%

4. I'm not sure what your point is with the Sproles comparison... how many carries did Sproles have last game?

5. Yes it does. That still doens't have anything to do with how he looked last game.

None of the above have anything to do with the guy who said he saw "no burst" and that LT "never ran outside."

NEWSFLASH - RBs have TWO feet! He can cut off his left just fine, and he did at times during that game. When he is forced to cut off his right, he's not as effective. However, he has been improving albeit slightly over the course of the season. There's no reasons to say he needs to sit to heal.

Dude, your in denial. Do you watch football or boxscores? You made no points in the 5 you just posted. When the injury first happened he was leading on like it was no problem. He admitted he had to play through it, even though it gave him problems. Remember the game where he came out after reagravating it in Miami. If he stayed off of the foot and sat, he would be better today. Norm needs to take some ponters from Andy Reid and rest his best player. No, because you havent been paying attention. Do you recall him not practicing after......ummm yea. Why are many major sports writers pointing this out also. Keep living in your bubble and ignore whats in front of you.

 

[cvnpoka]

im an lt owner but its clear they should rest him or rbbc it. it would be differnt if the backup was a scrub but sproles is a legit nfl rb and has shown flashes of brilliance.

 

[ImTheScientist]

I must have been watching a different game because I saw no "impressive bursts" out of LT. Being a Patriots homer (and LT owner) I watched the game closely. LT seemed very content to just run straight ahead and fall at the first contact. He never ran to the outside. You saw a clear difference when Sproles was in there as he showed a "burst of speed". LT needs to rest if he has any chance of being the RB we remember. Just my 2 cents

Yes, you must have seen a different game

I must have seen a different game too. So did John Madden who pointed out LT's lack of cutting ability to the right. I think NFL defenses know it more now. Good thing the passing game was working for the Bolts that night. LT has cracked 100 yards rushing once. He has said his toe has been fine since he hurt it. He has sugar coated the injury from the start. LT needs to sit a few games no doubt before he injures it when the Bolts really need him. Sproles does have more burst and cutting, and has clearly outperformed LT when given carries, Night and day. If LT injures the toe to the point of wrecking the season, Norm should be fired.

I'm kinda confused at what Madden's quote has to do with the poster here being replied to. Not being able to cut to the right != never running outside. On your bolded comment... LT has said the toe has been improving - which acknowledges it's not "fine." I remember you from the LT not top-3 thread... you obviously hate the guy, and therefore want him to sit, or you have Sproles, and want LT to sit for that reason. Either way, you're not looking at LT clearly. He has been improving, and isn't hurting the team by his performances. It's not RBBC.

Dont know why you are confused. NEWSFLASH-When RB's run,they cut to find daylight. If he cant cut, HE AINT FEELIN GOOD., Yes, I hate the guy. I am A diehard Bolt fan. I have watched every game. I guess Im not looking at LT clearly. I have watched his career and all the wins he has brought us. No doubt, one of greatest RB- love him.. Now that being said,t his has nothing to do with fantasy JR . Please dont make blanket statements with no facts to support them. The facts are 1- hes hurt and has reaggravated it since the initial injury 2- he covers it up about it being hurt, someone go get his quotes on his toe for the last 4 weeks 3- it is seen on the field, and pointed out by many experts 4- Sproles looks better as indicated statistically if u want to go there 5- LT's avg yard per carry sucks . Now if thats not looking at it clearly.........LOL

1. He's reaggravated it? Do you have any evidence of this? Otherwise it's your OPINION, not fact.2. He covers it up? No, he's said it's feeling better than it was, which implies it's hurt. So there's no coverup

3. Yeah, no one denies the guy isn't 100%

4. I'm not sure what your point is with the Sproles comparison... how many carries did Sproles have last game?

5. Yes it does. That still doens't have anything to do with how he looked last game.

None of the above have anything to do with the guy who said he saw "no burst" and that LT "never ran outside."

NEWSFLASH - RBs have TWO feet! He can cut off his left just fine, and he did at times during that game. When he is forced to cut off his right, he's not as effective. However, he has been improving albeit slightly over the course of the season. There's no reasons to say he needs to sit to heal.

Dude, your in denial. Do you watch football or boxscores? You made no points in the 5 you just posted. When the injury first happened he was leading on like it was no problem. He admitted he had to play through it, even though it gave him problems. Remember the game where he came out after reagravating it in Miami. If he stayed off of the foot and sat, he would be better today. Norm needs to take some ponters from Andy Reid and rest his best player. No, because you havent been paying attention. Do you recall him not practicing after......ummm yea. Why are many major sports writers pointing this out also. Keep living in your bubble and ignore whats in front of you.

I agree with Switz.....Ballstein...what planet are you from?

 

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SAN DIEGO, please elaborate. (facts)

 

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LT Did look a little bit better last night but Sproles looks more explosive. This is a RBBC

LT had 20 carries and 3 receptions. Sproles had 2 carries and a reception. Not sure how that = RBBC.

Same way Green Bay is an RBBC to some people.Eventhough Grant is getting a ton of carries.

Frustrated Grant owner/Packer fan?Give it a rest.

 

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i thought LT was looking a little better last night actually. You can tell the toe is still really bothering him though. On that screen pass he took near the end of the game for about 30 yards, he juked two guys out of their shoes but you could visibly see him limp after each cut. I'm a believer that he will be a beast still when he returns to 100% health, just not sure when that is going to be

Yep.A couple of outstanding moves on that run, but he stumbled when he planted after the second juke, which clearly showed he's not "100% LT" yet.

A great sign for those of us who didnt hit the big, red, "PANIC" button.

 

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Any word on Sproles' ankle?

 

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LT Did look a little bit better last night but Sproles looks more explosive. This is a RBBC

LT had 20 carries and 3 receptions. Sproles had 2 carries and a reception. Not sure how that = RBBC.

Same way Green Bay is an RBBC to some people.Eventhough Grant is getting a ton of carries.

Frustrated Grant owner/Packer fan?Give it a rest.

Nope...don't own Grant anywhere.Just comparing how some love to call RBBC when none exist.