redsand521 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 He's from Vegas. That means he's a stud. j/k He's been an excellent running back, but St. Louis didn't really get too much attention last year. It is weird that you didn't hear much about him. I agree with Prophet. LJ is a fierce running back in a tough situation. Let's hope he gets into camp soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Johnson wants to get paid that now because once the season starts w/o the talent that O-line ONCE had, he will be the 10th best back in the game (if not the 20th best back). Take those words to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Past 2 years 32 starts: LT 687-3277 4.7 46tds rec: 107-878-8.2 8tds 25 starts: LJ 752-3539 4.7 37tds rec: 74-753-10.1 8tds I think it is alot closer than you guys think. SD is a heck of a better team than KC has been the past 2 years. Not to mention KC's was a joke last year, and played with a back up qb. Basically. I think LT gets the edge because hes been a monster since hes been in the league. It's LT LJ CP SJ Rams have a way, way better offense as far as a qb stretching the defense. or as of 2006 Portis is still only behind like Barry Sanders for average yards per game. Portis is only 25, yet has been in the league for 6 seasons, and if he can stay productive until hes about 30 or 31, he should be a guy worthy of canton. (toss in some pro bowls and ofc a superbowl mvp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 LT. One of the few positions in football where it's clear cut who's number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scyber Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Past 2 years 32 starts: LT 687-3277 4.7 46tds rec: 107-878-8.2 8tds 25 starts: LJ 752-3539 4.7 37tds rec: 74-753-10.1 8tds I think it is alot closer than you guys think. SD is a heck of a better team than KC has been the past 2 years. Not to mention KC's line was a joke last year, and played with a back up qb. Actually those stats cement it for me. LT has had significantly less carries, but has a higher amount of TDs. LdT scores around every 15 touches, but LJ scores every 19 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Actually those stats cement it for me. LT has had significantly less carries, but has a higher amount of TDs. LdT scores around every 15 touches, but LJ scores every 19 or so. LJ has been more productive in every stat, but tds while starting less games, and that cements it? I think the rushing scoring td title has become a joke in the nfl when it comes to this record. It seems every year for the past 7 years, the td record for rushing has changed hands. Tomlinson SD 2006 29* Shaun Alexander SEA 2005 28 Priest Holmes KC 2003 27 Marshall Faulk STL 2000 26 Emmitt Smith DAL 1995 25 Priest Holmes KC 2002 24 Johnson wants to get paid that now because once the season starts w/o the talent that O-line ONCE had, he will be the 10th best back in the game (if not the 20th best back). Take those words to the bank. He did that last year, and they went out and signed a better LT than the scrub they had last year playing. We will see. Believe me I think LJ is a punk, but he is one heck of a running back. LT is a media darling, because he is such a nice guy. Thats the biggest diffrence IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Right now, Portis is not a top 5 back... 1. LaDainian Tomlinson 2. Stephen Jackson 3. Larry Johnson* 4. Frank Gore I guess I could buy him at #5, but he needs to show he's back to his form. I believe he will be, but it's tough to put the guy too high when he was injured all of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Thank you everyone, my point has been proven.:applause: To whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1fanofno21 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Tomlinson, and agreed, why are you asking? Larry Johnson is good, but he's also a product of that line, and his deficiency has been showing as that line has gotten older and retired.Steven Jackson may come close to LT this year, but not close enough to warrant much more attention. its always about the line, even for your boy LT. When one of these guys actually wins a playoff game then we can discuss this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkekoa Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Tomlinson, and agreed, why are you asking? Larry Johnson is good, but he's also a product of that line, and his deficiency has been showing as that line has gotten older and retired.Steven Jackson may come close to LT this year, but not close enough to warrant much more attention. LJ is not a product of that line. Their line has been on the decline for a long while. His decline last year was based off an aging and retiring line and the loss of Al Saunders. All things being equal, it still is not close...LT is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 are you seriously asking this? LT, without a doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 LT is unbeleivable. I hear guys talking about how they will just sit on the side line and watch him play, ala, Barry Sanders praise. He is definitly the most exciting back since Barry retired(which I wish he didn't and took the record out of reach of whats his name), Marshall and Priest are close, but it's just not the same. LJ is great, he has the kind of style I personally preffer. Last year, he lost his FB(one of the top 3 in the league) and most of the line(some of which are deserving of HoF talk) and still had a monster year. Lead the league in rushing yards as well. Jackson and Gore both are in possition to be something special. Gore needs to stay healthy and consistant and Jackson, he will play great and will benifit if the rest of his O does the same. Portis, hopefully he is back to top 5 form. I like Betts and love having him here, but I don't want to see him on the field at all, unless Portis has his 200 and 2 at the half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 tomlinson by a landslide. thats a stupid argument. 2nd best running back and youd have yourself an argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml6157 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 lucky for us that St. Louis took Jackson. I remember watching that draft and everyone saying that Dallas really wanted Jackson but had to settle for Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCranon21 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 LT. And it ain't close. Wow, I'm in agreement with the resident cowchic fan :laugh: LT, and why start this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 i live out here in SD and it IS LT. there isnt a question about it at all. he has the entire package and is humble too. but ST did knock Neal's on his big butt and strip the ball from LT's hand with his foot. HTTR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCranon21 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Now if you asked, who is the best WR currently in the league? Right there, you could start a better argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 why does my name say no new threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Ladanian Tomlinson makes anyone else look like a fool in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCS_FAN6263 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 L.T. has one of the best O-Line's in the league if he was playing behind the Raiders O-Line we'd be talking about L.J. being the best by far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 did i miss something on steven jackson, i dont remember him being that dominant, but someone was talkin about drafting him high in fantasy and now here..i try to follow every team and all, but i dont remember seeing this guy do anything special. (but am open to stuff i didnt see/cant remember) have i been hiding under a rock? If you pass up Steven Jackson in your fantasy draft, you might as well pack it in for the season. Top 3 all around back. I'll nominate Nick Giaquinto as the best RB of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Why is Gore worthy of being annointed a top 5 back in the league? He had one good season. He's not top 5 until he proves he can do it over the long haul. Alexander is still a top 5 back over Gore IMO. He's got the seasons to prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C26 Run Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 To whom? A friend of mine. I told him that the best RB in the league is LT, he argued LJ. From the post that I've read everyone seems to agree. Tomlinson is a better back then Johnson. :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C26 Run Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Fred Taylor for sure Are you serious? :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 why does my name say no new threads? http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205915 Because you think you have a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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