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Originally Posted by XXXshogunXXX
yes I have. Watch 8:43
How about instead of stats, just watch him run. He may not have the power he used to have but in the prime of career he was forcing his way into the end zone. to say he NEVER had power is false.
didnt you also say he couldnt run between teh tackles? what was he good for then? 2 rushing titles and top 10 in rushing of all time in 7 years.....nitpicking much Did he just leap over the entire defense each play? |
So he hit Ted Johnson at the 1 and got a TD and that's dragging linebackers into the endzone?
And you used the "just watch him play" line? I have. Since his TCU days, and he doesn't run with power. I can show you videos of lots of backs who will occasionally get leverage over a guy and win that battle, but it doesn't make them a power back or a guy that can run with power. Tomlinson has always been an edge runner who relied on his quicks and ability to make people miss to get his yards and numbers. Who is it he is most compared to? Barry Sanders. And Sanders was never a power guy. Ever.
The touchdown argument has been shot down over and over and over again. Priest and Alexander scores a hell of a lot of touchdowns and yards but neither guy was a great power runner. Priest was at least not a pussy and would put his head down, but Alexander was as soft as any back I've ever watched and he racked up touchdown after touchdown and a butt load of yards. It's an argument with no teeth. so stop trying to use it.