Rams' Steven Jackson vs. Chiefs' Larry Johnson - Page 3

**jAZ** · 11-15-2004, 03:27 PM

I'd like to hear a few comments (from those more knowledgable than me) about why Jackson is considered the future of the Rams after Faulk retires and Johnson is considered a bust.

Based on their build alone, both players seem to Eddie George-type RBs (which isn't in the Faulk/Priest/Blaylock mold). Both were late 1st round draft picks. Both were considered the #1 RB in the draft that season.

Johnson has had fewer opportunities than Jackson, but on the surface the two guys seem to have a LOT in common.

**jAZ** · 11-15-2004, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jcroft

Dude, I was referring to the anteater. Everyone can see that LJ sucks.

Thig Lyfe · 11-15-2004, 06:43 PM

RUNNING BACK OF THE FUTURE

HolmeZz · 11-15-2004, 06:47 PM

That reminds me more of LJ than Steven Jackson does.

Ralphy Boy · 11-15-2004, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HolmeZz

There was a very good chance that McGahee would've never even played a down though. If LJ was that good, they would've taken him over a guy who had just tore his ACL.

"a good chance that McGahee would've never played a down.."
That isn't even close to the truth. EVERYTHING I saw prior to the draft was that McGahee had made a very suprising & strong recovery, it was just a matter of WHEN, not IF, he'd be ready to play.

Having said that, most everyone was shocked that Buffalo took him because they did have Henry and needed help in other positions and many fans were unhappy about it at the time.

Like someone else said, it wasn't a dig at LJ that they didn't take him, but rather showed just how highly they thought of McGahee. Everyone thought he'd be the #1 or #2 pick in the draft prior to his injury and he was considered an all world talent. Given that they had Henry, they could afford to give McGahee time to heal and now they are damn glad they did.

Sure-Oz · 11-15-2004, 07:16 PM

I wonder if LJ can avg 3.7 ypc like Mcgahee?

Logical · 11-15-2004, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I wonder if LJ can avg 3.7 ypc like Mcgahee?

Not likely, especially in the Chiefs offense which is not the least bit suited to his running style.

Thig Lyfe · 11-16-2004, 03:33 PM

That is a newborn baby anteater by the way. Also a better RB than LJ.

11-15-2004, 03:27 PM
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HolmeZz i guess its bittersweet poetry Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NeW HaVeN, CT Casino cash: $10004900	That reminds me more of LJ than Steven Jackson does.
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11-16-2004, 03:33 PM	#37
Thig Lyfe Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Thigpen's America Casino cash: $10004900	That is a newborn baby anteater by the way. Also a better RB than LJ.
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