AP:T-Rich still delivering the blows for backs

[Tribal Warfare]

T-Rich still delivering the blows for backs
The Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. | Tony Richardson rumbled for 14 yards against Tennessee last Sunday. It was his longest run since 2002 — when some of is teammates knew of him only from a video game.

“They said I looked like the old T-Rich from the Tecmo Bowl days,” Richardson said with a smile Friday. “That was pretty funny and they razzed me a little bit.”

Richardson, who turns 37 in a few weeks, isn’t know for his running. He’s known for popping linebackers and creating holes for running backs — four of whom rushed for 1,000 yards. Thomas Jones of the Jets is just 50 yards away from joining the T-Rich club.

“Oh, man, he’s the best fullback in the league, hands down,” Jones said. “He comes off the ball, he hits guys, he can catch, he can run. He can do it all.”

Richardson is satisfied being the man in front of The Man in the backfield, and realizes it’s a job not suited for everyone.

“You’ve kind of got to be a different type of person to want to go in there and smash people,” he said. “I enjoy it and that’s why I still play this game.”

Richardson, whose career began on Dallas’ practice squad in 1994, helped Priest Holmes to three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in Kansas City during 2001-03, and Larry Johnson in 2005.

He did it again the following season in Minnesota with Chester Taylor, and was instrumental in Adrian Peterson becoming a star with 1,341 yards as a rookie last season.

“What I really liked about Tony prior to him getting here was his ability to always find his man,” Jets coach Eric Mangini said. “It may not have the same thump as it once did, but he’s very effective at finding the person he’s supposed to block, getting him taken care of and giving the back a chance.”

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[Ebolapox]

so--he's fluffing on teh side? NTTAWWT

[Thig Lyfe]

[Hammock Parties]

I'll settle for young Cox.

[ZootedGranny]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Richardson, who turns 37 in a few weeks, isn’t known for his running.

He was for at least one week.

[crazycoffey]

Originally Posted by Claythan

I'll settle for young Cox.

too easy, you are just trying to tee them up now, aren't you?


-Missing T Rich
Glad to see he's still getting some good props - Heck of a player

[kstater]

Question, can T-Rich get into the HOF as a blocking FB?

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by ZootedGranny

He was for at least one week.

Yea, i remember that. Wasnt he also the starting RB back in 01 for the first couple of games before Priest truly emerged?

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by kstater

Question, can T-Rich get into the HOF as a blocking FB?

Not a chance.

[crazycoffey]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Not a chance.

I disagree that he doesn't make it, but I also contend he's not JUST a blocking back. He's known for being able to do it all, and he's been doing it for a long time....

[HypnotizedMonkey]

all hail T-Rich

[milkman]

Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

I disagree that he doesn't make it, but I also contend he's not JUST a blocking back. He's known for being able to do it all, and he's been doing it for a long time....

So you actually think that T-Rich is a legitimate HoF candidate when he becomes eligible?

[blueballs]

he's as fragile as Brokie

[Rasputin]

^^^ DAMN I hate Carl Peterson. All this article does is make my blood pressure go up cus we really could have used T-Rich the last few years. Instead they tried useing a LB or TE to play full back Notice Herm Edwards is allways puting players out of position. Our center should be guard, our DE is on the wrong side, oh yea we did the option with a "WR QB" against the ^^^ DAMN Raiders the last time we played

[chiefsngop]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

^^^ DAMN I hate Carl Peterson. All this article does is make my blood pressure go up cus we really could have used T-Rich the last few years. Instead they tried useing a LB or TE to play full back Notice Herm Edwards is allways puting players out of position. Our center should be guard, our DE is on the wrong side, oh yea we did the option with a "WR QB" against the ^^^ DAMN Raiders the last time we played

I totally agree. With him turning 37 this year it would've been perfect timing for Cox to come in and start splitting snaps and learning from TD Richardson. Would've put us in position to go from one good FB to the next, with no lag in between.

Man, how great did Priest Holmes have to feel, lining up in the backfield with Roaf, Shields, Waters, Tait, and T. Rich all standing infront of him. That's like running behind the Great Wall Of China.