Football Pouting in San Diego - Page 4

LaChapelle · 09-02-2009, 07:23 AM

L.T. proclaims he's "the best back"
Posted by Tom Curran on September 2, 2009 9:13 AM ET (PFT)

The fact that he has turned 30 doesn't mean LaDainian Tomlinson's too old to engage in a little "neener, neener, neener."

Speaking to Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times, Tomlinson flashed jealousy about a recent Sporting News article in which Jim Brown interviewed Adrian Peterson.

One question posed by Brown suggests that Tomlinson is overrated.

The article, in which Brown says he believes Peterson is "the most complete back he's seen in a long time," was given to Tomlinson by a Chargers staffer.

"I was sitting there reading it thinking, 'Wow,' " Tomlinson told Farmer. "The difference with me is you can put me out on that field and there will be nothing I can't do. I won't have to come off the field. Adrian has to come off sometimes on third down. Running routes, he's still not there yet. Great downhill runner, powerful, fast, all that stuff. . . .

"But anything on that field you want me to do -- throw it, block -- I can do it. That's what I pride myself on is not having any weaknesses. And that's what makes me the best back."

It's a predictable response from Tomlinson. In 2006, he was being touted as the heir apparent to Brown. Two injury-marred seasons later, and Brown's prodding Peterson to call L.T. overrated while they sip lemonade on the veranda.

Given the pride Tomlinson takes in his craft, making sure L.T. read all about it was, in the short-term, a wise motivational move by the Chargers.

But if it causes him to push too hard from September through December, leaving him used up and/or injured come the playoffs, the smarter move might have been to put the thing in a box marked "Do not open until Christmas."

Hammock Parties · 09-02-2009, 09:32 AM

I'm not trying to convince you, Buck.

I'm sure you will be convinced about two months from now when Sproles is your team's leading rusher.

Hammock Parties · 09-02-2009, 09:34 AM

Observe as Chargers fans prepare for the inevitable:

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We did franchise tag him one year, but we couldn't afford two " six million dollar " men per year on long term contracts. Sproles takes that franchise role this year and depending on how LT holds up, next year we may let Sproles go FA.

However Rivers is locked up now and that gives us the chance to spend the #1 next year on LT's replacement if required. Interesting year at RB for sure

**Buck** · 09-02-2009, 09:34 AM

You are off your rocker.

I guess we'll see. This year I'm not going to go easy on your sig.

**Buck** · 09-02-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Observe as Chargers fans prepare for the inevitable:

Are you stupid?

"Franchise Role" doesn't mean hes our Franchise RB. He got Franchise tagged. You are unbelievable.

Hammock Parties · 09-02-2009, 09:36 AM

This is gonna be fun.

milkman · 09-02-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

It isn't unreasonable. But just making assumptions on what you think he may possibly break one out doesn't explain the rate LT was going at.

"Well he was rushing for only under 3 ypc, but hey he's LT which means he's automatically due to bust one out for a huge gain if given 8 more carries."

I could easily say he gets 8 more carries and gets stuffed on almost every run, bringing his average down even lower. Same principle.

I'm not saying that because he's Tomlinson that he will break off an 18 yard run.

I'm saying it's not unreasonable to think it's possible.
Your scenario is also not unreasonable.

LJ was averaging just about the same as Tomlinson until he got that 18 yard run, which was about his 15th or 16th carry this preseaosn.

But, again, it's a stupid ****ing argument, because 20 carries and 12 carries, respectively, is simply a ridulous sample size to measure with.

milkman · 09-02-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Not true, Tomlinson is a giant pussy.

And you're a giant ****ing dumbass.

**notorious** · 09-02-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

LJ was beat to the ground at Penn State, and he was for a couple years in KC.

If you want to talk wear and tear, they are equal for both guys.

Whoa, LJ barely touched the field until his last year at Penn State, and even then he didn't carry the ball that much, he just had a record breaking ypc. At KC he rode the bench in his diaper for a few years, then broke out in 05'. Herm then tried to kill him in 07', which probably added 3 years onto his body.

To say they have the same mileage is crazy though.

**notorious** · 09-02-2009, 10:00 AM

LT knows how to block, so that automatically makes him a much better back then LJ.

**Buck** · 09-02-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Whoa, LJ barely touched the field until his last year at Penn State, and even then he didn't carry the ball that much, he just had a record breaking ypc. At KC he rode the bench in his diaper for a few years, then broke out in 05'. Herm then tried to kill him in 07', which probably added 3 years onto his body.

To say they have the same mileage is crazy though.

Ok, you are right about the Penn State thing. For some reason I thought he was used more in College. I went to a Penn State bar every saturday his senior year, so I had a lot of exposure to him that year.

CoMoChief · 09-02-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

And you're a giant ****ing dumbass.

Go away and play with your bottle now you little crybaby

**notorious** · 09-02-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Ok, you are right about the Penn State thing. For some reason I thought he was used more in College. I went to a Penn State bar every saturday his senior year, so I had a lot of exposure to him that year.

I found it amazing that he broke the ypc record that year. He must have had an amazing offensive line in front of him.

I got to watch LT play against Tulsa back in 00'. I could tell he was going to be special, and once he got to the NFL LT was lucky enough to get a coach that knew how to utilize him.

milkman · 09-02-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Go away and play with your bottle now you little crybaby

Who's crying?

I'm just pointing out that you are stupid mother****er, displaying my strong grasp of the obvious.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-02-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

You know that is not true. Not even close.

You are really flying off the handle here. You have a man crush on LT and hate the fact he is going the way of the Dodo.

SPROLES IN 09!

Oh my GOD the irony!

**Bane** · 09-02-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

Oh my GOD the irony!

Man Crush!!!! Holy hell!!!
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09-02-2009, 07:23 AM
LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	Pouting in San Diego L.T. proclaims he's "the best back" Posted by Tom Curran on September 2, 2009 9:13 AM ET (PFT) The fact that he has turned 30 doesn't mean LaDainian Tomlinson's too old to engage in a little "neener, neener, neener." Speaking to Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times, Tomlinson flashed jealousy about a recent Sporting News article in which Jim Brown interviewed Adrian Peterson. One question posed by Brown suggests that Tomlinson is overrated. The article, in which Brown says he believes Peterson is "the most complete back he's seen in a long time," was given to Tomlinson by a Chargers staffer. "I was sitting there reading it thinking, 'Wow,' " Tomlinson told Farmer. "The difference with me is you can put me out on that field and there will be nothing I can't do. I won't have to come off the field. Adrian has to come off sometimes on third down. Running routes, he's still not there yet. Great downhill runner, powerful, fast, all that stuff. . . . "But anything on that field you want me to do -- throw it, block -- I can do it. That's what I pride myself on is not having any weaknesses. And that's what makes me the best back." It's a predictable response from Tomlinson. In 2006, he was being touted as the heir apparent to Brown. Two injury-marred seasons later, and Brown's prodding Peterson to call L.T. overrated while they sip lemonade on the veranda. Given the pride Tomlinson takes in his craft, making sure L.T. read all about it was, in the short-term, a wise motivational move by the Chargers. But if it causes him to push too hard from September through December, leaving him used up and/or injured come the playoffs, the smarter move might have been to put the thing in a box marked "Do not open until Christmas."
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