Football Pouting in San Diego - Page 15

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."

**Buck** · 09-13-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

Buck you probably need to start a thread for the bet, with links and all and then update the first post week by week..

GoChiefs had that idea, I guess your probably right. I'll let him do it.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-13-2009, 08:00 PM

1 pt per rushing yard, 50 points per TD of any variety. Total points at season's end, wins.

LaChapelle · 09-14-2009, 10:01 PM

LT: I'm the best in the league, on the sideline.

Hammock Parties · 09-14-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LaChapelle

LT: I'm the best in the league, on the sideline.

LT is not doing much.

If he doesn't bust out here pretty soon LJ will catch him next week...because LT is not doing shit against Baltimore.

Hammock Parties · 09-14-2009, 11:39 PM

Week 1

LT - 55 yards, 1 TD
LJ - 20 yards

Considering the opponent, I'll take this. LJ needs to get in the end zone next week to make up for Week 1. I don't think LT will do shit against Baltimore.

By the way, LT fumbled. LJ did not. Suck on that!

It's also pretty clear Sproles needs to steal as many of LT's touches as possible. Buck, buck, buck. You poor dumb bastard.

**Buck** · 09-14-2009, 11:54 PM

LJ will be injured by week 7, dont worry. And I'm not worried.

We were playing from behind all night we couldn't play LT.

Sad to say thats the case nowadays, when you need to get back in the lead, you need Sproles in there for his pass catching ability.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-14-2009, 11:57 PM

Two Useless sacks of Dung, one cup.

DrRyan · 09-14-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

1 pt per rushing yard, 50 points per TD of any variety. Total points at season's end, wins.

You did not seriously bet on this did you? You poor misguided soul GC. LT is well down hill from the pinnacle of his career, but what kind of numbers are you expecting out of LJ to win the bet?

DrRyan · 09-15-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

LJ will be injured by week 7, dont worry. And I'm not worried.

We were playing from behind all night we couldn't play LT.

Sad to say thats the case nowadays, when you need to get back in the lead, you need Sproles in there for his pass catching ability.

Bu, bu, but LT is the best back in the league.

**Buck** · 09-15-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DrRyan

Bu, bu, but LT is the best back in the league.

I guess I'm a little humbled, but LT is still a top 5 back in the league, IMO. When you have a weapon like Sproles thouh when you are down, how can you not use him?

And don't tell me you think that Sproles could be a legit on man show.

Tiger's Fan · 09-15-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

Two Useless sacks of Dung, one cup.

Yep

**Gadzooks** · 09-15-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DrRyan

Bu, bu, but LT is the best back in the league.

Chargers ****in win! That's all that matters!

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-15-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

And don't tell me you think that Sproles could be a legit on man show.

That depends on how many men he has to do. He's kind of a short little feller.

Basileus777 · 09-15-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I guess I'm a little humbled, but LT is still a top 5 back in the league, IMO..

You're speaking from the heart here. LT might not even be the best back on his own team.

**Buck** · 09-15-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

You're speaking from the heart here. LT might not even be the best back on his own team.

Darren Sproles has not proven he is better than LT.

You are crazy.

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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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4710478	Week 1 LT - 55 yards, 1 TD LJ - 20 yards Considering the opponent, I'll take this. LJ needs to get in the end zone next week to make up for Week 1. I don't think LT will do shit against Baltimore. By the way, LT fumbled. LJ did not. Suck on that! It's also pretty clear Sproles needs to steal as many of LT's touches as possible. Buck, buck, buck. You poor dumb bastard. __________________ Chiefs game films
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Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8319900	LJ will be injured by week 7, dont worry. And I'm not worried. We were playing from behind all night we couldn't play LT. Sad to say thats the case nowadays, when you need to get back in the lead, you need Sproles in there for his pass catching ability.
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