Football Pouting in San Diego - Page 19

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."

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-25-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

You think that's funny, I was initially going to say 40.

But I decided to be generous.

svuba · 09-25-2009, 05:08 PM

LT - 55 yards, 1 TD (105 points) - On pace for 440 Rushing yards
LJ - 98 yards (98 points)- On pace for 784 yards Rushing yards

Yep, These guys are ELITE no question about that.

Here are your leaders:

1. A. Peterson MIN 272 On pace for 2176 Rushing yards
2. C. Johnson TEN 254
3. F. Gore SF 237
4. M. Bell NO 229
5. F. Jackson BUF 220

**kysirsoze** · 09-25-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svuba

LT - 55 yards, 1 TD (105 points) - On pace for 440 Rushing yards
LJ - 98 yards (98 points)- On pace for 784 yards Rushing yards

Yep, These guys are ELITE no question about that.

Here are your leaders:

1. A. Peterson MIN 272 On pace for 2176 Rushing yards
2. C. Johnson TEN 254
3. F. Gore SF 237
4. M. Bell NO 229
5. F. Jackson BUF 220

This bet quickly degenerated from "Who's Better?" to "Who Sucks Least?" or even "Who Cares?" I think LJ will win this because of injury and LT having a great replacement. The saddest part is LJ could probably win with 5 tds and 600 yds.

This would have been interesting a couple of years ago. Shitty, cause LJ would have gotten owned, but interesting.

Hammock Parties · 09-25-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

It's official: LT out vs. Dolphins -- ka

That comes from the Chargers beat writer Kevin Acee.

I wouldn't be surprised if he missed week 4 at Pittsburgh also, the Chargers have a week 5 bye.

Should be interesting to see what kind of Lead LJ gets out to over LT by the time he gets back.

Wow...not good...not good.

So far I'm looking pretty smart, eh?

LT is an old, gimpy mother****er!

Hammock Parties · 09-25-2009, 05:38 PM

The funny thing is if we had included receiving yards as you wanted to originally, I would have an even bigger lead after this week. LT has one catch and Sproles is gonna catch the ball a lot more this year.

A lost opportunity?

Hammock Parties · 09-25-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

I predict 60 awesome yards total before LT returns.

Hey pal.

**** YOU.

**Buck** · 09-25-2009, 05:43 PM

Hehe.

I don't think LJ will be out to a big lead after week 5. I suspect LT will return week 6 and will wreck you.

Hammock Parties · 09-25-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Hehe.

I don't think LJ will be out to a big lead after week 5. I suspect LT will return week 6 and will wreck you.

Foolish optimism at this point.

I'm anticipating LJ gets about a 100-point lead on LT over the next two weeks. Bare minimum if LT doesn't play both games.

Any lead LJ gets in the first half of the season is going to be a huge positive because the easy part of KC's schedule is after Week 7.

SAY A PRAYER AND KISS YOUR ASS GOODBYE

**Buck** · 09-25-2009, 05:55 PM

Even if LT somehow has less rushing yards at the end of the season, I am predicting 10+ TDs for him.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-25-2009, 06:41 PM

I spent all of your money. Sorry.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-25-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I spent all of your money. Sorry.

Repizzle.

Hammock Parties · 09-25-2009, 07:26 PM

Yeah if I win I'm gonna buy a new LJ jersey with Buck's cold hard cash.

And maybe some Ashley Madison credits so I can nail some cougars.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-26-2009, 01:58 AM

JFC, Claythan; Chiefs vs Raiders, first play of the 2nd quarter.

WHAT THE **** WAS THAT?!

That was the gheyset, lamest hand-off for the suckiest run I've seen thus far.

Hammock Parties · 09-26-2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

JFC, Claythan; Chiefs vs Raiders, first play of the 2nd quarter.

WHAT THE **** WAS THAT?!

That was the gheyset, lamest hand-off for the suckiest run I've seen thus far.

Waters blew his block.

What the **** are you whining about LJ for?

Hammock Parties · 09-26-2009, 02:02 AM

By the way, on the next snap Cassel makes a ****ing awesome play. So suck on it!

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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09-25-2009, 05:08 PM	#272
svuba Starter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Concord, California, USA Casino cash: $10004900	LT - 55 yards, 1 TD (105 points) - On pace for 440 Rushing yards LJ - 98 yards (98 points)- On pace for 784 yards Rushing yards Yep, These guys are ELITE no question about that. Here are your leaders: 1. A. Peterson MIN 272 On pace for 2176 Rushing yards 2. C. Johnson TEN 254 3. F. Gore SF 237 4. M. Bell NO 229 5. F. Jackson BUF 220
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09-25-2009, 05:38 PM	#275
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4710478	The funny thing is if we had included receiving yards as you wanted to originally, I would have an even bigger lead after this week. LT has one catch and Sproles is gonna catch the ball a lot more this year. A lost opportunity? __________________ Chiefs game films
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09-25-2009, 05:43 PM	#277
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8319900	Hehe. I don't think LJ will be out to a big lead after week 5. I suspect LT will return week 6 and will wreck you.
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09-25-2009, 05:55 PM	#279
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8319900	Even if LT somehow has less rushing yards at the end of the season, I am predicting 10+ TDs for him.
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09-25-2009, 07:26 PM	#282
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4710478	Yeah if I win I'm gonna buy a new LJ jersey with Buck's cold hard cash. And maybe some Ashley Madison credits so I can nail some cougars. __________________ Chiefs game films
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09-26-2009, 01:58 AM	#283
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09-26-2009, 02:02 AM	#285
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4710478	By the way, on the next snap Cassel makes a ****ing awesome play. So suck on it! __________________ Chiefs game films
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