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Kylo Ren
10-23-2007, 01:35 PM
For a short yardage, goal line situatio and with the crappy O-line that we have now, with no real FB, with the underperforming LJ and the 2007 version of Priest, who would you rather have run the ball?

:hmmm:
The Franchise
10-23-2007, 01:36 PM
LJ
Micjones
10-23-2007, 01:37 PM
Priest. He was a great short-yardage back.
noa
10-23-2007, 01:38 PM
LJ. With the crappy state of our OLine, I'd rather have our more powerful back get it and muscle his way in.
HemiEd
10-23-2007, 01:39 PM
No question in my mind, Priest. He totally gave it up to score.
beach tribe
10-23-2007, 01:39 PM
LJ. Power. Priest in his prime.
Direckshun
10-23-2007, 01:42 PM
LJ's a great goal line back and everything, but there is literally no defense for Priest's five-yard leaping soar through the air.
CupidStunt
10-23-2007, 01:42 PM
With this OL where you're getting hit in the backfield? LJ.

You can't dive over guys getting pushed backwards.
Archie Bunker
10-23-2007, 01:45 PM
Priest.
Kylo Ren
10-23-2007, 01:46 PM
I would say Priest. With LJ, we'd probably run it up the middle. Wellbourn has been underperforming and Wiegman is too light. He's not a mauler. I think LJ would get stuffed. But, with Priest, they'd probably put in Tony G and Dunn and run a perimeter stretch play. Priest can run east to west behind his blockers and find a crease like he used to do.
Mr. Laz
10-23-2007, 02:20 PM
depends on the defense.....


if they are a fast defense, then LJ

if they are a defense with great DT's like the jags, then Priest.


when LJ powered into the endzone against the faiders , did anyone see him holding on to Brian Waters as he fell ..... got a little extra leverage. :)
El Jefe
10-23-2007, 02:22 PM
Priest that guy knows how to score.
FAX
10-23-2007, 02:24 PM
Priest. Pull somebody - anybody - and run the stretch. I can't think of anyone who made more of his blocking than Priest.

FAX
StcChief
10-23-2007, 02:24 PM
Priest in his prime. Now LJ. he's angry now.
smittysbar
10-23-2007, 02:25 PM
Priest over the top
Spott
10-23-2007, 02:32 PM
Priest
crazycoffey
10-23-2007, 02:37 PM
right now with what I've seen it's still LJ's power, but I won't hesitate to change my vote in a few weeks if Priest looks like the Priest of old....
Adept Havelock
10-23-2007, 03:05 PM
LJ's power. Priest usually scored on "Student Body Left" or "Student Body Right", and we don't have to horses up front to pull that off.
unothadeal
10-23-2007, 03:23 PM
http://images.sportsline.com/u/photos/football/nfl/img6998518.jpg
Kylo Ren
10-23-2007, 03:26 PM
I haven't counted yet, but I think Priest is winning.
PastorMikH
10-23-2007, 04:27 PM
Priest without question.
Easy 6
10-23-2007, 04:30 PM
Only Sweetness launched over the pile better than 31.

Also, his stature lets him "get small" down low better in a crowded area.
KcMizzou
10-23-2007, 04:33 PM
If you mean Priest in his prime, it's not even really a fair question. Priest was one of the best scorers ever.

If you mean Priest now, I don't think anyone knows yet.
Deberg_1990
10-23-2007, 04:37 PM
Marcus Allen
Demonpenz
10-23-2007, 04:43 PM
Priest every time.
picasso
10-23-2007, 04:51 PM
What power has LJ exhibited at the goal line this year? What are you guys watching.
Priest all the way, inside or out or over the top.
evolve27
10-23-2007, 04:52 PM
http://i20.tinypic.com/16byhq9.jpg
CrazyPhuD
10-23-2007, 04:53 PM
Brodie for sure...play action to TG!
Easy 6
10-23-2007, 04:54 PM
http://i20.tinypic.com/16byhq9.jpg

Rep.
Skip Towne
10-23-2007, 04:54 PM
John Riggins.
CupidStunt
10-23-2007, 05:00 PM
What power has LJ exhibited at the goal line this year? What are you guys watching.
Priest all the way, inside or out or over the top.

Err... 3rd-and-one at Oakland's goal line on Sunday?

LJ bowling over one of the best young MLBs in the NFL for the score?


Lets not kid ourselves, no matter how much we hate LJ or love Priest... LJ has a heck of a lot more power than Priest, and when LJ wants to, he will run guys over. He did it on Sunday to prove it and Priest, on the other hand, would've been stood up in the same situation, as a lot of backs would've.
penchief
10-23-2007, 05:27 PM
Err... 3rd-and-one at Oakland's goal line on Sunday?

LJ bowling over one of the best young MLBs in the NFL for the score?


Lets not kid ourselves, no matter how much we hate LJ or love Priest... LJ has a heck of a lot more power than Priest, and when LJ wants to, he will run guys over. He did it on Sunday to prove it and Priest, on the other hand, would've been stood up in the same situation, as a lot of backs would've.

Agreed. If we had the Oline and the scheme we had before which allowed Holmes to shine (as well as LJ), I'd say it was a toss-up. But considering the Oline and the scheme we have now, I don't know how Priest would be able to do the things at the goal line that LJ can do with his power.

Those who have correctly pointed this out are spot on, IMO. While those who ignore this fact are simply enamoured with Priest to the point of not recognizing the obvious.
FAX
10-23-2007, 05:32 PM
Ignoring the obvious is a winning strategy, Mr. penchief. Just ask Herm.

But, even if it wasn't, in a circumstance where I absolutely, positively had to have two yards with this o-line, I'd choose Priest because of his vision and ability to take full advantage of the blocking he has. You can stuff a power runner, but you can't stop the wind.

FAX
Demonpenz
10-23-2007, 05:34 PM
wait a second...... Is scott fujita playing in this game?
Logical
10-23-2007, 05:40 PM
Priest
Extra Point
10-23-2007, 05:45 PM
Run both in the on the counter. Priest over the top on the right with the fake, then LJ on the left, behind Waters.
RJ
10-23-2007, 05:47 PM
I'll take Priest running to the right corner with Tait, Richardson and Gonzalez leading the way.

Is that an option?
Buehler445
10-23-2007, 06:11 PM
I have to say LJ. But we'll see. There are some good arguements for the Priest.
GoHuge
10-23-2007, 06:12 PM
Preist over the top every time, regardless of the O-line.
penchief
10-23-2007, 06:15 PM
Ignoring the obvious is a winning strategy, Mr. penchief. Just ask Herm.

But, even if it wasn't, in a circumstance where I absolutely, positively had to have two yards with this o-line, I'd choose Priest because of his vision and ability to take full advantage of the blocking he has. You can stuff a power runner, but you can't stop the wind.

FAX

I agree that he is more patient and can take full advantage of his blockers, however, time will tell the tale. Minus the eight-yard run on Sunday, Priest would have been 3 carries for 1 yard, and would have been one pass for -6 (that's not what I'd call a full force gale).

I admire what Priest has done for this team in the past. And I recognize that he can help this team now. But, IMO, the overriding factor is the offensive line and the scheme and not Priest's magical powers.

Priest benefitted from the scheme of the previous regime,

To duplicate that under the new scheme would be a dream,

Priest did nothing on Sunday to give your argument any steam,

So the Priest vs. LJ debate is back to square one, it would seem.
JBucc
10-23-2007, 06:16 PM
I'm confident in both of their abilities near the goal line.
munkey
10-23-2007, 06:24 PM
Priest runs a lot like Marcus Allen in Goal line situations...small....Something LJ can't do.

Priest...
DaFace
10-23-2007, 06:33 PM
Right now? LJ. However, that's mostly because I haven't yet seen enough of Priest to know how close he is to his old self.
Easy 6
10-23-2007, 06:41 PM
On second thought, i'll take Larry Holmes.
suds79
10-23-2007, 07:44 PM
Both in their prime? Priest hands down.

At this stage in their careers? LJ.

Wait. Check that. Can I go William Perry? Fatlock
KcMizzou
10-23-2007, 07:46 PM
Both in their prime? Priest hands down.

At this stage in their careers? LJ.

Wait. Check that. Can I go William Perry? FatlockAt this stage in his career?
chiefsfan987
10-23-2007, 09:23 PM
Priest.
Ebolapox
10-23-2007, 09:36 PM
priest. fake the run to LJ and throw it to priest in the flat :p