NFL Primetime's take on our troubles

bdeg · 10-08-2007, 02:39 PM

According to ESPN a lot of our problem is LJ. He looks complacent and "he's not stroking it in there like used to." They mentioned his new contract, too. Recommended benching him if that's the effort he gives.

Obviously it's not ALL him, but if you watch the plays he looks timid. He's not always HITTING holes. How responsible is LJ for our rushing game?

Archie Bunker · 10-08-2007, 02:58 PM

He is getting no blocking at all. I had endzone seats Sunday and the one thing I could see real well was there was no holes for LJ to hit. RBs with no blocking look like this.

I watch alot of Raider's games because a friend of mine is a fan. The past 2 years Lamont Jordan danced, ran into the back of lineman, etc just like LJ is doing now. This season Jordan has some blocking, is hitting his holes and as a result he was leading the NFL in rushing before his injury.

LJ isn't the problem IMO

headsnap · 10-08-2007, 03:00 PM

but once in the open field, lately it's been the first contact that brings him down...

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-08-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by headsnap

but once in the open field, lately it's been the second contract that brings him down...

Your post was relevent, but this one is too. He does look complacent, and I for one am thrilled he's been called out by ESPN. Expect better production immediately. Not the numbers we're used too, this line he's running behind put him in this funk. I have a feeling this is the week he comes out now. Thanks ESPN.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-08-2007, 05:06 PM

ESPN is still lighting him up. Tom Jackson goes on to talk about unnamed players getting fat contracts and letting up, telling them to find new vocations because they're tough to watch. Boomer follows it up immediately by naming LJ. I love it.

**noa** · 10-08-2007, 03:10 PM

I think there's some truth to that. Nobody could have run well with the way our O-Line played yesterday, the few touches he got, and Jacksonville's excellent defense, but he does look different this season.

KCJohnny · 10-08-2007, 03:14 PM

No holes = no yards unless your name is Barry Sanders.

ct · 10-08-2007, 03:17 PM

So last year LJ is praised for learning to be so patient from Priest. Waiting for the hole to open up, and hitting hard when it does. Now he's trying the same thing, but the holes are not there, and it's his fault.

Remind me again why I should care what ESPN says?

BillyDaleClanton · 10-08-2007, 03:20 PM

Who gives a rat's ass what Merrill Hoge has to say about our squad?

kcxiv · 10-08-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyDaleClanton

Who gives a rat's ass what Merrill Hoge has to say about our squad?

Obviously you, your posting in a thread you claim not to care about. lol

I like hearing other peoples take on what they think is wrong.

**Bob Dole** · 10-08-2007, 03:34 PM

Yesterday was a perfect example of LJ's lack of effort when compared to the Jacksonville backs. They'd fall forward for 2 yards, and LJ would fall down for 0.

He isn't running hard, and he isn't bouncing outside when there's no hole for him to hit. He's stuttering up to the pile half-assed and laying down.

Kerberos · 10-08-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Yesterday was a perfect example of LJ's lack of effort when compared to the Jacksonville backs. They'd fall forward for 2 yards, and LJ would fall down for 0.

He isn't running hard, and he isn't bouncing outside when there's no hole for him to hit. He's stuttering up to the pile half-assed and laying down.

He just got a PHAT new contract. What did you guys expect? Another 400 carry and possible 2000 yard season?

What bothers me most is that he will blame the line and create problems in the locker room.

I say activate Holmes and let LJ ride the pine for a few games and piss him off good and maybe we will see some of the OLD LJ back after some pouting time on the bench?

Simplex3 · 10-08-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerberos

I say activate Holmes and let LJ ride the pine for a few games and piss him off good and maybe we will see some of the OLD LJ back after some pouting time on the bench?

Never happen. The old Larry was pissed because he wasn't getting a chance to show he needed a new contract. The only thing he's missing by not playing now is street cred.

FringeNC · 10-08-2007, 04:20 PM

I really don't know how much of it's LJ, but if he isn't running effectively, he is worthless, because he is a liability in the passing game.

Hammock Parties · 10-08-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

I really don't know how much of it's LJ, but if he isn't running effectively, he is worthless, because he is a liability in the passing game.

Except that he's caught every catchable pass thrown to him this year.

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bdeg Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: iowa Casino cash: $10004900	NFL Primetime's take on our troubles According to ESPN a lot of our problem is LJ. He looks complacent and "he's not stroking it in there like used to." They mentioned his new contract, too. Recommended benching him if that's the effort he gives. Obviously it's not ALL him, but if you watch the plays he looks timid. He's not always HITTING holes. How responsible is LJ for our rushing game?
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Archie Bunker The Wait Is Over Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Random Small Town Casino cash: $-701022	He is getting no blocking at all. I had endzone seats Sunday and the one thing I could see real well was there was no holes for LJ to hit. RBs with no blocking look like this. I watch alot of Raider's games because a friend of mine is a fan. The past 2 years Lamont Jordan danced, ran into the back of lineman, etc just like LJ is doing now. This season Jordan has some blocking, is hitting his holes and as a result he was leading the NFL in rushing before his injury. LJ isn't the problem IMO
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headsnap "Think ZOOM!" Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Space Station #5 Casino cash: $-1932764	but once in the open field, lately it's been the first contact that brings him down...
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noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $-714547	I think there's some truth to that. Nobody could have run well with the way our O-Line played yesterday, the few touches he got, and Jacksonville's excellent defense, but he does look different this season. __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes, well, he eats you.
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KCJohnny Blind, deceived homer Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryland, USA Casino cash: $10004900	No holes = no yards unless your name is Barry Sanders. __________________
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ct u b illian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: DooDah Casino cash: $10009436	So last year LJ is praised for learning to be so patient from Priest. Waiting for the hole to open up, and hitting hard when it does. Now he's trying the same thing, but the holes are not there, and it's his fault. Remind me again why I should care what ESPN says?
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BillyDaleClanton Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $10004900	Who gives a rat's ass what Merrill Hoge has to say about our squad?
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Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $-1384563	Yesterday was a perfect example of LJ's lack of effort when compared to the Jacksonville backs. They'd fall forward for 2 yards, and LJ would fall down for 0. He isn't running hard, and he isn't bouncing outside when there's no hole for him to hit. He's stuttering up to the pile half-assed and laying down.
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FringeNC MVP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC Casino cash: $-1803986	I really don't know how much of it's LJ, but if he isn't running effectively, he is worthless, because he is a liability in the passing game.
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