LT or Ryan Grant?

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Jackson is looking ok but far from a star. LT is a million times better than either of our backs. Even at 30.

AJ Smith has a pretty fucking good track record at assessing talent and if he thinks LT isn't worth keeping I'm gonna trust his opinion over yours, mine or anyone elses.

That's fair, but where has HE said he doesn't want LT back? LT will be back in powder blue and gold.

[bobblehead]

Jackson is looking ok but far from a star. LT is a million times better than either of our backs. Even at 30.

AJ Smith has a pretty fucking good track record at assessing talent and if he thinks LT isn't worth keeping I'm gonna trust his opinion over yours, mine or anyone elses.

That's fair, but where has HE said he doesn't want LT back? LT will be back in powder blue and gold.

Then this thread is pointless, the assumption is that he gets let go. I am saying if AJ cuts him that tells me a lot. Its alll speculation right now.

IF all things were equal and we could pay a ton for LT right now or stick with what we have I would stick. I would take LT for the same money over what we have, but that isn't an option. I also am on record as not wanting to pay a ton for a RB because they need the line to be good. For a team to succeed they need a good line, and that produces a good back automatically. I would much rather spend that kind of money on a lineman if we were going to spend it.

[Guiness]

Isn't this the kind of thing fantasy football is for?

If it isn't, and we're talking real world here, two things occur - the 'bolts aren't in salary cap trouble (at least as far as I know) so I can't see him being on the market - unless they put him there. Given that they don't have a proven backup, if he is in play, I'd be some kind of checking under that hood.

Suspending reality again, I wonder what he would earn on the open market right now? How broken down is he? Would he find himself in Alexander's situation?

[LEWCWA]

I think the only person that thinks Grant and LT are comparable is TEX and we all know how delusional he can be.

I wouldn't bet money that Grant outplays the worn down and fading Tomlinson next season--even though I think he will, but three years, probably two years from now, hell yeah, bank on it. Grant with his much less mileage will be better.

Add to that the strong probability that even in his current state of decline, Tomlinson would cost more money than Grant, and it's obvious.

The delusional people around here are the negativists that deny the reality of injuries and other bad luck being primarily responsible the ruination of last season--just like injuries ruined the 4-12 season a few years back. Delusional would be denying those.

I will put money down that Grant won't be our starting RB in 2-3 years.

I would too. He isn't all that good.....LT was hurt all year and still put up decent numbers. I take this as a poll of everything being equal who is better. LT by a longshot!

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Sproles had a big game or two this year. LT has a torn groin, thats the only reason Sproles is getting the spotlight right now.

LT is a first ballet HOF following up a legendary year with an injury plagued mediocre one. Sproles is just a guy. Nowhere near the talent of last years backup thats on the Falcons now.

I disagree with you 100%

Might be nice if you actually followed football. LT is two years removed from the legendary year. Last year he rushed for 1400 yards...hardly legendary.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

I would bet on LT returning to form..and if he doesn't...it still will be at Ryan Grant level.

Plus, LT, even at his worst is 10 times the receiver grant is.

[LEWCWA]

amen

[digitaldean]

Voted other.

I'd like to see RG be the guy, but I'm just not feeling that solid about him.

LT may have a great 2009, but the stats show 30 is the beginning of the end for RB productivity. Lots of mileage on those legs.

Could there be a 1-2 punch of LT and RG? Yeah, it could happen, but not with the pricetag LT would bring.

[KYPack]

Grant is still a better runner than most left tackles in the league. Though some of the more athletic guys would have the power and burst to pick up that 4th and one fullback dive.

I thought the LT meant left tackle, also.

We live in a TLA world.

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Anybody see the comments from the dickhead GM over in SD? What a cock bag dissrespecting a guy like Tomlinson (who was being a class act, btw).
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http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/01/22/chargers-gm-a-j-smith-mocks-ladainian-tomlinsons-hearfelt-blog/

[digitaldean]

Between his tiff with Schottenheimer that got Marty canned and now this?

Yeah, not the guy to give you the warm, fuzzy feeling, is he?

[Freak Out]

Man...that's tempting..LT can do it all...but how many times have we seen that guy pouting on the sidelines in the past?

[texaspackerbacker]

Allow me to propose a trade.

Tomlinson for Marian Barber straight up. LT is originally from Waco, a hundred miles south of Dallas.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Allow me to propose a trade.

Tomlinson for Marian Barber straight up. LT is originally from Waco, a hundred miles south of Dallas.

Once again proving why nobody in their right mind would hire you as a gm.

[texaspackerbacker]

Allow me to propose a trade.

Tomlinson for Marian Barber straight up. LT is originally from Waco, a hundred miles south of Dallas.

Once again proving why nobody in their right mind would hire you as a gm.

Just out of curiosity, who are you claiming gets the worst end of that trade?