LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
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Running backs do tend to peak by that age.
But, he's been limited in his carries compared to many feature backs, and he still plays on a great team.
I doubt barring an injury that he's anything but one of the top players in the league the next couple years.
Running backs do tend to peak by that age.
But, he's been limited in his carries compared to many feature backs, and he still plays on a great team.
I doubt barring an injury that he's anything but one of the top players in the league the next couple years.
royalfan
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It may not show up, but he is a touch overrated to begin with. Westbrook would have done even more behind that line. Probably will start to see a slight drop off in the next couple years.
It may not show up, but he is a touch overrated to begin with. Westbrook would have done even more behind that line. Probably will start to see a slight drop off in the next couple years.
MadCapper
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alexander and LT are wayyy wayy different.
Tiki got better with age.
Barry quit when he got to this age.
Holmes and Faulk died at this age.
AP will be this good if he stays healthy.
alexander and LT are wayyy wayy different.
Tiki got better with age.
Barry quit when he got to this age.
Holmes and Faulk died at this age.
AP will be this good if he stays healthy.
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So how good is Peterson when his line is much better than SD's? LT was never overrated. He is the closest thing to Payton I have seen.
So how good is Peterson when his line is much better than SD's? LT was never overrated. He is the closest thing to Payton I have seen.
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
any of you who think LT is overrated need to lay off the pipe...he has been the best back in the league for close to 5 years but yall knock him? all he has done during his career average close to 340 touches a year, 1500+ yards on the ground a year, 16+ tds a year, and thats not including his threat catching the ball in the passing game. and oh yeah...he has a 72% completion percentage (only one of his completions in his career didnt result in a touchdown!!!)
of course he hit his peak when he rushed for 1800 yards and accounted for 33 touchdowns...but i dont see him showing a noticeable decline in the next 3 to 4 years...the guy is one of the most elusive backs out there and rarely takes any big hits...plus he has a great work ethic and makes sure he is always in the best possible shape he can be in in season...barring any freak injury i believe he can play a solid 5-7 years...just check warrick dunn
you name me one current back who has produced as much as he has...
any of you who think LT is overrated need to lay off the pipe...he has been the best back in the league for close to 5 years but yall knock him? all he has done during his career average close to 340 touches a year, 1500+ yards on the ground a year, 16+ tds a year, and thats not including his threat catching the ball in the passing game. and oh yeah...he has a 72% completion percentage (only one of his completions in his career didnt result in a touchdown!!!)
of course he hit his peak when he rushed for 1800 yards and accounted for 33 touchdowns...but i dont see him showing a noticeable decline in the next 3 to 4 years...the guy is one of the most elusive backs out there and rarely takes any big hits...plus he has a great work ethic and makes sure he is always in the best possible shape he can be in in season...barring any freak injury i believe he can play a solid 5-7 years...just check warrick dunn
you name me one current back who has produced as much as he has...
TonyMar
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tomlinson has missed one regular season game in his 7 year career and has rushed for almost 11,000 yards.
no way in hell that he is overrated.
the chargers oline has been mediocre for the majority of his career.
the guy is pure class just like walter payton was.
i think he will be the same dominating back this season.
tomlinson has missed one regular season game in his 7 year career and has rushed for almost 11,000 yards.
no way in hell that he is overrated.
the chargers oline has been mediocre for the majority of his career.
the guy is pure class just like walter payton was.
i think he will be the same dominating back this season.
Flamingo kid
Everybody's hands go UP!
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The one thing LT has going for him is that he protects himself more than other running backs do. LT is worried about his legacy, he wants to break some NFL records and in order to do that, he has to hang around a long time.
Also, he might not be 100%. Its hard to rate a guy and say he's done when he's running on a sore foot. Lets see how LT does this season before sticking a fork in him.
Also, he was SO good in previous years, that at least a little decline is something to be expected.
The one thing LT has going for him is that he protects himself more than other running backs do. LT is worried about his legacy, he wants to break some NFL records and in order to do that, he has to hang around a long time.
Also, he might not be 100%. Its hard to rate a guy and say he's done when he's running on a sore foot. Lets see how LT does this season before sticking a fork in him.
Also, he was SO good in previous years, that at least a little decline is something to be expected.
TonyMar
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lt looks slow and injured (side note, burner turner ripping it up in ATL...damn...sproles is a nice back...in the "Lionel James-little train" sense...but turner is an everydown back...what a stud)
SO
THANK GOD FOR PHILIP RIVERS
the kid has come into his own
top 5 NFL QB that is carrying this team on his back
rivers-a-flowin':+excited-
lt looks slow and injured (side note, burner turner ripping it up in ATL...damn...sproles is a nice back...in the "Lionel James-little train" sense...but turner is an everydown back...what a stud)
SO
THANK GOD FOR PHILIP RIVERS
the kid has come into his own
top 5 NFL QB that is carrying this team on his back
rivers-a-flowin':+excited-
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
LT is not what he has been in the past and won't be ever again more then likely but he is still damnnnnnn good
LT is not what he has been in the past and won't be ever again more then likely but he is still damnnnnnn good
TonyMar
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i like aj smith
but if he really carried the 'poker-faced' moniker that he seems to get labeled with
then he would have kept turner and tried to trade lt for a 1st round pick...
i like tomlinson's ability and character...one hell of a back,...
but he is starting to show the burden of playin everygame...every season...and is a mess...
he is banged up...
turner is rippin' it up
just sayin'
i like aj smith
but if he really carried the 'poker-faced' moniker that he seems to get labeled with
then he would have kept turner and tried to trade lt for a 1st round pick...
i like tomlinson's ability and character...one hell of a back,...
but he is starting to show the burden of playin everygame...every season...and is a mess...
he is banged up...
turner is rippin' it up
just sayin'
Flamingo kid
Everybody's hands go UP!
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
If LT gets healthy, watch out.
If LT gets healthy, watch out.
TonyMar
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:cheers
i agree with you
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that is what i hate about the nfl
so difficult for skill position players to get healthy during the season
:cheers
i agree with you
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that is what i hate about the nfl
so difficult for skill position players to get healthy during the season
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
The game was that important. Have to admit he is really losing explosiveness.
The game was that important. Have to admit he is really losing explosiveness.
diogee
Verly isnt going anywhere
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
I just read on another site from someone who says he has a direct source that LT's toe is actually broken and has been for at least 2 weeks. Could definitely explain why he doesn't have his usual bounce and explosiveness.
I just read on another site from someone who says he has a direct source that LT's toe is actually broken and has been for at least 2 weeks. Could definitely explain why he doesn't have his usual bounce and explosiveness.
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They really can afford to sit him down a week or two. A healthy LT sets them apart from the rest in the AFC.
They really can afford to sit him down a week or two. A healthy LT sets them apart from the rest in the AFC.
diogee
Verly isnt going anywhere
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
Absolutely agree with ya on that Jager. A healthy LT come the stretch run of the season is vital to them. Sproles is definitely a better option than an injured LT at this moment.
Absolutely agree with ya on that Jager. A healthy LT come the stretch run of the season is vital to them. Sproles is definitely a better option than an injured LT at this moment.
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
Westbrook? Really?
Imo, not a Top 5 RB in this league.
Westbrook? Really?
Imo, not a Top 5 RB in this league.
Flamingo kid
Everybody's hands go UP!
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
There's 5 guys better than Westbrook?
There's 5 guys better than Westbrook?
ballwonder
EOG Master
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From the age of 30 and on you will see less yards from L.T. Only one player off the top of my head had just as many yards after the age of 30 as he did when he played up until the age of 30 and that was John Riggins.
From the age of 30 and on you will see less yards from L.T. Only one player off the top of my head had just as many yards after the age of 30 as he did when he played up until the age of 30 and that was John Riggins.
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
westbrook contributes to his team the most outside of LT when we are talking about rb's...
once LT gets this nagging foot injury behind him he is going to dominate again...the chargers finally have a deep threat in chambers which will give LT better fronts to work w/ which will help LT's stats
westbrook contributes to his team the most outside of LT when we are talking about rb's...
once LT gets this nagging foot injury behind him he is going to dominate again...the chargers finally have a deep threat in chambers which will give LT better fronts to work w/ which will help LT's stats
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Yes he has.. He did say after the game, he would of done anything they asked for if it helped the team.
Yes he has.. He did say after the game, he would of done anything they asked for if it helped the team.
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Then he was full of shit last playoff when he took himself out of the game. He made it sound like he had torn ligaments
Re: LaDainian Tomlinson.. Has he reached his peak? Should we expect noticeable decline in the coming years?
when he puts up 150 and 2 tubbies again!
when he puts up 150 and 2 tubbies again!
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The LT owner in my league benched him last week for Steve Slaton.
The LT owner in my league benched him last week for Steve Slaton.
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Yes that was. He broke off that 40 yard run in the last minute for the improbable cover.
Yes that was. He broke off that 40 yard run in the last minute for the improbable cover.