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LT signs with Jets...

  • gibby08
    http://www.rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=169704

    Reportedly was wowed by Minnesota


    Imagine the 1,2 punch of AP and LT
  • Lovejoy1984
    I thought I heard the exact opposite on ESPN, but I admit I wasn't playing close attention.

    But since you've got a link I'll go with yours :)

    That would be a nice backfield, as LT will still be effective in this league if used the right way, which would be him coming on the field as the 3rd down back, or in definite passing downs, as he's still good out of the backfield, and still has a nose for the Endzone.
  • gibby08
    That might be enough(if Number 4 comes back) to put them in the Super Bowl
  • dave
    going from taylor to LT is a big downgrade, not something to put them in the super bowl.
  • gibby08
    ^^^

    You're kidding right??
  • Strapping Young Lad
    I can't imagine he's going to be more of an asset than Chester Taylor. Taylor was the unsung hero of the Vikings O and a huge loss.

    Definatley a downgrade, but we need a back to fill that role.
  • Bigcoopwch56
    HighRoller74 wrote: I thought I heard the exact opposite on ESPN, but I admit I wasn't playing close attention.

    But since you've got a link I'll go with yours :)

    That would be a nice backfield, as LT will still be effective in this league if used the right way, which would be him coming on the field as the 3rd down back, or in definite passing downs, as he's still good out of the backfield, and still has a nose for the Endzone.
    Oh yes, as a proud Viking's Fan, I'd love to see LT in the backfield, with the loss of Taylor, we Will not have a good 3rd down running back, but who will it be? No offence, both, let's jus say it wasnt the best of there careers 09-10 season. But im sure they will approve. And everyone is disapointed in Favre. I am, greatly. but Hey! everyone makes mistakes. usually not that big tho.... lol
  • Bigcoopwch56
    Bigcoopwch56 wrote:
    HighRoller74 wrote: I thought I heard the exact opposite on ESPN, but I admit I wasn't playing close attention.

    But since you've got a link I'll go with yours :)

    That would be a nice backfield, as LT will still be effective in this league if used the right way, which would be him coming on the field as the 3rd down back, or in definite passing downs, as he's still good out of the backfield, and still has a nose for the Endzone.
    Oh yes, as a proud Viking's Fan, I'd love to see LT in the backfield, with the loss of Taylor, we Will not have a good 3rd down running back, but who will it be? No offence, both, let's jus say it wasnt the best of there careers 09-10 season. But im sure they will approve. And everyone is disapointed in Favre. I am, greatly. but Hey! everyone makes mistakes. usually not that big tho.... lol
    We WILL have a good 3rd down running back. lol my fault.
  • jordo212000
    Ehh I'm with a few others. Chester Taylor was a lot better than what he got credit for. He did a lot of the little things and dirty work that Peterson didn't want to do (or couldn't). It'll be interesting to see how LT accepts/adjust to a lesser role
  • charliehustle14
    Good destination for LT. But as for Minnesota, Taylor is much more of a weapon than LT is at this stage in his career. This will be a downgrade after losing Taylor to Chicago.
  • Pick6
    I agree with about everyone here. I dont know why they let Taylor go..he brought alot to the team, and was reliable to go in when peterson if dropping the ball on the turf every other play.
  • Strapping Young Lad
    I'm betting LT ends up w/ NYJ, however. He wants to win a SB before he retires and I think w/ the uncertainty of MIN QB situation NYJ has a better shot at a SB than MIN.....
  • dave
    gibby08 wrote: ^^^

    You're kidding right??
    do you watch football?
  • mtrulz
    charliehustle14 wrote: Good destination for LT. But as for Minnesota, Taylor is much more of a weapon than LT is at this stage in his career. This will be a downgrade after losing Taylor to Chicago.
    LT's add wouldn't downgrade them a whole lot.
  • BR1986FB
    Strapping Young Lad wrote: I'm betting LT ends up w/ NYJ, however. He wants to win a SB before he retires and I think w/ the uncertainty of MIN QB situation NYJ has a better shot at a SB than MIN.....
    Kind of agree here but LT to the Jets makes NO sense.

    The reason I say this is that at this stage of his career he's a 3rd down back and the Jets need someone who can basically share the load 50/50 with Shonn Greene. Letting Thomas Jones walk was kind of a head scratcher.

    Greene has already proven to be injury prone (3 injuries last year) and the Jets have a better 3rd down back (if healthy) in Leon Washington. If Greene gets injured again is LT going to be able to handle the load? Doubtful....

    One thing I WILL say about the Jets is that they prove a lot of the pundits wrong with the "you can't build a winner through free agency." Seems like if NY wants someone, they get them. They just signed former Brown, Brodney Pool and are expected to make a major play for Darren Sharper.

    If Favre returns, Minnesota is the better situation for him.
  • goldengonzo
    I hated seeing Chester Taylor leave, but I wouldn't be surprised if his numbers take a hit next season. RBs as they age just aren't as productive.

    SO THEY BRING IN LT.

    I'm trying to take this as a positive, thinking maybe LT could help mentor Peterson and teach him to hold onto the football. Yet, the Vikings still need another productive back. I don't want Peterson to get more than 20-25 carries a game and I just don't see LT being as productive as Taylor was last year.

    So overall, a downgrade for the Vikings RB position.
  • justincredible
    I believe LT is/was supposed to meet with the Jets today. With the uncertainty of Leon Washington's return I wouldn't be upset if they made a play for LT.
  • justincredible
    Don Banks gives his opinion:

    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/03/12/ladainian.tomlinson.vikings.jets/index.html#ixzz0hzWOmYjZ

    Conclusion: LT should go to New York.
  • thavoice
    Lt will play a few teams against themselves...make someone overpay...and itll work now with the no cap for this year. this year, even more than most..i could see more players playing other teams. It happens alot..but prolly more without a cap.
  • SQ_Crazies
    LOL @ someone actually beleiving that LT is an upgrade over Chester Taylor.

    LOL even more that someone things he'll put a team over the top when a contender just dropped him.

    This isn't 2005. LT isn't even as good as his shadow used to be. Not that I don't think this would be a good move for the Vikings, but he is not an upgrade compared to what they had.
  • Eric Taylor
    LOL at you being a Cunt
  • SQ_Crazies
    LOL quality response.
  • jpake1
    LT's been done for awhile in terms of being a #1. I think Chester is the better choice because LT just has too many questions regarding injuries. Still, I think it would be a solid pickup for the Vikings or the Jets.
  • Nate
    You all do realize that Chester Taylor and LT are the same age?
  • jordo212000
    Keebler wrote: You all do realize that Chester Taylor and LT are the same age?
    The age is the least of their worries. It is all about wear and tear. Taylor has never really been "the man" anywhere he's played. He usually got less than 15 carries a game for the Vikings. LT on the other hand has been run to death the past few years and has collected a lot of injuries along the way.

    Plus like I mentioned above, my main point about Taylor was that he did a lot of the Vikings dirty work and caught the ball out of the backfield. It will be an adjustment for LT