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LT to the Jets!
Jaydc:
Actually,jones was in no way a punsihing back.Seems odd considering the guy is a physical specimen but its true.Having watched almost every jets game for the last almost ten years I can say Jones was not that great.His numbers are extremely inflated because of the jets o line,which could be the best line in football.Often he would run to where hed think he would get tackled and just dive to the spot.It was so frustrating to watch.Then one out of every 15 carries or so hed break a larger run thanks to the great line of the jets.But between those all his runs were 2-3 yards were as someone like greene,an actual punishing back would get 5-6.This was evidenced in the colts game in the afc championship,where greene looked poised to have a big game until his injury,when jones came in he was completely ineffective.
If jones had returned he would have to accept that he would no longer be the number one.The problem with that is jones doesnt want that,hes stated before he needs at least 25 carries a game.And with the emergence of greene thats not going to happen.
As far as lt is concerned,I like the move.he knows what his role is going to be on the team,a 3rd down back who catches out of the backfield.Imagine 3rd down when the jets line up and have leon washington and tomlinson coming out of the backfield,tell me that doesnt create some match up problems for teams defenses.
Its obvious lt isnt the same back he was but at the same time I think he will have a good year for the jets.The chargers philosphy completely changed the last two seasons,they went from having tomlinson and the running game being their focus to rivers and the passing game.Marty schottenheimer ran a great run structure and the o line was solid.But the last two seasons their o line has been mediocre at best,often times youd see lt get tackled in the backfield.I think behind the jets dominant o line hes going to do well and I wouldnt be surprised if jones has a bad year with teh chiefs.
Jaydc:
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Same, but this is a solid pick up as long as Washington can stay healthy.
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Well he doesnt have a history of injury problems,it was just one of those freak in juries that can happen to anyone at anytime.Broken bones heal better then tendons and ligaments so I dont see it being a problem.But,anything can happen to any player on any given play.
Shallow:
This works well for both parties because while he'll come in as a the second runner there's room for him to prove himself and become the starter. That means, unless he's really washed up, that LT will be trying the like the devil out there. The worst case scenario is you have LT when Greene and Washington are tired and that's amazing.
Jaydc:
And lt is not jones replacement as many people seem to think.Greene is jones replacement,lt is just a 3rd back for insurance.
Sofa_King_Awesome:
but is LT still good and some say hes hof but do you really think he can actually make playing football sundays in nfl like he has been doing?
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