Warm up the sideline exercise bike, ESPN is reporting that should LaDainian leave Minnesota, his next stop will be Florham Park.
Tomlinson’s travels are not scheduled to end in Minnesota. Following Thursday’s trip in Minnesota, Tomlinson is now scheduled to visit the New York Jets on Friday, a source close to the situation told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Whether Tomlinson actually arrives in New York is another issue. The Vikings will be talking contract with Tomlinson on Thursday and if the sides can get a deal done, then Tomlinson will not need the trip to New York. Should talks between the Vikings and Tomlinson lag, then he will travel to New York on Friday.
Schefter talks on ESPN about LT2 …
I’m interested. Tomlinson’s skills have clearly diminished, but with a solid line and his flexibility to both run and pass catch, he’d be an asset to the team. Keep in mind that Schottenheimer would be familiar with LaDainian as they two worked together (granted not that closely) when they were in San Diego together.
Hat tip to Ryan O. for the heads up.
the best mentor for Greene was TJ. what will LT teach Greene – how to sulk on the sideline?
How much older can the Vikings afford to get?
the nyc
i agree…we should go younger…but it seems like every1 is high on getting another vet. RB…funny cuz i VIEW leon as are vet. RB…as for jones…maybe something was said between him and the jets that no1 knows about…he’s a finished story lets move on…to either LT or as SACK said…W.PARKER or L.JOHNSON…i wouldn’t mind having any1 of these guys…but i would rather go younger…if that makes any sense…just mu thoughts…
Personally, I’d pass on LT but I can see why there might be some interest. With his pass catching ability, Shotty would be going nutty. I actually see that as part of the problem with LT. We were much better last year after Shotty gave up on the triple reverses and all of the gimmick nonsense. In fact, I wouldn’t be all that sad if Leon walked and we used the extra picks on a second power back and a true slot receiver. I think that would make our offense very tough to deal with (although somewhat more conventional). But I have to admit, assuming LT came both physically and mentally ready to play (and that is a VERY big if) it would open up some intriguing possibilities.
I would much rather have W Parker (who is still hungry) and used to be a split carry back than LT at this point. I just dont see the “mentor” role everyone thinks LT would play. He had Sproles and I never heard Sproles say anything about LT’s help. I did see LT throwing a fit eveytime he was out of the game near the goalline and Sproles was put in.
If I thought LT had somehting left I would be more into this potential move but ….I just dont think he has much left.
the only thingthat bothers me about greene is if he can stay healthy a full season…im pretty sure his fumblitis is cured but he runs so reckless that injuries can be the one thing from stopping greene from being great
Y does every1 sat greene has an injury prob?…he got knicked up once as i recall and he was ready to come back in that colts game but it was a coaching decision to keep him out if im correct.
any way….some1 plz tell me how LT has “lost it”…if u put that guy behing a good/great offensive line, which we have, that guy will shine!
*behind…oops
I think LT would be could in our O, but i agree with Drew in that Willie is a far better option for us. I think he compliments Greene better then LT.
That being said, i think Larry Johnson is the best option when it comes to FA RBs. he could put up a huge year behind our line, and he fits the Ground and pound style perfectly.
I still think we should look at what backs are available at #61, or higher if we lose Leon. Actually if we lose Leon we would need to find a back in round 2, which in this draft would be no problem at all.
http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/index?id=4986033
Lol this is awesome!
LT is done. They should just draft another rb.
Was it Douglas who stood over LT in the playoffs and said: ” you dont have anything left we took your heart”?
That is pretty much how I feel about LT.
If Larry Johnson has anything left we should give him a look. He took alot of abuse in KC though.
Other than that just draft a big bruiser in the later rounds. Someone to run between the tackles and for short yardage.
willie parker? wanna trade one RB with a broken leg for another?—granted that Parker’s was only a fibula
Has anyone actually realized TJ WANTED OUT!!!!!!!!!
levi
yes it was…and i agree!
Yeah I don’t think Greene needs a mentor..we need someone to take some carries! Especially early in the season if Leon isn’t 100%. I guess there’s always Danny Woodhead..
What about using Brad Smith? he’s running the ball out of the wildcat, anyway..
Oh…I was hoping there wasnt going to be a Danny Woodhead mention today….. we had a good run though……
thanks jcjets….lol
I’m not against signing LT, but I do think we might be better off going with a rookie.
Here are the 2009 stats of some of the vet RBs out there now:
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LaDainian Tomlinson :
3.3 YPC
730 yards, 223 att
12 TDs
2 Lost fumbles
20 Rec, 154 yards
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Willie Parker:
4.0 YPC
389 yards, 98 att
1 TD (rec)
1 Lost fumble
6 Rec, 64 yards
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Larry Johnson:
4.4 YPC (Bengals)
2.9 YPC (Chiefs)
204 yards, 46 att (Bengals)
377 yards, 132 att (Chiefs)
0 TDs (Bengals)
0 TDs (Chiefs)
0 Lost fumbles (Bengals)
1 Lost fumble (Chiefs)
3 Rec, 4 yards (Bengals)
12 Rec, 76 yards (Chiefs)
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Brian Westbrook:
4.5 YPC
274 yards, 61 att
2 TDs (1 rush, 1 rec)
0 Lost fumbles
25 Rec, 181 yards
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Of the above group:
LT had the worst YPC: 3.3.
Westbrook had the best YPC: 4.5
LT had the most TDs by far: 12
Westbrook had the second highest # of TDs: 2
LT lost the most fumbles: 2 (but he had the most carries)
Johnson & Westbrook lost the least fumbles: 0
LT and Johnson each had over 175 carries
Parker & Westbrook each had less than 100 carries
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LT’s low YPC worries me.
Westbrook’s history of injuries worries me.
Johnson’s history of being an a-hole worries me.
All of which is to say, none of these options blows me away.
I don’t understand why everyone is making this whole RB issue into such a big deal. Its a 3rd string RB! We don’t need a Pro Bowler. All we need is someone who can step in incase of an injury. Last season we only used 2 RBs. We used Jones and Leon and then when Leon went down we used Jones and Greene. Even when all of our backs were healthy, we never had a 3-headed rushing attack. We never used more than 2 backs, except for maybe 1 or 2 carries in a blowout. It doesn’t really matter who we get. It is no more of a concern than our depth at CB or ILB.
I can not understand why you would dump TJ (who actually has some tread on the tires left) and sign LT (who is clearly done). Stats dont lie. This makes zero sense and I hope it is not true. What role will he have on third down? Isn’t third down Leon’s role….
The Jets don’t need to draft a RB. One reason is because we can use those picks to solve bigger needs like depth along both lines and the secondary. Also, the NFL is a 2 running back league nowadays, not 3. The problem is that we’re not sure if Leon’s leg is okay or if Greene can take a full season as the starter. The Solution = get a veteran running back who can help mentor the young guys and take some carries away from Greene so that he isn’t thrown into the starting role too quickly. If Leon’s leg proves to be good and Greene can handle the workload then we have our young running back tandem for the next 5-7 years and we haven’t wasted a draft pick on another RB. If this season shows that Greene/Washington isn’t going to work in the future then you draft a RB next year.
Bottom line: sign a veteran whether it’s LT, Fargas, Parker, Westbrook, whoever -the guy just needs to be a situational player. And use the draft picks on guys who play these positions – DL, OL, OLB, WR, S
We paid Ben Hartsock $3.2M for two years but, could have had TJ for $5M. That gets me sick. TJ’s stats were getting better by the year. All of these other running backs, that you guys have been talking about, are going backwards. They gave up on TJ, because he was getting older and they felt he wasn’t worth the money. Now, they are thinking of picking up a declining RB to fill TJ’s cleats — that is moronic.
There are lots of exciting, YOUNG, RB’s coming out, in this year’s draft. I want some young blood. I want to see Ben Tate, LaGarette Blount, Montario Hardesty, Joe McKnight, Anthony Dixon, or James Starks. I don’t want to see some washed up vet who won’t be happy backing up Shonn Greene. They need to lock up Leon and shoot for a potential star in the draft. A washed up veteran will always be available.
Someone please schedule a Kevan Barlow visit…. im waiting!!
I was not content with the TJ cut, but bottom line is to acquire a rookie RB can be a risk to the run first Jets offense. It’s going to be a gamble if they are to acquire a vet RB as well but at least the vet will be more capable in the adjustments vs. a rookie who may become explosive or may not in the first year. I wouldn’t mind catering to the idea of LT or the other vet’s out in the market only because cutting TJ has come and gone, so we need to look forward to see what’s the next best thing.
Sorry not interested… Shuda kept tj if were Gunnar do this…wud rather jahavid best or blout… I thought the jets ended Lts career
Westbrook is the answer. When he is healthy he produces unlike the rest of these guy’s. We wont need to run him into the ground like they do in Philly so injury shouldn’t be a big problem.
LT has left Minnesota and is on his way to NY, per ESPN.
Jets just resigned Roger Vick…..problem solved
Its not about how he performs in the playoffs its about making sure shonn can get to the playoffs rested and fully healthy im down if the jets are
theres kevin jones…he’s available…maybe a bit injury prone…what say you…
Harvlis
Shhhhhhhhhhhh …. I want Blount in like the 5th or 6 th round … If you mention him again You might get a Buzz started .. Could you imagine the guy running the rock with Rex coaching him up as if he was already a pro bowler.. Scary ..
Your comment got ne fired up . I wouldn’t have minded getting LT but now I hate him lol ..
Blount ran a 4.7 40….There will be no buzz. He will be there in the 5th round and we should take him. totally agree Marvel
Nick
I almost hated TJ because the fans gave him tooo much credit for mediocre production in my eyes .. With that being said I’d take TJ back for 5.8mill before I’d give MR.Concussion 2mill.. We’d have to start using C.Washington by week 3 ..
This is one free agent worthy of paying the price for…2 year deal to mentor greene,add to the rotation not knowing how Washington has recovered,has great hands,good character,and years of experience…LT should not walk out of New Jersey without being signed a deal…This one Mr T. is a must get and solidifies our backfield…Get it done today cause he wont be availible much longer…
espn reporting….jets resigned Dexter Carter…problem solved.
The Jets need to replace T-Rich at FB either this year or next. So, how about drafting an FB/RB combo like LeRon McLain? Gerhart, Dixon, Blount, Charles Scott, and Keiland Williams all have the size to be a potential FB and they all know how to tote the rock. But, a veteran insurance policy isn’t a bad idea and I think Westbrook, Parker and Johnson have the most left in their tanks…injury issues have hampered these guys, but for up to 100 carries, they should be okay. Also, I’m not averse to guys like Michael Bennett, Fargas or Bell and, eventually, the Bucs have to do something with their crowded backfield and I like all 3 of their guys: Cadillac, Ward and Graham. The Jets don’t need to get LT and the guy has very little left in his tank; he just doesn’t have that extra gear that made him great anymore. He looks like LT with a refridgerator on his back.
Rock Cartwright anyone? Lord knows he’s got fresh legs! :)
Well hartsock could be replacing the FB spot this year.I wouldnt be surprised if we line up in double Tight End formations in order to utilize Hartsock for his blocking.This would also allow us to have more potential receiever to throw to with 3 WideOuts and 2 Tight ends
Yo Emitt Smith gave the Cards a few good years after his stint in Dallas…LT has life left in those legs and is still a legitimate threat to take it the distance.Not an every down back but were not asking him for 100 plus yards a game..Just convert 3rd downs and find the endzone…
I don’t think LT2 has anything leftin the tank…very reminiscent of Shaun Alexander to me. I will go on record, however, as saying I like Mike Bell for this team.
Sack – I love the idea, but rather than converting a big tailback to FB, I think they’re better off by getting a proper blocking FB and using them to carry the ball. That’s what McClain was – he hardly ever carried the ball in college.
Most of the guys on that list, while they could develop as a blocker, are better ball carriers. For example, I consider Keiland Williams more of a speed back than a power runner. We tried this already with Caulcrick (who I think is bigger than all those guys) and it took too long.
Draft a top FB in the 6th round (or thereabouts) and then use them as a ball carrier in preseason. Worst case scenario, they should end up with a good young blocker.
ManishMehta1
Just confirmed with USC official that safety Taylor Mays’ Twitter account is a fake. @RealTaylorMays is not legit. #jets #nfl
I predicted this days ago!!!
KC Joyner has a nice little tidbit on LT’s value as a short yardage specialist….
http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/11475/is-tomlinson-worth-it-for-the-jets-y-e-s
Also…..Adam Schefter is reporting LT is leaving Minny without a deal, and will meet with us tomorrow.
Its obvious that lt is not that good any more however he could average what TJ did per carry with this o-line.Agree
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LT
ESPN says LT is visiting NY for the second time . Sweet hope he is in green and white tommarow
LT will fit awesome into our zone blocking.. way better than TJ…..he can block and catch … major upgrade…
GOTTA TA BE LT bAby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TJ is and has been a mediocore RB since he got here… He played with a lot of heart and I love him for that but he was never an elite RB. He led the AFC in rushing one year but had less than 1400 yards. TL was an elite RB and still might have some left in the tank. For a 3rd back I’d rather have some one who’ll flas greatness than someone who just gets past the line and falls down. I will miss TJ but he was done, any one watch the championship game?
Marvel,
Believe it or not, I have been trying to keep quiet about Blount, because I would love to steal him late. I think he is a beast. Him and Greene would be hurting DB’s. Say no more.
It would be an interesting story if he signs with Jets and has a rebirth. Or he signs with Jets but sucks but a good thing Chauncey Washington worked out well and the low draft pick RB with high output gives us a problem of who do we give the rock.
This is truly fantasy football: only the Shadow knows the outcome of the ifs, ands, and buts, “All things prepare the event: Watch!” We’re all just watching and stroking our crystal balls.
From reports I’ve read(mortreport), LT will visit the jets tomorrow but has 2 more visits lined up after with other teams.
Also heard that his meeting with the Vikings might have went well and he is doing due diligence.
I for one hope he does sign, as I think he could do very well behind our O-Line with a smaller role. You put in Greene Washington, LT with Brad Smith wildcats….damn that’s a dangerous combo.
Schefter says jets signed Brodney Pool to one year deal
One year, $1.3Mil. They say Pool was given a clean bill of health. He has played well during his career but, concussions are a big problem. If his problems don’t haunt him — this could be a nice pick up.
Bent,
I don’t disagree, but my list is really window-dressing. I think Gerhart could easily be converted to FB…he’s my favorite. Of the guys I listed, Scott is a real good sleeper. I love his body lean…he seems to run with his shoulders leading more than straight up and he hits his holes very quickly. He’s probably not a great FB candidate, though. I also like Dwyer a lot, he looks much faster on film. And, Ben Tate looks pretty good, too. I don’t like the running styles of Hardesty, Blount and Dixon because they’re a little too straight up, but each is a load, especially Dixon, who should also project as an FB.
I think 7:19:59 AM would be great in our offense. He catches the ball out of the backfield better then tj. I love greene but don’t forget he was fumbling the ball a lot in the season. I do believe he gt inj atleast 2 or 3 times last year. Greene had an amazing playoffs but I need to see more then 3 games.