Comments on: L.T. now aims for a championship

By: bringbacktheflex

bringbacktheflex — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:09:51 +0000

My question is: What was his goal before?
Why do you want a guy who wasn’t interested in team goals for most of his career?

By: Beezer

Beezer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:50:36 +0000

LT will end up with the Patriots. We all know how much Belichick loves his veterans. If he gives a washed up Fred Taylor a shot he will definitely offer Tomlinson a chance. Unless Dan Snyder sticks to his ways and offers Tomlinson 10 million next season.

By: Beezer

Beezer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:46:02 +0000

Lorenzo Neal’s opinion shouldn’t be taken seriously especially since last season he referred to Tomlinson as the best running back in football.

By: HamBurghlar

HamBurghlar — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:19:03 +0000

@Vox: This from a guy who’s team hasn’t been out of the wild card round since 97.. Laughable!

By: OntBoltFan

OntBoltFan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:12:24 +0000

LT still has high expectations of what he can contribute in 2010. He can aim for a SB contender but most are stocked at RB except maybe 1 or 2 teams.
He should get used to thinking KC, CLE, DET as a backup at 1-2M.

By: KILLER FIN

KILLER FIN — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:05:55 +0000

bet he’ll be a patsie next month!!!

By: robhug71

robhug71 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:44:15 +0000

L.T. to the Steelers really sounds like a move they are known for making. c’mon people.

By: tleg81

tleg81 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:40:20 +0000

@ Vox- Its a perfect time to join the Steelers….They won the SB, then tanked it the next year….now they will return to grace…..thats how they do it……It is terribly annoying as a Steelers Fan, but they are as predictable as Sportscenter is the 2nd time in a row you watch it….hahahaha

By: RacerX

RacerX — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:26:38 +0000

“think about the influence that Tomlinson, a native of Waco, Texas, could have on Peterson, who grew up less than 100 miles away in Palestine.”
this is bizarre… what influence can LT have on AD bc they grew up 100 miles away? I’m so lost. Because they grew up 100 miles away? Why wouldnt the Vikings have someone from the area coach AD if thats all that matters?
I’m still “thinking” about it…and nothing comes to mind.
Does anyone read this stuff before it’s pushed?

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:16:50 +0000

“First off right now Westbrook is better then LT.”
Based on what?

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:14:15 +0000

“If he means what he says – i’m sure the Steelers will welcome him … for the veteran’s minimum … and a legit chance to win a Championship.”
Gotta make the playoffs first.

By: tatum32

tatum32 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:27:56 +0000

“Yeah…go to the patriots…you can get that ring just like junior seau did!!!”
Well, Rodney Harrison did.

By: Chapnasty2

Chapnasty2 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:18:30 +0000

Too bad he wasn’t aiming for a championship for the past 9 years, he might have one.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:26:50 +0000

The Chargers get into the play offs every year and have a great qb. That sounds like a team that can win a championship.
Tomlinson is gonna bring his big ego wherever he goes. I think Belichek could break him down into a good Patriot. Rotate him, Maroney, and Jackson.
As a starter…no championship contending teams will entertain that thought.

By: Saint33

Saint33 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:59:08 +0000

Minnesota will gladly take him if Chester Taylor doesn’t resign. LT would thrive in Taylor’s role.
Imagine Adrian Peterson with LT as the 3rd down back in the backfield, along with Brett Favre, Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, etc.
That would be an incredible offense.

By: Ilovefoolsball

Ilovefoolsball — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:13:23 +0000

thanks smashmouthd- I’m sure you’re a very knowledgeable expert and we thank you for gracing us with your massive wisdom and unbiased review lol.
Nice one Colts fan better luck next year.

By: AcidSoda

AcidSoda — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:49:04 +0000

A cat cornered? They don’t like to run? eh?
Too many blows to head.

By: Blahman64

Blahman64 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:45:55 +0000

With Shaun Alexander still sitting next to a phone waiting for a call, it’s highly unlikely L.T. will get that call. But, just like stated before, out of 31 other teams, 1 might just say ‘yes’ and go after him. Of course, with the Vikings, it’s hard to imagine him there, but with Chester Taylor most likely on his way out (or maybe the Vikings are letting him test the market before giving him their deal), it could happen. The Vikings have done crazier things (Jared Allen, Brett Favre, Steve Hutchinson) so you can’t rule them out. Either that, or Chilly will try to take a page out of Andy Reid’s book and hire L.T. as a ‘consultant’

By: J.E.T.S...suck suc suck

J.E.T.S...suck suc suck — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:22:10 +0000

Yeah…go to the patriots…you can get that ring just like junior seau did!!!

By: habibfromnewdehli

habibfromnewdehli — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:20:15 +0000

Ummm, it doesn’t matter if Tomlinson is in his prime. No teams want to pay running backs because the NFL has made them irrelevant!
The league is more pro-passing now than it has ever been. It’s gradually been building the last decade. It’s all set-up for passing. The rules… then the officiating on top of the rules.
You need an offensive line, receivers, and a halfway decent QB. A great QB puts you over the top once you have those other two positions locked down.
With those 3 positions, you can make the playoffs without a running game, a defense, or special teams. That’s what the league has become.
Look at the Super Bowl: Colts and Saints. Did they both get some yards/scores from the running game during the season? Sure. But only because the opposition was so scared of the pass after getting burned by it all game.

By: Route36West

Route36West — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:18:22 +0000

Trotters an idiot. If the Eagles are planning to have a 30 plus running back on their roster then they have no need for another. But if they decide to get rid of a 30 year old rb and create a need then they wont be filling it with another 30 year old rb.
Their is no way the Eagles will cut Brian Westbrook just to replace him with LT. First off right now Westbrook is better then LT. Secondly they will not cut a fan favorite like Westbrook so they can replace him with a guy like L.T. who is the same age and who isnt close to his past greatness.
If the Eagles keep Westbrook they have no need to add another vetran rb. If that happens they will most likely draft a running back in the mid to late rounds to back up Westbrook and McCoy in 2010 and compete with McCoy for the starting job in 2011.
If Westbrook is gone the Eagles arent going to bring LT to Philly to back up Lesean McCoy. They are going to look to the draft for depth at tailback.
Either way you slice it LT wont be an Eagles. They will more then likely use the draft for depth at rb if they feel the position is a need. But for some reason if they feel like looking at rbs in free agency it wont be a 30+ year old with a million carries it will probably be a guy like Lendale White. He is a hard nosed north and south runner who is realtively young and who has had success while avoiding wear and tear b/c of the imurgence of Chris Johnson.
If they look at an free agent running back it will be Lendale White not LaDainian Tomlinson.

By: smashmouthd

smashmouthd — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:00:48 +0000

quick evaluation of top teams heading into next year:
Colts – have two young 1st round pick RBs
Jets – Have two guys that can pound it.
Vikings – set.
Cowboys – set.
Giants – set.
Saints – just won the SB won’t be back in 2010.
Packers – ? smart enough to draft a RB for their young team, not bring in a guy whose wheels are falling off.
Patriots – are too riddled with holes to be a SB contender next year, and they have two or three 30+ year old RBs already.
Ravens = Rice
Steelers – lol… not likely
I’m running out of good teams with any real shot at the SB that might be looking for a worn down RB.

By: pfitz

pfitz — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:36:05 +0000

If he had any balls he may have won already but chose to sit and watch his teammates play come playoff time.how do people forget that..The guy was great in the regular season but laid down when it was for real..No THANKS!

By: geek

geek — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:35:17 +0000

So, Florio, do you think that LT would pass the “Wes Welker test”? If he really has buried the hatchet with BB, what better team than to join for a year or two than a team that has been one RB short of a dominating season for a couple years? Eagles don’t need him, as they’re looking younger. Most other contenders put LT in the #2 role. In New England, LT would have a real shot at being #1 in an offense that will give him space to run and not expect him to carry the ball 35 times per game. Meanwhile, LT has certainly made an impression on the field against the Pats D! Could the Patsies take one more washed up RB to a 1500 yard SB run? Hmmmmm…

By: Pearl Jam Rocks

Pearl Jam Rocks — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:31:23 +0000

Actually LT would be a great fit in Philly if u think about it. Sounds like b-west will be cut if he dosen’t take a big pay cut he b-west does then LT a mute point. But if he gets cut Lt would be a great change of pace back for shady mccoy. Plus LT is great at blocking and catching the ball out the back field. Both things the eagles ask there RB’s to do alot of. LT would be a great backup here in Philly if u really think about it. He’ll bring leadership and wouldn’t be a distraction cause as this article says all he wants to do now is win a title.

By: BradyGazelle

BradyGazelle — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:30:45 +0000

Yeah – comparing Tomlinson to a “cat” is quite appropriate…

By: mankthetank

mankthetank — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:27:26 +0000

The Texans really need a running back, but then again, they would prefer a GOOD running back, something LT hasn’t been recently. The Eagles already shelled out the money for Vick, and not that LT has been in trouble with the law or anything, but it seems like they wouldn’t have a problem bringing him in to split carries with Westbrook (which could keep him from getting injured).

By: Fapplejax

Fapplejax — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:22:20 +0000

Not even taking his decline in ability into account, there’s no way LT is gonna be 5th or 6th best back in the league on a team with a “proven quarterback.” He won’t even get the number of opportunities if he’s with a QB like that. Proven QB = Throwing the football.
He wants to win a championship with a proven QB? He better settle for bottom of the barrel rushing offense.

By: MyronB

MyronB — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:14:28 +0000

Tomlinson to the Patriots, who then go on to beat the Chargers in the AFC Championship while putting up 150+ yards on them.
Poetic Justice.

By: myocum311

myocum311 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:14:09 +0000

LT, you can pay the Vikes to take you along for the ride while your only jobs are to show Joe McKnight (after the vikes take him in the 3rd to replace chester) how to be the player you used to be, to watch AP destroy your records, and to let Brett slap your ass.
I suppose your mom could come too and serve some soup to all the homeless people that live inside the crappiest stadium on the planet (they pay rent of .25 cents a month so the vikings can get a new one).