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Tomlinson to sign with Jets
- Thread starter GlenRice
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based on the source we now kno the Texans WONT be looking at LT. ESPN sucks. LOL
How can an analyst predict wat we r gonna do. This isn't news until the article reads "LaDainian Tomlinson visits with the Texans coaching staff after being cut by San Diego"
GP
Go Texans!
OK, so I don't really keep up on LT as much as others.
Is he really THAT worn out and incapable of doing much anymore, or is he simply tired of being in San Diego and he's got some slippage of the "give-a-crap" attitude?
My initial reaction is that this is another Ahman Green situation just waiting to explode on us. Lots of years of wear and tear, and running behind a questionable offensive line (due to injuries on the line).
Is he really THAT worn out and incapable of doing much anymore, or is he simply tired of being in San Diego and he's got some slippage of the "give-a-crap" attitude?
My initial reaction is that this is another Ahman Green situation just waiting to explode on us. Lots of years of wear and tear, and running behind a questionable offensive line (due to injuries on the line).
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
In all probability Steve Slaton will not be back next year, so it isnt very hard to guess that the Texans would like to sign a veteran RB from somewhere along with drafting one in the 2nd or 3rd rounds. I dont think well get a RB in the first round, but thats just my take. It wouldnt surprise me at all to see LT here next year, or even the buffet monster LenWhale white. You can count on them getting a RB back from somewhere in free agency.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Pass....
LT would be good in a "change-of-pace" role similar to what we have Moats in but does not have the durability to carry the load. Unfortunately, he wants to go to a team that will give him the opportunity to be a number 1 back and we can't afford to hitch our wagon to a 30+ year old running back who still thinks he's elite.
Given Slaton's current health problems this would be worse than last offseason when the coaches decided to stand pat on the RB position because they thought they could rely on Slaton for the entire season. At least Slaton is south of 30....
LT would be good in a "change-of-pace" role similar to what we have Moats in but does not have the durability to carry the load. Unfortunately, he wants to go to a team that will give him the opportunity to be a number 1 back and we can't afford to hitch our wagon to a 30+ year old running back who still thinks he's elite.
Given Slaton's current health problems this would be worse than last offseason when the coaches decided to stand pat on the RB position because they thought they could rely on Slaton for the entire season. At least Slaton is south of 30....
That would be the question. It's a fact that LT has slipped the past 2 seasons. Also, he has reached the unmagical age (for a RB) of 30. Still, it's not as if any other back was ripping it up for the Chargers last season. So, it could be a function of the offensive line. Who knows?
If LT comes into Houston as part of the solution, that would make sense. He's a vet who is experienced in the passing game. He would carry an immediate rspect into the locker room. And if your coach is insistent on calling a halfback option in the red zone, why not have a RB who carries a career passer rating of 146.9? 7 TDs - zero interceptions in 12 attempts.
But, if LT is brought in as THE solution at RB, that would be another example of piss poor planning. We've seen the results of that.
HouSportsWriter
SIAB
when will he be cut ?
texanhead08
All Pro
He doesn't have to be cut unless he has some type of roster bonus the chargers aren't willing to pay him. This looks to be an uncapped year so if he is cut its not because the team is over the salary cap or anything like that.
GuerillaBlack
Hall of Fame
I don't know. Dude is a TD machine. This was his first season not having 1,000 yards, and part of that is the Chargers splitting time with Sproles. I say bring him in, but still draft a stud RB. We go into the season with Foster/LT/drafted RB/Moats. Don't count on Slaton playing this year, but if he does, that's the gravy on top.
According to Rotoworld, LT has a $2 million roster bonus due in March. Not substantial, but it could be that the Chargers just want to go in another direction and don't want a HOFer looking over the new guy's shoulder.
Rotoworld also suggests that former Charger teammate Drew Brees may be pushing for LT to become a Saint. I could see that happening.
Silver Oak
All Pro
well...he can throw the RB pass better than Brown...
I wouldn't be upset if they signed LT for 2 yrs and an team option for a 3rd year. The deal would have to cap friendly.
On the field LT could be patr of a 2 RB system, 15-carries a game, LT's a still a great short yardage RB. He would be an upgrade over C.Brown. LOL
I could see signing LT and drafting Tate,Hardesty,Bell or Blount in the 3/4th rd.
I probably would draft another RB (L.Coker is my favorite) in the 5/6th rd. He can KR/PR and a 3 headed monster of LT, teaching the nuances of blitz pick up and how to carry youself as a prfessional to Tate and Coker or Bell would be very appealing.
On the field LT could be patr of a 2 RB system, 15-carries a game, LT's a still a great short yardage RB. He would be an upgrade over C.Brown. LOL
I could see signing LT and drafting Tate,Hardesty,Bell or Blount in the 3/4th rd.
I probably would draft another RB (L.Coker is my favorite) in the 5/6th rd. He can KR/PR and a 3 headed monster of LT, teaching the nuances of blitz pick up and how to carry youself as a prfessional to Tate and Coker or Bell would be very appealing.
nero THE zero
All Pro
That's the crux of it right there. Given the CBA issue, what contract we sign him to is pretty much irrelevant for anyone not name McNair, Smith, or Tomlinson. The thing we, as fans, should be worried about is, what do we do in addition to the signing of LT.
I've been of the mind that we'd bring in a veteran RB to pair with a high round draft choice. LT would be ideal in that role. Even if he expected to come in here and start, that wouldn't necessarily be a problem if we draft a rookie who shares a significant number of carries with him.
Line_Producer
Party Rocker
I agree with that, though the Chargers don't seem to think so. They gave a bunch of goal line carries to Sproles last year. Maybe they were just seeing what the kid had?
I'm hoping for Blount. I know he has issues. I know he is inexperienced. Blount is pretty much a boola-boola back. But when I watch him run with the ball, he seems to have "it". There may be only 2 or 3 RBs in a draft that have "it". I would have to take a chance on the guy. Especially, if I had a role model like LT to pair him with.
houstonspartan
All Pro
I'm so-so on this. If we could get him to use him as a piece of the puzzle - and not the answer - at a decent price, I would be ok with a short contract.
But we can't pull another Ahman Green. Then again, the stature of this team is different than it was then, and we no longer have to overpay free agents.
But we can't pull another Ahman Green. Then again, the stature of this team is different than it was then, and we no longer have to overpay free agents.
Hardcore Texan
Magnet Man
You make a good point about the locker room thing. I would love him to be brought in as a role player, not to carry the load and for a decent dollar figure. I am probably asking too much but he's just not worth a ton of cash and the feature back spot anymore. All it takes is a little toe injury or some other ding and he can't do all that jump cutting that makes him special at making defenders miss and his production goes downhill quickly.
well...he can throw the RB pass better than Brown...
ChampionTexan
Hall of Fame
Exactly. The only thing I'll add is that there are some guys who just know how to get into the endzone. LT is one of those guys, and I see that as an ability we can use - even if he's not quite the same guy he used to be.
This is why I could get on board with signing. LT.
ChampionTexan
Hall of Fame
Ron Dayne and Ahman Green combined for a grand total of two fumbles (neither of which resulted in turnovers) during their tenures with the Texans. Care to rethink things?
If you think we couldn't have a use for LT you're full of it. Sure he won't be a 1,000 yard rusher for us, but he can get in the endzone and still get the tough yards. I think with him, slaton/moats, and a rookie, i'd be pretty confident in our running game, especially if we get some good interior o-lineman.
m5kwatts
Veteran
After seeing Slaton and Moats take turns losing games this year for us, no thanks.
Texan4Ever
All Pro
If LT is healthy and carry some of the load then he would make a good goal line back. Isn't he the King of the 1-Yard TD?
I'd like to see what Arian Foster can do, is he a fluke or a gem, but regardless we need a RB we can count on and we have no time for experiments.
I'd like to see what Arian Foster can do, is he a fluke or a gem, but regardless we need a RB we can count on and we have no time for experiments.
playa465
Veteran
How many past their prime RBs are we going to try before we realize there is a reason their previous team let them go? LT won't have any goal line success without some sort of push. Like someone else mentioned any slight lil nick and he is ineffective. Almost any RB would be an upgrade but it doesn't mean we should grab the first one available nor should we look at one that barely fits the need.
To tell you the truth, I wouldnt be at all mad if we did sign a crafty old vet likt LT IF and ONLY IF we draft a rookie thats worth a squat that they can form a great duo.
Im sure if we sign him, it will be for a minimal short term contract. I like the way our O-line has been playing and see them getting better next year with another offseason. I think this could be good. It is however a scary thought to see something like this after the ahman green debaucle.
As long as we dont sign him and hope that he will be our answer at the RB position for the next season then I think we will be fine.
lets hope for the best.
Im sure if we sign him, it will be for a minimal short term contract. I like the way our O-line has been playing and see them getting better next year with another offseason. I think this could be good. It is however a scary thought to see something like this after the ahman green debaucle.
As long as we dont sign him and hope that he will be our answer at the RB position for the next season then I think we will be fine.
lets hope for the best.
False Start
On # 69
well...he can throw the RB pass better than Brown...
Beat me to it, lol.
If it was for a decent price..... I say go for it. This team needs to make a splash to regain some interest from the fans that have fallen off over the years. It would also give the Texans more of a national spotlight. Hes a hell of a goal line back, and could provide a veteran presence for our young RB core. The only thing that worries me about LT is the injury issues.
houstonspartan
All Pro
What others on this thread have said is that he could be a decent options under the right circumstances. If we get him for cheap, and don't look at him as being the answer to our RB issue, it could work. He could be a utility runner in the red zone.
Texan in Japan
Rookie
LT would be the perfect vet to add to our RB stable for next year. Although he's had 2880 rushes and 530 catches, he's taken great care of himself. He's scored 153 TDs in his 9-year career. His ability to block and catch will make him an asset in the passing game. He's fumbled 27 times, but only lost 12 in his entire career.
Sign him for 2, with a team option for a 3rd. Hall of Famer finishes his career in his home state.
Sign him for 2, with a team option for a 3rd. Hall of Famer finishes his career in his home state.
He would be a name player, but over the hill and obviously not the same guy who earned the name. As for a lockerroom presence, not sure if he is that guy, just because guys is old does not mean he is a leader. Seems like there where a couple of situations where he pouted on the sidelines either when injured or out of the game.
The Pencil Neck
Hall of Fame
This is why I've been saying we need to get at least one good FA RB and then use a high and a low draft pick on the position. We need this to become a position of strength on this team.
Not having Slaton for at least one year is going to hurt and I don't want to take a chance on Foster being the next Chris Taylor.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
1 holy madre de jesus is english completely dead?
2 LT has a proven nose for short yardage/endzones. In a bad year he got 12 TDs.
Price is right is the question and maybe more important term. 2-3 year deal possibly even expensive like $6 or 7 mil is fine. Just don't sign any 5 year deals and don't guaranty much.
2 LT has a proven nose for short yardage/endzones. In a bad year he got 12 TDs.
Price is right is the question and maybe more important term. 2-3 year deal possibly even expensive like $6 or 7 mil is fine. Just don't sign any 5 year deals and don't guaranty much.
Hervoyel
BUENO!
I see a lot of people who didn't get enough of Ahman Green posting in this thread. Ladanian Tomlinson is done guys. Bringing him here accomplishes nothing good for the Houston Texans. It pays him another year, maybe two and that's about it.
I am wholeheartedly against any kind of deal for this guy. If the Texans bring him in I'm going to throw up a little in the back of my mouth.
I am wholeheartedly against any kind of deal for this guy. If the Texans bring him in I'm going to throw up a little in the back of my mouth.
This is my thinking as well. LT, 1st/2nd round pick, Foster, Chris Henry, UDFA on the practice squad.
Foster has to get carries..... period.
The Draft pick has to get carries.... period.
Goatcheese
Texan
You're going to regret this post when LT throws 40 TDs next season in Kube's epic HB pass offense.
of the FAs available, who would you like to see make our team?
I wouldn't have a problem with Lendale White.... I'd love Jerome Harrison... What do you think about Cadillac?
How about a trade? If we were to trade for a running back, who would you trade for?
Nawzer
Alienz
This is a copycat league and tonight the Saints showed that you can win the Super Bowl without a premier back. They have Pierre Thomas, Mike Bell, and Reggie Bush who have gotten it done for them all season long. I think the Texans will go after some of the free agent backs, whether it is LT or someone else, remains to be seen. What we need are guys who can hold on to the football and score when we get close to the end zone.
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MannyFresh
El Capitan
That and another premiere WR to take pressure off AJ...
theanswer000
Noob
The Texans need to pursue LT as soon as the chargers let him go. We need to bring him in here. If any of you have any football sense you would know LT can get short yardage very easily. Put a fullback in front of him and he is deadly. 
Texecutioner
Hall of Fame
Funny, I predicted this months ago. Don't count us out for Portis or Thomas Jones either. Lol!
Texecutioner
Hall of Fame
The Texans need to pursue LT as soon as the chargers let him go. We need to bring him in here. If any of you have any football sense you would know LT can get short yardage very easily. Put a fullback in front of him and he is deadly.
At what cost though? If he was that effective, the Chargers wouldn't want to let him go then. It's not like they've got some major RB weapons in front of him. THey've got that small scat back in Hester who is one dimensional and not an every down back. LT isn't worth at this age unless you're getting him on the cheap. He's got a ton of miles on him at this point and has gradually gotten worse and worse the last two seasons.
RagingBull
Hall of Shame
You mean Darren Sproles?
Texecutioner
Hall of Fame
Yeah, I meant Sproles. Still tipsy from the SB party. Lol!
Sproles is pretty goodm, but not an every down back. The Chargers would need to find another guy themselves, so LT isn't still capable of that much if the Chargers are willing to let him go without any replacements.
Trail.Blazr
Hooked up to a Kool-Aid IV
Don't tell that to Drew Brees.
I know, different ages, different positions and different circumstances, but yet it's still the chargers.. the same one's that let go of Brees.. The same one that let go of Shottenheimer after winning the conference..
They will do it if they think long-term, it's good for the team.