osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Feb 22, 2010 4:12pm
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Feb 22, 2010 4:13pm
Not really a surprise. I wonder where he'll end up.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Feb 22, 2010 4:16pm
New England
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Feb 22, 2010 4:17pm
Not really a surprise, but I'm still shocked..
When you think of the Chargers, you think of LT... It'll be crazy not seeing him in SD anymore.
When you think of the Chargers, you think of LT... It'll be crazy not seeing him in SD anymore.
BCBulldog
Posts: 824
Feb 22, 2010 4:21pm
No surprise. 30 year-old RBs are as disposable as the athletic tape you need to hold them together.
jpake1
Posts: 2,389
Feb 22, 2010 4:37pm
I think we all saw this one coming. I'm just waiting for the fantasy idiots to draft him in the 1st round like they have the past two years. The guy is average now-a-days.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 22, 2010 4:41pm
Yeah LT said this was going to happen a long time ago.
He was always an awesome fantasy guy, regular season performer, but I can't forget the playoff appearances they had where he was a no-show. Him sitting and pouting on the bench as the Chargers were about to be eliminated seemed to be an every year occurrence.
He was always an awesome fantasy guy, regular season performer, but I can't forget the playoff appearances they had where he was a no-show. Him sitting and pouting on the bench as the Chargers were about to be eliminated seemed to be an every year occurrence.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Feb 22, 2010 5:20pm
Some team out there will sign and completely overpay him.
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trackandccrunner
Posts: 1,283
Feb 22, 2010 5:41pm
I believe your talking about the 2007-2008 season and Rivers also played in that game with a torn MCL or ACL.jordo212000 wrote: Yeah LT said this was going to happen a long time ago.
He was always an awesome fantasy guy, regular season performer, but I can't forget the playoff appearances they had where he was a no-show. Him sitting and pouting on the bench as the Chargers were about to be eliminated seemed to be an every year occurrence.
77Legend
Posts: 615
Feb 22, 2010 5:43pm
Well, I hope they find a damn good replacement. I love Sproles, but he is not the answer. Draft or Free Agency. Good Luck!
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Feb 22, 2010 5:45pm
It's interesting what happens to a back like LT when they hit that age. In a decade will we see the life of an NFL back extended due to the pass-first trend???
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Feb 22, 2010 5:51pm
I really don't think so, for the simple reason that most good HB's have been HB's their whole lives, so from Biddy League on up they were the HB, and they've been getting hit, and a lot of miles have been put on the tires, by the time they even reach college, let alone the NFL. Sadly I don't think this is something you'll ever see change for the vast majority if the HB's. There will be a few who can play longer but for the most part after the age of 30 they are effectively done.Strapping Young Lad wrote: It's interesting what happens to a back like LT when they hit that age. In a decade will we see the life of an NFL back extended due to the pass-first trend???
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 22, 2010 6:15pm
Yeah that was one of the years, but I think he did it again this year.trackandccrunner wrote:
I believe your talking about the 2007-2008 season and Rivers also played in that game with a torn MCL or ACL.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Feb 22, 2010 6:33pm
He still has some value as a limited x number of carries per season but more as a pass catcher. He would be great in a place like New Orleans with all the space they give their backs in the open field. LT is still a top 5 screen back.
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Feb 22, 2010 7:12pm
Agree! Sproles is not an every down back. I wouldn't be shock if the Chargers miss the playoffs.77Legend wrote: Well, I hope they find a damn good replacement. I love Sproles, but he is not the answer. Draft or Free Agency. Good Luck!
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buckeyes_woowee
Posts: 512
Feb 22, 2010 7:30pm
I could see the 49ers or the Packers getting him. They both could use a guy like him to help carry the load.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Feb 22, 2010 10:44pm
I'd love to see Cincinnati go after LT..... Benson getting 20-25 carries and LT w/ 10+ and catching passes out of the backfield that would be a dream but will not happen lol
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Feb 22, 2010 10:47pm
I have a feeling he will be playing for the Dallas Cowboys net fall. LT is from Texas and the appeal of playing at home for the team he likely grew up rooting for for a paycheck will be too much. And trust me, Jerry Jones will pay whatever it takes.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Feb 22, 2010 10:53pm
Jerry is also not stupid.Little Danny wrote: I have a feeling he will be playing for the Dallas Cowboys net fall. LT is from Texas and the appeal of playing at home for the team he likely grew up rooting for for a paycheck will be too much. And trust me, Jerry Jones will pay whatever it takes.
He's got 3 young backs all better than LT at this point, he won't let any of them go for LT.
I can see LT winding up in Pittsburgh as the 3rd down back, or maybe end up on the Patriots.
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
Feb 22, 2010 10:58pm
LT has to be able to accept a new role to be useful to a new team. If he is willing to accept 10-15 touches a games, he could help some teams. A lot will depend on his attitude towards a lesser role.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Feb 22, 2010 11:12pm
Even better idea! I would love for LT to end up with the SteelersHighRoller74 wrote:Jerry is also not stupid.Little Danny wrote: I have a feeling he will be playing for the Dallas Cowboys net fall. LT is from Texas and the appeal of playing at home for the team he likely grew up rooting for for a paycheck will be too much. And trust me, Jerry Jones will pay whatever it takes.
He's got 3 young backs all better than LT at this point, he won't let any of them go for LT.
I can see LT winding up in Pittsburgh as the 3rd down back, or maybe end up on the Patriots.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Feb 22, 2010 11:22pm
I lol'd. So true.BCBulldog wrote: No surprise. 30 year-old RBs are as disposable as the athletic tape you need to hold them together.
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georgemc80
Posts: 983
Feb 23, 2010 1:33pm
I could see the Texans making a play for him...they have seemed to like the old, broken down running backs in the past.
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Eric Taylor
Posts: 602
Feb 23, 2010 1:46pm
I could see a team like Seattle or Houston making a play.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Feb 23, 2010 2:34pm
Minnesota may be in the market for a 3rd down back if Taylor leaves. I ain't sayin', I'm just sayin'.
It'd be a downgrade, IMO.
It'd be a downgrade, IMO.