LaDainian Tomlinson has signed a 2-year deal with the New York Jets
People are tending to blow this one off. Why? I have no clue! This is a HUGE deal. It’s huge because the competition was the Minnesota Vikings and Favre was used as a heavy recruiter in the process. The uncertainty of Brett Favre’s return I think played a critical role in the New York Jets landing Tomlinson. After releasing Thomas Jones, I thought that the Jets were doomed at the RB position because they had no foreseeable future except in 2nd year tailback Shonn Greene from Iowa. Obviously, I was really wrong. However, they need to be very cautious with LT. He is aging. This is evident by his total FAIL of his concluding season with the Chargers. He can bounce back from this terrible season for sure.
I disagree with some people who think that LT will get used as a 3rd down back that will tend to run to the outside. My opinion is that the Jets will utilize Tomlinson in every situation possible. I see this as being true because Shonn Greene is only in his 2nd year. It’s just that simple. Greene had a superb season for the NYJ but I still don’t think it’s enough to go on. He will still need to take a back seat this next year and surpass expectations once again. Since LT signed a 2-year deal this means Greene will be the backup for another season after this upcoming one.
The Jets are moving ahead in a very positive direction. Especially after having to go into an uncapped year so to speak it is looking solid for the Jets in the near future. The New York Jets can make an outstanding run in the playoffs if everything goes according to plan with no significant injuries. The fans will be screaming J.E.T.S. JETS JETS JETS until they get what they want.
Did I mention Brandon Marshall?????
-Biz
