Originally Posted by
chief31
I think that there are a couple more that could be added to the list. But that's beside the point.
If pretty-much every HB needs top-notch blocking to produce top-notch stats, then what makes LJ special?
I will concede that he does a good job of breaking tackles in the open field.
Beyond that, there really isn't anything that I will grant LJ.
Contrary to widespread belief, I think LJ is a decent reciever out of the backfield. But certainly nothing special.
He has been blatant in his disdane for running to the outside at times. Giving up on the play, long before the play was over. (Back when we still had some blockers here for him, including '05.)
He has a real problem with putting effort into blocking. And that can ruin, or at least hamper, every aspect of your offense that doesn't include LJ getting the ball.
His poor attitude, and disdane for the team is the only thing that has been consistent about LJ for his entire pro career.
And now his off the field activities have cost him, and whatever team he is on in '09, a serious chunk of the season.
That is alot of negatives, to a single positive.
And I think alot of guys who never get in the open field, could do very well at it, just as LJ does.
But, if you don't get into the open field, then that skill is useless.
It is only my opinion, that the negatives far outweigh the positives. But for me, it isn't even close.
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