Running Backs Coach: 'I See Myself As Having Two Starters'
by Matt Birch on Jun 20, 2010 8:37 PM EDT
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PrintJets RB Coach, Anthony Lynn, is having a hard time giving any back the title of "RB1." After the Jets re-structured their RB corps by letting go of Leon Washington and Thomas Jones, they also added LaDainian Tomlinson and drafted Joe McKnight. So what does one do with that much talent? Frankly, we're not sure Lynn knows what the best possible solution is either!
"I see myself as having two starters," Lynn said.
"It depends on the flow of the game. If we're better off in our big personnel, Shonn will get more touches. If we go little, like we did last year with Leon (Washington) in our nickel package, L.T. will get more touches. It's all situational."
So basically, playing time will differ on a game-by-game basis, and will be determined by game situations and matchups.
On another note, Shonn Greene, whose ample weight is said to be between 226 and 228 pounds, showed up seven pounds overweight for the start of off-season workouts.
Source: Rich Cimini's article which can be viewed (here)
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Hey guys Chiefs fan here.
Whats the deal with you guys letting T.Jones go? Don’t get me wrong being a Chiefs fan i love it, but why was he let go. The Jets are my #2 team, but only after i started getting more interested in the players that entered the draft. I was really hoping the Chiefs would get Sanchez, but we didn’t and he went to you guys. I started watching Jets games and became a fan, i loved the smash mouth football. Here’s to hoping you guys have another good season, but i have to question letting T.J and signing L.T.
A $$$ Thing
GM Mike Tannenbaum is all about cost-cutting, always has been, always will be.
The (only) problem with Jones is that he started fading/tiring/wearing down towards the end of the season, as his age started to show. And you and I both know this is a “what have you done for me now” league, so that was fresh in the minds of the people in the Jets FO.
So the Jets saw a player they deemed a bit “over the hill,” and didnt want to pay him the money that you guys and Clev were offering. In my humble opinion, it was a bad move, and I agree with you. Never liked the release, it wasnt fair to TJ. You guys are getting a guy who is a hard worker, can still hit holes well/good vision, and is a leader in the locker room.
A lot of this was to save money to pay Jason Taylor with, and I have to believe the Jets knew they were going to draft McKnight when they made this move.
Gang Green Nation
Yeah i have heard nothing but praise for him this off-season.
Haleys says he is one of the hardest workers at camp, and not only that our other backs can learn from him as well. 1400 yards and 14 td’s is not bad for a guy who is thought to be fading. Getting T.Jones has done nothing but improve our team here in K.C.
Definitely will help improve
He will compliment Jamal Charles PERFECTLY. You all knew what you were doing when you brought him in. Charles as RB1, the workhorse, and then you have TJ for 3rd downs/short yardage/redzone situations. Works out great.
Keep a watch out after week 12, see if he can keep up the endurance. That is the only red flag. Hope he works out for you all.
Gang Green Nation
you know why he gained over 1400yds and 14 TD's right?
It is time to unleash LT and the Greene Machine
How was it $$$
When the Jets could of spent less money by retaining TJ instead of going out and signing LT who was coming of his worst year while TJ put up amazing numbers…Even if TJ started fading down the stretch he still a better choice than a rb who faded ALL of last year and has seen his production go down every year….but great choice Mike T…hahaha lmao
Wrong again!
LT was signed for less money than TJ. Greene is the starter LT was signed because he is a great pass catching back TJ is not a good pass catching back. LT is a better complement to Greene than TJ is.
Lol if you say so...
“Doesn’t save that much money: Jones had a $3 million roster bonus to go along with his $2.8 million salary for the 2010 season. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs for 2 years, $5 million, and the Jets are willing to give LT the same deal or even increase the offer to $3.5 million annually. One of the excuses used for the cutting for Jones was that it was “just business.” So basically their contracts are pretty much similar therefore NOT saving money. So you sign a guy who ran for half the yards as TJ but for around the same money? comical…
So then I thought well maybe it was San Diego’s o-line that was horrible which caused LT numbers to slip horribly over the past 2 season…NOPE as Jason Coles recent article on offensive line put the Chargers in the top 15 of the league only 5 behind your NY JETS again LOL
Finally I take a look at a recent article by your own New York Post (actually posted today) wih a great headline “Face facts, Jets, LaDainian is pretty much LaDone” hahaha LaDone has great ring to it. You should read the article and then say i’m wrong for saying the Jets downgraded by given up a workhorse like TJ for LT…By the way how are them PSL’s coming along? seems more would be eagered to see the “Super Bowl Champs” in action lol
So had the Jets kept TJ, they were on the hook for $5.8M for one season. IIRC, LDT was signed for $5.5M for 2 years. How is that NOT saving money?
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No listen
TJ signed with KC for 2 years at 5 Million and the Jets had a chance to match it but didnt…sad i know more about your team than you….
Old Spice they still beat your team twice last season with old ricky and hurt ronnie…u salty have yaself a chilled coffee
by afceast on Jun 22, 2010 6:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Greene is the starter
LT IS THE BACKUP! What part of that do you not understand? Worry about your I get hurt every year Ronnie Brown & your I am 36 Ricky Williams. Also worry about your 1 WR team & your bad D. YOU TROLL!
Also as for PSL's
Well for a place that I think seats over 50k mabye 80k (I dont know) having sold at least 43k mabye 73k. Is really good considering we are in a recession & our PSL’S are higher than anyones else in the NFL. Lets say Miami just made a new place & had the same price PSL’S. How many of those bad boys do you think would sell in broke ass Florida? Not much!
Haha
The Giants sure dont seem to be having that problem…nobody even wants the naming rights to ur bummy team…when you get your OWN stadium then speak…LITTLE GIANTS hahaha check your jersey you’ll always be number 2
by afceast on Jun 22, 2010 6:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
afceast
The Giants do they have 3,000 unsold tickets the Jets have 7,000 big deal! There are no naming rights to a team only to a stadium? What the hell are you talking about? & the naming rights would be for the same stadium that the Giants play in & its not that no one wants it companys just dont have the money again we are in a recession. What is the name of your stadium J Lo filed
Caveman
Not looking to take shots at TJ he is a good back & will do well for you. AFCEAST is a Miami fan & he comes to this site to troll & just makes stuff up I was commenting to him.
Much as I love and respect TJ
His season was the results of the offensive line and the dedication of the coaching staff to stay at the run. Any Jet fan would know a lot of TJ rushing yards came at the end of the game when the O-line would have the D-line tired. Too many times TJ would get tackle from running into his O-linemen. I don’t know what LDT will give us, however, he’s a better runner then TJ. He’s the type of runner who can make the defender miss him. TJ is more of a run to a hole and hope no one touch you type of runner. I think it was a good gamble. Just remember, TJ was let go because of Shawn Green, not LaDainian Tomlinson.
+1
Totally agree.. I remember too many games where TJ was rushing for 1 yd per carry into the 4th qtr, and then broke a few bigger runs to pad the stats. Its true that moving the ball late in the game is important, but I dont want Sanchez throwing on every 3rd down like he did a lot of last year because we cant get to a 3rd a short situation.
I think TJ will be a good back in KC but I also agree a lot of the yards were from the OL and I think that people will spend the rest of 2010 and into 2011 comparing TJ to LDT.
What sunk TJ was not 2009, it was 2008. He had a front loaded contract, he wanted more $$, the Jets weren’t going to budge.. If you remember, his first few Jets seasons’ numbers weren’t amazing. They went out early 2009 and drafted Shonn to SOLVE that problem so when it came time to make a decision in 2010, they let him go. I dont know if they should have done it differently, but I am willing to give our FO the benefit of the doubt now since they’ve already made a lot of great moves to position us to be a winner in a tough, tough division.
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oh yeah
I believe LDT was given the same money that was offered to TJ. We were under the final four rule. We could not sign a free agent unless we lost one, and it had to be for what that player signed for.
I've been saying it all offseason since we got him
LDT is gonna impress everyone in training camp and start the season getting way more touches than he probably should and have some decidedly mediocre games, and then Mean Shonn Greene’s gonna come and knock people out and everyone’s gonna be like “WHY WASN’T HE GETTING MORE TOUCHES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR”
The Jets should take a look at that BYU kid.
Maybe sign him to the practice squad for a year, or least have a banger in case anybody goes down.
yea
I think ur talking about Manase Tonga. The kid is a bruiser
Ironically, Al Davis and the Raiders have signed him.
What did the 5 fingers say to the face?
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by Lord Smackington on Jun 21, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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