Nice article I thought. I doubt TJ could manage another four years, but his work ethic is admirable. Article here
I've been hard on TJ because I think Greene deserves more carries and that TJ doesn't hit the hole hard enough, but you do have to admire his work ethic and commitment. His numbers look good, although deceiving, we can't really hate on the guy for what he's brought to the table. He is stupidly jacked, you'd think he'd be a really physical player but he's definitely a cut-back runner.
Martin throughout his career has always been classy, shame he couldn't have made contact with TJ and congratulated him.
That surprised me a bit as well. But with Martin, I'd expect there to be a perfectly good explanation for this!
If he can continue to play like he has done this season, it puts us in a great position to trade him or keep a solid player that Greene can work with.
Has anyone ever done a study on when RBs decline. Is it more to do with hitting a number of carries, or is it more down to age? Which is the main determining factor?
As a rule of thumb its based on 'miles on the clock'. In TJs case although hes older than most HBs, hes not carried that many times, so I would say down to carries. Look at LT @ the Chargers.
The human body deteriorates. Eye sight, hearing, reflexes all decline and when you're talking about elite athletes small fractions are the difference between great and being on the bench. People can maintain great physical capacity and shape for a good portion of their lives but that doesn't mean they can maintain the vision, reflexes and quickness needed to compete at an elite level with players who have the added advantage of youth and peak physical performance on their side unless of course they are taking something to maintain their edge.
That's just Curtis Martin's personality. Curtis is a humble, quiet guy. Not many, Fans and Players alike haven't seen or heard much from Curtis since his retirement. Curtis is not looking to draw attention to himself and is a private person. I'm looking forward to seeing CM in Canton in the near future. I live only an 1 1/2 hours away and will be there with my #28 Jersey. I think Parcells will intoduce CM, his "Boy Wonder".
1 Adrian Peterson MIN RB 120 20.0 618 5.1 103.0 7 64T 31 25.8 6 2 2 2 Chris Johnson TEN RB 95 15.8 596 6.3 99.3 2 91T 18 18.9 7 3 1 3 Ronnie Brown MIA RB 93 18.6 443 4.8 88.6 6 38 25 26.9 2 0 0 4 Cedric Benson CIN RB 127 21.2 531 4.2 88.5 4 28T 22 17.3 4 0 1 5 Mike Bell NO RB 60 20.0 263 4.4 87.7 2 23 15 25.0 2 0 1 6 Steven Jackson STL RB 120 20.0 501 4.2 83.5 0 58 20 16.7 3 1 2 7 Frank Gore SF RB 39 13.0 241 6.2 80.3 3 80T 7 17.9 2 2 1 8 Thomas Jones NYJ RB 96 16.0 481 5.0 80.2 6 71T 17 17.7 4 2 1 9 Maurice Jones-Drew JAC RB 108 18.0 463 4.3 77.2 8 61T 29 26.9 4 1 1 10 Clinton Portis WAS RB 106 17.7 447 4.2 74.5 1 78 18 17.0 2 1 1 Certainly is.
Ill admit i was knocking TJ for the longest time.. Only because at this current moment his trade value is at its highest.. I would hate for the jets to keep him around til no one requires his service and get nothing in return for him.... Im really interested in getting CJ Spiller if he comes out next year..
spiller is a senior. he will be coming out. Spiller is also a 1st rd/ early 2nd lock. so no fucking way hes a jet we simply dont have picks to spend on a RB. Spiller is now the all time leader in all purpose yards in the ACC. He is also one of Three football players in ncaa history to have over 6,000 all purpose yards. Also notable, Spiller's speed was calculated on a reception at 28.8 mph.
I seen the game you were talking about... I think we need that all purpose threat too someone who can fill in for leon is off the field. When Leon leaves the field that takes away that exciting wow factor.. The FO should at least give this guy a look because we need help with KOR and maybe a look at PR as well i already know he would help the Running game
That is the most retarded logic I have heard here. Frank Gore has also had 2 70+ yarders in one game untouched. TJ is a very good rb who you people expect to get 5 yards a carry facing 8 man fronts which is unrealistic for any rb except AP.