[Jets News] Jets RB LaDainian Tomlinson Insists He Can Still Play

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Jets RB LaDainian Tomlinson Insists He Can Still Play

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Posted By: BigBlueBruiser 03-18-2010 , 12:10 AM	#1

Running Back LaDainian Tomlinson has heard all of the critics who say that signing him was the Jets' version of March madness and he believes he can prove them wrong. "I have to prove to people where I am at this point in my career that I can still play this game, and I'm very confident I can," said Tomlinson, who spoke with reporters on a conference call Tuesday, two days after the Jets signed him to a two-year, $5.1 Million deal to back up second-year running back Shonn Greene. "It's still on me to prove that I can still play in this league. Now here we are with the Jets, a team that has a very good offensive line and there's no more excuses." "We still think he can run the ball effectively in our system with our players," GM Mike Tannenbaum said, referring to the fact that the Jets' offensive line paved the way for the No. 1 rushing attack in the NFL last season. Tomlinson "still has the ability to make people miss," Tannenbaum said. "He's still productive in the passing game. He still has the ability to be an every-down back. Our staple is going to be to continue to run the ball. We still think he can run the ball at a high level."

Source: NorthJersey.com

03-18-2010, 12:53 AM

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I think this was a great signing for the Jets! He should do very well there. That O-line is built to run the ball. Tomlinson will help relieve some of the pressure off Sanchez giving him a reliable dump off when he starts to panic.

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Originally Posted by chucklehead

That O-line is built to run the ball.

Exactly. And why he'll do better in NY vs. a lot of places.

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If LT can stay healthy, he is still very servicible.

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