Tomlinson shown the door by the Chargers

[GreekGodX]

I think the Jets should have kept Thomas Jones. He came off a career year and then gets shown the door. Only to have the Jets sign Tomlinson. I really don't get why the Jets would take a player that came off his worst season as a pro.

Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I think the Jets should have kept Thomas Jones. He came off a career year and then gets shown the door. Only to have the Jets sign Tomlinson. I really don't get why the Jets would take a player that came off his worst season as a pro.

I was thinking the exact same thing. Why drop Jones, who was third in the league in rushing, only to pick up LT? Maybe they feel Shonn Greene is the man now.

Originally Posted by silentjon

I was thinking the exact same thing. Why drop Jones, who was third in the league in rushing, only to pick up LT? Maybe they feel Shonn Greene is the man now.

Hey I know it's been a while since I posted... Figured I'd answer this question.

Shonn Greene will be the starting back next year. They got rid of Jones because there is no point in having two backs who offer up the same smash mouth running style. LT brings not only a faster more finesse running game but between him and Washington it gives the another passing option. It also give the ability to run the RB screen instead of the craptastic WR screen.

Having LT in the backfield will help Sanchez immensely, it difficult for a QB to not have a RB who can catch on the field when you are scrambling and needing to dump off.

I have been very excited to see the pick ups this off season, between Cromartie, Poole, LT, and hopefully Taylor next year should be a great season.