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  1. brentley72 brentley72 is offline

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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:06pm)

    I'm no Vikings fan, but this would go a long way in filling the hole vacated by Chester's departure.

    A Peterson/Tomlinson backfield could be pretty devastating... If this happens I'd say it's just about a lock that Favre comes back (which I think he'll do regardless).

    Childress: Vikings would be clear with L.T. about role

    For the first time, the Vikings have publicly discussed LaDainian Tomlinson’s reported visit to Minnesota on Thursday.

    Star-Tribune beat reporter Judd Zulgad posted a Tweet on Wednesday from Vikings coach Brad Childress on the fact that Tomlinson joining the team would be as a backup to Adrian Peterson.

    “I would think he knows that, but I always want to over-communicate clarity so we won’t hopscotch around that [topic],” Childress said.

    Zulgad also reported Wednesday that if an agreement on playing time and money can be reached, Tomlinson could be a Viking soon.

    With Chester Taylor and Thomas Jones now off the market, it appears Tomlinson’s value to teams is closely tied to his willingness to take a non-featured role. NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora told fans during a live chat Wednesday morning that Tomlinson should be clear on his market value.

    “It’s going to be this type of role no matter where he goes,” La Canfora noted. “If he’s all about being a part of a winner, this is a great spot to be (assuming Favre is back). He could extend his career as a third-down back if he excels. It makes a lot of sense to me.”
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:07pm) in reply to brentley72

    Just to have the best backfield since Sanders/Thomas or what?

    Makes no sense imo.
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:08pm) in reply to brentley72

    I just dont see LT wanting to be a backup. I agree it would make a good backfield but will he be happy with 10 carries and 3 receptions a game?
     
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:10pm) in reply to wantagolf

    I think he's faced with a market where not many teams are going to want him as a feature back, so I think his logic is: might as well sign with a team that gives me a good chance at winning a championship.
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:11pm) in reply to brentley72

    Didn't LT talk some trash about AP last year saying he wasn't even a third down back cause he can't catch balls out of the backfield?
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:12pm) in reply to brentley72

    if peterson keeps fumbling like he did last game i think tomlinson gets more carries then 10 a game
     
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:15pm) in reply to ntanygd760

     
    Originally Posted by ntanygd760 View Post

    if peterson keeps fumbling like he did last game i think tomlinson gets more carries then 10 a game

    This.

    + he'll likely be in on just about every third down.
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:15pm) in reply to wantagolf

     
    Originally Posted by wantagolf View Post


    I just dont see LT wanting to be a backup. I agree it would make a good backfield but will he be happy with 10 carries and 3 receptions a game?

    He wants a ring tho
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:19pm) in reply to brentley72

    I was just going to post about this, I am from MN and im fucking jacked for LT baby!
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:25pm) in reply to ntanygd760

     
    Originally Posted by ntanygd760 View Post

    if peterson keeps fumbling like he did last game i think tomlinson gets more carries then 10 a game

    They rushed 467 times last season, 26 attempts a game. How would yopu divy up the carries, cause you know Farve is gonna throw 30 times a game.

    Are you suggesting they will sit AP, one of the 4 best RB's in the league right now? Maybe they limit his carries late in a game, but no way they are going to bench him. So if they rush the same number of times, then AP gets 16 carries a game when his contract is 40 million over 5 years? Just doesnt make sense money wise.
     
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:27pm) in reply to wantagolf

    i dont know their exact stats it was more just the point that if AP fumbles 2 or 3 times in the first half do you really think they keep handing him the ball
     
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:30pm) in reply to ntanygd760

     
    Originally Posted by ntanygd760 View Post

    i dont know their exact stats it was more just the point that if AP fumbles 2 or 3 times in the first half do you really think they keep handing him the ball

    Childress did last year? Taylor only had 94 carries in 16 games. I just cant see them changing anything, especially since i think LT isnt a huge upgrade over Taylor.

    Of course this is just my opinion.
     
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    Mar 10th, 2010 (3/10/2010 4:32pm) in reply to brentley72

    LT's stats have declined for the last 6 years i think. hes prime to be AP backup/3rd d guy.
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