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[Snockered Pedestrian Profile]

Since Tomlinson was released today by SD, would he be too pricey for the FO?
Could he replace FWP, MeMo, or both?
Is he used up?

What say yinz?

[r1stillerman Profile]

Since Tomlinson was released today by SD, would he be too pricey for the FO?
Could he replace FWP, MeMo, or both?
Is he used up?

What say yinz?

Just don't think he would fit the Steelers too much $$$. Not sure what he has got left in the tank??

[mckeesrockstheburg Profile]

He's good for 2-3 more years of running patterns out of backfield and avoiding contact. (Anyone remember Preston Pearson, 1-time Steeler, who made a living doing this as a long-time Cowboy ?)

We wouldn't offer enough money but you know who would? The Pats. Faulk gets slower everyday, Moss is older, Welker on the mend and Taylor has nothing left. Brady would find him a nice fit, wide open over the middle or in the flat to replace Welker while he mends.
We, as Steeler Nation, would send a collective echo down the Mon Valley, westward past the Rocks and Sewickley, and Northward to Bradford, " WE...HAVE.....ARIANS..!!!

We get him, Arians would send him up the middle unaided by a FB. Remember, "there are NO FB's in my offense" says the Fat One. He'd have no clue how to use these HOF talents.

MeMo is great yet he uses him like a power back or like the second coming of Larry Czonka.

[IronCity__Man Profile]

Not sure if the Steelers even have the savvy to pick a guy like Tomlinson up. I think he would be a good addition if we were to not resign FWP. I think FWP's explosiveness is better than Tomlinson's right now. Neither a feature back. LT probably would overtake Moore's role if we did get him.

Pats seems like the likely place. Tomlinson is not going to be happy that he is not going to be a feature anywhere he goes. Cinci could use him

[dirtydave61 Profile]

Some team will overpay for LT, but at least he probably does have a couple more productive years left. The Steelers, besides not ever spending money on free agents like that, aren't really in need of a running back like that (Mendenhall for bulk of the carries, probably Moore for third downs, and a couple practice bodies for pounding and spot duty). Besides, I'm sure LT wants to be a starter, not a backup to Mendenhall.

[blackngoldB Profile]

He'll probably get signed by Washington. You know how Snyder likes to take chances on old veterans.

[KreidersRage Profile]

Not sure if the Steelers even have the savvy to pick a guy like Tomlinson up. I think he would be a good addition if we were to not resign FWP. I think FWP's explosiveness is better than Tomlinson's right now. Neither a feature back. LT probably would overtake Moore's role if we did get him.

Pats seems like the likely place. Tomlinson is not going to be happy that he is not going to be a feature anywhere he goes. Cinci could use him

Cinci's pretty set at running back right now. They have Cedric Benson and Larry Johnson. They also have Bernard Scott, who, from what I understand from talking to some Bengals fans, they've been pretty impressed with in his 3rd down duties.

If they actively go after a big name at any position, it'll likely be WR. Chad Johnson (I refuse to call him Ochocinco) is getting old, and Coles has been somewhat of a disappointment, and definitely not worth the salary they're paying him, not to mention that he's no spring chicken either. With Chris Henry's death, they're suddenly pretty thin at a position they've been pretty dominant at for the past few years. I think they'd love to sign a guy who could be the #2 WR, either kicking Coles down to #3, or outright cutting him.

[IronCity__Man Profile]

If they actively go after a big name at any position, it'll likely be WR. Chad Johnson (I refuse to call him Ochocinco) is getting old, and Coles has been somewhat of a disappointment, and definitely not worth the salary they're paying him, not to mention that he's no spring chicken either. With Chris Henry's death, they're suddenly pretty thin at a position they've been pretty dominant at for the past few years. I think they'd love to sign a guy who could be the #2 WR, either kicking Coles down to #3, or outright cutting him.[/quote]

We shall call him Chad Johnson since he said he would change his name if Revis shut him down. Since he didn't change his name we will.

I am willing to bet Cinci cuts Larry Johnson - but your are right - somewhere in my mind I was thinking cinci's poor streak was when Benson was out with an injury. But looking back at the stats I see LJ had a 100 yard game during that interim.

[stillgrill Profile]

IronCityMan you're reading my mind. Pats had overused Corey Dillon, then Fragile Fred Taylor, now LT fits into what they look for since Lawrence Baloney hasn't worked out well for them.

That incident a few yrs ago when LT took umbrage in the Pats imitating Merrimans Spaz-motic dance must be forgotten first, though.

[Fire Arians Profile]

i'd take parker because he won't cost as much as LT and should be a good backup for mendenhall. parker although i don't think he's great starter material, is a good backup. He's usually money until he starts for the 4th game in a row, at that time he's due for some kind of injury

[palko<3 Profile]

Chad Johnson (I refuse to call him Ochocinco)

I usually go with MuchoStinko. It has a good ring too it.


I have mixed feeling on Tomlinson, I refuse to call him LT, there's only one LT. On one hand he's perfect for what we need. Nice hands, great in short yardage situations, looking to win a championship. On the other hand he's an ass and would be hard to root for. I can't imagine he would cost much either. Probably wouldn't get much more than what Fred Taylor got last year. Cut Mewelde and sign him up. You blow on Moore and he seems to fall backwards. It would be nice to have a stronger 3rd down back.