Who is the best running back in the NFL?

[tlongII]

Shaun Alexander or LaDanian Tomlinson?

I say Alexander.

[Horry For 3!]

No contest.

LaDanian Tomlinson

[samikeyp]

LT

[tlongII]

Alexander has more yards and the Seahawks have a better record.

[Horry For 3!]

Alexander has more yards and the Seahawks have a better record.
And?

Tomlinson does it all, rushing, receiving and passing. Alexander bascially just runs.

[50 cent]

Lt

[2centsworth]

Alexander has more yards and TD's no? I think it's a tie.

[Spursdaone]

Tatum Anderson or Mike Bell.
Either way...The broncos rb's own the league.

[Rescueone]

In this order: 1. LT 2. Alexander 3. McGahee 4. Dunn 5. Cadlliac Williams

[2centsworth]

In this order: 1. LT 2. Alexander 3. McGahee 4. Dunn 5. Cadlliac Williams
Hell NO!

1. LT and/or Sean

2. The Edge

3. Lamont Jordan

4. Priest or Larry Johnson

5. Stephen Jackson

[Rescueone]

Hell NO!

1. LT and/or Sean

2. The Edge

3. Lamont Jordan

4. Priest or Larry Johnson

5. Stephen Jackson


Where's Willis and Dunn in your opinion? Larry Johnson, what has he done this year?? Priest is out. Jackson...How many one hundred yard games done he have this year? Isn't he a back up or spliting his time?

[Rescueone]

I forgot James in Indy.

[Beerjitsu]

Hey guys...new poster to the spurstalk forums (allthough I've been following it for a couple of years now), so be gentle...

Alexander is a phenominal running back. As a LOOONG-time fantasy football player I (along with most other people) was absolutely drooling at the prospect of him finally becoming the number one guy in Seattle...and, as a starter, he has more than met expectations. If he can keep it up we're talking a potential hall of famer...especially if they get a few championships under their belts. But, I'm sorry, he ain't no LT.

LT has the potential to be one of the greatest running backs in the history of the NFL, barring injuries (and this is a big Emmitt Smith/Earl Campbell fan talking). A couple of years back, when San Diego's offense quite franky sucked, he was putting up respectable numbers. Now that Brees has finally pulled his head out of his ass, and Gates has established himself as arguably the best TE in the league (no disrespect to Tony...hey the guy helped me win a couple of fantasy championships)...man, the numbers this guy could put up in the next few years are just freaking scary. I've watched the NFL for over twenty years and I don't think I've EVER seen a back with his blend of speed, quickness, hands, vision and power

To sum it up: Alexander is a great, GREAT back...with the potential to be an all-time great...but he's only human. LT is a freaking mutant.

[slayermin]

Alexander has a better O-line than LT. Also, I still question Alexander's toughness. I would rather have a happy Jamal Lewis than Alexander.

LT is the best. When Jamal gets a new contract, he's number two.

[Rescueone]

Hey guys...new poster to the spurstalk forums (allthough I've been following it for a couple of years now), so be gentle...

Alexander is a phenominal running back. As a LOOONG-time fantasy football player I (along with most other people) was absolutely drooling at the prospect of him finally becoming the number one guy in Seattle...and, as a starter, he has more than met expectations. If he can keep it up we're talking a potential hall of famer...especially if they get a few championships under their belts. But, I'm sorry, he ain't no LT.

LT has the potential to be one of the greatest running backs in the history of the NFL, barring injuries (and this is a big Emmitt Smith/Earl Campbell fan talking). A couple of years back, when San Diego's offense quite franky sucked, he was putting up respectable numbers. Now that Brees has finally pulled his head out of his ass, and Gates has established himself as arguably the best TE in the league (no disrespect to Tony...hey the guy helped me win a couple of fantasy championships)...man, the numbers this guy could put up in the next few years are just freaking scary. I've watched the NFL for over twenty years and I don't think I've EVER seen a back with his blend of speed, quickness, hands, vision and power

To sum it up: Alexander is a great, GREAT back...with the potential to be an all-time great...but he's only human. LT is a freaking mutant.


Welcome, good first post, and on the money!

[ALVAREZ6]

Lt

[tlongII]

Shaun has more yards and his avg per carry is higher as well. LT is a great back, but I think Shaun is better.

[TheTruth]

Mike Anderson..133 604 4.5 4
Tatum Bell........80 562 7.0 5
Total..............213 1166 5.7 9

Broncos have the best running game in the league...BAR NONE.


BUT, LT is the shit.
Gonna be best ever when he is done.

[Horry For 3!]

Shaun has more yards and his avg per carry is higher as well. LT is a great back, but I think Shaun is better.
Your just a homer. Tomlinson > Alexander

[40minus8]

I think LT is better, but who would be alot better if he played for the Colts... :owned

[Despot]

Right now, LT, without a doubt. San Diego has more options, very good ones as a matter of fact, and he still has success.

Shaun has been the most important part of his offense and is the focal point of the attack and he can barely keep pace. I'm in no way knocking Shaun though.

I'm sure I will get flamed for this, but with the right mixture of luck, LT could be the greatest ever, which is unlikely because he doesn't the recognition he deserves. For anyone who doesn't think so, watch a charger game someday, and only pay attention to him.....he's unbelievable.

[exstatic]

LT gets the tough yards. He also hits paydirt much more often over a period of time.

[Horry For 3!]

Tomlinson has the most TDs as a RB in the NFL with 15, you can also add 3 TDs to that if you count the passing TDs.

[Horry For 3!]

Total Yards for Tomlinson as passing, rushing, receiving. 1146 yrds 18 TDs

Total Yards for Alexander as no passing, rushing, receiving. 981 yrds 14 TDs.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Hey guys...new poster to the spurstalk forums (allthough I've been following it for a couple of years now), so be gentle...




Welcome to SpursTalk.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Shaun Alexander or LaDanian Tomlinson?




Alexander.

LT is honestly just as good, any team would love to have either one of em'.

However I believe that LT is more of a focal point in the SD offense than SA is in Seattle's offense.

I was the GM, i'd still prefer Shaun.

[Dre_7]

The best RB in the NFL is, BY FAR, Michael Bennett!!!!!!!

















































jk, Horry :lol

The best in the league is LT! I would take hiim over any other RB in the NFL, easily.

[sa_butta]

I got to hand to Tomlinson

[SA Gunslinger]

Alexander.

LT is honestly just as good, any team would love to have either one of em'.

However I believe that LT is more of a focal point in the SD offense than SA is in Seattle's offense.

I was the GM, i'd still prefer Shaun.

So if LT is the focal point of the Charger offense, then that means defenses are scheming all week to slow him down.

I don't get your point.

[tlongII]

All I know about Alexander is that he has more yards rushing than anyone; has the best per-carry average of the top 10 backs; is 7-of-7 on third-and-1; accounts for 32 percent of his team's offense and has 54 percent of its touchdowns. Oh, yeah: He's also on pace to set a league record for TDs.

[tlongII]

165 yards and 3 TD's. First player in NFL history to score at least 15 TD's in 5 consecutive seasons.

[scott]

Samkon Gado

[SA Gunslinger]

Samkon Gado

Fantasy Nerd :lol

[hussker]

LT...Does more on his own...

[Horry For 3!]

All I know about Alexander is that he has more yards rushing than anyone; has the best per-carry average of the top 10 backs; is 7-of-7 on third-and-1; accounts for 32 percent of his team's offense and has 54 percent of its touchdowns. Oh, yeah: He's also on pace to set a league record for TDs.
Alexander is nice and all but he also has a good line. Chargers line isn't so great. Tomlinson does way more things better than Alexander.