Tomlinson versus Jackson
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by Behbigben15
Of course, your all going to say L.T., I already see it coming, but for those of you that are going to say you would rather have Ladainian Tomlinson, than Steven Jackson, give me a few minutes of your time, and I may be able to make you change your mind. Tomlinson may have had way more rushing yards than Jackson, but Jackson is a much better all-around player. Tomlinson may be able to run around you, brake your ankles, but so can Jackson, and he can also run through you, something that Tomlinson can't say. L.T. is a small, quick back at 5'10 221 pounds, Jackson is a big powerful, and quick back at 6'2 231 pounds. Jackson caught 90 balls in 2006 for 806 receiving yards, and ran the ball 346 times for 1,528 yards on the ground for 16 total TD's (13 rushing, 3 receiving). Ladainian ran for more rushing yards (1,815 yards) on 348 carries, and had 56 catches for 506 yards for 31 total TD's (28 rushing, 3 receiving). I must say that I, myself, would rather have L.T., but Jackson is a spectacular back, and is the best all-around back in the NFL without a doubt. This year look for Jackson to get just as many touches as '06, but for more yards than '06, maybe 1,800 on the ground and possibly 1,000 through the air, that is pushing it, but I think by next year Jackson will be ahead of L.T. as the best back in the NFL.
STATS
Last 2 years
Ladainian Tomlinson
2005: 339 ATT, 1,462 Rush Yds, 18 TD, 51 Rec, 370 Yds, 2 TD 2006: 348 ATT, 1,815 Rush Yds, 28 TD, 56 Rec, 508 Yds, 3 TD
Steven Jackson 2005: 254 ATT, 1,046 Rush Yds, 8 TD, 43 Rec, 320 Yds, 2 TD 2006: 346 ATT, 1,528 Rush Yds, 13 TD, 90 Rec, 906 Yds, 3 TD
2008 better back: Tomlinson
2009 better back: Jackson
