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LaMont Jordan: Then and now
RealFootball365.com, AZ - Jun 1, 2006
Oakland Raiders ' running back, LaMont Jordan, uttered that comment after a 16-attempt, 19-yard effort against the Philadelphia Eagles in week four of 2005. ...


Fri, 02 Jun 2006 06:13:00 GMT

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[Lefty Noob]

The author of this article seems to predict a big comeback season for Oakland Raiders RB LaMont Jordan. I, for one, don't see it. The guy's a poor blocker, a lousy pass catcher and a very average runner. He's just not starting RB material. He may get his 1,000 yards (like that's even the measure of rushing success anymore) but he won't break many big plays and he won't find the end zone too often. Am I wrong?

[ThePundit]

He was a pretty good runner for the Jets but that was as a sub for Curtis Martin and many of his carries were in the 4th quarter when the game was already decided. Some guys can do it with 7 or 8 rushes a game, but can't do it for 25 carries. To be fair though, the Raiders had a lousy offensive line, didn't they?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

He was a pretty good runner for the Jets but that was as a sub for Curtis Martin and many of his carries were in the 4th quarter when the game was already decided. Some guys can do it with 7 or 8 rushes a game, but can't do it for 25 carries. To be fair though, the Raiders had a lousy offensive line, didn't they?

I am with Pundit Jordan is not a 20 carried back...but at 8-10 carries a game...and 5-6 catches...Jordan might be a productive back...Still not feature back material.

[MJHMarc]

He doesn't have the assets of a starting running-back. He is a skilled football player, but I don't think he can hold the responsibility of leading his team in rushing. I would personally limit him to about 10 carries per game and have somebody else do the running. He is good, just not that good!

I am a Jets fan, of course.

[Lefty Noob]

Who on the Raiders roster, then, would take the rest of those carries. Zack Crockett?

[Trashed]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

The author of this article seems to predict a big comeback season for Oakland Raiders RB LaMont Jordan. I, for one, don't see it. The guy's a poor blocker, a lousy pass catcher and a very average runner. He's just not starting RB material. He may get his 1,000 yards (like that's even the measure of rushing success anymore) but he won't break many big plays and he won't find the end zone too often. Am I wrong?

Thank you Lefty! I thought I was the only one that thought Jordan was overrated. Hes listed in one football magazine as the 7th best RB in football. 7TH!!!! He didnt do much in NY and although Herm and I didnt see eye to eye so to speak keeping Jordan as Martin's backup rather than forcing him in the starting role because hes young was a good call.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Trashed

Thank you Lefty! I thought I was the only one that thought Jordan was overrated. Hes listed in one football magazine as the 7th best RB in football. 7TH!!!! He didnt do much in NY and although Herm and I didnt see eye to eye so to speak keeping Jordan as Martin's backup rather than forcing him in the starting role because hes young was a good call.

...7th best RB in Football?...that is a stretch...There has to be a dozen or two better than this guy.

[Lefty Noob]

Wow, talk about overrated. Hmm... makes you wonder. Who all would you rate over him. LT, Edge, Shawn Alexander, Tiki Barber, Clinton Portis, Deuce McAllister for sure. Larry Johnson. Rudi Johnson, most likely. In fact, Jordan was 15th in rushing yardage last year, and in addition to the above RBs, other guys who had more yards than him here Warrick Dunn, Thomas Jones, Willis McGahee, Reuben Droughns, Willie Parker, Cadillac Williams and Steven Jackson. Other notables in the top 30 rushing include Mike Anderson, Julius Jones, Domanick Davis, Tatum Bell, Ronnie Brown, Jamal Lewis, DeShaun Foster, Chris Brown, Fred Taylor, Ricky Williams, Curtis Martin... the full list is over at http://www.nfl.com/stats/leaders/NFL/RYDS/2005/regular. I have to tell you, there's a lot of those guys I'd rather have starting at RB on my team than Lamont Jordan.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Wow, talk about overrated. Hmm... makes you wonder. Who all would you rate over him. LT, Edge, Shawn Alexander, Tiki Barber, Clinton Portis, Deuce McAllister for sure. Larry Johnson. Rudi Johnson, most likely. In fact, Jordan was 15th in rushing yardage last year, and in addition to the above RBs, other guys who had more yards than him here Warrick Dunn, Thomas Jones, Willis McGahee, Reuben Droughns, Willie Parker, Cadillac Williams and Steven Jackson. Other notables in the top 30 rushing include Mike Anderson, Julius Jones, Domanick Davis, Tatum Bell, Ronnie Brown, Jamal Lewis, DeShaun Foster, Chris Brown, Fred Taylor, Ricky Williams, Curtis Martin... the full list is over at http://www.nfl.com/stats/leaders/NFL/RYDS/2005/regular. I have to tell you, there's a lot of those guys I'd rather have starting at RB on my team than Lamont Jordan.

Yep...one of his relatives had to have written the article.

[Trashed]

Well these are the RBs listed ahead of him in this Fantasy Football mag or section of it.
1. Larry Johnson
2. Shawn Alexander
3. LaDainian Tomlinson
4. Clinton Portis
5. Tiki Barber
6. Cadilliac Williams

After that they decided since hes on the high powered Oakland Raider offense and since hes great at catching passes and a great powerback Lamont Jordan was the 7th best RB in football you could take. I know its crazy.

[thundrwagn]

The answer to Jordan being productive and successful is the OL. *I'm beating a dead horse but it is true*

It seems to me he's holding himself accountable for the failures of the team last year.

Raider RB's (including Marcus Allen & Bo Jackson) were good because of the blocking of the OL. Sheesh! Anyone is good if the OL blocks well. The only person who can run for TD's without an OL is Barry Sanders and he went into an early retirement.

Nuff.


Thundrwagn

[Lefty Noob]

Hey, welcome to GoTeamsGo, thundrwagn! Good to have you here! As you say, the key to any good running game (or offense in general) is the quality of the team's o-line. That said, what's your opinion of the Raiders offensive line? How good or bad is the Silver and Black in the trenches?

[thundrwagn]

I believe that the OL will be improved this year. Do they have the right personnel? My only question mark on the OL is Barry Sims. He seems to be the main culpret when it comes to penalties. But we'll see soon enough how well the OL does.

I think they have the right coaches to help motivate and return them to the fundamentals. OL needs to understand that the key to victory offensively is won or lost in the trenches.

Nuff.

Thundrwagn

[Lefty Noob]

Hey, t-wagn, did you see this thread: 10 Raiders who must make an impact

Robert Gallery is listed as one of the 10 Raiders who need to step it up in 2006. I know the dude was pretty highly touted coming out of college; how's he been for you guys? Apparently not as good as hoped if this is to be believed, but maybe Shell can get him on the right track, eh?