Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius?

Dirtbag59 · 09-10-2006, 04:32 PM

Just a thought. The unstoppable LJ who many experts predicted would reach the 2000 yard mark finished today with 17 carries for 68 yards against a still mediocore Cinci Defense (without Odell Thurman). Now granted its only the first week of the season, but to be honest this has me even more excited about the possible impact Saunders will have on this offensive unit once they start using a well structured game plan (As most of you know Saunders is famous for not using the same play twice).

Anyway sorry for those of you who took LJ first in your fantasy drafts but do you think that LJ owes a lot more credit to Saunders than the media is caring to admit?

steveo395 · 09-10-2006, 05:09 PM

well they also lost both tackles and the fullback...anybody who said he was going to get 2000 yards is a moron (and yea i was saying this before the season, not because of this game)

SmootSmack · 09-10-2006, 06:12 PM

Yeah don't forget the Chiefs also don't have Dick Vermeil anymore. That guy was a pretty smart offensive mind as well.

Plus wasn't Trent Green out for most of this game? So the whole offense was out of synch. I think LJ will have a very strong season, but this KC offense is not going to be the same explosive offens we've seen from them in years past.

dmek25 · 09-10-2006, 06:19 PM

its only one game, but... missing the lineman and the mastermind behind the offense has got to hurt

saden1 · 09-10-2006, 07:01 PM

He is a media hype. Sorry folks, but he is not going to get 2000 yards.

MTK · 09-10-2006, 07:05 PM

Hell, he'll be lucky to reach 1500.

That offense just isn't the same. Too many losses of coaches and players, and they're getting old at key positions.

That Guy · 09-11-2006, 01:16 AM

losing that many pro-bowl selections on the OL and their fullback hurts hard. that's why LT is the best pick this year

too many losses, an injured QB and herm, who just isn't a great coach.

redrock-skins · 09-11-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Anyway sorry for those of you who took LJ first in your fantasy drafts but do you think that LJ owes a lot more credit to Saunders than the media is caring to admit?

That's why I went with LT for my #1 pick.

Texanskin · 09-11-2006, 12:49 PM

I have been trying to tell everyone that LJ will not be productive as last year. He is a product of a scheme much like Denver had. Now the offensive mind is in DC(prayerfully shows it off tonight) so Kansas City will not look remotely close to the offense of the last few years. If you pick LJ for fantasy.....sorry.lol.

charlielyons · 09-11-2006, 06:08 PM

i have a feeling there will be a few mistakestonight but i see 140 rushing yards and at least 24 points on the board for us

09-10-2006, 05:09 PM	#2
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius? well they also lost both tackles and the fullback...anybody who said he was going to get 2000 yards is a moron (and yea i was saying this before the season, not because of this game) __________________

09-10-2006, 06:12 PM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius? Yeah don't forget the Chiefs also don't have Dick Vermeil anymore. That guy was a pretty smart offensive mind as well. Plus wasn't Trent Green out for most of this game? So the whole offense was out of synch. I think LJ will have a very strong season, but this KC offense is not going to be the same explosive offens we've seen from them in years past. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-10-2006, 06:19 PM	#4
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius? its only one game, but... missing the lineman and the mastermind behind the offense has got to hurt __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

09-10-2006, 07:01 PM	#5
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius? He is a media hype. Sorry folks, but he is not going to get 2000 yards. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

09-10-2006, 07:05 PM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,741	Re: Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius? Hell, he'll be lucky to reach 1500. That offense just isn't the same. Too many losses of coaches and players, and they're getting old at key positions. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-10-2006, 04:32 PM	#1
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius? Just a thought. The unstoppable LJ who many experts predicted would reach the 2000 yard mark finished today with 17 carries for 68 yards against a still mediocore Cinci Defense (without Odell Thurman). Now granted its only the first week of the season, but to be honest this has me even more excited about the possible impact Saunders will have on this offensive unit once they start using a well structured game plan (As most of you know Saunders is famous for not using the same play twice). Anyway sorry for those of you who took LJ first in your fantasy drafts but do you think that LJ owes a lot more credit to Saunders than the media is caring to admit? __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

09-11-2006, 01:16 AM	#7
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,574	Re: Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius? losing that many pro-bowl selections on the OL and their fullback hurts hard. that's why LT is the best pick this year too many losses, an injured QB and herm, who just isn't a great coach.

09-11-2006, 12:49 PM	#9
Texanskin Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Skins fan in the Dallas area Posts: 187	Re: Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius? I have been trying to tell everyone that LJ will not be productive as last year. He is a product of a scheme much like Denver had. Now the offensive mind is in DC(prayerfully shows it off tonight) so Kansas City will not look remotely close to the offense of the last few years. If you pick LJ for fantasy.....sorry.lol. __________________ We are finally looking like a respectable opponent.....Lets keep it going!!!

09-11-2006, 06:08 PM	#10
charlielyons Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 394	Re: Is LJ a product of Al Saunders Genius? i have a feeling there will be a few mistakestonight but i see 140 rushing yards and at least 24 points on the board for us

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