Will Jordan start somewhere?

[mikehunt]

SAT Question, which of the following does not belong:

A. Shaun Alexander
B. Travis Henry
C. Edgerrin James
D. Rudi Johnson
E. Lamont Jordan

You've already made your point that he hasn't been a starter. And we all realize that anyway. So what else can you bag on him about other than being stuck behind a hall of fame back and 26 years old?

I agree with awwchrist. But in light of current news Rudi is out of your little poll since he is tagged so he doesn't fit.

[Free Bagel]

SAT Question, which of the following does not belong:

A. Shaun Alexander
B. Travis Henry
C. Edgerrin James
D. Rudi Johnson
E. Lamont Jordan

You've already made your point that he hasn't been a starter. And we all realize that anyway. So what else can you bag on him about other than being stuck behind a hall of fame back and 26 years old?

My point is simply that he's a career backup that potentially has some potential mixed in with a crop of proven RB's and young draftees with more talent. In a normal year, I'd give Jordan a less than 50% chance of finding a starting job. But this year when the RB pool is deeper than it's ever been, no thanks.

As for:

There's not much reason to doubt Jordan. He's only been a bench player for a few years because of a guy named Curtis Martin. If he had played for another team (or if he sticks with the Jets for 2 more years) he would be the #1 guy.

He has played great with the amount of playing time he has been given, so the only question mark would be: Does he have the endurance to play hard for a whole NFL game? I don't see why he wouldn't.

You could make literally the EXACT same description (changing Curtis Martin to an arguably better back in LT) for a guy named Jesse Chatman. Does that mean he'd be able to find a starting job somewhere if he were a potential FA this offseason? Hardly.

[knownothings]

Jordan had a great YPC average in 2004 at something like 4.9. The good thing about him being a backup last year (and previous years) is that he's a hell of a lot fresher then the others. But the biggest reason LaMont Jordan will be a starter in 2005 is the fact that he'll come cheaper then most, if not all other Free Agents. He is my favorite sleeper target in current Mock Drafts and Dynasty Leagues!

[Free Bagel]

Jordan had a great YPC average in 2004 at something like 4.9.

And? I'll bring up the same example I just did. Jesse Chatman averaged 6.0 YPC in 2004 using the same O-line that LT put up 3.9 YPC behind. I don't see anyone going nuts over Chatman.

[skibrett15]

good point FB, but who knows? Chatman might garner more attention as a FA than you might think. The main difference is that Jordan needs to stroke his ego and has problems accepting a backup role. I sympathize with jordan as he is a great back and can deliver as much damage as he takes, but I respect chatman more. I think najeh davenport is another classic example of a great ypc. but davenport is more injury prone than the other two.