Top Ten Reasons LT’s a Jet

LT Loves New York!

I will miss watching LaDainian take the field in the powder blue throwback next season, but I am excited by the thought of seeing his fire again. For half of last season it was as if he were on the edge, on the cusp, waiting for “something”, but it all didn’t come together. Some of the media tried to make his decision part of the Favre After-Season  Special, but it isn’t. There were plenty of reasons he chose the NY Jets. Here’s what we think.

1. He’ll Play Ball.  Backing up Adrian Peterson was not the most promising move if you’re still determined to prove your ability. Even with AP’s guaranteed fumble follies, he’s the first choice. Period. With Thomas Jones gone, he has much more a chance to be a significant part of a 1-2  Shonn Greene/LT running attack.
2. No New Playbook. “I’ll just say this: This is my type of football,” Tomlinson said. Had he chosen to go to Minnesota, he would have had to learn a brand new language. After all these years, he’s better served spending that time staying healthy.
3. Little Marty-Ball. Marty Schottenheimer’s son Brian serves as the Jets’ offensive coordinator. He was in San Diego with LT for five seasons so they have familiarity. They go way back.
4. Tony Richardson. Three-time Pro-Bowler Tony Richardson is one of the best fullbacks out there. He was a lead blocker for Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, and for Adrian Peterson’s rookie season. He, too, is getting up there in years but no doubt he can read the field like nobody’s business. Guarantees a few more yards.
5. The Baby Clothes Shopping is Better! No doubt his wife LaTorsha would prefer the happenings and lifestyle in NYC. Who could forget the tears he cried when found out they were pregnant after such a heartbreaking miscarriage and many disappointments? Mrs. LT had a say for sure.
6. Sanchez is Cool! The lure of a young, confident but not arrogant QB Mark Sanchez is bringing back Namath memories even for those to young to really have them.
7. New Yorkers already like LTs.  Remember that other LT? The Hall of Fame guy. Well he passed on his custom tailor – and it’ll be easy to get dinner and theater reservations.
8. Better Weather. Moving East is already a big deal. New clothes, driving in snow. Still a chore, but much easier in NY than MN.
9. It Fits Nice. They want him (today). They like him (today). This is NY. And they were the HOTTEST team besides the Saints at the end of last season.
10. Cool Background Music. Pick a music genre and you’ll find a great NY song! Theater? Jazz? Hip Hop? Ol’ School Rap? L.T. just couldn’t find a Jay-Z song about Minnesota for the iPod. (I personally think this was the biggest reason that LT is a Jet.) – Admit, you’re singing..”New York..concrete jungle where dreams are made of…”