Is T-Rich Really Better Than LaMichael James?

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

Sure, Trent Richardson is a big bruiser, and reminds myself (and probably many others) of a Frank Gore like player. But am I the only one who honestly doesn't think he's the best back in this class?

[Actionman0z]

I like LMJ better.. but I am a Duck season ticket holder. haha.

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

I'm a UConn fan, so I'm pretty impartial. Although I was high on Donald Brown and Jordan Todman. Todman was invisible his rookie year, but is still with the Chargers. As for Brown... We all know how that went haha.

[Ivan The Awesome]

He's small in the sense that he's skinny as fug. Personally he'd be a great scat back for us.

[Nicbsbll2]

James is too small. Yes, players like MJD and Sproles are small too, but they are small and stout for the most part. James is just little.

[Jesse]

Prince James? is too small to be an every down back like MJD, but is definitely able to be a top quality scat back. If Stew wasn't so great blocking and catching I'd like to get James, but it would be an unnecessary pick.

[HeatCheck]

Yes.

Ever since Trent came in as a freshman at Bama, I knew he was going to be something great. He always looked like a more complete back than Ingram that was just waiting his turn. He has power and pretty good speed. He plays a lot of J Stew. LaMichael is really good speed wise but he will get beaten up more than Trent. Trent can withstand the pounding more.

A freak incident, but that dislocated elbow was scary to see. And didn't something happen on the play before where they would have scored and the play never would have taken place. I vaguely remember watching it and something like that occurring.

[jtnc]

LMJ just like Chris Rainey are not only short but also small, they will get injured easily in the NFL.

[HeatCheck]

LMJ just like Chris Rainey are not only short but also small, they will get injured easily in the NFL.

That's what I have said about Rainey as well. I love his elusiveness and ability to juke but I believe he'll get beat up. He runs sideways a lot to avoid contact. He is not like Sproles who is more compactly built.

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

Jamaal Charles, who is widely considered an elite NFL back, is right around the same size as James. Ray Rice is similar too, but has an extra 15 pounds. As is MJD, but MJD's also extremely stocky.

I see what you're all saying, but he seems like he's far too talented to just be a third down pass catching back. That highlight reel had me creaming my pantz.

Maybe he can be converted to slot receiver? Or is that unrealistic? I'm no expert in that whole deal.

[HeatCheck]

James is a good receiver out of the backfield, not sure if that necessarily translates to a slot receiver though.

[MHS831]

I really do not see how they are comparable. TR is the best back by a long shot in my opinion.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

is this serious? like honestly? You have GOT to be kidding me. I have been mind blown. Richardson is by far the best running back to come out in a long time. Adrian Peterson is the only guy in the same class as him. Maybe Chris Johnson. Dude is fast and can carry the whole defensive line on his back. He can bench like 600 pounds.

[MHS831]

is this serious? like honestly? You have GOT to be kidding me. I have been mind blown. Richardson is by far the best running back to come out in a long time. Adrian Peterson is the only guy in the same class as him. Maybe Chris Johnson. Dude is fast and can carry the whole defensive line on his back. He can bench like 600 pounds.

Enuff said right here.