LaDaininan Tomlinson: Zeke quit on his team

[Aven8]

1) Agree. I told my wife that Zeke looked like he mentally checked out yesterday

2) So much LT hate. The guy is a HOFer who ran his tail off and played hard and with class and people are acting like he was just a surly quitter. Unreal

So much Zeke hate as well and he's a top 5 player in this league. LT isn't perfect....even if your a Frog..

 

[tyke1doe]

I have to agree with LT. Zeke quit on the the team. I have no doubt that Zeke could have ran down that INT. If 300+ lb Larry Allen can run down a linebacker in his prime there is no reason that Zeke couldn't have done the same. Unfortunately for all his talents, Zeke is immature and is lacks heart.

Say what you will about LT quitting on his team, but he suited up took to two snaps and realized his team was better off without him. It's one thing to quit on your team when your healthy and its another to pull yourself out when your hurt.

To suggest LT quit on his team is ridiculous.

 

[Cowfan75]

Why are people upset at Zeke's body language when Garrett is on the sideline smiling in the fourth quarter? Garrett looked like the only guy having fun yesterday.

 

[Miller]

So much Zeke hate as well and he's a top 5 player in this league. LT isn't perfect....even if your a Frog..

Have to stick up for the alum! . I love Zeke but it was an observation that he seemed preoccupied and it could be stress of everything

 

[Aven8]

Have to stick up for the alum! . I love Zeke but it was an observation that he seemed preoccupied and it could be stress of everything

Stress and Zeke has lost what a handul of games His entire career of playing football back to Pee Wee?? Seriously probably hates losing...I do.

 

[mitchell2254]

Name the players that didn't quit.

Be a lot shorter list

 

[aria]

I think the man problem with Zeke is he has a history that shows when faced with adversity he can't handle it. He quit last night and he threw is college coach underbthe bus at OSU when they lost. He's used to things going his way and he acts like a little entitled brat when they don't. Better get used to it because if his maturity level, or lack thereof, are any idication of how he handles these types of situations then he won't be changing anytime soon.

 

[aria]

Stress and Zeke has lost what a handul of games His entire career of playing football back to Pee Wee?? Seriously probably hates losing...I do.

And his mentality is that of a Pee Wee player. I hate losing too but when I lose I get pissed off and try to get better. Zeke criticizes his coaches, puts his hands on his hips and gives up on his teammates. He's a selfish person and is used to getting what he wants.

 

[Philmonroe]

I think the man problem with Zeke is he has a history that shows when faced with adversity he can't handle it. He quit last night and he threw is college coach underbthe bus at OSU when they lost. He's used to things going his way and he acts like a little entitled brat when they don't. Better get used to it because if his maturity level, or lack thereof, are any idication of how he handles these types of situations then he won't be changing anytime soon.

Most people can't handle adversity including most people on this site and in general. That's why most people avg as ever if not worse. People just love crapping on players when they suffer from the same or worse behavior themselves smh. Its not just you I'm talking about either.

Edit:everybody is selfish you included so whats the point of saying it because he don't do what you want him to do?

 

[Silver N Blue]

His whole body language just wasn't right for whatever reason........

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-tomlinson-rips-ezekiel-elliott-says-he-quit/

LaDainian Tomlinson rips Ezekiel Elliott, says he quit
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 18, 2017, 9:50 AM EDT
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Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had by far the worst game of his career on Sunday, managing just nine carries for eight yards in a blowout loss to the Broncos. And Elliott is hearing it today for what appeared to be a lack of effort.

Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson was particularly vocal in his criticism of Elliott.

“I didn’t like the way he quit today. I didn’t like that. He absolutely quit on his team today,” Tomlinson said of Elliott on NFL Network.

He's right as the great ones typically don't quit...unless you're Barry Sanders. Get it together kid even with a terrible day in the works no reason to mail it in. 60 minutes...maybe you should not only listen to Irvin's HOF speech you should take it to heart.

 

[aria]

Most people can't handle adversity including most people on this site and in general. That's why most people avg as ever if not worse. People just love crapping on players when they suffer from the same or worse behavior themselves smh. Its not just you I'm talking about either.

Edit:everybody is selfish you included so whats the point of saying it because he don't do what you want him to do?

Because I can? What's the point in people criticizing me because they don't agree with me? I really don't consider myself selfish but even if I was I never gave up on myself or especially my team in any organized sport. That Ewok Elliot is play for the Dallas Cowboys and gives up on national tv....he should be benched for a game, probably wouldn't hurt us too much, I'm quite sure Morris would have got more than 8 yards.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

In a way I am glad we had that type of game and we are getting hammered in the media. It will only make us better the rest of the way. It will make us more focused and preparation for games and intensity will improve.

I hope you're right. Worst thing that could happen is for this team to come out flat against a very beatable Cardinals team on national tv. If there are not 53 guys on this team without a chip on their shoulder right now, they don't belong in the NFL.

 

[mldardy]

Kinda like how LT sat out the AFC championship game when he should've played. Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates DON'T like this guy for a reason.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/08/15/lt-on-rivers-gates-i-thought-they-were-my-guys/

I was getting ready to say this but i'm glad you did. LT should NEVER EVER call any out for quitting. Rivers played on one leg in that game and LT sat his butt on the bench the entire game and didn't even attempt to play IN THE BIGGEST GAME OF HIS CAREER. Not some game in Week 2.

 

[Philmonroe]

Because I can? What's the point in people criticizing me because they don't agree with me? I really don't consider myself selfish but even if I was I never gave up on myself or especially my team in any organized sport. That Ewok Elliot is play for the Dallas Cowboys and gives up on national tv....he should be benched for a game, probably wouldn't hurt us too much, I'm quite sure Morris would have got more than 8 yards.

Because you can what? It is no point of people criticizing you outside of yapping just like you. I thought that was understood. Guess not. It is no different for me than for you. Of course you don't consider yourself selfish most people like to not see their flaws. Let's also be real my friend you aren't that good athletically where your giving up would be noticed anyway. It makes no sense to mention it like you were ever close to the level of a pro player. He shouldn't be benched but if it makes y'all feel better to say so have a ball with it. I just disagree not that you care

 

[mldardy]

I think the man problem with Zeke is he has a history that shows when faced with adversity he can't handle it. He quit last night and he threw is college coach underbthe bus at OSU when they lost. He's used to things going his way and he acts like a little entitled brat when they don't. Better get used to it because if his maturity level, or lack thereof, are any idication of how he handles these types of situations then he won't be changing anytime soon.

This is false. I'm a Buckeye fan and the game he talked about the coaches is the MSU in 2015. He didn't get the ball enough in that game and that is not the same thing, not even close to not going after a player on an INT. He didn't quit in that MSU game. Not that I think he quit in the game yesterday just using your words.

 

[mldardy]

1) Agree. I told my wife that Zeke looked like he mentally checked out yesterday

2) So much LT hate. The guy is a HOFer who ran his tail off and played hard and with class and people are acting like he was just a surly quitter. Unreal

Yeah he ran his tail off until the most important game of his career and then he sat his tail off while his QB played his tail off on one leg. GMAB. **** LT. You want to look up quitter he's the epitome of it for sitting out that game.

 

[aria]

This is false. I'm a Buckeye fan and the game he talked about the coaches is the MSU in 2015. He didn't get the ball enough in that game and that is not the same thing, not even close to not going after a player on an INT. He didn't quit in that MSU game. Not that I think he quit in the game yesterday just using your words.

I never said he quit in that game. I used his actions and words after the MSU game as an example of how he can't handle adversity and his lack of maturity. I don't know what you call quitting but standing there with your hands on your hips after an INT is quitting, at least according to analysts, coaches and even a lot of people on this site.

 

[aria]

Because you can what? It is no point of people criticizing you outside of yapping just like you. I thought that was understood. Guess not. It is no different for me than for you. Of course you don't consider yourself selfish most people like to not see their flaws. Let's also be real my friend you aren't that good athletically where your giving up would be noticed anyway. It makes no sense to mention it like you were ever close to the level of a pro player. He shouldn't be benched but if it makes y'all feel better to say so have a ball with it. I just disagree not that you care

Of course I'm not as good athletically but that'll irrelevant. Hell, beimg more athletic should even be more of a reason that he shouldn't have quit. We're not talking about a 325 lb lineman here, he may have actually made a difference. Regardless, perception is reality and he showed he's a quitter who also let his teammates down.

 

[Philmonroe]

Of course I'm not as good athletically but that'll irrelevant. Hell, beimg more athletic should even be more of a reason that he shouldn't have quit. We're not talking about a 325 lb lineman here, he may have actually made a difference. Regardless, perception is reality and he showed he's a quitter who also let his teammates down.

Perception isn't reality when you know most people are just all emotional. Most people don't even treat their own jobs like this and I'm supposed to listen to them? Please. People quit at times and y'all have to stop acting like some flipping robots that are just the same no matter what. That's where I'm like y'all are full of stuff.

 

[Aven8]

And his mentality is that of a Pee Wee player. I hate losing too but when I lose I get pissed off and try to get better. Zeke criticizes his coaches, puts his hands on his hips and gives up on his teammates. He's a selfish person and is used to getting what he wants.

I could care less about any of that. If we want a SB he's taking us there......