Tomlinson Signs With N.Y. Jets

It is now official, the Jets have themselves a brand new running back in former Charger LaDainian Tomlinson.

Tomlinson, the disgruntled running back who has watched his productivity slip drastically over the last three seasons, ran for a career low 730 yards last season in San Diego. He signed a two year $5.2 million contract with the Jets to take over for the spot vacated by Thomas Jones, signed via free agency with the Kansas City Chiefs.

This is not a good move for Gang Green. Unlike Jones, who ran for 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, Tomlinson appears washed up. This is a big risk for the Jets. They are betting that Tomlinson can rediscover the guy who ran for 1800 yards in 2006, while betting that Jones slows down in Kansas City.

The Jets were better off sticking with Jones, who had less tread on his tires as compared to Tomlinson.

Time will most certainly tell if this deal was worth it, but, this is by far a very, very big gamble by the Jets.