Updated: October 2, 2003, 9:52 AM ET
Teams favor speed over inside muscle
No, Tomlinson was thrilled his team had signed FB Lorenzo Neal, the most respected Sherpa at one of the NFL's least appreciated positions. For years, it has been Neal's job to lead fast, young runners through narrow passages between mountainous linemen, and for the past six seasons Neal has guided six consecutive 1,000-yard runners.
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