Your point is well taken, but there is a difference from the touches LT and TB have had recieving wise. Having better receiving targets to go to is not foolish. NY just has a lack of revieving options. Thats why there is a decline in LTs recieving stats and a one year boost in TB. Secondly guys do get over fumbles but fans dont, especially costly ones. I will admit that TB has gotten alot better in holding on to the ball.
I do not deny that Barber has been great the past 2 years, but could that be due to having shady recievers and a rookie QB, to me that means he has to shoulder the load, which he did. Hense more touches= more yards.
As for running backs taking nicks and bumps it comes with the territory, LT is a gamer and is better than TB. I am not saying it is a wide margin but he is better.
This is a matter of opinion and they are both great RB's.