Rockmolder
15 years ago
Chargers bid farewell to L.T., who says he's not done playing yet 

By NFL.com

On Monday, Tomlinson was released by the San Diego Chargers, a franchise he helped revive with a brilliant nine-year run in which he became one of the NFL's greatest running backs.



This was inevitable. He didn't want to take a pay cut. I don't think that he'll get any more money from any other team, though. He'll go somewhere, maybe rack up 300-400 yards and retire after one or two season, I think. He has little to nothing left.
Zero2Cool
15 years ago
Seeing him get released sort of reminds of me Barry Sanders. Great careers without a championship but I feel both deserved one. Maybe LT will land somewhere and still get one? I wouldn't mind seeing him as a Packer, but then again I'd rather us pick up a rookie RB for the future.
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Packers_Finland
15 years ago
I kind of expected this.

I hope the Chargers will burn in hell from now on though.
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TheEngineer
15 years ago
Nick Barnett, in his interview with NFL.com, didn't seem overly enthused at L.T. joining the Packers.

"Its very shocking that the Chargers let him go. For me, when I think of facing the Chargers, I think of the challenges of facing LT. I'm sure there will be another team out thewre who wants a dynamic back and he'll be fine. It would be nice to see him on the Packers, but we already have some good backs."

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Pack93z
15 years ago


I hope the Chargers will burn in hell from now on though.

"Packers_Finland" wrote:



Why should the Chargers burn for this?

LT has become more of a part time back.. yet he was getting paid premium franchise back money. Per news reports the Chargers asked him to adjust his contract accordingly.. he refused to even negotiate on the point..

So.. IMO, it was more of a mutual parting, LT thinks he can make X amount on the open market.. the Chargers were looking at the value and didn't see value.

Time this off season will tell if LT made the right move.. but I don't hold the Chargers solely accountable for his waiver.. they could have paid a premium to a declining back out of loyalty.. but I think they kind of did that last season.

He only ran for 730 with a 3.3 average last season.. sure he had value around the goaline punching it in with 12 TD's... but point is he is no longer a franchise exclusive back.
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
Rockmolder
15 years ago


I hope the Chargers will burn in hell from now on though.

"pack93z" wrote:



Why should the Chargers burn for this?

LT has become more of a part time back.. yet he was getting paid premium franchise back money. Per news reports the Chargers asked him to adjust his contract accordingly.. he refused to even negotiate on the point..

So.. IMO, it was more of a mutual parting, LT thinks he can make X amount on the open market.. the Chargers were looking at the value and didn't see value.

Time this off season will tell if LT made the right move.. but I don't hold the Chargers solely accountable for his waiver.. they could have paid a premium to a declining back out of loyalty.. but I think they kind of did that last season.

He only ran for 730 with a 3.3 average last season.. sure he had value around the goaline punching it in with 12 TD's... but point is he is no longer a franchise exclusive back.

"Packers_Finland" wrote:



I totally agree with you, but it's just Finland's man love for LDT talking here. Lol.
Pack93z
15 years ago



I totally agree with you, but it's just Finland's man love for LDT talking here. Lol.

"Rockmolder" wrote:



LOL.. it might be a little of my Charger fan hood peaking out as well.. I can remember the day I became a Charger fan..

One of the best games I ever recall seeing...

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Too bad Jr. hasn't lived up to his fathers career... not even sniffing..
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
Pack93z
15 years ago
Side note to the Packers obtaining LT... more precisely why it won't happen.

The Number 21.

I don't see Woodson giving up the number, and I would think LT would have an issue of suiting up in another number.. so.. in my warped logic on this topic... no LT in GB.
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
Yerko
15 years ago
Possible landing spots mentioned already for Tomlinson: the Green Bay Packers, New Engand Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings if they dont re-sign Chester Taylor(notes).
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Its just Yahoo but you never know.

I see LT landing with the Jets or the Colts. The Jets are #1 on my list because they do not want Thomas Jones. LT can possibly have the #1 spot on that team, but still split time with Shonne Greene.
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Zero2Cool
15 years ago

Side note to the Packers obtaining LT... more precisely why it won't happen.

The Number 21.

I don't see Woodson giving up the number, and I would think LT would have an issue of suiting up in another number.. so.. in my warped logic on this topic... no LT in GB.

"pack93z" wrote:



I could be mistaken, but I believe Woodson prefers the number 24 over 21.
Cut 24 (loud cheering takes place at 1265)
21 changes to 24
LT takes 21

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