LT picks the Jets over Vikes!

[dcfanatic]

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/mar/14/done-deal-lt-headed-jets-chargers/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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LT appears to be in NY state of mind


By Kevin Acee (http://www.signonsandiego.com/staff/kevin-acee/), UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 10:52 a.m.

The team that just two months ago ended one of the best Chargers’ seasons ever now appears to have absconded with one of the best Chargers’ players ever.

According to three people with knowledge of the process, Tomlinson has decided to become a New York Jet.

"It's 100 percent," one source said. "Done deal."

Sources said Tomlinson is expected to announce the decision today or tomorrow.

Still, Tomlinson said via e-mail this morning that he “doesn’t know” where he’s going yet.

One source cautioned late Saturday night that a decision has not yet been officially made. But the others said today that Tomlinson has let people know he is going to New York.

After nine years as a San Diego (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/San_Diego) icon, Tomlinson was released in February. His 2009 season saw him post career-low numbers in carries and yards, but he left the franchise holding 28 team records and as the NFL’s eighth-leading rusher all-time and third-leading touchdown scorer ever.

In New York, he will back up Shonn Greene (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Shonn_Greene).

Tomlinson also visited the Minnesota Vikings (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Minnesota_Vikings) last week, spending two days in Minneapolis (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Minneapolis) before going to New York. He returned to San Diego on Saturday.

There have also been reports the New Orleans Saints (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/New_Orleans_Saints) were interested in bringing Tomlinson for a visit. But the lure of playing in the Big Apple and under Brian Schottenheimer (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Brian_Schottenheimer), the Jets (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/New_York_Jets) offensive coordinator and son of former Chargers coach and LT confidant Marty Schottenheimer (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Marty_Schottenheimer), evidently won out.

The length and terms of the deal are not known.
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Better than him going to the Vikes.

[JustDezIt]

Report: Tomlinson hasn't made up his mind
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 14, 2010 3:09 PM ET
Although all signs point to the Jets, we still don't know for sure where LaDainian Tomlinson will end up.

And apparently that's because Tomlinson doesn't know either.

Not long after we passed along a report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune saying Tomlinson was poised to become a Jet, Acee tweeted that Tomlinson told him he hasn't made up his mind yet.

So, officially, we don't know where Tomlinson will play 2010. We just know everyone thinks it will be in New York.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He will get more carries there.

[Sarge]

He's a back-up wherever he lands. He's tired.

[rkell87]

what was the point of releasing thomas jones then?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

what was the point of releasing thomas jones then?

He was due a huge roster bonus.

[theebs]

wow. awesome another loud mouth in NY.

Those two franchises are pretty softspoken, having an opinonated jerk up there should change things up....

oh and how much will belichick love beating up on tomlinson twice a year?

I couldnt wait to see LT in person last year......He looked like he was near the end though sadly......

[SDogo]

Jets | Tomlinson says he doesn't know where he's going yet
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:28:35 -0700

Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers) said he still does not know where he is going to play in 2010 yet. "That means he hasn't "officially" made up his mind," Acee tweeted. It was previously reported that he was going to join the New York Jets.


NFL | Tomlinson's camp negotiating with Vikings and Jets
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:07:55 -0700

Continuing ongoing reports, ESPN.com's John Clayton reports free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson's (Chargers) agent, Tom Condon, per a source, plans to negotiate with both the New York Jets and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, March 14, to see if a deal can be finalized. Per the source, Condon is not sure which direction the talks will go.

[Sarge]

wow. awesome another loud mouth in NY.

Those two franchises are pretty softspoken, having an opinonated jerk up there should change things up....

oh and how much will belichick love beating up on tomlinson twice a year?

I couldnt wait to see LT in person last year......He looked like he was near the end though sadly......

Belichicks defense isn't gonna be beating up on anyone.

[SA_Gunslinger]

either way, it's not THAT big of a deal. 2010 LT is no 2006 LT.

[ShiningStar]

either way, it's not THAT big of a deal. 2010 LT is no 2006 LT.



you arent even joking around, I remember a few seasons ago everyone, and I mean every media outlet had this guy breaking all the records and setting new ones. Now he's just a shell of his former self.

[fiveandcounting]

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/mar/14/done-deal-lt-headed-jets-chargers/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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LT appears to be in NY state of mind


By Kevin Acee (http://www.signonsandiego.com/staff/kevin-acee/), UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 10:52 a.m.

The team that just two months ago ended one of the best Chargers’ seasons ever now appears to have absconded with one of the best Chargers’ players ever.

According to three people with knowledge of the process, Tomlinson has decided to become a New York Jet.

"It's 100 percent," one source said. "Done deal."

Sources said Tomlinson is expected to announce the decision today or tomorrow.

Still, Tomlinson said via e-mail this morning that he “doesn’t know” where he’s going yet.

One source cautioned late Saturday night that a decision has not yet been officially made. But the others said today that Tomlinson has let people know he is going to New York.

After nine years as a San Diego (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/San_Diego) icon, Tomlinson was released in February. His 2009 season saw him post career-low numbers in carries and yards, but he left the franchise holding 28 team records and as the NFL’s eighth-leading rusher all-time and third-leading touchdown scorer ever.

In New York, he will back up Shonn Greene (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Shonn_Greene).

Tomlinson also visited the Minnesota Vikings (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Minnesota_Vikings) last week, spending two days in Minneapolis (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Minneapolis) before going to New York. He returned to San Diego on Saturday.

There have also been reports the New Orleans Saints (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/New_Orleans_Saints) were interested in bringing Tomlinson for a visit. But the lure of playing in the Big Apple and under Brian Schottenheimer (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Brian_Schottenheimer), the Jets (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/New_York_Jets) offensive coordinator and son of former Chargers coach and LT confidant Marty Schottenheimer (http://topics.signonsandiego.com/topic/Marty_Schottenheimer), evidently won out.

The length and terms of the deal are not known.
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Better than him going to the Vikes.

Hey I live in New York City on Tomlinson Avenue (no joke). Maybe he can come here and do a photo up / contract signing thing :)

[Woods]

LT just agreed to a 2 year deal with the Jets.

[ThreeSportStar80]

It sounds as though Tomlinson is playing one against another... Smart move, he'll get more money that way.

[big dog cowboy]

It sounds as though Tomlinson is playing one against another... Smart move, he'll get more money that way.
How much of a bidding war can there really be for a backup RB?

[dbair1967]

How much of a bidding war can there really be for a washed up backup RB?

Fixed.

[big dog cowboy]

Fixed.
Sorry my bad.

[ThreeSportStar80]

LT is a Jet... He's smart, Minnesota was a fluke last year.

[ShiningStar]

LT is a Jet... He's smart, Minnesota was a fluke last year.

How did the Jets prove different?

[CATCH17]

LT is a Jet... He's smart, Minnesota was a fluke last year.

How so? They are a well built team.

[Chocolate Lab]

He's a back-up wherever he lands. He's tired.

Exactly. He's a JAG at this point. Sad, maybe, but true.

[MetalHead]

The threads on those tires are long gone.

[dcfanatic]

This is an add the Jets placed in the Kansas City Star.

http://newspaperads.kansascity.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=1249766&adid=9046801&cat=3347
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[peplaw06]

This is an add the Jets placed in the Kansas City Star.

http://newspaperads.kansascity.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=1249766&adid=9046801&cat=3347
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Wow. That's pretty cool of them.

[UnoDallas]

He will get more carries there.

that why they drafted Shonn Green - seems like he will the bulk of the carries

he handled it at Iowa


Rushed for over 100 yards in every game (13) in 2008, a Big Ten record, and the third player at Iowa to rush for over 200 yards twice in a season (217 vs. Wisconsin, 211 vs. Purdue), joining Banks (1997) and Sedrick Shaw (1995).

Set the school record with 1,850 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns in 2008, becoming Iowa’s first consensus All-American running back since Nile Kinnick in 1939... Topped the previous mark of 1,691 yards and 17 touchdowns by Tavian Banks in 1997...Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Year...Recipient of the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s top running back

In 33 games at Iowa under Head Coach Kirk Ferentz, he started 13 games, rushed for 2,228 yards (5.9 avg.) and 22 touchdowns...Added 72 yards on 11 receptions and 114 yards on six kickoff returns.

[davidyee]

How so? They are a well built team.

...the Jets offensive line right now if I was a RB.