Report: Chargers tell Rivers, Gates not to go to Tomlinson ceremony

[viman96]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...rivers-gates-not-to-go-to-tomlinson-ceremony/

Posted by Michael David Smith on July 31, 2017, 11:49 AM EDT

Two of LaDainian Tomlinson’s former teammates are reportedly being told they’re not allowed to get out of practice to see Tomlinson enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Alex Marvez of Sporting News reports that new Chargers coach Anthony Lynn told quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Antonio Gates they need to attend the Chargers’ open training camp practice at their new home field, the StubHub Center, rather than travel to Canton.

According to the report, Gates is considering going to Canton anyway, against his coach’s orders.

Lynn is like many football coaches in thinking a training camp practice is more important than a ceremony, although if his stance is alienating two respected veteran players, he may be wise to consider making an exception.

 

[Trouty]

Spanos is a tool.

What a horrid organization.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Spanos is a tool.

What a horrid organization.

Way to lose your lockerroom.

 

[Doomsday]

Seems pretty stupid to me.

I think Rivers and Gates will be ok if they miss one practice.

 

[diefree666]

That is really dumb. No other way to put it. Not like these are rookies that need the practice.

 

[Sarge]

Not a smart decision.

 

[John813]

Betting they'll go. What are the Chargers going to do, suspend or fine their franchise players?

 

[jwooten15]

I usually get annoyed when incoming rookies hold out over contract disputes, but I didn't blame him when Bosa did it last year.

I'm surprised any free agent would ever voluntarily play for that organization. And now the coach is falling right in line with the rest of ownership

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I usually get annoyed when incoming rookies hold out over contract disputes, but I didn't blame him when Bosa did it last year.

I'm surprised any free agent would ever voluntarily play for that organization. And now the coach is falling right in line with the rest of ownership

I hope they like being a second class team in their new city.

 

[joseephuss]

How often do current players attend the HoF induction ceremonies? Were Rivers and Gates even planning on attending in the first place? They definitely should now.

 

[Longboysfan]

Spanos - pull out the jet and let them go.

 

[CATCH17]

Talk about no awareness by the coach.


1 practice means nothing.

 

[viman96]

IMO really lame by the owner as well. This should be a moment for the entire organzation to celebrate and should have been planned accordingly. Like say have opening day moved forward or back to avoid the conflict.

 

[viman96]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...es-trying-to-make-tomlinsons-hof-enshrinement

Not sure if Lynn caught a bunch of grief but Gates is now permitted to attend the HOF.

 

[Trouty]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...es-trying-to-make-tomlinsons-hof-enshrinement

Not sure if Lynn caught a bunch of grief but Gates is now permitted to attend the HOF.

Rivers is, too, but he's electing not to, apparently. To practice.

Seems like the fans got through this one time. Spanos is a dunce

 

[YosemiteSam]

If I were either of them, I would go and the Chargers would be smart to ST Youknowwhat U

 

[Aven8]

is this a San Diego/LA thing or what?? Have fun playing this season for 30k fans from a city that could give a crap!