Tomlinson released!

[miamicowboy21]

Just heard it down here in Miami.

 

[TheCount]

Well I know we've got no interest in him, what is his market? Maybe a team like the Browns?

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

The Eagles?

 

[miamicowboy21]

The pats or Vikings if they don't resign Chester Taylor.

 

[Bluefin]

Watching NFL Live on ESPN and they just reported LaDainian Tomlinson's release as well.

LT is a class act, he'll land on his feet and I hope it isn't with a team I despise.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

I wonder if it feels to San Diego fans the same way it felt to me when Emmitt left Dallas. That was a painful day, knowing that he was going to play in another uniform the next season.

 

[dallasfaniac]

The San Diego Chargers released halfback LaDainian Tomlinson Monday afternoon, according to a source.

Tomlinson played nine seasons in San Diego, but at the age of 30 and with declining numbers, Tomlinson has been anticipating his release for the past month.

Tomlinson rushed for 12,490 yards in nine seasons and rushed for 138 touchdowns during his career in San Diego. He caught 530 passes and scored 15 touchdowns through the air.

A former first-round pick, Tomlinson rushed for only 730 yards in 14 games last season and had a 3.3 yard- rushing average. He struggled on first down during the Chargers playoff loss to the New York Jets.

Still, the Tomlinson years were some of the best in Chargers history. Tomlinson immediately established himself as a star during a rookie season in 2001 when he rushed for 1,236 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. His ability to run, make big plays and score touchdowns helped allow quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers to develop into Pro Bowl stars.

The Chargers reworked Tomlinson's contract last offseason to give him one more chance to re-establish himself as a top running back. He was scheduled to get a $2 million bonus in March and a $3 million base salary under the restructured contract.

At 30, Tomlinson will have to find a new team to restart his career.

 

[dallascowboyfanboy]

I wonder if it feels to San Diego fans the same way it felt to me when Emmitt left Dallas. That was a painful day, knowing that he was going to play in another uniform the next season.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

I'm sure a team like New England will sign him.

 

[Doomsday101]

I think Houston may try and move on him. They are in need of RB

 

[Gemini Dolly]

Bummer. Now keep him away from our division.

 

[CowboyWay]

Bummer. Now keep him away from our division.

His 3.3 ypc average scare you?

 

[DBOY3141]

How much do we save if we cut Barber, sign LT. Love Barber, but I think we can get the same production from LT.

Jerry loves those boys from Texas (I don't mean UT).

 

[4miler]

Imagine ...if we signed him and he went on to break Emmitts record with us...what would people think?

 

[dallasfaniac]

Imagine ...if we signed him and he went on to break Emmitts record with us...what would people think?

Did we win the Superbowl in the process?

 

[iceberg]

How much do we save if we cut Barber, sign LT. Love Barber, but I think we can get the same production from LT.

Jerry loves those boys from Texas (I don't mean UT).

 

[CATCH17]

He is old and there is just no room for old RB's in this league. Especially when you have a loaded backfield like we do.

Anyone wanting LT here just has a impulsive disorder.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

He is old and there is just no room for old RB's in this league. Especially when you have a loaded backfield like we do.

Anyone wanting LT here just has a impulsive disorder.

I can almost guarantee you Romo_2_Austin wants him. Go sign him Jerry!!!!!

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

His 3.3 ypc average scare you?

:laugh2:

 

[iceberg]

He is old and there is just no room for old RB's in this league. Especially when you have a loaded backfield like we do.

Anyone wanting LT here just has a impulsive disorder.

yea, that's why all i could do is roll my eyes. if someone has a name in this game, there's some fan out there that thinks they can still perform at some level.

getting in a barber shot is just like a plus to these people.