Chargers & Tomlinson Part Ways

Posted on | February 24, 2010 | No Comments

The news of the Chargers and LaDainian Tomlinson parting was was not unexpected, it just really sucks hearing the official word. LT’s time in San Diego was historic, breaking team and NFL records along the way

LT Joined the Chargers back in 2001, when San Diego traded their #1 pick to the Falcons and used their 5th pick to draft the future league MVP. Looking back now, aren’t you glad we didn’t grab Vick! Three years later LT passed Paul Lowe to become the Chargers all-time leading rusher. In 2006 against the Broncos, LT broke the touchdown in a season record. He finished with 31 touchdowns.

LT is a class act. Always the professional. He brings good values and team leadership to a league where most players are finding their way into trouble. He was awarded the Walter Payton award for his “Touching Lives Foundation” off-field contributions.

LaDainian’s Future
LT has 2-3 good years still under his belt. Like San Diego favorites in the past, LT will seek out a contender team, in hopes to add value to their line up and grab a super bowl ring. The big team rumor out there is the New England Patriots where former Chargers Junior Seau, Wes Welker and Rodney Harrison found their Super Bowls. If he becomes another member of the San Diego Sports Curse, I’ll be pissed but I hope LT finds his way to a good team, with quality team mates. The Spano’s have already acknowledged they will retire his number, and they should offer him the 1 day contract where he can retire as a Charger.

Chargers Future
With LT’s departure, the Chargers now have a HUGE hole in their line up. Daren Sproles is not your every down running back. We will have to look toward free agency and the draft to find a replacement for LT. Luckily for us this draft looks to be rich with running backs.

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