Tomlinson cut by Chargers.

[Dave Gray]

Sort of surprising and not at the same time.  He wasn't the back he used to be, but it's still surprising to me how quickly RBs wash up.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2727393/ladainian_tomlinson_cut_by_the_chargers.html





(edited by Sunstroke for misspelling in title)

[ToticoLicker]

After getting rid of one of their most productive backs of all time, San Diego could definitely be nicknamed the Changers.   

[Sunstroke]

Hall of fame RB who really redefined the "do everything" feature back role. Had a 100 reception season, threw 7 TD passes...and the guy had double digit rushing TDs "every" season he was in the NFL.

The only problem I've ever had with LT is that he didn't play for my 49ers... 

One other thought on Tomlinson... It's pretty common these days to talk about RBs being interchangeable, and that you can wait on a RB in the draft, etc... Tomlinson was drafted #5 overall, and is a great example of "if you think a player will be special, then fuck convention and grab the guy."

[AZ Fins Fan 55]

Yeah not so surprised on the move but sad that he has lost a few steps because he was one of the most entertaining backs in the league.

[ethurst22a]

I think that Tomlinson was the victim of the offense going from a run base mentality to a pass based mentality which severely limited his touches. I'm not saying he would have blew the roof off but the Chargers could have won more games.