Its So Hard To Say Goodbye (LT says he wont be a Charger anymore)

[Buck]

LT says his Chargers days are over

LaDainian Tomlinson acknowledges what many NFL observers have been speculating, that it's virtually certain he is done as a San Diego Charger.

"I'm not coming back," Tomlinson told the San Diego Union-Tribune in a phone interview. "I don't believe I'll be back in San Diego. I've accepted it."

Tomlinson has two years remaining on his contract, but he is due a $2 million roster bonus March 5 and he would be paid $5 million in total salary in 2010 if San Diego kept him.

This season LT rushed for 730 yards on 222 carries. From 2001 through 2007 he never had fewer than 1,200 yards in a season.

"I've been praying and meditating," he told the Union-Tribune. "After doing that for a couple weeks, I just felt like it was over."

Speaking by phone, Tomlinson paused a lot as he spoke of his future and of his past.

“It’s a mixed feeling,” said Tomlinson, the league MVP in 2006. “It’s mixed emotions. I’ve spent nine years of my life here, pretty much my youth. I gave the organization everything I have. I enjoyed the community.

“But there is a part I won’t miss. The football part is fun. But the business part sucks. I won’t miss that.”

Tomlinson said he doesn’t know when the Chargers will release him. He said his agent might call the club to expedite the process.

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Goodbye Sweet Prince.

[cdirty]

buddy just texted me about it.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/04/tomlinson-says-he-wont-be-back-with-bolts/

[Hammock Parties]

At least LJ made it easy.

Don't cry yourself to sleep, Bucky.

[ModSocks]

He'll be a Patriot.

Patriots win the SB with LT running the rock.

[Buck]

As long as I've been a die hard fan, we've had LT. We drafted him my freshman year of high school.

Sometimes you take it for granted when you have a player of his caliber. I'm about 99% sure the Chargers will never have another RB who puts up LT numbers ever again.

[The Franchise]

He'll be a Texan.

[Simply Red]

He's a classy guy, just ask him.

[Bane]

LT= :crybaby:

[mikeyis4dcats.]

He's been a great player, but I think Sproles will keep you happy

[Bane]

He'll be a Texan.

Poor Texans.:shake:
I was gonna say New England.

[Buck]

He's been a great player, but I think Sproles will keep you happy

Sproles had just as bad a season as LT. We need an upgraded O-Line.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

He never was any good. No loss.

[Willie Lanier]

I can appreciate your fandom, and respect it.

From a player's perspective, to see a guy that was nothing less than an "organization first" guy throughout, and given the temporary salary freedoms, that does not seem right...

[ModSocks]

I can appreciate your fandom, and respect it.

From a player's perspective, to see a guy that was nothing less than an "organization first" guy throughout, and given the temporary salary freedoms, that does not seem right...

I agree. I've actually had dinner with LT. Dude is a great guy, great to his community and is a model Football player. He is the face of the Franchise. This city is going to have a meltdown. He should retire a Charger...but...ya know how it is...just doesn't happen anymore.

[Bane]

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[LaChapelle]

Portis/LT backfield

[Brock]

He put up great numbers, but he's a crier.

[Quesadilla Joe]

The Chargers pissed away the Super Bowl when they got rid of Brees in the middle of LT's prime. ROFL

[stumppy]

Goodbye Sweet Prince.


ROFL

Jesus Christ. They guy played friggin football....and made a ton of money doing it.
Goodbye Sweet Prince ???????????????
How fuggin lame can you get ?

[Bane]

The Chargers pissed away the Super Bowl when they got rid of Brees in the middle of LT's prime. ROFL

At least they didn't start out 6-0 and then hang themselves like a bunch of beeyatches!

[Molitoth]

The Chargers pissed away the Super Bowl when they got rid of Brees in the middle of LT's prime. ROFL

This.

LT is pissed that SD is now a pass oriented football team.

[Gadzooks]

This.

LT is pissed that SD is now a pass oriented football team.

How can you say "This" about them getting rid of Brees and turn around and say "LT is pissed that SD is now a pass oriented football team"
If Brees played half way decent in 2003, Rivers woulden't even be in the coversation. Brees would have made the Chargers a passing team much earlier.:shake:
It's time the Chargers and LT move on.
IMO, LT still has some left in the tank (he nearly broke 3 runs this season), but this break is for the best.

[Hammock Parties]

IMO, LT still has some left in the tank (he nearly broke 3 runs this season), .

Oh wow. Maybe he can "nearly" break some runs when he's a year older and slower next season.

[stevieray]

He put up great numbers, but he's a crier.

...at the end of the bench with his helmet on, hiding behind his tinted visor.

[Consistent1]

I'm ready to get blasted for saying this, but bring him in cheap to compliment and take a few carries off of Charles. Possibly saves a pick and he would want to get back at SD like Favre did to the Pack.

[Gadzooks]

Oh wow. Maybe he can "nearly" break some runs when he's a year older and slower next season.

Sarcasm retaad... (In my finest Bastin accent).

[teedubya]

I would have cut him too, after that gay rap he did.

[Pablo]

San Diego Super Crier.

[Gadzooks]

I'm ready to get blasted for saying this, but bring him in cheap to compliment and take a few carries off of Charles. Possibly saves a pick and he would want to get back at SD like Favre did to the Pack.

He'll only want to be on a contender... Sorry.

[MoreLemonPledge]

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[Pablo]

He'll only want to be on a contender... Sorry.A contender for the AFC Championship?

[Consistent1]

He'll only want to be on a contender... Sorry.

The 2010 Chiefs? Ain't you heard yet?

[Titty Meat]

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[007]

the fall of the Chargers just keeps on going.

[Buzzsaw]

Hard to remember one player single-handedly turning around an entire franchise like LT did for the Chargers. But time for both parties to move on. Hope he doesn't go to the Pats though, he might still have a little bit of gas left in the tank.

[Willie Lanier]

I'm ready to get blasted for saying this, but bring him in cheap to compliment and take a few carries off of Charles. Possibly saves a pick and he would want to get back at SD like Favre did to the Pack.

Personally I don't want him anywhere near my colors, but given his loyalty to that organization I would expect them to do the decent thing and give him one "Priest" year; especially given the temporary ballooned salary cap.

[Hammock Parties]

Hard to remember one player single-handedly turning around an entire franchise like LT did for the Chargers. But time for both parties to move on. Hope he doesn't go to the Pats though, he might still have a little bit of gas left in the tank.

LT didn't turn shit around.

The Chargers didn't go to the playoffs until they found a quarterback.

[rtmike]

Ya'all are slippin'

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[bevischief]

He will be a Chief.

[rtmike]

He's a classy guy, just ask him.

I always liked him until the press conference after that loss to the Pats.

[Thig Lyfe]

SIGN HIM CARL!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! ! !! !

[Basileus777]

There's no real reason for any team to pick him up either. He was one of the worst RBs in the league last year. There's no point in having a third string RB that has no upside and can't play special teams.

[Buzzsaw]

LT didn't turn shit around.

The Chargers didn't go to the playoffs until they found a quarterback.

Eh, not that way I remember it. In the four years prior to LT being drafted the Chargers offensive rankings were 26th, 29th, 28th, 26th. Three last place finishes those seasons. After drafting him, the offensive rankings were: 14th, 20th, 16th, 3rd, 5th, 1st. Drew Brees as a Charger really wasn't/isn't the same Brees we're seeing now with New Orleans.

[Hammock Parties]

Blah blah blah.

When did they make the playoffs?

When Brees got good.

[OnTheWarpath15]

http://i16.tinypic.com/82nb5tu.jpg

[Mr. Plow]

Sounds like you need to kill some people Buck....in MW2 tonight. Be there.

[Buck]

I'll be there Mr. Plow.

[Mr. Plow]

I'll be there Mr. Plow.

Cool....I'll be on around 9p cst.

[Gadzooks]

http://i16.tinypic.com/82nb5tu.jpg

This gif is a great example of how it won't be that hard to say goodbye.:rolleyes:

[OnTheWarpath15]

This gif is a great example of how it won't be that hard to say goodbye.:rolleyes:

You should have ditched him two years ago and kept Turner, IMHO.

[Gadzooks]

You should have ditched him two years ago and kept Turner, IMHO.

Turner is a great OC, not to mention, his neck is a wonder of modern science.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

He will be a Chief.

I would laugh my fucking ass off. Well, as long as it was vet minimum and he understood he was spelling Charles. So therefore, it'd never happen. BUT I'D LAUGH MY ASS OFF!!1!1!!!

[OnTheWarpath15]

Turner is a great OC, not to mention, his neck is a wonder of modern science.

:spock:

Michael Turner?

[Buck]

This pretty much confirms it.

LT Jersey on sale for $48 while Everyone elses is still $80

http://www.chargersproshop.com/main_objgroup.cfm?nCategoryID=56&nObjGroupID=426&sAuxTitle=Jerseys%20-%20Home%20Replica

[Simply Red]

I always liked him until the press conference after that loss to the Pats.

yep, he was a sore loser.

[Gadzooks]

:spock:

Michael Turner?

The Chargers FB, Tolbert, is a Marion Butts clone.
Since you probably don't who either of them are... They're punishing 230lb bruisers. Butts was a 1000 yd runner in the 90’s and Tolbert's a 230lber who and had a 5.9 ypc avg. last year.
Couple that with a Sproles type and I'm not that worried

[Buck]

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%253A%252F%252Fi275.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fjj303%252FThatairsoftkid%252FHatersGo nnaHate.jpg&h=d42e0d424e9ca039b9ca0d77af7e9e25&ref=nf

[Sure-Oz]

Sproles had just as bad a season as LT. We need an upgraded O-Line.

You guys could use a new RB, a bruiser, i suggest LJ

[Gadzooks]

You guys could use a new RB, a bruiser, i suggest LJ
Wouldn't you be pissed if he gained 1500 yds w/ the Chargers and won a SB?

[Mr. Plow]

Wouldn't you be pissed if he gained 1500 yds w/ the Chargers and won a SB?


ROFL Yeah....the Chargers are going to the Super Bowl next year.... ROFL

[Gadzooks]

It was hypothetical. They don't have a 'smile' for that.
I knew LJ was a douche before any of you dipshits (no offense, I understand homer glasses).

[Hammock Parties]

STAY DOWN BITCH

[Gadzooks]

STAY DOWN BITCH
:spock: you're wicked retaaded...

[Buck]

STAY DOWN BITCH

Hey look, I found your new sig.

http://forums.chargers.com/image.php?u=75512&dateline=1256592398

[Mecca]

This upcoming draft actually plays well to what the Chargers need, a bunch of RT's, safeties and some good value with RB's.

[Simply Red]

It was hypothetical. They don't have a 'smile' for that.
I knew LJ was a douche before any of you dipshits (no offense, I understand homer glasses).

Was this like my Michael Vick prediction?

[Gadzooks]

This upcoming draft actually plays well to what the Chargers need, a bunch of RT's, safeties and some good value with RB's.

True, they also need a big fat NT.
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/walrus-4a.jpg

[Gadzooks]

Was this like my Michael Vick prediction?

It was exactly like your Michael Vick prediction.

[Quesadilla Joe]

The Chargers FB, Tolbert, is a Marion Butts clone.
Since you probably don't who either of them are... They're punishing 230lb bruisers. Butts was a 1000 yd runner in the 90’s and Tolbert's a 230lber who and had a 5.9 ypc avg. last year.
Couple that with a Sproles type and I'm not that worried

ROFL What a homer

[MoreLemonPledge]

ROFL What a homer

:spock:

[penguinz]

He's been a great player, but I think Sproles will keep you happyI hope this is supposed to be a joke.

[Iowanian]

"Old Red he's getting older, and last saturday he stumbled......"

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[Iowanian]

Tonight, LT is sharing a snuggie with a close friend, sipping on appletinis listening to taylor swift really, really loud and having a good cry with sandy eggo.

[Iowanian]

LT has a message for his Sandy eggo Fan base....finish this sentence

"GO F...."

http://www.virginmedia.com/images/1wf-gal-anchorman.jpg

[Gadzooks]

ROFL What a homer

Ouch! Coming from you, that's really painful.
At least I don't think Orton will be good.