LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinsonis a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football Leaguefor eleven seasons. He played the majority of his 11-year career with the San Diego Chargers, who selected him with the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. Tomlinson was selected to five Pro Bowls, was an All-Pro six times, and won two rushing titles. At the time of his retirement, he ranked fifth in career rushing yards, seventh...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth23 June 1979
CityRosebud, TX
CountryUnited States of America
I think every year you have something to prove.
Rex brings out the macho talk and tells everyone this is what we're going to be and what we're going to do. And you see what happened. The players did it. It worked.
I want to win a championship. I can't come on this team and demand to be a starter.
I have to fit in. Wherever they want to use me, that's fine.
I'm going to make the playoffs. You can believe that. To never play in the playoffs, that will not be my legacy.
You don’t have the same type of focus when you are undefeated.
I've still got a lot left in the tank. I think people are starting to see I've got a lot left in the tank.
Whenever something good happens to me, I try-it may sound kind of bad-to think a little negative. I just always try to keep myself grounded.
I'm inspired by my family, especially my mother.
I like to think of myself as the running LT. I like to run up the middle and wear defenses down. It's more exciting in between the tackles.
I don't worry about things I can't control.
Faith is a strong word in my life. That's one thing my mother has always stressed to me.
Some people say I'm the best back in the NFL. That's what drives you: You want everyone saying there's no doubt who's the best.
I am just a player trying to do what Im told.