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
Going in, we knew this was a tough defensive team. We knew we were not going to walk in here and put up 48 points like we did last week. They're just too good for that. We made a couple of adjustments at halftime. We saw some things we could do (and) we just kept plugging.
Out of everybody, people are the most happy he made it. It was long overdue for him.
Rodney lived across the street from me. I used to talk to him a lot about different things. I would go over to his house, he'd come over to mine. It was a good relationship.
If that run was an indication, I would say probably not.
I always take pride in throwing touchdowns because that's not something a running back is supposed to be able to do.
I always take pride in throwing a touchdown because as a running back it's not something you're supposed to do. So I really enjoy throwing the football.
He was hoping things got worked out. Hopefully things still get worked out. We obviously need him, but it is a business first and if Antonio is not here we are going to have to hold the fort down until he gets back.
He has to live with the question of why.
He has played well. Kirk is a product of hard work. He knows what that is all about; working hard to get on the football field.
He enjoys this game. And for some reason this game really gets him going. He reminded us every day, five or six times, that this was Raider Week.
Cam knew that he needed to get me the ball a little more coming out of the backfield,
The last couple years we passed more and were more balanced. Before that we ran 65 to 75 percent of the time. We can do that if we need to.
I haven't yet . I've been very eager to figure out the right time to push that button.
I really get my work in practice. Preseason is not really where I need to get in a rhythm. Obviously it helps some; that was some (help) out there. It felt good to stretch them legs with the ball in my hand.