by Joe Tailgate on February 23, 2010
in NFL News
Running back LaDainian Tomlinson, the Chargers all-time leading rusher, was released today after nine seasons in San Diego. Chargers President Dean Spanos met with Tomlinson today and informed his veteran running back that he is being released. “This is a part of the business that I hate, and it’s particularly hard when you’re dealing with someone I consider a friend,” Spanos said.
“Change involving great players is never easy. I respect LT as much or more than any player I’ve ever known. And no one appreciates his contributions to this organization more than I do. That is why this is such a difficult announcement for me to make. “It has been a privilege to work with him and witness his entire career. I’m proud of him and grateful to him for the way he has carried himself both on and off the field. “No matter where he chooses to continue his career, in my mind LT will always be a San Diego Charger. His legacy as one of the greatest running backs the game has ever seen will be as a Charger.”
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1. Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) vs. San Francisco – Peterson didn’t disappoint in week 2 after running circles around Detroit in week 1. He racked up 119 total yards and a TD in week 2. This weeks match up might be a little tougher with the 49ers defense getting better, but he is still AD. another 125 + yard day with at least a TD
2. Maurice Jones Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) @ Houston – Last week against the Cardinals, MJD fell victim to a big defecit forcing Jacksonville to throw the ball. Houston has the weapons to run up the score, but the Jags will force feed the ball to Jones Drew. This should be a real good game for MJD. 120/1
3. Fred Jackson (Buffalo Bills) vs. New Orleans – Last game for Freddy as Marshawn Lynch returns from suspension next week. Jackson certainly earned to chance to continue starting. The Bills will do everything possible to keep Drew Brees off the field, this means mondo carries for Jackson. 120/1
4. Matt Forte (Chicago Bears) @ Seattle – Forte might be the early lead for bust of the year after an awesome rookie season. Yet to score a TD or break 100 yards or 75 yards, or 60 yards. You get the picture. But this week against Seattle he will regain his game and give fantasy owners is first double digit performance.
5. Clinton Portis (Washington Redskins) @ Detroit – Portis is off to a decent year with about 70 yards rushing a game. Still no TD. The perfect tonic for a good game with a TD…The Lions rush defense.
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LaDainian Tomlinson was back where he wanted to be: Chargers Park. Tomlinson, whose return to San Diego was in doubt before he restructured his contract in March, was smiling Sunday. He participated in all three days of the Chargers’ minicamp after a groin injury kept him from the team’s final playoff game last season. “L.T. looks great,” coach Norv Turner said. “He has been out here running for a month, so he didn’t show anything different.” “It’s just good to get out and run around again,” Tomlinson said. “And be healthy.”
Darren Sproles has been an active participant in minicamp, taking significant reps as a running back and return man after signing the one-year tender that came with the franchise tag. While Sproles inked a contract that will pay $6.621 million next season, it wasn’t the deal he was seeking. “We were hoping for a long-term deal, and we were hoping to get it done before minicamp,” Sproles said. “When it didn’t look like that was going to happen, I signed the tender so I could be here. It’s important to be a part of the offseason program.” Sproles gave no indication about the possibility of a long-term deal being struck before the season starts.
Now that the draft is over and done with, if your team didn’t fill all the needs you may thnk they need, here is an updated free agent list by offensive position. Updated Aril 28th.
Quarterbacks -
J.P. Losman
Gus Frerotte
Rex Grossman
Running Backs -
Darren Sproles (Franchise Tag)
Warrick Dunn
Deuce McAllister
Ahman Green
Deshaun Foster
Rudi Johnson
Aaron Stecker
Lorenzo Neal
Wide Receivers -
Plaxico Burress
Marvin Harrison
Jerry Porter
D.J. Hackett
Reggie Williams
Matt Jones
Mike Furrey
Tackles -
Mark Tauscher
Jon Runyan
Jonas Jennings
Tyson Clabo
Kwame Harris
Guards -
Kendall Simmons
Pete Kendall
Edwin Mulitalo
Chris Naeole
Centers -
Richie Incognito
Eric Ghiaciuc
Melvin Fowler
