Anyone else Lose alot of respect for LT today ? (1 Viewer)

[Franchise Playa]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

 

[Mr. PadresLakers]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

He's a runningback. Not a cheerleader. He has never been a big motivational speaker. It's not his personality. I just wanted to make sure all of the internet tough guys and doctors in this thread had the latest info on his injury.

 

[SayWhat?]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

He's a runningback. Not a cheerleader. He has never been a big motivational speaker. It's not his personality. I just wanted to make sure all of the internet tough guys and doctors in this thread had the latest info on his injury.

You don't have to be a cheerleader or motivational speaker to be a team leader. And team leader he proved he's not in the biggest game of his career.

 

[LordOpie]

It was ####in' cold on the sidelines.

Some people are way too harsh.

I still say he should've tried to play, even if it ruined his knee... cuz that's his job, but this sideline crap is recockulous.

 

[Tau837]

There are a lot of people saying stupid things in this thread.

First off, the Chargers had a great backup RB... in theory one of the best backup RBs in the NFL. It was better for the team for Turner to play than for LT to play without the ability to safely plant and cut on his knee.

Secondly, it didn't affect the Chargers one bit that LT chose to sit on the bench rather than cheerlead from the sidelines. Does anyone here think if he had decided to cheerlead instead that the Chargers would have won the game? I didn't think so.

He was on ESPN radio today and they said that if the same injury occurred during the regular season, he would have missed 6 weeks. Yet he tried to play.

Anyone criticizing him for not playing on after he found that he couldn't be effective is off base. Period.

 

[Mr. PadresLakers]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

He's a runningback. Not a cheerleader. He has never been a big motivational speaker. It's not his personality. I just wanted to make sure all of the internet tough guys and doctors in this thread had the latest info on his injury.

You don't have to be a cheerleader or motivational speaker to be a team leader. And team leader he proved he's not in the biggest game of his career.

Were you in the Chargers locker room? Did you hear anything from a Charger player questioning his leadership?

 

[FUBAR]

It was ####in' cold on the sidelines.Some people are way too harsh. I still say he should've tried to play, even if it ruined his knee... cuz that's his job, but this sideline crap is recockulous.

He did try to play, and the issue isn't as much the long term damage as what he could do that day. Turner and Sproles were the better options for the game.

 

[SayWhat?]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

He's a runningback. Not a cheerleader. He has never been a big motivational speaker. It's not his personality. I just wanted to make sure all of the internet tough guys and doctors in this thread had the latest info on his injury.

You don't have to be a cheerleader or motivational speaker to be a team leader. And team leader he proved he's not in the biggest game of his career.

Were you in the Chargers locker room? Did you hear anything from a Charger player questioning his leadership?

Nope. And neither were you. You don't have to hear other players question his leadership. You could see his leadership sulking on the bench with a big hood over his head. In fact, there's a very remote chance that anyone from his own team calls out Tomlinson even if he was completely in the wrong. But you're right. It wouldn't have helped his team to grab a pair of F'N crutches, hobble his ### up to the sideline and maybe observe a little. Talk to his fellow RB's, Rivers or the OC. Tell them anything he's seeing that might be beneficial. Try to encourage his teammates and pump them up. Yep, that would be FAR too much to ask from the supposed leader of the Chargers and best RB of all time. Most of the other all-time greats would've sat their ### right on the bench and sulked just like he did.

Right.

 

[Banger]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

He's a runningback. Not a cheerleader. He has never been a big motivational speaker. It's not his personality. I just wanted to make sure all of the internet tough guys and doctors in this thread had the latest info on his injury.

You don't have to be a cheerleader or motivational speaker to be a team leader. And team leader he proved he's not in the biggest game of his career.

Were you in the Chargers locker room? Did you hear anything from a Charger player questioning his leadership?

Nope. And neither were you. You don't have to hear other players question his leadership. You could see his leadership sulking on the bench with a big hood over his head. In fact, there's a very remote chance that anyone from his own team calls out Tomlinson even if he was completely in the wrong. But you're right. It wouldn't have helped his team to grab a pair of F'N crutches, hobble his ### up to the sideline and maybe observe a little. Talk to his fellow RB's, Rivers or the OC. Tell them anything he's seeing that might be beneficial. Try to encourage his teammates and pump them up. Yep, that would be FAR too much to ask from the supposed leader of the Chargers and best RB of all time. Most of the other all-time greats would've sat their ### right on the bench and sulked just like he did.

Right.

Great points, they would have definitely scored in the redzone if LT was up and yelling from the sidelines. Maybe Turner would have gotten the 1st down on 3rd and 1 if he knew that LT had his back or maybe gave him some last minute pointers. You haters are funny.

 

[DanFouts]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

He's a runningback. Not a cheerleader. He has never been a big motivational speaker. It's not his personality. I just wanted to make sure all of the internet tough guys and doctors in this thread had the latest info on his injury.

You don't have to be a cheerleader or motivational speaker to be a team leader. And team leader he proved he's not in the biggest game of his career.

Were you in the Chargers locker room? Did you hear anything from a Charger player questioning his leadership?

Nope. And neither were you. You don't have to hear other players question his leadership. You could see his leadership sulking on the bench with a big hood over his head. In fact, there's a very remote chance that anyone from his own team calls out Tomlinson even if he was completely in the wrong. But you're right. It wouldn't have helped his team to grab a pair of F'N crutches, hobble his ### up to the sideline and maybe observe a little. Talk to his fellow RB's, Rivers or the OC. Tell them anything he's seeing that might be beneficial. Try to encourage his teammates and pump them up. Yep, that would be FAR too much to ask from the supposed leader of the Chargers and best RB of all time. Most of the other all-time greats would've sat their ### right on the bench and sulked just like he did.

Right.

Great points, they would have definitely scored in the redzone if LT was up and yelling from the sidelines. Maybe Turner would have gotten the 1st down on 3rd and 1 if he knew that LT had his back or maybe gave him some last minute pointers. You haters are funny.

Maybe if LT had cheered loud enough, it would have distracted Seau from making that tackle on the Burner on 3rd and goal.

I can't believe the LT hate.....

 

[SayWhat?]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

He's a runningback. Not a cheerleader. He has never been a big motivational speaker. It's not his personality. I just wanted to make sure all of the internet tough guys and doctors in this thread had the latest info on his injury.

You don't have to be a cheerleader or motivational speaker to be a team leader. And team leader he proved he's not in the biggest game of his career.

Were you in the Chargers locker room? Did you hear anything from a Charger player questioning his leadership?

Nope. And neither were you. You don't have to hear other players question his leadership. You could see his leadership sulking on the bench with a big hood over his head. In fact, there's a very remote chance that anyone from his own team calls out Tomlinson even if he was completely in the wrong. But you're right. It wouldn't have helped his team to grab a pair of F'N crutches, hobble his ### up to the sideline and maybe observe a little. Talk to his fellow RB's, Rivers or the OC. Tell them anything he's seeing that might be beneficial. Try to encourage his teammates and pump them up. Yep, that would be FAR too much to ask from the supposed leader of the Chargers and best RB of all time. Most of the other all-time greats would've sat their ### right on the bench and sulked just like he did.

Right.

Great points, they would have definitely scored in the redzone if LT was up and yelling from the sidelines. Maybe Turner would have gotten the 1st down on 3rd and 1 if he knew that LT had his back or maybe gave him some last minute pointers. You haters are funny.

Maybe if LT had cheered loud enough, it would have distracted Seau from making that tackle on the Burner on 3rd and goal.

I can't believe the LT hate.....

There's no hate. It's common sense. Look, I actually enjoy watching LT play. He's a phenomenal talent, and his durability is nothing short of amazing at the RB position in this day and age. I respect him immensely for giving it a go in the AFC title game when he likely shouldn't have even been dressed. The people that question the fact that he sat the game out are marooooons. And no, the loss in the AFC title game doesn't really fall on LT's shoulders any more than any other player.That being said, maybe you're right. Maybe LT is the leader of this team? But if he is and if the other players respect him as one of their leaders, he chose the wrong time and the wrong game to sulk on the bench for the entire game.

 

[Mr. PadresLakers]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

He's a runningback. Not a cheerleader. He has never been a big motivational speaker. It's not his personality. I just wanted to make sure all of the internet tough guys and doctors in this thread had the latest info on his injury.

You don't have to be a cheerleader or motivational speaker to be a team leader. And team leader he proved he's not in the biggest game of his career.

Were you in the Chargers locker room? Did you hear anything from a Charger player questioning his leadership?

Nope. And neither were you. You don't have to hear other players question his leadership. You could see his leadership sulking on the bench with a big hood over his head. In fact, there's a very remote chance that anyone from his own team calls out Tomlinson even if he was completely in the wrong. But you're right. It wouldn't have helped his team to grab a pair of F'N crutches, hobble his ### up to the sideline and maybe observe a little. Talk to his fellow RB's, Rivers or the OC. Tell them anything he's seeing that might be beneficial. Try to encourage his teammates and pump them up. Yep, that would be FAR too much to ask from the supposed leader of the Chargers and best RB of all time. Most of the other all-time greats would've sat their ### right on the bench and sulked just like he did.

Right.

Great points, they would have definitely scored in the redzone if LT was up and yelling from the sidelines. Maybe Turner would have gotten the 1st down on 3rd and 1 if he knew that LT had his back or maybe gave him some last minute pointers. You haters are funny.

Maybe if LT had cheered loud enough, it would have distracted Seau from making that tackle on the Burner on 3rd and goal.

I can't believe the LT hate.....

There's no hate. It's common sense. Look, I actually enjoy watching LT play. He's a phenomenal talent, and his durability is nothing short of amazing at the RB position in this day and age. I respect him immensely for giving it a go in the AFC title game when he likely shouldn't have even been dressed. The people that question the fact that he sat the game out are marooooons. And no, the loss in the AFC title game doesn't really fall on LT's shoulders any more than any other player.That being said, maybe you're right. Maybe LT is the leader of this team? But if he is and if the other players respect him as one of their leaders, he chose the wrong time and the wrong game to sulk on the bench for the entire game.

Were you at the game with your binoculars fixated on LT's every move?

 

[SayWhat?]

Were you at the game with your binoculars fixated on LT's every move?

Yes. But I used cameras fixated on LT rather than binoculars. But you obviously weren't with your blind eye towards how pathetic LT's body language and actions were in what was his team's biggest game in two decades. It's not that hard to comprehend. But if you think his actions represented those of a true team leader, then I've got nothing further for you. We'll just agree that our definitions of "team leader" vary greatly then.

 

[Road Warriors]

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was diagnosed Tuesday with a second degree knee sprain of the medial collateral ligament that will require at least six more weeks to heal, according to his agent, Tom Condon.

Condon told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Tomlinson was examined by Los Angeles orthopedic specialist Dr. Neal Elattrache, who said the injury was positioned near an attachment that also "caused disruption of the hamstring fibers."

"The doctor said this is the type of injury that would seriously hamper LaDainian's ability to cut or push off the leg," Condon said. "His quadriceps muscle had already atrophied one inch. He absolutely can't play in the Pro Bowl and there shouldn't be any question as to why he couldn't go when [the Chargers] played New England."

Ravens running back Willis McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl appearance when Tomlinson pulled out.

Tomlinson carried the ball twice in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. After San Diego's 21-12 loss, NFL Network commentator Deion Sanders questioned Tomlinson's grit.

"You're a big-time player. And big-time players must play big-time games," he said.

Tomlinson fired back.

"You tell me what running back has played with a sprained MCL and been effective," he said. "You might go out there and try to limp around and play, but it's not going to happen. I don't know how information gets passed on, but until you talk to the source of the problem, what's going on with me, I think it's ridiculous when people make comments like that."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ce=NFLHeadlines

Did he have an explanation for the sideline pouting? We all know he was too hurt to play, but he has yet to address that issue I think.

He's a runningback. Not a cheerleader. He has never been a big motivational speaker. It's not his personality. I just wanted to make sure all of the internet tough guys and doctors in this thread had the latest info on his injury.

You don't have to be a cheerleader or motivational speaker to be a team leader. And team leader he proved he's not in the biggest game of his career.

Were you in the Chargers locker room? Did you hear anything from a Charger player questioning his leadership?

Nope. And neither were you. You don't have to hear other players question his leadership. You could see his leadership sulking on the bench with a big hood over his head. In fact, there's a very remote chance that anyone from his own team calls out Tomlinson even if he was completely in the wrong. But you're right. It wouldn't have helped his team to grab a pair of F'N crutches, hobble his ### up to the sideline and maybe observe a little. Talk to his fellow RB's, Rivers or the OC. Tell them anything he's seeing that might be beneficial. Try to encourage his teammates and pump them up. Yep, that would be FAR too much to ask from the supposed leader of the Chargers and best RB of all time. Most of the other all-time greats would've sat their ### right on the bench and sulked just like he did.

Right.

Great points, they would have definitely scored in the redzone if LT was up and yelling from the sidelines. Maybe Turner would have gotten the 1st down on 3rd and 1 if he knew that LT had his back or maybe gave him some last minute pointers. You haters are funny.

Maybe if LT had cheered loud enough, it would have distracted Seau from making that tackle on the Burner on 3rd and goal.

I can't believe the LT hate.....

There's no hate. It's common sense. Look, I actually enjoy watching LT play. He's a phenomenal talent, and his durability is nothing short of amazing at the RB position in this day and age. I respect him immensely for giving it a go in the AFC title game when he likely shouldn't have even been dressed. The people that question the fact that he sat the game out are marooooons. And no, the loss in the AFC title game doesn't really fall on LT's shoulders any more than any other player.That being said, maybe you're right. Maybe LT is the leader of this team? But if he is and if the other players respect him as one of their leaders, he chose the wrong time and the wrong game to sulk on the bench for the entire game.

Were you at the game with your binoculars fixated on LT's every move?

Nope, I just reviewed Belichick's home movies of the SD sidelines.

 

[Mr. PadresLakers]

Were you at the game with your binoculars fixated on LT's every move?

Yes. But I used cameras fixated on LT rather than binoculars. But you obviously weren't with your blind eye towards how pathetic LT's body language and actions were in what was his team's biggest game in two decades. It's not that hard to comprehend. But if you think his actions represented those of a true team leader, then I've got nothing further for you. We'll just agree that our definitions of "team leader" vary greatly then.

I guess so. I'll take the evidence of watching him play every game for seven years despite broken ribs and an injured groin at times when other speak of his lack of toughness. I'll take the evidence of every single quote attributed to Chargers teammate past and present about LT and his leadership when internet psychologists team up with internet tough guys and internet doctors and see something else.

 

[SayWhat?]

Were you at the game with your binoculars fixated on LT's every move?

Yes. But I used cameras fixated on LT rather than binoculars. But you obviously weren't with your blind eye towards how pathetic LT's body language and actions were in what was his team's biggest game in two decades. It's not that hard to comprehend. But if you think his actions represented those of a true team leader, then I've got nothing further for you. We'll just agree that our definitions of "team leader" vary greatly then.

I guess so. I'll take the evidence of watching him play every game for seven years despite broken ribs and an injured groin at times when other speak of his lack of toughness. I'll take the evidence of every single quote attributed to Chargers teammate past and present about LT and his leadership when internet psychologists team up with internet tough guys and internet doctors and see something else.

Sure. Me questioning his toughness is definitely the point I've been trying to make. Do you honestly think that any other Charger would actually speak out about LT publicly and say that his actions (pouting on the bench) were borderline pathetic? There are few very, if any, other Chargers that have the clout and backbone to feel secure enough on that team to do so. And what would it accomplish if they did? Piss off the team's franchise player? Not happening.

I can't believe that anyone in their right mind, outside of a blinded homer, could actually defend a team's superstar and supposed team leader for moping on the bench in his teams biggest game of the decade. Always great, as a teammate, to come back to the sidelines and see your team leader sitting by himself with his helmet on and hood over his head completely detached from the game.

 

[hickbones]

How is it that people know he was sulking? The guy was sitting on the bench with a helmet on with a dark visor and a hood over that in single digit weather. You couldn't see any of his skin save his hands...and maybe not that if he was wearing gloves. There is no proof he was sulking...only inference.

 

[thayman]

Were you at the game with your binoculars fixated on LT's every move?

Yes. But I used cameras fixated on LT rather than binoculars. But you obviously weren't with your blind eye towards how pathetic LT's body language and actions were in what was his team's biggest game in two decades. It's not that hard to comprehend. But if you think his actions represented those of a true team leader, then I've got nothing further for you. We'll just agree that our definitions of "team leader" vary greatly then.

I guess so. I'll take the evidence of watching him play every game for seven years despite broken ribs and an injured groin at times when other speak of his lack of toughness. I'll take the evidence of every single quote attributed to Chargers teammate past and present about LT and his leadership when internet psychologists team up with internet tough guys and internet doctors and see something else.

Sure. Me questioning his toughness is definitely the point I've been trying to make. Do you honestly think that any other Charger would actually speak out about LT publicly and say that his actions (pouting on the bench) were borderline pathetic? There are few very, if any, other Chargers that have the clout and backbone to feel secure enough on that team to do so. And what would it accomplish if they did? Piss off the team's franchise player? Not happening.

I can't believe that anyone in their right mind, outside of a blinded homer, could actually defend a team's superstar and supposed team leader for moping on the bench in his teams biggest game of the decade. Always great, as a teammate, to come back to the sidelines and see your team leader sitting by himself with his helmet on and hood over his head completely detached from the game.

You don't understand how anyone could defend him, yet you have just as much evidence that he was sulking as anyone else does that he was avidly cheering his team on. After he got hurt he had what, 30-45 seconds of TV time??

 

[gianmarco]

How is it that people know he was sulking? The guy was sitting on the bench with a helmet on with a dark visor and a hood over that in single digit weather. You couldn't see any of his skin save his hands...and maybe not that if he was wearing gloves. There is no proof he was sulking...only inference.

Because he was the only guy sitting over there? Because I saw lots of other Charger's players that weren't on the field at the time actually standing on the sideline and watching the game with interest.

 

[Tau837]

I am a Chargers fan, and I don't see LT as *the* team leader anyway. Rivers is the team leader IMO.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I am a Chargers fan, and I don't see LT as *the* team leader anyway. Rivers is the team leader IMO.

this playoff has vaulted Rivers as the team lead

 

[Mr. PadresLakers]

How is it that people know he was sulking? The guy was sitting on the bench with a helmet on with a dark visor and a hood over that in single digit weather. You couldn't see any of his skin save his hands...and maybe not that if he was wearing gloves. There is no proof he was sulking...only inference.

Because he was the only guy sitting over there? Because I saw lots of other Charger's players that weren't on the field at the time actually standing on the sideline and watching the game with interest.

He wasn't the only player who was sitting on the bench. He was sitting next to heater. I remember a Micheal Strahan interview talking about playing at GB where he said he was freezing until he started moving around on the field and the worst part is standing around during TV timeouts. LT has lived in San Diego for the past 7 years. His body isn't exactly adjusted to cold weather especially when he is immobile. The idea that he is a not a team leader because he didn't take his helmet off in freezing weather and stand next to the cheerleaders with a severely sprained knee is absurd.

 

[Michael Brown]

And if LT was up on the sidelines, all animated and getting loud, and cheering on his teammates, we'd have people in here saying, "Hey he's healthy enough to be up on the sidelines...why isn't he in the game?"

Can't win either way.