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98 '09 '08 '07
Games 14 16 16
Attempts 223 292 315
Rushing Yards 730 1110 1474
100 Yard Games 0 2 6
Receptions 20 52 60
Receiving Yards 154 426 475
Total TDs 12 12 18
Ladainian-tomlinson

Season Schedule

  • Week 1 - Sep 13

    BAL @ NYJ

  • Week 2 - Sep 19

    NE @ NYJ

  • Week 3 - Sep 26

    NYJ @ MIA

  • Week 4 - Oct 03

    NYJ @ BUF

  • Week 5 - Oct 11

    MIN @ NYJ

  • Week 6 - Oct 17

    NYJ @ DEN

  • Week 7 - Oct 24

    bye

  • Week 8 - Oct 31

    GB @ NYJ

  • Week 9 - Nov 07

    NYJ @ DET

  • Week 10 - Nov 14

    NYJ @ CLE

  • Week 11 - Nov 21

    HOU @ NYJ

  • Week 12 - Nov 25

    CIN @ NYJ

  • Week 13 - Dec 06

    NYJ @ NE

  • Week 14 - Dec 12

    MIA @ NYJ

  • Week 15 - Dec 19

    NYJ @ PIT

  • Week 16 - Dec 26

    NYJ @ CHI

  • Week 17 - Jan 02

    BUF @ NYJ

  • Week 1 - Sep 13

    NYJ 24 @ HOU 7

  • Week 2 - Sep 20

    NE 9 @ NYJ 16

  • Week 3 - Sep 27

    TEN 17 @ NYJ 24

  • Week 4 - Oct 04

    NYJ 10 @ NO 24

  • Week 5 - Oct 12

    NYJ 27 @ MIA 31

  • Week 6 - Oct 18

    BUF 16 @ NYJ 13

  • Week 7 - Oct 25

    NYJ 38 @ OAK 0

  • Week 8 - Nov 01

    MIA 30 @ NYJ 25

  • Week 9 - Nov 08

    bye

  • Week 10 - Nov 15

    JAC 24 @ NYJ 22

  • Week 11 - Nov 22

    NYJ 14 @ NE 31

  • Week 12 - Nov 29

    CAR 6 @ NYJ 17

  • Week 13 - Dec 03

    NYJ 19 @ BUF 13

  • Week 14 - Dec 13

    NYJ 26 @ TB 3

  • Week 15 - Dec 20

    ATL 10 @ NYJ 7

  • Week 16 - Dec 27

    NYJ 29 @ IND 15

  • Week 17 - Jan 03

    CIN 0 @ NYJ 37

  • Week 1 - Sep 07

    CAR 26 @ SD 24

    21 rushes

    97 rush yards

    0 TDs

    3 receptions

    15 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 2 - Sep 14

    SD 38 @ DEN 39

    10 rushes

    26 rush yards

    0 TDs

    2 receptions

    14 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 3 - Sep 22

    NYJ 29 @ SD 48

    26 rushes

    67 rush yards

    2 TDs

    3 receptions

    20 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 4 - Sep 28

    SD 28 @ OAK 18

    20 rushes

    106 rush yards

    2 TDs

    2 receptions

    9 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 5 - Oct 05

    SD 10 @ MIA 17

    12 rushes

    35 rush yards

    0 TDs

    5 receptions

    22 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 6 - Oct 12

    NE 10 @ SD 30

    20 rushes

    74 rush yards

    0 TDs

    3 receptions

    44 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 7 - Oct 19

    SD 14 @ BUF 23

    14 rushes

    41 rush yards

    0 TDs

    6 receptions

    26 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 8 - Oct 26

    SD 32 @ NO 37

    19 rushes

    105 rush yards

    0 TDs

    5 receptions

    65 rec yards

    1 TDs

  • Week 9 - Nov 02

    NYJ 26 @ BUF 17

  • Week 10 - Nov 09

    KC 19 @ SD 20

    22 rushes

    78 rush yards

    0 TDs

    4 receptions

    39 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 11 - Nov 16

    SD 10 @ PIT 11

    18 rushes

    57 rush yards

    1 TDs

    3 receptions

    45 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 12 - Nov 23

    IND 23 @ SD 20

    21 rushes

    84 rush yards

    0 TDs

    3 receptions

    30 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 13 - Nov 30

    ATL 22 @ SD 16

    14 rushes

    24 rush yards

    1 TDs

    5 receptions

    42 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 14 - Dec 07

    NYJ 14 @ SF 24

  • Week 15 - Dec 14

    SD 22 @ KC 21

    15 rushes

    39 rush yards

    1 TDs

    6 receptions

    35 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 16 - Dec 21

    SD 41 @ TB 24

    21 rushes

    90 rush yards

    0 TDs

    2 receptions

    20 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 17 - Dec 28

    DEN 21 @ SD 52

    14 rushes

    96 rush yards

    3 TDs

    receptions

    rec yards

    TDs

  • Week 1 - Sep 09

    CHI 3 @ SD 14

    17 rushes

    25 rush yards

    1 TDs

    7 receptions

    51 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 2 - Sep 16

    SD 14 @ NE 38

    18 rushes

    43 rush yards

    0 TDs

    4 receptions

    15 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 3 - Sep 23

    SD 24 @ GB 31

    22 rushes

    62 rush yards

    0 TDs

    3 receptions

    33 rec yards

    1 TDs

  • Week 4 - Sep 30

    KC 30 @ SD 16

    20 rushes

    132 rush yards

    1 TDs

    5 receptions

    22 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 5 - Oct 07

    SD 41 @ DEN 3

    21 rushes

    67 rush yards

    0 TDs

    3 receptions

    73 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 6 - Oct 14

    OAK 14 @ SD 28

    24 rushes

    198 rush yards

    4 TDs

    3 receptions

    16 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 7 - Oct 21

    NYJ 31 @ CIN 38

  • Week 8 - Oct 28

    HOU 10 @ SD 35

    17 rushes

    90 rush yards

    0 TDs

    1 receptions

    1 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 9 - Nov 04

    SD 17 @ MIN 35

    16 rushes

    40 rush yards

    1 TDs

    6 receptions

    37 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 10 - Nov 11

    IND 21 @ SD 23

    21 rushes

    76 rush yards

    1 TDs

    4 receptions

    21 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 11 - Nov 18

    SD 17 @ JAC 24

    16 rushes

    62 rush yards

    1 TDs

    5 receptions

    93 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 12 - Nov 25

    BAL 14 @ SD 32

    24 rushes

    77 rush yards

    0 TDs

    6 receptions

    45 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 13 - Dec 02

    SD 24 @ KC 10

    23 rushes

    177 rush yards

    2 TDs

    3 receptions

    20 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 14 - Dec 09

    SD 23 @ TEN 17

    26 rushes

    146 rush yards

    1 TDs

    5 receptions

    27 rec yards

    1 TDs

  • Week 15 - Dec 16

    DET 14 @ SD 51

    15 rushes

    116 rush yards

    2 TDs

    2 receptions

    7 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 16 - Dec 24

    DEN 3 @ SD 23

    19 rushes

    107 rush yards

    1 TDs

    2 receptions

    7 rec yards

    0 TDs

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LaDainian Tomlinson

New York Jets

2009 Review

Holy CRAP was that a poor display from the surefire first-ballot Hall-of-Famer, LaDainian Tomlinson, in 2009.  Not just on the field, but off the field as well.  It was awful enough that teammates, coaches, and fans alike all had to be subjected to the athletic fall of one of their heroes, but at the same time were made to witness a regression in character that went far beyond immaturity and into the domain of simply being an asshole.  It pains us to write this about a player we once grouped in with one of the finest athletes and classiest acts the sporting world has ever seen, Walter Payton, but the truth is sometimes painful.  Aside from his 12 TDs, of which only two came from outside 6 yards, Tomlinson had the worst year of his nine-year career in every other aspect of the game you can imagine.  It would be agonizing to list out all the deficiencies, so we’ll just say that his 3.3 yards/carry on the year pretty much sums it up.


~  Ranked 19th in the league with 156.4 RB fantasy points (basic scoring system)


~  Tied for fifth in the league with 12 rushing touchdowns


~  Tied for 12th in the league with 12 total touchdowns


~  Ranked 29th in the league with 730 rushing yards


~  Ranked 28th in the league with 52.1 rushing yards per game


~  Ranked 16th in the league with 223 attempts


~  Tied for 30th in the league with 3 rushes of 20+ yards


~  Ranked 24th in the league with 40 rushes for first downs


~  Lost 1 fumble on the year


~  Ranked 42nd among running backs with 20 receptions


~  Ranked 49th among running backs with 154 receiving yards

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2010 Fantasy Outlook

The Chargers simply could take it anymore; the disrespect, the blame game, the sulking, the smack-talking, and least of all the regression of play from LaDainian Tomlinson.  So, off to New York he goes to try and revive a career that will undoubtedly land him in the Hall of Fame.  The only problem is that he happens to have one of the more promising young RBs in the league ahead of him in Shonn Greene to compete with.  Can Tomlinson rise to the challenge?  Will the LT21 of old come around one last time to put the fear of the Gods into opposing defenses?  The answer is a resounding No, but that’s not to say that he won’t at least have a semi-successful season.  The Jets boast one of the best offensive lines in the game, if not the best, and they run the ball an absolute ton.  Shonn Greene, the anointed starter, is still a little wet behind the ears, so the Jets should look to LT’s experience more than you might think in 2010.  He won’t return to the LT21 of old, but he could be in line for pretty decent year in New York, and if any injuries were to come into play, dare we say he’d become a steal on fantasy draft day.


~ The Jets will certainly be using him in 3rd-down situations, seeing that Greene didn’t catch a single pass last year


~ LT has always had a nose for the endzone, so he might be used there over Greene on occasion as well


~ Even though he has clearly lost a step the past couple of years, a new city and better offensive line could reinvigorate him


~ The Jets DO love what they see in Shonn Greene and will give him every opportunity to succeed; and rightfully so, because he’s an absolute beast

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Twitter

LaDainian does not have a Twitter account.  The official Team Twitter account comes through here:  Jets Player Tweets


 


 


Follow Pyro® on Twitter @pyroman1ac

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Featured Pieces

Run-down, washed up, out of gas, however you want to put it; the guy still has one of the best stiff-arms of all-time


The LT Stiff-Arm


 


 


This is hands down the funniest toy Todd McFarlane has ever made for a professional athlete.  A total balls across the nose homage to a player that sulks on the bench a lot. 


You can buy this item for $9.79 at Amazon, by clicking here


LT Sulking Blow-up Doll


 


How the master used to do it...

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Contract

LaDainian signed a two-year, $5.2 million contract to play with the Jets in March of 2010.  $500,000 is available through incentives, though the particulars of the deal are not yet known:


2010 – $1.025 million


2011 – $2.425 million


2012 – Free Agent

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Handcuff

LaDainian is a nicely valued handcuff to Shonn Greene

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In The Huddle

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Strength of Schedule

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS


Rank # vs. Rush


Rank # vs. Pass


1=Toughest  32=Easiest


 


View Overall Strength of Schedule Chart

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Injury Report

Green

LT has dealt with MCL and groin issues in the past, and though he's only missed 3 games in his career, 2 of them were last year (ankle). He's over the 30-year old threshold now, but all things considered, he looks good in camp and should be fine heading into the season

Breaking News

Chargers release LaDainian Tomlinson expand +

The San Diego Chargers decided to release veteran running back LaDainian Tomlinson on Monday. The move had been anticipated since the end of the season as LT21 would have been paid a $2 million roster bonus in March and was set to make $3 million with the team in 2010.

Pyro's Take:

As logical of a decision as it was to make, it's still tough to see a surefire Hall-of-Famer let go from the only team he ever played for. LT will have no problem latching on with another team, but with his game in a steep decline over the past couple of years, the suitors aren't likely to be within the parameters he has set. LaDainian has mentioned that he won't go to a team unless it has a proven QB and legitimate chance to win the Super Bowl. At best, that leaves him with Dallas, New Orleans, Minnesota, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Indy, and Houston (all unlikely), along with Green Bay, Philly, and New England (all possibilities).

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04:00 PM, 02.22.10

LT expected to play after shot to the ribs expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson took a shot to the ribs on Sunday against the Broncos, but is still expected to practice this week and start against the Chiefs in Week 12.

Pyro's Take:

His 30-year old body has become so fragile, we're surprised the shot didn't kill him! Whatever, he'll be fine for the next game and should be a nice RB2 for your fantasy football team going up against a 27th ranked Chiefs rush D.

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12:00 PM, 11.24.09

Tomlinson's hip injury still lingering expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson still comes out of games for stretches of time due to the hip injury he suffered a couple of weeks ago.
"It's still bruised," said Tomlinson. "Whenever I get hit or land it, I monitor it. But I don't think about it... I also want to stay fresh throughout the game like I used to do with Michael Turner, and (Darren Sproles) is doing a heck of a job. That's why I come out, so I can be fresh in the fourth quarter if we need to put the game away."

Pyro's Take:

LT has been playing better of late, but is still just a RB2 at best on your fantasy football team. With match-ups against Kansas City and Cleveland over the next two weeks, he could provide you with some pretty nice results out of the position. Start him while he's hot.

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12:00 PM, 11.23.09

LT sidelined on Wednesday with hip injury expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was absent from practice on Wednesday dealing with a nagging hip injury, though he says it's nothing serious and that he'll be playing come Sunday.

Pyro's Take:

30-years old really sneaks up on you fast in the NFL. The decline is rapid, whether it be in health or in your level of play, and it doesn't matter if you are a future Hall of Famer or not. LT21 has a poor match-up against the Eagles on Sunday anyway, so he shouldn't be more than a flex play on your fantasy football team.

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09:15 PM, 11.11.09

Tomlinson returns to a full practice Friday expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson returned to practice in full on Friday after sitting out yesterday with an illness. He's being listed as probable on the team's Week 7 injury report.

Pyro's Take:

LT21 will play, and should be in your fantasy football lineup this week against a soft Chiefs rush D. He's not the same record-breaking LT, but he seems to be getting better as the year goes on.

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05:00 PM, 10.23.09

LT21 misses practice with illness expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson missed practice on Thursday due to an illness that has hit three other players on the team as well.

Pyro's Take:

There's been a bit of a flu bug going around the NFL lately, but this shouldn't keep him out of action on Sunday. LT has a favorable match-up against the Chiefs this weekend, so get him in your fantasy football lineup if he's good to go.

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06:45 PM, 10.22.09

Tomlinson still Chargers goal-line back expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson didn't get a key 3rd-down goal-line run in the first quarter of Monday night's game, but coach Norv Turner said it was simply because “the play we originally were going to call, Darren runs”.

Pyro's Take:

LT21 looked the best he had all season, but it was still a far cry from the LT of old. He can still be used as a RB2 on your fantasy football team, but don't expect those 2-3 TD-games of the past.

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10:45 AM, 10.20.09

LT a little rusty, but feels pretty good expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) was back on the field Sunday, but only had seven carries in the game. “I felt pretty good,” said Tomlinson. “I'm still working my way back. I wouldn't say I was there. A little rusty.”

Pyro's Take:

LT gained a whopping 15 yards on those seven carries, and looked more than just "a little rusty" to us. He was dropping passes and getting thrown around on blocking assignments. He's no better than a RB2 on your fantasy football team right now, if that.

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12:15 PM, 10.05.09

LaDainian Tomlinson active for Sunday night football expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson is active for the game tonight against the Steelers.

Pyro's Take:

LT's back, but don't get over-excited as we believe he'll likely be splitting carries with Darren Sproles, at least for a week. Hopefully you handcuffed these two guys on your fantasy football team.

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06:30 PM, 10.04.09

Tomlinson looks good to go on Sunday night expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle, probable) missed the last two games due to injury, but has practiced in full all week and is ready to go against the Steelers on Sunday night.

Pyro's Take:

It's tough to see one of your studs return from injury, yet not be able to play him. The match-up against a tough Steelers D and possibly being a bit rusty has us thinking you should let LT rest on your fantasy football bench until after his Week 5 bye.

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08:30 PM, 10.02.09

LT walking without a limp expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) was walking around without a limp on Monday, but that doesn't mean he's returning to the field this weekend. With a bye in Week 5, coach Norv Turner may opt to rest his star RB for one more week to get completely healthy.

Pyro's Take:

The Chargers could use his services against an angry Steelers team this Sunday night, but not at the risk of injuring him further. Check back later in the week to see how his improvement affects your fantasy football team.

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05:00 PM, 09.29.09

Tomlinson officially ruled out expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) has officially been ruled out for the game against the Dolphins this weekend.

Pyro's Take:

The Chargers will likely keep their star running back out next week as well as they try to get LT back to complete health. Darren Sproles should again be a decent fantasy play on Sunday.

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12:00 PM, 09.26.09

LT misses practice again, figures to miss Week 3 expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) missed practice again on Thursday and is doubtful for this week's match-up against the Dolphins.

Pyro's Take:

The injury has taken much longer to return from than originally expected, and it looks like LT may even miss Week 4 as well so he can get healthy during the bye week in Week 5. If you have his handcuff (Sproles) on your team, consider him a decent fantasy play this weekend.

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06:00 PM, 09.24.09

Tomlinson sits out practice again expand +

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson sat out practice again on Wednesday due to the ankle injury he suffered in Week 1.

Pyro's Take:

The Chargers aren't planning on LT21 being ready for the game this week against the Dolphins, so Darren Sproles is likely to carry the load once again. Sit him if you got him.

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06:15 PM, 09.23.09

No new news on Tomlinson's ankle expand +

Chargers coach Norv Turner is holding out hope that running back LaDainian Tomlinson will be able to play in Week 3, but is preparing the team as if he won't be. He also did not have any news on the progress of LT's ankle injury.

Pyro's Take:

It would be nice to have Tomlinson available against the Dolphins next Sunday as the running game never really got going with Sproles last week. We'll update you on the situation as it progresses throughout the week.

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12:15 PM, 09.22.09