Mar 07 2009
Is Tomlinson The Next To Be Cut
The San Diego Union Tribune is reporting that the Chargers have made a “final offer” to star running back LaDainian Tomlinson to restructure his contract, indicating that if a restructure does not happen that he will need to find employment elsewhere next season.
Tomlinson is frustrated by making less than his backup Darren Sproles, who was given the franchise tag this off-season, despite being clearly the best running back in the league for the past five seasons. Hampered by a turf toe injury LT had his worst season of his career in 2008 and is close to 30, the age where most running backs hit the wall.
If LT is cut he should have no trouble finding work with the Seahawks, Cardinals, and Raiders looking for a #1 running back and will possibly draw interest from many other teams with a committee situation like the Patriots, Lions and Broncos. Needless to say LT should have no trouble finding a job if he needs one.
I never thought I’d live to see the day that the Bolts cut LT…of course Emmitt Smith in Arizona was hard to fathom, as well.