If the Chargers and LaDainian Tomlinson can put the past behind them, he could be their backup running back

LaDainian Tomlinson is an unrestricted free agent, and the Chargers could use an upgrade at backup running back.  Tomlinson has 294 attempts for 1,194 yards over the last two seasons, which is an average of 4.1 yards per attempt.  This is not far off from his career average of 4.3 yards per attempt.  I am not saying that Tomlinson is anywhere near being the RB he was in the prime of his career.  I am saying that he is still productive enough to be a backup running back. I understand that things deteriorated with Tomlinson the first time around in San Diego.  I also understand there was controversy because Tomlinson said “It’s tough being the guy” referring to Philip Rivers last season.  ”You get all of the questions of what’s right and what’s wrong.”  A.J. Smith responded by saying “I think it’s a lot harder when it’s no longer your team, and you’re not the guy.”  I think we are in a day and age where there is t...