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The Jets running back had some interesting things to say about his former Chargers teammate, saying Rivers "looks distracted" and from his experience, that "it's hard to be 'the guy'."

Chargers GM Smith fires back at Jets' Tomlinson

San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith took issue with New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson's comments regarding struggling quarterback Philip Rivers. When Tomlinson noted that Rivers "seems distracted" after he fumbled a snap late in Monday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, it indirectly raised the ire of Smith. "When you’re in your prime...

LaDainian Tomlinson says Philip Rivers appears 'distracted' this season

Count LaDainian Tomlinson among the people who have been confounded by Philip Rivers’ poor performance this season. Rivers has thrown a league-high 11 interceptions and has a pedestrian 80.7 quarterback rating through seven games. Tomlinson, who was teammates with Rivers in San Diego, didn’t ...

Transcript: RB LaDainian Tomlinson, 11.3

On how important the run game will be considering past performances against Buffalo… I would say it’s always important to us. I think for us, we’ve had success, not only last year against them and in previous years, but also we’ve had success against other teams the last few weeks running the football. I’m sure it’s a point of emphasis for us to continue to run the ball...

Chargers QB Philip Rivers Responds To Ex-Teammate Ladanian Tomlinson's Comments

On Thursday, former Chargers and now New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson gave his opinion on Philip Rivers struggles this season. “I don't know what Philip may be going through right now," said Tomlinson, in his second season with the Jets following his release by the Chargers in February 2010. "But I will say, to me he seems distracted, for some reason...

Jets' LT says Chargers' Rivers 'seems distracted'

LaDainian Tomlinson says he thinks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers ''seems distracted,'' and was stunned Monday night when his former teammate fumbled a snap near the end of regulation of an overtime loss to Kansas City. Tomlinson, in his second season with the New York Jets, wouldn't speculate Thursday when asked if Rivers is struggling because...

LT: No East title without beating Bills

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- LaDainian Tomlinson reiterated Thursday what the Jets have been saying all week: Their hopes of winning the division title hinge on the critical stretch they begin this week.

Tomlinson: Pressure of role could be affecting Chargers' Rivers

LaDainian Tomlinson knows the distractions that come with being the central figure of a team. The Jets RB wonders if ex-Chargers teammate Philip Rivers is struggling because of that.

Jets must prove they’re champs, not chumps

LaDainian Tomlinson has been in the NFL for 11 seasons and is headed to the Hall of Fame on roller skates, to borrow an oft-used phrase from Bill Parcells. That makes Tomlinson a sage of sorts inside a Jets locker room filled mostly with players much younger and less experienced...

"Do or Die" for Jets This Sunday

You can't state the stakes for the Jets on Sunday in Buffalo any simpler than LaDainian Tomlinson did on Thursday afternoon. "Let’s be honest: this next month is going to tell us if we’re going to be champs in the AFC East, and that’s the way we look at it. Starting with this game. Because we can’t be champs if we don’t win this game. It’s a big challenge...

Jets lost on road to recovery

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Tomlinson on Rivers: It’s hard to be ‘The Guy’

LaDainian Tomlinson has watched his old teammate Philip Rivers‘ struggles from close up (when the Jets faced the Chargers) and from afar on television. LT2 thinks he may know why Rivers hasn’t been playing well. “He seems distracted, for some reason. Like on the sideline, he seems like he’s just distracted. And I’ve always said…

LT says Chargers QB Rivers 'seems distracted'

LaDainian Tomlinson says he thinks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers "seems distracted," and was stunned Monday night when his former teammate fumbled a snap near the end of regulation of an overtime loss to Kansas City.

Tomlinson: QB Rivers 'seems distracted' (AP)

LaDainian Tomlinson says he thinks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers "seems distracted," and was stunned Monday night when his former teammate fumbled a snap near the end of regulation of an overtime loss to Kansas City. Tomlinson, in his second season with the New York Jets, wouldn't speculate Thursday when asked if Rivers is struggling because he's not healthy.
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