LaDainian Tomlinson’s Decision: Stay or Go
A free agent in 2012 New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson is headed to the NFL Hall of Fame but could this be the end for the 32 year-old running back? Drafted fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft out of TCU, L.T. has had an impressive career but it hasn’t gone as smoothly as he would have liked. Controversy during and after his time with the San Diego Chargers and Philip...
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
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Top 5 Running Backs to NEVER Play in the Super Bowl
As we get ready for SUPER weekend, we here at CJ Sports have gotten back into the flow and have composed some lists. The first list we will discuss is the top 5 running backs that never got that chance to play in a Super Bowl. There have been many great players that have had the opportunity to become a Super Bowl champion and there have been many that got the chance to at least...
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
Jerk or not, Criminal or not -- Ray Lewis had a Great Speech Backing Team, Cundiff
Billy Cundiff did this:
Ray Lewis said this:
If Santonio Holmes and LaDainian Tomlinson (on his exit interview tour) hadn't convinced you that the NFL held 2011-2012 to torment Jets fans, Billy...
Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
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19 days ago
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19 days ago
OFF THE MARK
LT: Sanchez not a franchise QB
LaDainian Tomlinson thinks the Sanchize could eventually become a top QB, but right now he says the Jets' signal-caller still leaves a lot to be desired.
Via Sports Talk Network
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
Jets' Ryan vows to tone down theatrics
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan vowed to tone down his act next season.
Ryan told New York radio station WFAN-660 he mistakenly thought that by guaranteeting the Jets would win the Super Bowl, it would put the onus on him.
Last week, Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson was critical of Ryan's bravado, saying it provides added motivation for opponents.
"When I guaranteed...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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22 days ago
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22 days ago
Jets' Ryan says he will tone down his act
Jets coach Rex Ryan admitted that he made mistakes this season and said he even will consider toning down his bravado and brash talk in the future, but added that talk of disunity in the locker room was exaggerated.
Ryan said he was considering a different media approach after hearing running back LaDainian Tomlinson's claim that his coach's boasts sometimes provided motivation...
Via Fox Sports
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22 days ago
Rex: I’ll tone down act next season
Get ready for Rex Ryan Light?
The Jets coach said yesterday he will consider toning down his bravado and brash talk next season after hearing what running back LaDainian Tomlinson said this week about Ryan sometimes providing motivation to the opposing team.
“I thought it would put pressure on me...
Via New York Post - Jets
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23 days ago
Jets' Ryan admits bold talk likely hurt team
Rex Ryan disagreed with LaDainian Tomlinson's assessment of the locker-room discord and -- are you ready for this? -- the outspoken coach admitting he will think twice before making bold statements.
Via ESPN
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23 days ago
What LaDainian Tomlinson’s Revelations Mean for the Jets?
LaDainian Tomlinson appeared on Showtime’s “Inside the NFL” on Wednesday night in an attempt to shed some light on the recent issues the New York Jets have had on and off the field. In doing so, he definitely dropped a few bombshells that shocked even the most cynical Jet fans. First, LT stated that the issues in the locker room started in Week 3 or Week 4. That has got to...
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
LaDainian Tomlinson Blasts New York Jets with Candid Conversation About the Locker Room
As the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots get set to play in the first AFC Championship game without the New York Jets in three years, somehow the Jets have managed to stay in the spotlight, for better or for worse.
Despite their season ending nearly three weeks ago, the media has kept the Jets relevant whether they like it or not, as the blame game for their underachieving...
Via Rant Sports
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
Jets owner Woody Johnson denies that team is ‘toxic’
The long New York Jets nightmare of a season is now over, and team owner Woody Johnson is hopeful to put behind him more drama than MTV's "The Hills." Not that we would know.
The Jets endured a disappointing 8-8 season after an offseason spent retaining the core that made consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances. But after a 2-3 start, the Jets began to splinter...
Via Shutdown Corner
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24 days ago
Johnson ‘Confident’ Sanchez & Santonio Can Mend Fences
Woody Johnson spoke with reporters today, most likely to spin some of the comments that LaDainian Tomlinson made about the team last night on Showtime, and one of the biggest topics discussed was the relationship between Sanchez & Holmes, and whether it’s salvageable.
Johnson made it clear that the mercurial wide receiver will definitely be back in 2012.
Johnson said that...
Via The Jets Blog
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24 days ago
Johnson ‘Confident’ Sanchez & Santonio Can Mend Fences
Woody Johnson spoke with reporters today, most likely to spin some of the comments that LaDainian Tomlinson made about the team last night on Showtime, and one of the biggest topics discussed was the relationship between Sanchez & Holmes, and whether it’s salvageable.
Johnson made it clear that the mercurial wide receiver will definitely be back in 2012.
Johnson said that...
Via The Jets Blog
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24 days ago
Woody confident Sanchez and Holmes can co-exist
Woody Johnson disagrees with LaDainian Tomlinson's opinion that the Jets' had some serious chemistry issues in their locker room.
Via The Boone Docks
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24 days ago
Jets owner says Santonio will be back
Jets (for now) running back LaDainian Tomlinson thinks the team needs to figure out whether quarterback Mark Sanchez and receiver Santonio Holmes can coexist. If, in the end, one of them goes, it apparently won’t be Holmes. Owner Woody Johnson tells Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News that Holmes will be back in…
Via Pro Football Talk
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24 days ago
Tomlinson says Jets' turmoil was worst he's seen
NEW YORK — LaDainian Tomlinson has never seen a locker room as troubled as the one he was in with the New York Jets this season.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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24 days ago
Jets Still Grounded in Dysfunction Junction
There isn't much you can credit the Jets with achieving this season, but give them credit for finding a way to remain in the headlines even while the Giants are on the doorstep of the Super Bowl.
Those headlines might not be positive and they might make you wish everyone associated with the Jets was struck with a case of spontaneous paralysis of the vocal cords, but they say...
Via NBC Connecticut
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24 days ago
Jets Still Grounded in Dysfunction Junction
There isn't much you can credit the Jets with achieving this season, but give them credit for finding a way to remain in the headlines even while the Giants are on the doorstep of the Super Bowl.
Those headlines might not be positive and they might make you wish everyone associated with the Jets was struck with a case of spontaneous paralysis of the vocal cords, but they say...
Via NBC New York
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24 days ago
LT says the Jets have "EAST COAST VS. WEST COAST Beef"
LaDainian Tomlinson sounded off on the rift between Santonio Holmes and Mark Sanchez on Showtime's "Inside the NFL," on Wednesday night. LT said that Sanchez (who is from California) and Holmes (who is from Florida) caused the biggest locker room rift he's ever seen. He also said Jets players called the feud the "East Coast vs. West Coast beef"
"I...
Via Beer Mug Sports
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
LaDainian Tomlinson Details Jets' Dysfunction, Says Rex Ryan Should Scale Back Super Bowl Talk
LaDainian Tomlinson used to be the best running back on the planet, and in 11 NFL seasons, he's seen some chemistry issues in his team's locker room. Nothing, though, compares to the problems the Jets had this past season. "It is as bad as I've ever been around, honestly," Tomlinson said on Inside The NFL, according to The Associated Press. "And I've...
Via NESN.com
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
Tough Decisions, Indeed
It is as bad as I’ve ever been around, honestly. And I’ve been around some locker rooms and quarterback-receiver situations and what-not, but it was as bad as I’ve been around. You know it was at the point where I think the players could no longer do anything about it. There was nothing that the players could do. So when it gets to that point there are certain changes...
Via The Jets Blog
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24 days ago
Tough Decisions, Indeed
It is as bad as I’ve ever been around, honestly. And I’ve been around some locker rooms and quarterback-receiver situations and what-not, but it was as bad as I’ve been around. You know it was at the point where I think the players could no longer do anything about it. There was nothing that the players could do. So when it gets to that point there are certain changes...
Via The Jets Blog
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24 days ago
The Fifth Down: Tomlinson Says Rex Ryan Should Tone It Down
LaDainian Tomlinson said the Jets' rowdy roster was a direct reflection of the team's coach and general manager.
Via New York Times Sports
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24 days ago
Another player calls the New York Jets Dysfunctional
There has been no lack of criticism this offseason of the New York Jets by both their fans and their players. Now, another member of the 2011 New York Jets team has stepped forward to call them dysfunctional, RB LaDainian Tomlinson. The 2011 campaign started with head coach Rex Ryan making his annual Super Bowl prediction but the season finished with a whimper, a 3-game losing streak...
Via thepigskinreport.com
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25 days ago
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25 days ago
Tomlinson says Jets' turmoil was worst he's seen
NEW YORK (AP) - LaDainian Tomlinson has never seen a locker room as troubled as the one he was in with the New York Jets this season.In an interview with Showtime's "Inside The NFL" airing Wednesday night, the running back said the team was plagued by tension between players as ...
Via Washington Times
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25 days ago
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