Let’s catch up on some numbers as the fallout of the Chargers’ release of running back LaDainian Tomlinson continues.
The following are some lists compiled by ESPN Stats & Information. These illustrate just how dominant and special Tomlinson was in his nine-season career in San Diego:
LaDainian Tomlinson, NFL Career Rank
Meanwhile, Tomlinson tells Sports Illustrated that he is still motivated to play and that he wants to play for a championship-caliber team. It wouldn’t be a shock if Tomlinson’s top choice would be to reunite with close friend and former teammate Drew Brees with the Super Bowl champion Saints.
Here are a collection of several radio interviews with key people in Tomlinson’s San Diego career.
The following are some lists compiled by ESPN Stats & Information. These illustrate just how dominant and special Tomlinson was in his nine-season career in San Diego:
LaDainian Tomlinson, NFL Career Rank
Rush Yards: 12,490 (8th)
Rush TD: 138 (2nd)
Total TD: 153 (3rd)
Most Rush TD, NFL History
Emmitt Smith: 164
LaDainian Tomlinson: 138
Marcus Allen: 123
Walter Payton: 110
Jim Brown: 106
Most Total TD, NFL History
Jerry Rice: 208
Emmitt Smith: 175
LaDainian Tomlinson: 153
Randy Moss: 149
Terrell Owens: 147
Most Career Rush Yards (Spent Entire Career With One Team)
Walter Payton: 16,726 (Bears)
Barry Sanders: 15,269 (Lions)
LaDainian Tomlinson: 12,490 (Chargers)
Jim Brown: 12,312 (Browns)
Meanwhile, Tomlinson tells Sports Illustrated that he is still motivated to play and that he wants to play for a championship-caliber team. It wouldn’t be a shock if Tomlinson’s top choice would be to reunite with close friend and former teammate Drew Brees with the Super Bowl champion Saints.
Here are a collection of several radio interviews with key people in Tomlinson’s San Diego career.
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