Comments on: L.T.'S MOM: "IT DOESN'T LOOK PROMISING"

By: 61niner

61niner — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:03:26 +0000

LT needs to be a charger for life, just as Tony Gwynn is a padre for life. if the gm’s of our sport franchises aren’t gonna do the necessary things to bring a championship to san diego, at least give us some players to love for their accomplishments. seau was the biggest mistake to ever let go.

By: Butterfingers_Brisby

Butterfingers_Brisby — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:03:58 +0000

“without giving anyone in the media fodder for claiming that LaDainian is whining about his situation.”
Whining is all this jerk does besides sitting on the sidelines during playoff games. Oh but I forgot, he is a “very classy guy”………

By: pfitz

pfitz — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:25:07 +0000

Little crumbs is exactly what the chargers got out of LT in the playoffs.This guy is a self centered whiner and always has been but he is classy just ask him..

By: filbertkiwi71

filbertkiwi71 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:47:06 +0000

Correction in regard to my Chambers comment. I meant to say.:
As for cutting Chambers, who would you replace him with? VJ who might have some legal issues? “

By: filbertkiwi71

filbertkiwi71 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:51:53 +0000

VonClausewitz says:
March 5th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
“I think it’s great news. People need to know how the Chargers treat their players. And their players, or soon to be ex-players, need to let people know that they can’t get away with it. If the players don’t stand up for themselves, if only to demand a minimum of respect, then management will only think they can do whatever they want with no repercussions. This kinda attitude travels across the league quickly. Hey, we all know it’s about money and you’re only as good as your last year. We all know that management acts purely out of self interest for the most part anyway. But if a player is given an option to play for a franchise that is upfront and respectful to their players versus one which has a history of reneging on their most talented players, which one do you think they’ll chose? How much is that extra 2 mill on a multiyear contract when you don’t even know if the team will stick to its agreement? Much better to play for a team where you know you fit in and they’ll stand by you. Look at the Pats. You don’t see players running away from that franchise. Guys go there, and often take less, because they know the coach is upfront and if you do your part, and are still capable of doing your part, there’s no need to change it up. That and they don’t burn out their players like the Chargers are seemingly fond of doing. If players want teams to treat them better they need to put their support in those teams that have a demonstrable history of doing that. Consider it akin to consumer pressure. Anyway, it’s obvious LT is better off somewhere else. SD’s record was built on his back, and even with all their talent they still couldn’t find a way to win. It’s time to move on. Things change quickly in this league and LT might be surprised how many options there really are. He’d look good in Denver or Tennessee too. “

By: filbertkiwi71

filbertkiwi71 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:37:07 +0000

teveadler76 says:
March 5th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
“Boltschick, I’m right there with you.
Treez, REALLY? no really?? The year we let Tuner go, he was not good. With the exception of two long runs he avg around 3.5 YPC. He made his money in the playoff game v. the Colts. Sounds familiar huh!
Props to Turner for this great year in ATL, but to think after his subpar year he would be able to have this type of year is crazy. At the same time, Turner is able to produce in that offense because it’s geared for the run, the Chargers are not geared for a heavy run attack.
Turner would have been a two down back in SD at best. LT still managed to run for 1100 yards and another 10+ TD year even with no fullback and a bad toe.
The team needs to stop this nonsense and move forward with LT. The additional room ($4mil) created by the salary cap last week, should have put this issue to rest, unless they are trying to work out something more long term past this year. After this year his contract starts to get a bit crazy with the dollars.
If they need to clear room, CUT CHAMBERS! It would save 4.55 mil in ‘09. Otherwise, let’s get a FB in here and draft a RB in the 3rd or 4th that can give LT a rest in between the 40’s. ”
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I am also one of those people that thought LT should have been traded the year before and that Turner should have been kept. True, the Charger offensive line isn’t the best, but Turner didn’t exactly get a lot of touches either. He is one of those backs that needs a lot of touches.
You can’t move into the future with LT who will be 30 years old this year. How much future could there possibly be? This entire LT/Charger situation should have been settled by now. LT has been the highest paid back for how many years? His production doesn’t warrant the contract that he makes now, not that any pro athlete is worth millions of dollars.
As for cutting Chambers, who did you replace him with? VJ who might have some legal issues?
I read that people want the Chargers to trade Volek. Really? If Rivers goes down, who will be the starting QB? Don’t tell me Whitehurst.
As for the crumbs comment, if LT’s mom did say that, then LT just lost any leverage he had.
I have said it before and I will say it again. Sproles hasn’t signed his tender yet. He isn’t going to get the amount that he was tendered unless he stays for one year and leaves. The only way LT stays is if Sproles signs a long term deal first for less money than the tender.
The Chargers were stupid if they didn’t see this coming. Asking LT to renegotiate his contract then tender Sproles that high wasn’t going to go over well with LT.
The loss of O’Neil did not hurt this team that much. Sure, Lorenzo was a great blocker, but if he was kept, he couldn’t make up for the sub-par offensive line play this past season. Besides, Lorenzo asked for his release and the Chargers granted it.
LT was the old LT for one game this last season. One game against a crappy Denver defense then he got hurt again.

By: VonClausewitz

VonClausewitz — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:31:38 +0000

I think it’s great news. People need to know how the Chargers treat their players. And their players, or soon to be ex-players, need to let people know that they can’t get away with it. If the players don’t stand up for themselves, if only to demand a minimum of respect, then management will only think they can do whatever they want with no repercussions. This kinda attitude travels across the league quickly. Hey, we all know it’s about money and you’re only as good as your last year. We all know that management acts purely out of self interest for the most part anyway. But if a player is given an option to play for a franchise that is upfront and respectful to their players versus one which has a history of reneging on their most talented players, which one do you think they’ll chose? How much is that extra 2 mill on a multiyear contract when you don’t even know if the team will stick to its agreement? Much better to play for a team where you know you fit in and they’ll stand by you. Look at the Pats. You don’t see players running away from that franchise. Guys go there, and often take less, because they know the coach is upfront and if you do your part, and are still capable of doing your part, there’s no need to change it up. That and they don’t burn out their players like the Chargers are seemingly fond of doing. If players want teams to treat them better they need to put their support in those teams that have a demonstrable history of doing that. Consider it akin to consumer pressure. Anyway, it’s obvious LT is better off somewhere else. SD’s record was built on his back, and even with all their talent they still couldn’t find a way to win. It’s time to move on. Things change quickly in this league and LT might be surprised how many options there really are. He’d look good in Denver or Tennessee too.

By: McGarret

McGarret — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:11:32 +0000

Scott Kaplan is the biggest egomaniac self-promoter on radio. Just laugh along Billy-Ray as usual….For a guy that’s been a millionaire since he was 21 & also holds a finance degree…you sure dont work hard for your comfort….as for Scott, stop the shameless self-promotion and leave L.T’s Mom out of this… what a new low for you guys…. geez…..holy Wo Fatt….

By: jcdavey

jcdavey — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:51:19 +0000

“make the bad man in the hawaiian shirt, stop , mama!”
dig that hole, LT

By: steveadler76

steveadler76 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:25:00 +0000

Boltschick, I’m right there with you.
Treez, REALLY? no really?? The year we let Tuner go, he was not good. With the exception of two long runs he avg around 3.5 YPC. He made his money in the playoff game v. the Colts. Sounds familiar huh!
Props to Turner for this great year in ATL, but to think after his subpar year he would be able to have this type of year is crazy. At the same time, Turner is able to produce in that offense because it’s geared for the run, the Chargers are not geared for a heavy run attack.
Turner would have been a two down back in SD at best. LT still managed to run for 1100 yards and another 10+ TD year even with no fullback and a bad toe.
The team needs to stop this nonsense and move forward with LT. The additional room ($4mil) created by the salary cap last week, should have put this issue to rest, unless they are trying to work out something more long term past this year. After this year his contract starts to get a bit crazy with the dollars.
If they need to clear room, CUT CHAMBERS! It would save 4.55 mil in ’09. Otherwise, let’s get a FB in here and draft a RB in the 3rd or 4th that can give LT a rest in between the 40′s.

By: litzsout619

litzsout619 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:19:04 +0000

My Momma said I cant play the foozeball no more!

By: empty13

empty13 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:18:00 +0000

ldt is just a well established cedben.
ldt: mommy! mommy! can you do a radio spot for me? mean mr. a. j. is only giving me crumbs!
mama: why yes my little visor boy i will go tell the radio people how mean mr. smith is being to you!

By: Treez

Treez — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:13:45 +0000

Boltschick, I’m a Charger fan.. maybe the only one that wanted Turner over LT. I got banned from a few message boards for it. I think LT’s days of rushing titles are behind him, if he gets one it will say more about the team than him. Notice how Sproles put the team over the top.. once the SD fans see fresh legs in there they’ll forget about Tomlinson being released REAL QUICK.

By: Boltschick

Boltschick — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:44:36 +0000

Guys, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
LT is supposed to make $6.6 million this year, but unless he agrees to accept less money, the Chargers will trade or release him. He is not asking for *more* money.
Whatever the Chargers are offering, it’s probably a lot less than what he’s due to earn under his contract. “Crumbs” was probably not a good choice of words, but the offer is probably on the low side.
LT was hurt most of the season and has decided not to have surgery on his groin muscle that tore from the bone. So there’s a lot of uncertainty about how he’ll perform in the future. He looked like his old self during the last game of the season, though–it was beautiful to watch. He trains really, really hard and he will be great next year if he can stay healthy. With the Chargers’ luck, they will release him and he will win the rushing title.

By: nedirect

nedirect — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:22:54 +0000

Why do parents talk to the press ? Makes Tomlinson look like a pussy .
News Flash:
this guy is a pussy. in consecutive years he sat out eliminatiion playoff games and has never stepped up when his team needed him.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:14:18 +0000

chodeboy says:
March 5th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
$6.95 million is crumbs? that’s news to me
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Hell ya, how’s he supposed to feed his family…er…mommy?

By: steveadler76

steveadler76 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:08:11 +0000

I think before everyone jumps on LT’s mom you need to listen to these guys on 1090. I am a native of San Diego and these guys (radio personalities) have no idea what they are doing.
The two guys were pulled off the street and there ratings have been in the tank for the few months they have been on. I’m sure they chased her much more than she chased them.
Desperate people trying to raise ratings to save there jobs. It’s horrible media and we shouldn’t even give them the time to discuss it.
I’m sure right now the Lynch family (which owns the station) is sitting back enjoying the free pub and the additional hits on it’s website.
Once again, SHAME ON 1090!

By: Popeye

Popeye — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:57:50 +0000

George C- HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAH……..loooooooooooooooooooooserrrrrr

By: Ras-Hype

Ras-Hype — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:45:38 +0000

“Hopefully he signs with the Eagles. Then Wilma McNabb and Loreane Tomlinson can set up play dates for their childern during the offseason.”
now that was funny!
how is ladanian tomlinson overrated? do you watch football? nfl?

By: empty13

empty13 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:44:57 +0000

stupid people say stupid things. ldt and his momma deserve real crumbs and that’s it.

By: stacker

stacker — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:43:29 +0000

LT is a big panzi…. Cut him and let him sign elsewhere he just isn’t a winner

By: btreese

btreese — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:38:19 +0000

Wanna bet his mom is trying to a get a bail out? lol…stupid turds..

By: purplejesus28

purplejesus28 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:30:24 +0000

this sounds Sprewellesque, “How am I suppose to feed my famliy on this?”

By: marvismyhero

marvismyhero — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:29:36 +0000

I love the people posting on here–full of machismo and bravado–as if they wouldn’t bitch about it if they were in the same situation. I understand being ignorant but don’t be hypocritical.

By: Alpheratz

Alpheratz — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:26:23 +0000

I haven’t been able to stand him ever since the “no class” remarks after their playoff loss to the Pats.
I’m rather enjoying all of this.
The Donovan McNabb of the west coast.

By: bonecity7

bonecity7 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:24:35 +0000

RockyVegas,
OUTSTANDING!!! LOL!!

By: Sundance

Sundance — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:15:20 +0000

Toss me some of them crumbs Ms T!! Man, does she
even have a clue as to what a lot of folks in this country
are going through?? What a dip stick!!

By: spanky07

spanky07 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:13:27 +0000

6 million bucks…. to play a game…. and LT wants more and feels insulted….but just the fact we care and continue to support this sport makes me wonder who’s really insane.

By: fidster

fidster — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:13:09 +0000

No soup for you, LT!!

By: RockyVegas

RockyVegas — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:12:43 +0000

My mom called my boss once and complained i wasnt appreciated enough at work. Now he is my stepdad and i am the regional assistant vice-manager and can work from home on the internet.