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Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:40 am EDT

Chargers' Tomlinson playing part-time Sunday

By Mark Miller

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson(notes) sprained his ankle in the first quarter of the season and hasn't played in the two games since. That's been a big blow to the Chargers offense. After all, here's the guy who holds the NFL record for most touchdowns in a season with 31.

Chargers coach Norv Turner is saying that it's looking likely that Tomlinson will play this weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He apparently went through his second full practice on Thursday. "We're making the kind of progress we'd hoped for. Based on what I've seen, I think there's a good chance (he plays)," Turner said.

Tomlinson will apparently be splitting his duties with the NFL's shortest player, 5'6" running back Darren Sproles(notes).

Source: San Diego Union-TribuneNew Window

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  1. linebackerheaven
    1. Posted by linebackerheaven Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:33 am EDT

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    was he injured again or still injured ? a great running back, but he is a walking injury waiting to happen, will he do a ricky williams?
  2. uefiji
    2. Posted by uefiji Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:47 am EDT

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    this guy is washed up. i think that's been clear for two years now. anyone who can just sit there and look like they have no desire to get back in the game is useless. he had a couple good years then disappeared, like most backs in the league. it will happen to peterson in a year or two.
  3. brian b
    3. Posted by brian b Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:09 am EDT

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    Chargers and Tomlinson are garbage. Both are highly over rated.
  4. michael c
    4. Posted by michael c Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:59 am EDT

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    First of all LT nerver scored 31 touchdowns in a season. it is 28 retarded writer.
  5. Dennnis
    5. Posted by Dennnis Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:05 am EDT

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    Micheal...It's actually 29...dummy...LT is washed up...He sucks, all he does is cry...Watch ouf for T-Mac this year...He will be the MVP of the NBA in 2010...T-Mac will have the best year of his life this year...T-Mac=MVP 2010...That's right you heard it here first...Holla at me...
  6. deest55
    6. Posted by deest55 Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:05 am EDT

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    no,,,micheal c,,,,it is 31.........crunch your numbers a little better before posting a comment
  7. deest55
    7. Posted by deest55 Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:06 am EDT

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    sorry dennis,,,thats for you too
  8. deest55
    8. Posted by deest55 Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:12 am EDT

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    this 29 touchdown thing is something ive been talking about for a while now. if a QB runs for a touchdown it gets added to his total, but if a running back throws for a TD it doesn't. how does that make any sense. this is something that has to change, and will change in the future
  9. Dennnis
    9. Posted by Dennnis Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:14 am EDT

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    my bad deest55......Watch ouf for T-Mac this year...He will be the MVP of the NBA in 2010...T-Mac will have the best year of his life this year...T-Mac=MVP 2010...That's right you heard it here first...Holla at me...
  10. Dennnis
    10. Posted by Dennnis Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:14 am EDT

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    my bad deest55......Watch ouf for T-Mac this year...He will be the MVP of the NBA in 2010...T-Mac will have the best year of his life this year...T-Mac=MVP 2010...That's right you heard it here first...Holla at me...
  11. Wesley
    11. Posted by Wesley Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:16 am EDT

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    You have all managed to get it wrong. He had 31 touchdowns that year. 29 rushing, 2 receiving. Look it up.
  12. deesac
    12. Posted by deesac Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:36 am EDT

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    I like LT he has been good while he lasted but a running back only can give you a certain amount of miles on his legs I think it might be time to say he should be making some investment in a new career. I think the chargers will let him go nest season for sure.
  13. Joshums
    13. Posted by Joshums Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:47 am EDT

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    Having LT off the field for the last two games has NOT been a big blow to the Chargers' offense. Tomlinson has not put up impressive numbers for over two years now. Even then, much of his past success can be credited to FB Lorenzo Neil and an outstanding offensive line. Tomlinson is part of the team; he is not the team.
  14. crackalack
    14. Posted by crackalack Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:55 am EDT

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    its actually 28 rushing and 3 receiving, go to his career stats
  15. primus t
    15. Posted by primus t Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:58 am EDT

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    For all of those trash talker out there. Statistically he's one of the best running backs ever, so quit this whole "he was good for a few years" stuff. Secondly look at the Chargers rushing stats since he's been injured. You need the threat of LT in order to set up Sproles. It doesn't work as well when the defense knows he's not playing. I think he has a few more years before it's over.
    The man has been nothing but a consumate professional. Give respect where respect is due!!
  16. Chief
    16. Posted by Chief Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:15 pm EDT

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    Just to clear the record, LT scored 31 touchdowns in 2006-2007, 28 rushing and 3 receiving. He may even have scored more by passing. And like Casey Stengel used to say, "You could look it up."
  17. Daniel
    17. Posted by Daniel Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:22 pm EDT

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    Just another casualty at running back at 30 and over.
  18. fsubluedevils
    18. Posted by fsubluedevils Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:32 pm EDT

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    LT is still the man . Sorry the man can't produce 25 TD's a year every [profane] year. Cut him some slack. Naysayers are retards .
  19. .
    19. Posted by . Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:36 pm EDT

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    good Sproles sucks.
  20. David
    20. Posted by David Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:54 pm EDT

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    Yes LT has lost a step maybe two but even so he had a 1000 yrds rushing last year and i am sure he can do it again this year. i will take 1000 yrds rushing any year. plus when you add the fact teams must account for him at all times he means a lot to this years teams success. So weather he is washed up or not we still need him in the game.
  21. linebackerheaven
    21. Posted by linebackerheaven Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:57 pm EDT

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    Maybe he should change his name to part tim.
  22. brian g
    22. Posted by brian g Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:02 pm EDT

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    LT is the biggest cry-baby ever...everytime they lose in the playoffs he mopes and cries like a 7 year old girl who didn't get a pony for her birthday. I like the guy and he's a good clean athlete and good role model overall but the cry-baby attitude has to stop.
  23. petergammons
    23. Posted by petergammons Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:56 pm EDT

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    Sproles is better . . . Just sayin'
  24. SPORTS WITH STEVE
    24. Posted by SPORTS WITH STEVE Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:00 pm EDT

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    the steelers will LT hard and go after him and sproles. i think this is the last year for LT , he is done

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