CHARGERS NOTES: Week off won't help L.T.
By JAY PARIS - Staff Writer | ∞
SAN DIEGO ---- LaDainian Tomlinson admits that his big right toe hurts. The Chargers running back concedes that a game doesn't go by when his toe doesn't restrict him.
So is the answer to skip a game?
"It's not a one-week injury,'' said Tomlinson, who was held to 35 yards on 12 carries in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins, marking the eighth time in nine games he has failed to reach 100 yards.
"You can't get it better in one week. There is no such thing; nobody can. If you are injured, you are injured. One week is not going to help. If you take one week off, you might as well take three weeks off.''
But that's out of the question for the Chargers, who trail the Denver Broncos by two games in the AFC West race.
"I don't think there is any question we are banged up ---- obviously, just look at they injury report and see that,'' Tomlinson said. "But at the same time, we played through stretches like this last year when we were banged up and we got the job done.''
Rivers OK
For the second straight game, quarterback Philip Rivers took his share of shots. He was rocked early in the game in the ribs and was sacked twice as well.
"Just a couple bumps and bruises ---– it's nothing,'' Rivers said.
What pains Rivers is the Chargers' offense, which seldom got rolling Sunday.
"Three-and-outs can kill you,'' he said. "We would be on the field longer if we didn't go three-and-out. Maybe we would sustain a seven-, eight-minute drive like we did early in the game.
"We are going to make some big plays, but that is us, too: ball control, running, screens. We got to do better when we get it.''
Weddle's imperfect 10
Strong safety Eric Weddle had a game-high 10 tackles Sunday, but he couldn't celebrate with the team dropping its third game in five weeks.
"We got to know every team is going to give us their best shot,'' Weddle said. "We have to play our 'A' game to win games and realize that wins in this league aren't as easy as you think. We got to fight for it.''
Et cetera
Coach Norv Turner said OLB Jyles Tucker (hamstring) remains several weeks away from returning. ... The Chargers were awaiting test results on WR Chris Chambers (ankle). ... LG Kris Dielman (thigh) and RG Mike Goff (knee) might miss practice time this week.
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Lt WHO wrote on Oct 7, 2008 4:20 PM:Who's this guy everybody's talking about LT retiered years ago! You mean that guy that use to run the ball for that non championship team in San Diego. He's all washed up! Let him make his T.V. ads. You have soneone that has heart & faster (sproles) Let lt go play for someone else. Who has the most running yds & TD'S this year. WHO?????
shimmin420 wrote on Oct 7, 2008 4:39 PM:L.Ts time is up lets move on
Toilet Duck wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:34 PM:LT is slowing down and has no rings.
What a bummer!
He should have known better than to think the worst team over the past 40 years could win a Super Bowl.
Yeah right!
He bought it and now its over!
Had AJ not traded away Brees?
What could have been.....
turff toe woes wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:51 PM:Hey while he takes the week off, maybe he can make a few more stupid T.V. ads. I think that little lt wont be able to do "Dancing with Stars". Why you ask because he's not a "STAR". He should just walk away from the game and go wash doggies at his new doggie hotel. ...
BoltBacker65 wrote on Oct 8, 2008 10:12 AM:It's really unfair how so many of you dog LT because he is not playing up to his potential! Yeah, he's not playing well and in fact may be doing more harm than good for the team and his health. But, get real, he still has what it takes to do the job when he's healthy. He's not done yet!
Regarding LT, I just think Norv doesn't have the back bone to sit him out the necessary time to heal up. You know it seems that Norv Turner lives by the forumula rule...work the stats, stats, stats. Didn't you hear him say LT needs so many touches in order for the team to win? I don't think Norv is able to think outside the box when it comes to both player management and team play strategy...
Plus, in all fairness to all around, I do feel LT's ego might play into this a bit as well. I'm sure he tells good ol' Norv that he's fine and up for playing.
Finally, what will you player assessment gurus say when LT kicks his game up a notch or two after making a full recovery (hoping he's allowed to recover/rehab)? True, a week off won't help LT. He needs at 2-3 weeks. Back off the hypocracy for another month at least! Go Bolts!!!
Toilet Duck wrote on Oct 8, 2008 12:43 PM:He had all offseason to heal and continues to rack up nagging injuries.
Thats what happens when a back hits the wall at 29 years old.
Hes not washed up.....YET!!!
But this year was supposed to be his SB trip and its not going to happen.
He should have known better than to think SD can win a SB.
ktchargers wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:24 AM:First two didn't loose by LT.
Second game by Ed and the Defend
T.C. too conservative and Matt whilhem
should go back and play special team only
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