Jets RB Tomlinson says Favre didnt make his intentions known about whether hell return - 2 hours ago - chicagotribune.com

... make his intentions known about whether he'll return FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2010 file photo, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson looks on before an NFL divisional playoff game against the New York Jets in San Diego. Tomlinson says playing in a familiar offensive scheme on a team with a chance to win a championship and living in New York played major roles in choosing to join the Jets. The former San Diego running back, recently cut by the Chargers, signed with New York over Minnesota on Sunday, March 14, 2010, after visiting both teams last week. (AP Photo/Chris ... Read More »;</a>
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New Jet Tomlinson not getting much respect - 4 hours ago - nypost.com

... Shonn Greene is thought to be the Jets' primary back, and free agent Leon Washington could return. The Jets made it to AFC Championship (game) without me; how can I come in and demand to be a starter? Tomlinson said. They were very good without me. I just want to be able to have a role on this team and contribute." Though some may think he no longer can. It's still on me to prove that I can still play in this league, Tomlinson said. Now here we are with the Jets, a team that has a very good offensive line and there's no more excuses" this signing didn't make sense. Why let Thomas ... Read More »;</a>
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NYJ: Veteran RB Officially Signs - 5 hours ago - profootball.scout.com

... New York Jets have signed free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson , the team announced. Tomlinson (5-10/221/TCU/Rosebud, TX), a five-time Pro Bowl selection, has rushed for 12,490 yards and 138 touchdowns on 2,880 carries during his career with the San Diego Chargers. He also has registered 530 receptions for 3,955 yards and 15 touchdowns and has completed ... Read More »;</a>
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Tomlinson wants a championship with Jets - 5 hours ago - centredaily.com

... just days after agreeing to a contract with the New York Jets, and said he is coming "to win a championship." Tomlinson had spent his entire nine-year career with the San Diego Chargers and reached the AFC Championship Game after the 2007 season. The 2009 campaign ended with a loss to his new team in the divisional round. "At this point it's all about having the opportunity to win a championship," Tomlinson said. "The Jets made it to the AFC Championship without me...They were very good without me. I just want to be able to have a role on this team and contribute." Tomlinson is not ... Read More »;</a>
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Tomlinson: Brett Favre talked to me on phone, but didn't reveal his future with Vikings - 7 hours ago - twincities.com

. "I thought I would get a clue as to what he was thinking, but I didn't," Tomlinson said, according to NFL. Read More »;</a>
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The Whitehurst-Schaub comparison - 9 hours ago - espn.go.com

</td> Derek Anderson's immediate fate could hinge on which offer, if any, Charlie Whitehurst accepts from the Cardinals or Seahawks. Such fuss over Whitehurst seems a bit improbable given that he is not even a No. 2 quarterback. The Chargers' third-stringer has never attempted a pass in a regular-season Read More »;</a>
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A look at Tomlinson on turf, in the cold - 9 hours ago - espn.go.com

</td> New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson will encounter two specific elements more often in the AFC East than he did with the San Diego Chargers. Artificial turf and cold weather. Tomlinson has transferred from a division that has plays exclusively on grass to one that has three synthetic su Read More »;</a>
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Leaf near plea deal in Texas - 17 hours ago - signonsandiego.com

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Favre played a role in recruiting Tomlinson - 20 hours ago - startribune.com

. The Vikings lost the LaDainian Tomlinson sweepstakes but gained insight into Brett Favre's plans for this season. Read More »;</a>
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Report: Brett Favre talked to Tomlinson on the phone about playing for Vikings - 1 day ago - twincities.com

... Search powered by table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"> Former San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson shows a big smiles while talking about his career and being released by the NFL football team during a news conference on Wednesday Feb. 24, 2010, in Poway, Calif. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) (Lenny Ignelzi) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre played a big role in recruiting running back LaDainian Tomlinson, according to a report. The Vikings lost the courtship for Tomlinson, ... Read More »;</a>
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LaDainian's Numbers Speak for Themselves - 1 day ago - newyorkjets.com

... public comments since picking the Jets, let's take a quick look at Tomlinson by the numbers. 0 No need to wonder what drives Tomlinson after all these years. He doesn't have a championship ring and he thinks the Jets will give him his best opportunity for an elusive title. "He wanted to go to a team that he thought had a chance to compete for the championship," said Tomlinson's agent, Tom Condon, in an interview with the The Associated Press. 1 After getting selected in the first round (No. 5 overall) by the Chargers in 2001, Tomlinson rushed for 112 yards and two TDs in his pro debut ... Read More »;</a>
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Jones, Tomlinson are now connected - 1 day ago - espn.go.com

</td> We have a very interesting AFC West running back connection with the New York Jets to follow in 2010. We all know the backdrop. Much to the chagrin of those in the Jets' locker room, New York released powerhouse back Thomas Jones earlier this month. He was scooped up by the Chiefs in a move that gi Read More »;</a>
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LaDainian Tomlinson agrees to two-year, $5.1M deal with Jets - 1 day ago - nypost.com

</td> ... York to join the Jets. A day after returning to his home in San Diego following a free-agent recruiting visit with the Jets, the former Chargers great chose the Jets over the Vikings, who were also aggressively recruiting him. No official announcement was made by the Jets last night, though a team source indicated that one was imminent. Tomlinson has agreed to a two-year, $5.1 million contract with $500,000 in incentives. Tomlinson visited the Vikings brass in Minnesota last week before meeting with the Jets at their Florham Park, N.J., facility, touring the new stadium before being ... Read More »;</a>
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Tomlinson signs with Jets, Browns trade Quinn and Wimbley - 1 day ago - startribune.com

... worth about $5.2 million Sunday. The 31-year-old Tomlinson, cut last month by San Diego, chose New York over Minnesota after visiting the Vikings on Thursday. The 2006 NFL MVP spent Friday with the Jets, capping it with dinner with coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and other team officials. "He wanted to go to a team that he thought had a chance to compete for the championship," agent Tom Condon told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. "He wanted to go somewhere where he had a chance to have a significant role, and so with the Jets he also was going to be ... Read More »;</a>
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Larger workload draws Tomlinson to Jets - 1 day ago - startribune.com

... the Jets. Tomlinson, the eighth-leading rusher in NFL history with 12,490 yards, signed a two-year contract worth $5.1 million with an escalator to $5.6 million, ESPN reported first on Sunday. A league source told the Star Tribune the Vikings made a similar offer. "[Tomlinson] wanted to go a team that he thought had a chance to compete for the championship," agent Tom Condon told the Associated Press. "He wanted to go where he had a chance to have a significant role, and so with the Jets, he also was going to be very familiar with the offensive system" run by former Chargers assistant ... Read More »;</a>
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Lure of larger workload draws Tomlinson to Jets - 1 day ago - startribune.com

... the Jets. Tomlinson, the eighth-leading rusher in NFL history with 12,490 yards, signed a two-year contract worth $5.1 million with an escalator to $5.6 million, ESPN reported first on Sunday. A league source told the Star Tribune the Vikings made a similar offer. "[Tomlinson] wanted to go a team that he thought had a chance to compete for the championship," agent Tom Condon told the Associated Press. "He wanted to go where he had a chance to have a significant role, and so with the Jets, he also was going to be very familiar with the offensive system" run by former Chargers assistant ... Read More »;</a>
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Cleveland trades Brady Quinn; Jets sign LaDainian Tomlinson | NFL - 1 day ago - seattletimes.nwsource.com

</td> ... exchange for fullback Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft choice and a conditional pick in 2012. The deal is pending physicals. Ostensibly, Quinn will compete with Kyle Orton for the Broncos' starting job, although coach Josh McDaniels was unavailable to comment on the trade, according to a team spokesman. Quinn's departure came one day after the Browns agreed to terms with free agent Jake Delhomme on a two-year contract. Quinn went 3-9 in 12 starts for Cleveland, which drafted him with the 22nd pick in the first round in 2007 out of Notre Dame. Quinn won Cleveland's starting job ... Read More »;</a>
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N.F.L. Roundup: LaDainian Tomlinson Is Latest Big-Name Addition for Jets - 1 day ago - nytimes.com

... value from the Jets a two-year contract to become their newest running back and perhaps complete his Hall of Fame career with them. LaDainian Tomlinson, 30, is probably headed to the Hall of Fame, but his productivity has declined in recent years. The latest news, notes and analysis as N.F.L. teams explore off-season roster moves. The Jets also offer several other positives for Tomlinson, who was released by the San Diego Chargers last month after the worst season of his career. As a backup to Shonn Greene, Tomlinson will have the chance to run behind what may be the N.F.L. 's best ... Read More »;</a>
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Tomlinson chooses Jets over Vikings - 1 day ago - dallasnews.com

... agent, Tom Condon, said Sunday that the New York Jets signed the former Chargers running back to a two-year contract. The Jets confirmed that they have agreed to a deal, adding the aging star to the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense last season. "He wanted to go to a team that he thought had a chance to compete for the championship," Condon told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. "He wanted to go somewhere where he had a chance to have a significant role, and so with the Jets he also was going to be very familiar with the ... Read More »;</a>
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RB LaDainian Tomlinson chooses Jets over Vikings, signs 2-year deal - 1 day ago - startribune.com

... the Big Apple. Tomlinson's agent, Tom Condon, said Sunday that the New York Jets signed the former Chargers running back to a two-year contract. The Jets confirmed that they have agreed to a deal, adding the aging star to the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense last season. "He wanted to go to a team that he thought had a chance to compete for the championship," Condon told the AP in a telephone interview. "He wanted to go somewhere where he had a chance to have a significant role, and so with the Jets he also was going to be very familiar with the offensive system." The Jets reached the ... Read More »;</a>
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