If LaDainian Tomlinson never plays another down of football, he will go down as one of the greatest running backs in history. His legacy is secure, but there he was Tuesday, working up a sweat with several veteran teammates and a few neophytes that can only dream of being in the same huddle as him one day. It was something to see, a future Hall of Famer -- first ballot, no doubt -- participating in Mark Sanchez's "Jets West" camp at Mission Viejo High School. "Powerful," second-year running back Joe McKnight said of Tomlinson's presence. Heading into what could be his final season, Tomlinson said he will gladly accept a smaller role because he believes Shonn Greene is ready to be the Jets' feature back. Tomlinson said his new goal is to become the best third-down back in the business. "I don't want to carry the ball as much as I did last year," he said after a one-hour workout on Day 2 of Sanchez's weeklong camp. "Hopefully, that role goes to Shonn Greene and some of the younger guys, so I can really create matchup problems out of the backfield [as a receiver]. "I would love to be the best third-down back in the league. I'd love to be that. I've been the best running back in the league before. Now, at the end of my career, I'd like to be the best third-down back." Source: ESPN New York
2011 may very well be Tomlinson's swan song. He may welcome the fact being a third down back now.....but I don't think he'll make a second career out of it.
Most guys dont want to play anymore when they cant be dominant, which is ok, but its nice to see a guy be so about team
Class Act, and LT will dominate as a third down back. I've always thought LT was a class act, he just keeps adding to his rep.
