Larz Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/10042/tomlinson-could-be-his-last-game Last week, LaDainian Tomlinson said he was aware the Jets-Giants game could have been his last home game in MetLife Stadium. This week -- as the Jets fight for their playoff lives -- he is aware that Sunday's matchup in Miami could be his last professional football game. "Yes, there is definitely a thought that this could be, because you never know how things shake out," said Tomlinson, who will be a free agent after this season. "For me, it just depends on the situation. I've said that before. I would love to keep playing, but if the situation is not right, then I won't. This possibly could be my last game." He has said he would play for the Jets again, or another team that was the right fit. But Tomlinson won't play for league minimum next season. "I got kids, man," he said. This year the running back earned $1.125 million with the Jets. The league minimum is $900,000 and will go up next year. Tomlinson, who played the bulk of his career for the San Diego Chargers, is in his 11th NFL season. He has never reached the Super Bowl despite what will inevitably be a Hall of Fame career. That could play a part in his decision to play next year. But if he doesn't find the right fit, he would not hesitate to call it a day. "Yes, it is weird, but this is how I see it," Tomlinson said. "If it is my last game, I've enjoyed 11 years of playing football, playing a kid's game [with] two great organizations. Obviously, being here the last couple of years, I’ve really enjoyed my time here. The fans have been great. My teammates have been great. The coaching staff. There is nothing I could complain about." I say give him 25 touches !!!!! nothing to save him for anymore....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 He got kids, man. So the alternative to playing for league minimum and making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year is to not work at all? That is just taking your ball and going home because you were picked last in a playground game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsnts725 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 ^agreed haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 He got kids, man. So the alternative to playing for league minimum and making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year is to not work at all? That is just taking your ball and going home because you were picked last in a playground game. Probably. When you have earned as much as he has, it's an option. Also, he has to think about his long term health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'm grateful to have had a HOF runner on the jets, even if it was his last hurrah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRVwYIvvvaU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Honestly he had less in the tank this year than I thought. Him retiring would not surprise me. It would suck to see such a great player go out without a ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanks9596 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 This is nothing more than LT's way of saying he want's a new tattoo on his calf in 2012. This is a sinking ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Cool, lets get some fresh young talent on this team next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 He should have called Steve Atwater before getting that tattoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 geez, tough crowd I'll miss ya LT, next time mcknight misses a blitzer and sanchez fumbles or greene drops a swing pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I love LT. I hope he re-signs here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm grateful to have had a HOF runner on the jets, even if it was his last hurrah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRVwYIvvvaU Agreed - the guy is top shelf and gave his all. We were lucky to have him as a Jet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I love LT. I hope he re-signs here. Same here...with a better o-line, I think he'd be better next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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