LaDainian Tomlinson Quotations | Page 2

It was devastating, to be honest with you. I was a young player and didn't understand a lot about the business. I knew that he was a heck of a player and had many more years left. Of course as a young player you wonder why. Talking to him, he knew the business of it. He made me understand that it's a business first. After a while, I kind of got it.

It is what it is, ... I just try to do what I'm able to do whenever I'm called. I can't go over there and try to holler at everybody, tell them, 'Give me the ball.' You know that's not me.

It's tough to even think of Drew not being here. I guess my mind hasn't really grasped that possibility.

It's not so much a disappointment, ... I've had a great run at it.

It's not much of a disappointment. I've had a great run at it. I'm happy with being tied with Lenny. Any day, I'll take that. Like I said, everything must come to an end and I've had a great run. I'm certainly not disappointed at all.

It's going to be really exciting man, especially in the powder blues, ... On top of that, it's on Monday night and the fans, I'm pretty sure, are going to be pretty crazy. So I'm looking forward to it.

It's been a while since it's been like that.

It's been awhile since I felt like that,

It's pretty frustrating. After we lost to Miami, we knew we had to win the last three games. We felt like we had a good shot at doing it. We had to play three good games, Colts, Kansas City and then Denver. We didn't expect to lose. But when you play good teams you have to play consistent football.

Everybody around the league looks up to their organization, ... Just the things they have been able to do, especially in a time when free agency is critical and things change. They've proved it can be done.

That's a ball that I want to have in my collection,

That's a fast track, ... I think I have an advantage whenever I play on a surface like that.

It's still fairly early, ... but at the same time, we can't afford to drop any more.

It's not fair to sit here and say how Philip is going to do. We haven't even stepped on the field together.

It's definitely something you think about, having big days and scoring four touchdowns, but you let it come to you,

It was nice. So many times we've been on the losing end of games like this. I figured one game would have to go our way.

Oh, she's doing great. She's really come through it. She's positive. She's the same person she was before. Everything's good.

It's very surprising to me, because it shows what kind of heart we have. Obviously we don't have the kind of heart that a lot of people think we have. We can't finish the dang game and put the team away.

It's very upsetting. I was looking forward to playing against Rodney and being out there with him again. I learned so much from the guy. I really appreciate everything he has done in helping my career.

It's tough because you're fighting against yourself during a game: 'Should I be playing? No, I can't quit.' You know you're not 100 percent, so it's hard. . . . I guarantee you he's hurting.

It was just another gutsy performance by our leader. He spread the ball around and made a lot of great throws. He was clutch as always.

They brought the blitz, they got in the backfield, they really controlled the line of scrimmage, ... They did a good job of containing our running game.

They just played good defense. I don't know specifically what they did; I have to wait to see the film.

The last couple years we passed more and were more balanced. Before that we ran 65 to 75 percent of the time. We can do that if we need to.

I'm a competitive person. I think you all know that. Myself, I feel like I can do more. But at the same time we do have other players on the team who can make plays. Just being me, yeah, I want to be utilized a little bit more than what I am.

I knew that they were going to be up for us trying to run the ball. At that point they were pinning their ears back. That's why you saw the big play happen, too. When they got all them guys up, somebody didn't get over in that gap where they were supposed to get, and Michael got right down the sideline.

I'm pretty sure people are getting tired of hearing (everyone) say, 'LT hasn't caught any passes' or whatever, ... It's definitely in the game plan, and that's going to be something we try to do this week -- make sure I touch the ball in open space.

I'm only in my fifth year, and we still have five games to go down the stretch, and the offensive line is just now getting healthy, ... So I'm looking forward to what we have here in the future.

I haven't yet . I've been very eager to figure out the right time to push that button.

I really get my work in practice. Preseason is not really where I need to get in a rhythm. Obviously it helps some; that was some (help) out there. It felt good to stretch them legs with the ball in my hand.

I really get my work in practice. Preseason games are not where I need to get in rhythm. It helps to play some preseason. There was some right there today.

Cam knew that he needed to get me the ball a little more coming out of the backfield,

He's someone we need on the team, but business is business.

I don't know if there's a tougher place to play.

I can't answer that question. It's not for me to answer. I don't call the plays.

I don't want to say it's not important,

I don't want to make it sound like I'm complaining I'm not getting the ball. I had the ball 19 times in both of the last two games. Anytime I touch the ball that much, I've got to make something happen. I haven't done that.

Their offense is really in gear where they can score points. And it's hard to run the ball against the defense. They've got a great secondary with the young corners and an All-Pro in Champ (Bailey). I just think they have all the tools to make it.

The kind of person Drew is, I don't think there will be a problem. Drew is a very hard worker, and he's the type of person that can handle this injury and look it right in the face and come back from it and not have a problem with it.

I've been dealing with being overlooked my whole life.

I keep my eyes wide open. Because trouble is out there.

I know how to rebuild a team. I know how to step in and work hard.

I get stronger as the game goes on.

In the NFL, everyone's attacking, so you have to be quicker in your decisions.

I knew I had to go out and perform. I had a lot of fans watching!

I would love to spend my whole career in Scan Diego because I accept the challenge of turning this team around.

I'm an old-school guy.

I think the Patriots actually live by the saying, 'If you're not cheating, you're not trying.'

With my size and speed, my ability to make moves and great vision, I'm sometimes feel like it's an unfair advantage over the defense.

The best all-around [running] back in the league is Jamaal Charles. He has the ability to hit a homerun from anywhere.

God has really blessed me with the ability to put me ahead of the class.

I'm passionate about the game of football.

I take being a role model seriously.

Everything speeds up and it's blurry for a minute. But you've got to have a little patience sometimes to just find a soft spot. There's always a soft spot in the defense, and it's your job to find it.

I think about my family first. I want my family to not want for anything. I would like to make sure they have no worries.

You've got to earn respect as life goes on.

People there’s a new sheriff in town. One of the great running backs in line of Pittsburgh Steelers [and] his name is Le’Veon Bell. He’s on his way people.

I think every year you have something to prove.

Rex brings out the macho talk and tells everyone this is what we're going to be and what we're going to do. And you see what happened. The players did it. It worked.

I want to win a championship. I can't come on this team and demand to be a starter.

I have to fit in. Wherever they want to use me, that's fine.

I'm going to make the playoffs. You can believe that. To never play in the playoffs, that will not be my legacy.

You don’t have the same type of focus when you are undefeated.

I've still got a lot left in the tank. I think people are starting to see I've got a lot left in the tank.

Whenever something good happens to me, I try-it may sound kind of bad-to think a little negative. I just always try to keep myself grounded.

I'm inspired by my family, especially my mother.

I like to think of myself as the running LT. I like to run up the middle and wear defenses down. It's more exciting in between the tackles.

I don't worry about things I can't control.

Faith is a strong word in my life. That's one thing my mother has always stressed to me.

Some people say I'm the best back in the NFL. That's what drives you: You want everyone saying there's no doubt who's the best.

I am just a player trying to do what Im told.

I guess the way I describe it is when basketball players talk about being in the zone and they feel like they can't miss. That's the way a running back feels when the game is in slow-motion. It feels like every cut is right, every run is going to be at least 10 yards. You see what the defense is doing. You know what they're trying to do to you. It's awesome.

I run with heart and determination, and that's what you can't measure-heart.

I want to have a family and teach them the way to live their lives, pretty much the way I was raised, with a lot of love and the Lord. I want them to stay off the streets, and to have goals and dreams.

I believe in working hard all the time. I have faith that working hard is going to get me where I want to go.