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      Report: Chargers to cut Tomlinson by March 5

      February 4, 2010 /

      In an interview with San Diego radio station XX 1090 on Tuesday, Chargers’ running back LaDainian Tomlinson said that he was unhappy with the changes in the organization and that he wouldn’t take a paycut under any circumstances.

      Today, beat writer Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune wrote that the Chargers will likely release Tomlinson before his $2 million roster bonus is due on March 5.

      Tomlinson is due a $2 million roster bonus on March 5, the first day of the new league year. Provided the new league year is not postponed to allow for further collective bargaining negotiations, Tomlinson will likely be released before then, because the Chargers don’t seem inclined to pay his $5 million total salary. Both sides have said since a restructuring of Tomlinson’s contract last March that the deal would not be reworked again.

      This is a breakup that seems destined to happen. The Chargers’ running game was ineffective last season and a 30-year-old Tomlinson isn’t the solution to their problems. With each passing day, it appears more and more likely that LT will be in a different uniform next season.

      The question now becomes whether or not other teams will view him as a starter. I think that he could still be effective in a platoon, but I don’t see any team wanting LT to carry the rock 20-plus times a game now. Not that he could anyway with his durability concerns.


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      Jaguar offensive lineman Nwaneri blasts Tebow

      February 4, 2010 /

      In a recent posting on the Jaguars’ official web site, offensive lineman Uche Nwaneri lambasted NFL draft prospect Tim Tebow.

      From the Florida Times Union:

      So Nwaneri posted his five points on Tebow, with capital letters:

      “1. He can’t throw, PERIOD.

      2. He can’t read any coverage other than probably cover 2 or man.

      3. The QB Wildcat WILL NOT WORK IN THIS LEAGUE. PERIOD.

      4. He doesn’t know how to take a snap from center.

      5. HE CAN’T THROW, and that’s really something you either have or not.”

      Nwaneri then urged fans to buy tickets because he doesn’t want to come out “for pregame warmups to a COMPLETELY EMPTY STADIUM ANYMORE.’’

      I realize that Nwaneri has some upside and is a starter on Jacksonville’s O-line (plus, I don’t necessarily disagree with what he said), but if I were Tebow the only thing I’d respond with is: Who the hell is Uche Nwaneri?

      Of course, Tebow would never say that in response because he’s all class. He has more important things to worry about at this time of year than what some no-name Jaguar offensive lineman has to say about his talent.

      And somebody inform Nwaneri that the stadium (any stadium) is never full when the players come out for warm-ups.


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      T.O. to wind up in Cincinnati with Ochocinco?

      February 4, 2010 /

      Chad Ochocinco shared an interesting nugget with FOX’s Jay Glazer down in Miami this week.

      From Glazer’s Twitter page:

      chad ochocinco just told me on The Jay Glazer Pre-Party on FSN that he thinks T.O. will be a Bengal next year. he said he’s sure of it

      Owens is an unrestricted free agent and after spending one aggravating year in Buffalo, the chances of him re-signing with the Bills are slim to none. (Not that the Bills would want him back anyway.)

      At least on paper, a T.O.-Bengals marriage works. Cincy needs to boost their passing game in the offseason and could stand to add a receiver opposite Ochocinco. That said, at 36, Owens isn’t exactly the playmaker he used to be. He’s slow getting off the line of scrimmage and doesn’t always work back to the ball, although he still uses his size and speed to his advantage in one-on-one match ups and he’s still an excellent all-around athlete. And it’s not like the Bengals have to worry about him destroying a locker room that has already been destroyed countless times before.

      Granted, I think Marvin Lewis’ head just exploded thinking about the possibility of having to deal with the Ocho and T.O. in the same locker room.


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      Super Bowl XLIV Preview: 5 Factors the Colts must overcome

      February 4, 2010 /

      As part of the ongoing coverage leading up to Super Bowl XLIV, here are five factors the Colts must overcome to beat the Saints.

      1. The potential loss of Freeney.
      Come kickoff on Sunday, there will be no bigger hurdle for the Colts to overcome than if defensive end Dwight Freeney can’t play, or is limited due to an ankle injury. He’s undoubtedly Indy’s best defender and is a game-changer in every sense of the word. If he can’t play, the Saints don’t have to worry about keeping extra blockers in to protect Drew Brees and can focus most of their attention on slowing down Robert Mathis. Pressure is the key to disrupting any offense and the same can be said for the Saints’ high-powered attack. As it stands now, Freeney wants to play and should dress. But considering he’s a speed rusher and has a tear in his ankle, how effective does anyone think he’ll actually be? Barring the ankle being completely healed, the Colts have a serious problem on their hand.

      2. Slowing down Brees.
      For all that is said about Drew Brees, he still doesn’t get enough credit for being able to read a defense and deliver timely, accurate passes. What makes him unique is that he has accuracy on all three levels, in that he can complete the short to intermediate route with as much ease as he can the deep pass. Another thing Brees does well is scanning the field and throwing away from the coverage. Over the last half of the season, nine quarterbacks threw for two or more touchdowns against the Colts, who gave up big plays in the AFC Championship Game to the usually offensively challenged Jets. Brees has a plethora of weapons to use at his disposal and Indy doesn’t have the personnel to go toe-to-toe with all the Saints’ receivers. The best way to slow down Brees is to pressure him, but as was noted above, that could be a problem for the Colts if Freeney is limited.

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