are the glory days over for ladainian tomlinson?
MATT YOUMANS: Tomlinson, Chargers should rip Raiders If it appears LaDainian Tomlinson is slowing in his old age, that he has lost a step and is not a breakaway threat, the San Diego Chargers running back wants everyone to know otherwise. He’s still the best. No back in the NFL can do all that he does, he said recently, and any opinions to the contrary are foolish. Tomlinson objected this summer when Jim Brown and others touted Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson as the league’s top runner. Peterson is the best, and it’s obvious, but Tomlinson won’t accept it. He turned 30 in June, is entering his ninth year and has a point to prove. A motivated Tomlinson is a good sign for the Chargers, who needed a kick in the backside after sliding to 8-8 last season. San Diego’s emphasis in training camp was getting off to a better start this season, and Monday night marks the beginning of what could be a Super Bowl run for a deep and talented team. The Chargers are 91/2-point road favorites over the Oakla
