Ted Carlson

Rookie Caution

July 23, 2008 5:23pm CDT

It is rare to get through any article about running backs without referring to LaDainian Tomlinson. This piece focuses on the 2008 rookie class, but the storyline begins in San Diego. In 2001, the Chargers sent their first overall pick to the Falcons and moved down to the fifth spot. They took Tomlinson. The result:

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