I know, it'll probably never happen, but I can dream. LaDainian Tomlinson was released by the San Diego Chargers on Monday, and he wants to go to a team where he can win a championship. He's 30-years old, and he knows he's not a "feature back" anymore.

 

Ray Rice is the guy here in Baltimore, and everyone knows it. He is a Pro-Bowler and was second in the League in yards from scrimmage. Adding Tomlinson to the Ravens offense would give the team a weapon.

 

While Willis McGahee is a solid running back, that's all he is. Tomlinson gives the team a legitimate threat to catch the ball out of the backfield when he comes into the game. You could do multiple things with Tomlinson as well, like line him up as a slot from time to time. He is still productive, if you limit his snaps.

 

L.T. is not a stranger to Cam Cameron either. His best years were with Cameron serving as the Chargers' offensive coordinator. The reason it's no surprise Rice did so well with yards from scrimmage is because Cameron always had L.T. at the top of the NFL in that category. Tomlinson could come in and hit the ground running in an offense that looks familiar.

 

Again, I'm not saying it's going to happen. I'm only saying it makes sense. In a two-back system, with one back getting the bulk of the carries, L.T. would add something to the Ravens offense that they don't have. That's a second true playmaker. Yes, at 30, he can still make plays, in the right situation.

 

Rob Long