My favorite player of all time. A perfect combination of athleticism, strength, speed and versatility all while remaining humble and staying out of trouble. People forget how good this man truly was.
@@senormejia9832 As a Ravens fan, I gained a major appreciation for him his last season. McGahee, McClain and Rice combined for over 2000 yards and Neal was the sledgehammer that paved the way for them.
This makes me so nostalgic for a team that sadly no longer remains in a city that TRULY loved them and wasnt just using them for a cash cow. In other words, San Diegans, yall are some of the best and most loyal sports fans in America..... You guys deserve so much more
I couldn’t disagree more, they abandoned the team when they started to struggle after the LT days and San Diegans voted against taxation to build a new stadium for the team. I’m a lifelong Chargers fan but if they really wanted the Chargers to stay they could have done a lot better. San Diego has always been known for fair weather fans.
What’s even more impressive is this came after 5 straight 1200 yard seasons most rbs would be burnt and on the downhill after that and this man said nah I’m running for the mvp
I swear it felt like he broke the first tackle every time he touched the ball this season I was amazed as a young kid and still amazed till this day LT is a legend 🔥🔥🔥💯
I feel like that was the case his whole career up until the end. As a Charger fan I grew up on LT so I got use to him making the first guy every time and not going down 1 on 1 in the open field. Sadly, ever since LT that’s been far from the norm. Just shows how great he was
LT is my favorite running back of all time. He was a great player on and off the field; he carried himself with so much class and broke records on the field; it’s a shame my chargers never won a Superbowl during the 2000s; we should've won it all in 2006 and 2009. I hope we get another running back like LT Bolt Gang For Life ⚡⚡⚡⚡
I remembered watching this season like it was yesterday, he was my favorite player in the NFL and to watch. And this coming from a die hard Falcons fan. Legendary season
Being from SD, I was fortunate when my San Diego Chargers drafted him when I was 19. I was blessed to watch him live for several seasons, including 2006. That was the only year I refused to sell my Raiders game tickets. LT had no holes in his game, and his skills were well above average in every category: Speed, Quickness, Blocking, Catching, Vision, Strength, Stiff Arm, Cutting Ability, Power, Nose for the End Zone, etc. If the Bolts were within the 5, everyone knew LT was getting it, and no one was going to stop him.
I was in high school when LT was in his prime man he was my favorite running back I always picked the chargers in madden because of LT he was a bad man on madden!!! Goat of running backs imo #LT21
This season was truly the dark navy blue uniforms, LT’s records, Phillip Rivers’ first year as a starter, and playing in San Diego; this should've been the year the Chargers won the super bowl; we had 11 pro bowlers
Most highlights I can only watch once or not even at all. But LT, I can watch him 24/7 since 2006. Probably watched his highlights 10 times by now. He's amazing and my favorite player of all time! When I saw him in person, I was so shy and nervous but gosh LT is one of a kind. No rb can make his greatness. 🎉❤ represent SD too!
Thanks for the video NFL Throwback! LT is one of the greatest running backs to play in this league. Does anyone happen to know any NFL games back in the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s where a receiver is putting their hands up late to delay the CB while the ball is in the air, but still catching the ball?
LT played in 170 games and was responsible for 169 touchdowns. He was special. Just crazy that he scored 31 touchdowns but was shut out the last two games. Could have been an even bigger record
I'm a lifelong Chiefs fan, but...I'm also a huge LT fan. I saw him play in person at TCU and I knew he would be special. Outside of Barry sanders, my all-time favorite RB. Class guy too.
@@SportsonHighStandardshappens in basketball we can see it shifting metas a lot, football seems to be forgetting about the backfield entirely, athletes on defense too good
every video says 31 TD. While this is partially correct with 28 rush and 3 receiving TD's, it is not complete. LT threw 2 touchdowns that year as well, bringing his total to 33. He also broke the point record. The next 9 people on that list are kickers.
I don't know how his record isn't talked about more. 31 damn touch downs. Adrian Peterson who was an incredible Running Back at most had 18 in a season.
Man I’m a die hard colts fan.. but I was on the chargers in junior football back in 2005-7 and started to force my dad to watch the chargers games along with the colts on sundays and LT instantly became my favorite player of all time
I got to witness so many spectacular athletes without even knowing it. Grew up watching Brian Dawkins and Allen iverson and got to witness this great tail back in his prime as well. Good times
People that doubt he deserves to be in the GOAT RB convo need to be watching this highlight reel. Dude had everything, and could also catch/throw. Magical season, magical player, glad he's still hanging with the team.
He just had everything you want a running back to have strength athleticism agility raw speed vision patience route running catching blocking guy might as well have been designed in a lab to play running back in the national football league
If wasn’t living in SD back in the 2000s you’d have no idea how much kids wanted to be like LT including me. I’m a packer fan but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a LT jersey. He’s been one of my favorites since. One of the all time greats. Daygo forever loves you Ladanian
You got LT( Lawrence Taylor) and you got this LT(LaDaimian Tomlinson) wish he had rings like Law Tay if the Chargers didn't fire their coach after his MVP season
Kinda like how this year's chargers were the best team, by many people in the media. Could've gone all the way if they didn't blow a massive lead to the jags, eh?
@@slimischillin7753 who said that? Lol no one thought that, given how heavy the afc was. People were on the fence if they’d make the playoffs. Also, they finished 10-7 and struggled midway thru the season. Not considered the best team
@@mariosnum1fan You might wanna take a scroll through the preseason predictions. The chargers were definitely preseason media darlings again, like always
@@mariosnum1fan all you have to do is search into your youtube search bar "chargers picked to win afc west" and you'll see results from various preseasons (including last preseason) from major sports media
Tomlinson had probably one of the best run blocking o line and lorenzo neal. Tomlinson wasnt the fastest or strongest rb but he knew how to hit holes and he also had a great stiff arm. He is probably one of the top 10 overall rbs of all time he just did everything right. Some critics might say he aint special but his accomplishments say otherwise he probably has the best vision that i have ever seen always hitting the right holes.
No runner in history, could go downhill as hard and hit the second level and become elusive enough to shake a safety or run by/strait though him, while having the best hands for a RB in the league. The definition of BALLER is LT.
My favorite player of all time. A perfect combination of athleticism, strength, speed and versatility all while remaining humble and staying out of trouble. People forget how good this man truly was.
Sucks that he only played 11 seasons
Only casuals forget how good he was lol. Real NFL knows what up
Same ❤ he’s been my favorite player as long as I can remember
Him and Prime are mine but LT introduced me to football
@@payrysdoscs4903 usually how long all great backs play. The position is one of the most physically demanding positions on your body
Magical season for LT and the Chargers. Can't forget to shoutout Neal and that O line for leading the way.
Lorenzo Neal and the O-Line made that happen for him.
Sadly it was ruined, by the coaching staff, who decided to throw the ball. Instead of using L.T against the Patriots
@@17thN.Othere’s only 1 lt
Gotta love these Lorenzo Neal highlight reels.
He’s sooo underrated and think of the last RB to achieve 2k yards Chris Johnson guess who was his fullback…..
Then they got rid of him the friggen next year
@@senormejia9832 As a Ravens fan, I gained a major appreciation for him his last season. McGahee, McClain and Rice combined for over 2000 yards and Neal was the sledgehammer that paved the way for them.
Somebody make a Lo Neal highlight video! I've looked, it doesn't exist. 😢
I was thinking that when I watching this
33 total tds is insane man. Shows how flexible he was at scoring. 28 rushing tds, 3 receiving, and 2 passing.
This makes me so nostalgic for a team that sadly no longer remains in a city that TRULY loved them and wasnt just using them for a cash cow. In other words, San Diegans, yall are some of the best and most loyal sports fans in America..... You guys deserve so much more
I couldn’t disagree more, they abandoned the team when they started to struggle after the LT days and San Diegans voted against taxation to build a new stadium for the team. I’m a lifelong Chargers fan but if they really wanted the Chargers to stay they could have done a lot better. San Diego has always been known for fair weather fans.
@@andrewgoodwin6248 sentiments understood
Pretty messed up that they left San Diego
Legend has it Rivers was so used to handing off to LT that when his child was born that year he gave the baby right to LT out of habit
And LT would have run for a 20 yard gain.
Legend has it that LT ran that baby right into the endzone
What’s even more impressive is this came after 5 straight 1200 yard seasons most rbs would be burnt and on the downhill after that and this man said nah I’m running for the mvp
Dm it was 21 likes I just had retract my like just to make it look more iconic for my guy
That was one of the greatest seasons in NFL history. He’s underrated.
How?
2,300+ all purpose yards 31tds 28 rushin pretty self explanatory
I remember this historic season like yesterday, love LT.
And sadly they lost a game, they should have won, easily , against the evil New England Patriots
I swear it felt like he broke the first tackle every time he touched the ball this season I was amazed as a young kid and still amazed till this day LT is a legend 🔥🔥🔥💯
I feel like that was the case his whole career up until the end. As a Charger fan I grew up on LT so I got use to him making the first guy every time and not going down 1 on 1 in the open field. Sadly, ever since LT that’s been far from the norm. Just shows how great he was
LT is my favorite running back of all time. He was a great player on and off the field; he carried himself with so much class and broke records on the field; it’s a shame my chargers never won a Superbowl during the 2000s; we should've won it all in 2006 and 2009. I hope we get another running back like LT Bolt Gang For Life ⚡⚡⚡⚡
2007 as well
Spanos ruined it all each time
They only care about money not winning it all…
I remembered watching this season like it was yesterday, he was my favorite player in the NFL and to watch. And this coming from a die hard Falcons fan. Legendary season
We got his regen
@@bendelatore451
Bijan Robinson?
ONE OF THE GREATEST RBS OF ALL TIME.
Being from SD, I was fortunate when my San Diego Chargers drafted him when I was 19. I was blessed to watch him live for several seasons, including 2006.
That was the only year I refused to sell my Raiders game tickets.
LT had no holes in his game, and his skills were well above average in every category: Speed, Quickness, Blocking, Catching, Vision, Strength, Stiff Arm, Cutting Ability, Power, Nose for the End Zone, etc.
If the Bolts were within the 5, everyone knew LT was getting it, and no one was going to stop him.
Him burner turner and sproles I miss that team and I'm a Packers fan I watch that 2006 season yearbook on the chargers channel all the friggen time
@@packersauburneric3625 I fucking love Darren Sproles!!! I'm the same height, but the comparisons end there.
@@UnicornOfDepression I wish they used him more and saved Tomlinson so wear and tear some of those years he really dipped off after 2006
with great Rbs don't forget the awesomness of their Fullback: Lorenzo NEALLlll
Hell yes !
hes so humble too, hes always on TV and is never talking about himself or his career or how great he was.. really amazing
as a fan of the game i know we all have a list of players we wanted to see win a superbowl. i truly believe that LT is on ALL of our list!
I was in high school when LT was in his prime man he was my favorite running back I always picked the chargers in madden because of LT he was a bad man on madden!!! Goat of running backs imo #LT21
This season was truly the dark navy blue uniforms, LT’s records, Phillip Rivers’ first year as a starter, and playing in San Diego; this should've been the year the Chargers won the super bowl; we had 11 pro bowlers
Most highlights I can only watch once or not even at all. But LT, I can watch him 24/7 since 2006. Probably watched his highlights 10 times by now. He's amazing and my favorite player of all time! When I saw him in person, I was so shy and nervous but gosh LT is one of a kind. No rb can make his greatness. 🎉❤ represent SD too!
His o line was a force to be reckoned with that year. No doubt about it. And LT was spectacular
Imagine how many yards he would have running in the Shannon outside zone running scheme where those cut back lanes were huge.
I think big Lorenzo Neal needs a little love. 41 out there giving his whole body for those blocks.
no bs dance or fuking around, love it, miss those days.
Best comment on here. Thank youu
His balance was impeccable. I'd just like to point that out.
Thanks for the video NFL Throwback! LT is one of the greatest running backs to play in this league. Does anyone happen to know any NFL games back in the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s where a receiver is putting their hands up late to delay the CB while the ball is in the air, but still catching the ball?
Not taking anything away from LT cuz he was a true legend, but Neal was a damn road grader. That man gave LT some juicy holes to run through.
There will never, ever be another LT. No back in the game right now has the cutting ability this man had. Thanks for the awesome memories LT.
LT played in 170 games and was responsible for 169 touchdowns.
He was special.
Just crazy that he scored 31 touchdowns but was shut out the last two games. Could have been an even bigger record
Favorite player of all time
Best back to ever do it his game was so complete bro could do everything
I'm a lifelong Chiefs fan, but...I'm also a huge LT fan. I saw him play in person at TCU and I knew he would be special. Outside of Barry sanders, my all-time favorite RB. Class guy too.
I miss when football was about running the ball and playing tough defense.
I believe at some point history will repeat itself
Well you will miss it forever probably
@@SportsonHighStandardshappens in basketball we can see it shifting metas a lot, football seems to be forgetting about the backfield entirely, athletes on defense too good
49ers only team playing like this
The best jump cut juke move and stuff arm ever! Unstoppable
I stopped the video once it got to the playoffs. Pure pain.
All i know you had to be old enough to understand this greatness from this era ...
Josh Lewis’ voice is my all time favorite in sports. Love his calls
Grew up a Bengals fan but LT was one of my favorite Backs.
Shoutout Lorenzo Neal as well !
This was my first time watching the nfl n easily noticed at 12 that this dude was the best
I’m not a Chargers fan but I punch air every time I see Marlon Mccree fumble that INT.
Still hurts me to this day lol
every video says 31 TD. While this is partially correct with 28 rush and 3 receiving TD's, it is not complete. LT threw 2 touchdowns that year as well, bringing his total to 33. He also broke the point record. The next 9 people on that list are kickers.
This is why you don't devalue the runningback.
A guy who can break 1200 yards for 5+ years can alter your franchise.
Pay them.
To risky
LT was amazing. More than just a running back with his catches, throws, runs. Could do it all
Him and payton on same team in same era would of been unstoppable
Cant picture him without the bolt on the helmet. Fitting for his style. You gotta be pretty great to be called LT after the original LT
I remember watching his last college game and first NFL rushing TD.
Guy was a beast and one of the best players of all time.
No credit taken from LT but Neal was a wrecking ball opening up lanes for this man
I don't know how his record isn't talked about more. 31 damn touch downs. Adrian Peterson who was an incredible Running Back at most had 18 in a season.
Much love to Shaun Alexander as well L.T. was my #2 guy in 06' !
Man I’m a die hard colts fan.. but I was on the chargers in junior football back in 2005-7 and started to force my dad to watch the chargers games along with the colts on sundays and LT instantly became my favorite player of all time
I got to witness so many spectacular athletes without even knowing it. Grew up watching Brian Dawkins and Allen iverson and got to witness this great tail back in his prime as well. Good times
I had the honor and privilege to watch prime LT and prime Adrian Peterson. What great Yeats of football that was.
LT 👑
Tom Brady has 28 Rush TDs in his career.
Tomlinson had 28 Rush TD in the 2006 season.
Who's the GOAT now, lol!
Tom Brady beat Tomlinson in the 2006 playoffs.
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 Marlon McCree beat Tomlinson in the 2006 playoffs.
The chargers coaching staff beat Tomlinson. All they had to do was run the ball. Instead they kept throwing it, and Eric Parker, kept dropping it
I’ll never forget watching him and Kimbo Slice RIP. There workout videos were legendary
My favorite player ever. I’ll never forget this season.
i had so much trust in LT that when we where 3rd and 7 i prefered to run the ball instead of passing it
People that doubt he deserves to be in the GOAT RB convo need to be watching this highlight reel. Dude had everything, and could also catch/throw. Magical season, magical player, glad he's still hanging with the team.
This guy power and speed= GONEZO don't forget the stiff arm 💪 one of the all time greats #21⚡⚡⚡💯
Makin look easy. I bet defenders were questioning they’re whole identity after some of these games. Hell, even just some of these plays!
The Ultimate Weapon.
I was 4 years old during these highlights. Crazy to think about
The good old day !! Football will never be the same !!
#1 RB of all time. As a Cowboys fan that's hard to say.
He just had everything you want a running back to have strength athleticism agility raw speed vision patience route running catching blocking guy might as well have been designed in a lab to play running back in the national football league
The good ol days of football 😢😢
If wasn’t living in SD back in the 2000s you’d have no idea how much kids wanted to be like LT including me. I’m a packer fan but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a LT jersey. He’s been one of my favorites since. One of the all time greats. Daygo forever loves you Ladanian
Made me a football fan
Idc what anybody say
I watch LT destroy my broncos for years and years
My favorite football player of all time
I remembering growing up seeing him as a Legend if only he'd win in 2006 agains the pats 😥
You got LT( Lawrence Taylor) and you got this LT(LaDaimian Tomlinson) wish he had rings like Law Tay if the Chargers didn't fire their coach after his MVP season
The absolute most underrated RB in history without question!!
The greatest running back ever!!!
Not even close
The best team in 2006. It’s a shame they were upset by New England; they could’ve gone all the way
Kinda like how this year's chargers were the best team, by many people in the media. Could've gone all the way if they didn't blow a massive lead to the jags, eh?
@@slimischillin7753 who said that? Lol no one thought that, given how heavy the afc was. People were on the fence if they’d make the playoffs. Also, they finished 10-7 and struggled midway thru the season. Not considered the best team
@@mariosnum1fan You might wanna take a scroll through the preseason predictions. The chargers were definitely preseason media darlings again, like always
@@slimischillin7753 that’s… not true
@@mariosnum1fan all you have to do is search into your youtube search bar "chargers picked to win afc west" and you'll see results from various preseasons (including last preseason) from major sports media
The best running back of the 2000s
This RB made my Childhood 🥺🥹🐐
Tomlinson had probably one of the best run blocking o line and lorenzo neal. Tomlinson wasnt the fastest or strongest rb but he knew how to hit holes and he also had a great stiff arm. He is probably one of the top 10 overall rbs of all time he just did everything right. Some critics might say he aint special but his accomplishments say otherwise he probably has the best vision that i have ever seen always hitting the right holes.
Best stiff arm I've ever seen. I remember breaking off a big run during playground ball and tried to stiff arm like LT and breaking my thumb.
Crazy asf this was once the guy I looked up too can’t believe it’s been almost 15yrs sense he retired
my first favorite player, wore his jersey and trainers to my first day of school 1st grade 😭
More defensive player love please!
Mr Everything is a good nickname, there was nothing he couldn’t do. His vision and ability to make people miss was on a different level
Love how LT got it done by the goal line
Now thats a hall of fame running back! BOLTS UP⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
Imagine this happening when fantasy football became big
😂😂😂😂, it's always been big. I had him in 2006. Won me my league
He is just the best RunningBack of all time
Barry Sanders is the GOAT of running backs
nah barry sanders is
Rosebud TX Native 💯💯💯 one of the best runners to come out of TX along with Erick Dickerson Earl Campbell and Adrian Peterson
This type of back is what is missing from this game today.
This season he was the best RB to ever play the game hands down
No runner in history, could go downhill as hard and hit the second level and become elusive enough to shake a safety or run by/strait though him, while having the best hands for a RB in the league. The definition of BALLER is LT.
1. Barry Sanders
2. Walter Payton
3. Ladainian Tomlinson
4. Emmitt Smith
5. Adrian Peterson
Ahhhh LT! So smooth. Mount Rushmore of running backs
Omg 2006 I was in high school my first day class on September 3 2006 I watching San Diego chargers on tv 📺🔌📡
My favorite player all time
Everybody at one point had that 21 baby blue san diego yellow bolt on sleeves jersey. Much respect to LT
💥💥 Y'all should do one of these videos for Shaun Alexander's 2005 season
11:30. That block by Lorenzo Neal is one example of why he is the greatest fullback ever.
Favorite player
One of the Best Backs in the league!
18k+ yards of scrimmage, 162 rushing/receiving tds, AND threw for 7 tds in his career. Insane, simply insane