LT now thinks Belichick has nothing but class

statjeff22 · Feb 6, 2007

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9979037

LaDainian Tomlinson now thinks Bill Belichick has nothing but class, and Belichick says the feeling is mutual.
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Tomlinson's now-squashed problems with Belichick occupied much less time before practice.

New England cornerback Ellis Hobbs added an insult to the Patriots' road playoff victory over San Diego last month when he danced on the Chargers' midfield logo with some of his teammates. Moments later, Tomlinson said the Patriots "showed no class, and maybe that comes from the head coach."

After having nearly a month to cool down, Tomlinson no longer blames Belichick. Tomlinson said both the coach and the running back "kind of apologized" Monday.

"He was joking around, having a good time with all the guys," Tomlinson said. "We even joked about the (playoff) game. I told him that I said some things that maybe I shouldn't have said, and in return, Bill said he didn't even see Hobbs doing it, but after the game, he definitely said something to him about handling the situation better.

"I still think Hobbs was wrong, but when I sit back and think about it, I don't think Bill has any control over how his players act. He can tell them all day long, 'Guys, let's act like we've been there before,' like Marty (Schottenheimer) does to us, but guys can always do whatever they want to do."

Tomlinson now wishes he hadn't invoked Belichick's name -- and he's excited to see how New England's coaching staff will use him in the Pro Bowl along with Manning, Marvin Harrison and the rest of the offensive talent.

"We talked," Belichick said. "I have all the respect in the world for LaDainian as a person, as a player, and it's fun to be out here working with all of those guys from the Chargers."
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So much for that "controversy."

MisterMoss · Feb 6, 2007

Dammit. If the Manning thing gets put down, all my anticipation is down the drain.

GreyhoundJet · Feb 6, 2007

statjeff22 said: ↑

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9979037

So much for that "controversy."
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From a PR standpoint I guess that was the right move for both parties. Neither of them want to ruin their "vacation" in Hawaii with press confrences discussing eachother.

abyzmul · Feb 6, 2007

statjeff22 said: ↑

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9979037

So much for that "controversy."
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They're squashing it for the Pro Bowl, but I wouldn't be surprised to see some hurt feelings arise when the Pats play SD in 07.

jets95674137498 · Feb 6, 2007

LT must have money incentives for Pro Bowl performance to be kissing so much ass.

InChadWeTrust · Feb 6, 2007

I don't know guys I'm sure both parties were being genuine here.

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