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There is a difference between LaDainian Tomlinson and Marvin Harrison. Beside position, height, weight, favorite color, favorite food etc. Those are besides the point, the difference I want to point out is their pride.

Marvin Harrison was asked to take a pay cut by the Indianapolis Colts a few weeks back, which he did not want to do. He asked for his release and the team gave it to him. Understandable. No, I take that back, not understandable. Before I get into my rant, I feel that the Colts should have done everything in their power to keep Marvin. I know that Marvin was not 100% last season, and I know his skills have not diminished and that he is still a #1 receiver. But Marvin could have given in a little as well. Why not restructure your deal to help your team bring in a few more pieces to the puzzle to win another championship, why not end your career as a Colt, and you have to realize that although your skills have not eroded just yet that they soon will and you will not be worth the money you signed for several years ago.

LT on the other hand by all accounts is aware of these facts. Set to make 24 milli over the next three years, the Chargers felt LT wasn't worth it. They can say cap space, smap space, but in the end that is what it comes down to. They feel he isn't worth it. Are they correct? I'm not sure. I mean LT was injured last year and his offensive line didn't help him all that much. For those so quick to jump on the Darren Sproles band wagon and annoint him the starter, he only had one rushing td all last year. Whether LT was worth the 24 million or not, he knew he wasn't getting any younger, he wants to help his team win a championship, and he wants to stay loyal to his team and fans. Now, I commend that.

I feel Marvin's stance, and like I said, he is still a #1 receiver in this league in my eyes as LT is a #1 back. The sooner big salary aging veterans realize their skills are deteriorating the better. If you are over the age of 32 you need to be playing at a Peyton Manning, Kurt Warner, Terrell Owens, and Donovan McNabb level to be making A+ money. If not, swallow your pride, take the paycut, stay on your winning team, and bow out gracefully especially if the only team you've ever known still wants as a member of their team.


That's all I've got to type,



Ricky Writer