San Diego Chargers
● '06 Record: 14-2 (1st in AFC West)
● '06 Offensive Stats: 365 yards per game (4th)
● '06 Defensive Stats: 301.6 yards allowed per game (10th)
● '06 Points Scored Per Game: 30.8 (1st in NFL)
● '06 Points Allowed Per Game: 18.9 (7th in NFL)
Let's settle it now: LaDainian Tomlinson is the best player in Madden 08--an accurate reflection as his status of best
player in the NFL. LT's ratings are incredible: two 100 scores in elusiveness and juke move and upper 90s in many
others, including speed, acceleration, awareness, agility, stiff arm, and spin move. Tomlinson (Elusive Back, Power Back,
Stiff Arm Ball Carrier, Speed) set the single season touchdown record last season and should be utilized by any Madden
player hoping to dominate in the running game.
The best player in the NFL and Madden 08: LaDainian Tomlinson. There's not much room for his ratings to be any higher.
A great running back needs an offensive line and the Chargers have one of the best. The unit includes three Crushing
Run Blockers--Kris Dielman, Marcus McNeill (also a Pass Blocker), and Nick Hardwick. And don't forget Lorenzo Neal,
another Crushing Run Blocker and the best fullback in football. Tomlinson has skills for any position (85 catch rating too)
so mix him into the passing game with screens, swing passes, and receiver routes from the slot or wideout spot. The
Chargers' RB backups are excellent as well; Michael Turner could start for any NFL team and Darren Sproles (Elusive
Back) provides an additional threat in the passing game (and the return game).
Former first rounder Philip Rivers made Charger fans forget about Drew Brees; the Charger quarterback had an excellent
season as full-time starter. The Chargers' receiving squad is a weakness; there are no standouts at the WR position.
Instead, the Chargers have the best tight end in Madden--Antonio Gates (Possession, Quick, Spectacular Catch, Hands
Receiver). Shift him around the field using packages and ensure Gates is on the field as often as possible.
The Chargers are also strong defensively with two excellent Power Move linemen (Jamal Williams and Luis Castillo) and a
Press Coverage Corner (Quentin Jammer). The star on defense, though, is Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman. The Chargers'
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