Larry Johnson May Have Reaggravated His Foot Injury

by Chris Thorman on Dec 20, 2007 7:43 AM CST in 2007 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Who really knows how bad it is though.

Johnson received a heavier workload in practice Wednesday than he has since the injury in early November. Johnson shared the first-team snaps with Kolby Smith and appeared as if he was preparing to play Sunday against the Lions in Detroit.

But about halfway through practice, Johnson headed for the sideline and spoke with one of the trainers, careful the whole time not to put weight on the injured foot.

He then left the practice field and didn’t return.

That left his status muddled in all sorts of mixed signals.

I wasn't expecting Larry Johnson back and neither were most fans. With this recent "setback", whatever it is, he'll be even less likely to play. Again, why wasn't Larry Johnson put on injured reserve as soon as our playoff chances were nil?

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Just a thought

In order to get a better trade for him in the off season he'll need at least one solid game to prove his injury is not going to be an issue in the future. Don't get me wrong, I like the guy, At one time I saw him as the second coming of Jim Brown. But,If Kol-B can move the ball for us AND through creative drafting we can pick up 2 or more stud offensive linemen to help him out, would it be better for the team to trade LJ for a 1st round pick plus some additional stuff based on performance? Just thinking.

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 20, 2007 9:44 AM CST reply actions

We're not trading LJ

We could never do that, especially only one year after signing him to such a large contract.

But I see what you're saying with the trade. I'd entertain deals for Larry Johnson if I was the Chiefs brass.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 20, 2007 9:48 AM CST up reply actions

Kolby Smith is no LJ

First time commenter at AP and I'm going to do it defending my boy, LJ. How quickly we forget that LJ is just one year removed from back-to-back 1700 yard seasons. I don't think we're really that far away from being competitive again in the West; we're just in the middle of this god-awful losing streak that will never end. Give Herm another draft, give our young defenders and QB another off-season to develop, and come back swinging in '08. If we dump vets (LJ, Tony, Donnie, et al) then it almost sounds like we're conceding '08 and moving to '09.

3rd and long...Run the Draw!!!

by JonnyR44 on Dec 20, 2007 10:00 AM CST reply actions

Welcome

I hope we can put together at least a manageable offensive line for LJ next season. He was screwed from the beginning this season.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 20, 2007 10:06 AM CST up reply actions

Pro and Con

We'd be losing one of the top backs in the league but strengthening the overall team by leaps and bounds. Think about it. Especially if we were able to swing a deal to trade down in the draft to pick up an additional 2nd round pick. We'd have the lower 1st rounder to pick up a top notch tackle + get another with our original second round pick. Add to that the additional 2nd round pick + the first rounder for LJ. This could be the best Chiefs draft ever, possibly the best in NFL history. Of course the risk is that we get four Ryan Sims but, I think it's worth a shot. See if you can't get hired on there Chris. I hear they're looking for a new offensive coordinator.

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 20, 2007 10:07 AM CST reply actions

Add to that

with the cap room opened up from LJ's trade start courting Asante Samuel. Here's what we could wind up with by the end of April.

Asante Samuel
Matt Ryan (if LJ's trade was high enough, Jets)
Ryan Clady
Michael Oher
Terrell Thomas
+ all the 3rd - 7th rounders

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 20, 2007 10:45 AM CST up reply actions

Man

what would we do without the pouty back that holds out for the largest contract in Chiefs history, gets us penalties in the red zone with tantrums, can't apparently run effectively unless the o-line is ushering his way to the end zone, and spends his rehab time in New York, partying it up with Jigga and Beyonce?

Where would we be?

The foot injury isn't serious. If it was a knee, or an achilles, or a shoulder, or a hip (hiya, Priest), that would be one thing. But the foot will heal in the offseason. We can get mad booty for him, and get back a guy that's not such an attitude liability.

And most of us here ARE conceding 08 and moving on to 09.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 20, 2007 10:39 AM CST reply actions

No need

to slam the guy. It's purely business. The Chiefs come out waaaaaaaaaaay ahead.

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 20, 2007 10:47 AM CST up reply actions

I don't blame

the guy for wanting the money. You're right. It is a business.

It would have been nice, though, if he had been in camp on time, in shape, and busted his ass a little bit this year.

And really? You think with all the headaches he's caused, the cap liability, and the fact that LT is miles above him in talent and production, we came out way ahead?

Oh my God, I never knew Isiah Thomas was a Knicks fan.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 20, 2007 11:53 AM CST up reply actions

see?

I can't even get my cheap shots out right today, I'm too discombobulated.

*Chiefs fan. He's clearly not a Knicks fan.

I give up. Keep LJ, give him another extension, give Herm an extension, draft a lineman. I give.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 20, 2007 11:54 AM CST up reply actions

You feeling it too?

The news and adrenaline has taken a major downturn in the last few weeks.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 20, 2007 11:58 AM CST up reply actions

I think

everyone is just ready for this season to be over. It's kind of like having to put your family dog down. Just get it over with already!

by DJ @ Arrowhead Pride on Dec 20, 2007 9:03 PM CST up reply actions

Giving Herm Time...

If we do do this, and trade LJ and get all these young players than Herm needs to be given at least 2 full seasons with these young guys. The worst thing is to trade for picks and then after two years give all those young guys new coaches and new systems to learn. Consistency is something so easy to do but few teams actually practice it; I just don't want to see the Chiefs, the same organization that had one coach all through the 90's and, become an organization that's constantly changing players/coaches/staff. That being said, we can replace Carl Peterson anytime we want...

3rd and long...Run the Draw!!!

by JonnyR44 on Dec 20, 2007 6:26 PM CST reply actions