Larry Johnson Doesn't Want to be a Chief

by Chris Thorman on Dec 28, 2008 5:47 PM CST in 2008 Campaign Comment 25 comments

"Hopefully, my future is not with this organization. It’s not (the Chiefs’) fault. Half of it is mine. Half of it is my off-the-field situation and other things that occurred.

"On the football field, my role definitely diminished when I came back (from injury). I felt like I wasn’t getting as many carries as I could have handled. I felt like I could have helped as much as I could have, but they shifted their powers to other players on the team. I feel as though my time is up in this city and this program."

Larry Johnson isn't even looking to next year to see what happens with a new GM.

"The city is tired of me, and the organization and I have run our course together. It's time to move on for me. There could be 100 changes. It's time for me to go."

LJ always was a little pouty about his playing time. On how he fits into the spread offense:

I don't. I have never been a six- or seven-carry per game back and expect 200-yard rushing games. It's never been my style. I wish it could be. It's not me. I wear down defenses and get yards when the offense really pounds the rushing plays.

We really need to ship Larry Johnson out of Kansas City, at whatever price we need to pay. Cap hit. Low draft pick. He needs to leave.

H/T oldchiefsfan.

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Yes LJ...

Half of it is you? You know with comments like “Hopefully, my future is not with this organization.”

by HIV 2 Elway on Dec 28, 2008 6:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

"Hopefully, he's right"

Can we sucker Al Davis on this one?

If the O-line isn't built up, any rookie QB is gonna look bad next season. If the O-line is a lot better, Thigpen will look better, next season, too.

by Bleedingredandgold on Dec 28, 2008 6:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Doubtful, though…Oakland’s going to have enough problems as is and they’re looking to dump running backs. If only they’d take him in trade for Michael Bush and Justin Fargas. Those guys are both good football players who seem to be able to keep their mouths shut and just do their jobs.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 28, 2008 6:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

GTFO Larry

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Dec 28, 2008 6:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LJ

The first thing I think is that Herm destroyed his career giving him a thousand rushes into the middle of a horrific line. Prior to that Larry had relatively little wear and tear due to sitting behind Priest a couple of years. And what did Herm say? “He’ll be alright, the ball isn’t heavy”. That’s the kind of thing that makes me have ill feelings towards Herm. He is a dumbass.

Larry and KC need a divorce. His welcome is well worn out.

by FrankPitts on Dec 28, 2008 6:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Boo hoo.

He was the reason we made the playoffs in 2006. For the last two years, he has been nothing but a malcontent who spits on hoes in the clubs. It isn’t Herm’s fault entirely that the line has been bad, either.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Dec 28, 2008 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it IS his fault

that it has not been rebuilt

The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.

by sm7600 on Dec 28, 2008 11:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

RB Carries

LJ’s fall is actually fairly standard. RBs in general peak for 3-4 elite years before they flame out.

by Joel Thorman on Dec 28, 2008 6:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good Riddance

Sure would be nice if we could get a draft spot in trade for this sack of garbage\, but it won’t happen. What a terrific idea it was to sign this guy to the highest paying contract for a running back ever. One more example of why this team is so pathetic right now.

by Chiefs4Life on Dec 28, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

NE

Send him to the Pats for a 5th and watch him rejuvenate. And honestly that would be cool with me. Like with Herm I harbor no ill will—just begone.

by FrankPitts on Dec 28, 2008 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I feel the same about Herm

he is such a nice guy, it has been hard to wish him ill will (at least for me), but I have thought for awhile that he needs to go. I doubt we will have to wait long to find out, tomorrow is his press conference.

by TheQ on Dec 28, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If he wants out

They could have him redo his contract to be more cap friendly and then it would be easier to trade him. And if he really wants to get out of town then he should be more than willing to step up and do so.

by tevans96 on Dec 28, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Good point

Very childish to want your way but be unwilling to give up something to get it. We will see what is more important to him.

by TheQ on Dec 28, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We need to get what we can for him

There are free agents and possible draftees that would be nice to get hold of. Brandon Jacobs will be UFA Bring Sproles home to KC he is UFA also. Maurice Morris isn’t bad either. Hate to say it but do you possibly draft Beanie Wells? Sounds dumb I know but, he is pretty good. A late rounder that may not be bad is Rashad Jennings out of Liberty University. He is fast and is also 230 lbs. Unlike LJ he is also a weapon out of the backfield. He ran for over 4000 yds and had 43 tds in his career.

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Dec 28, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

aww heck

aww heck – I’m no LJ fan, and I know I’ll take a beating for even quasi defending him, but… his comments were pretty much on target, and dare I say it, a bit humbled

1) he tries to make it clear that its not the chiefs fault. “half is mine/half the off field situation” (yes pretty much one in the same)

2) The city is tired of me

3) He is not capable of performing with the spread offense (“I wish I could”)

yeah, I know the typical whining about not getting enough carries, but I have not heard any veteran back in the league say any different when their carries are cut. As tevans96 says, the proof will be in the pudding in what part he’ll be willing to play to get out of town.

by paxi on Dec 28, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

well said

I agree.

by Dustin SLO,CA on Dec 28, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I have no problem with what he said at all. He needs a fresh start and the Chiefs can’t afford to be burnt by his erratic behavior again. Also he actually I think hampered the offense.

by FrankPitts on Dec 28, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He was being diplomatic yesterday

For the first time EVER…

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Dec 29, 2008 8:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Piss Out, Lurry

Let’s see… who needs a feature back?
Seattle
Arizona
New Orleans (but he wouldn’t get the 400 carries he wants)
Maybe Tampa
Cleveland

Not sure who else really needs him… or is in a position to want him.

by Ochophosphate on Dec 28, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oooooh

Arizona. I’d love to see us dump his ass to Arizona for a draft pick. Or maybe Anquan Boldin…which isn’t a horrible idea since Steve Breaston looks like an emerging (and much younger and cheaper) starter for the Cards.

I realize this is never going to happen because no team in their right mind wants a whiny, bitchy, overpaid locker room cancer like LJ on their roster, but I can always dream.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 28, 2008 11:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd take that like yesterday!

LJ for Anquan… I’d even throw in an HJ for both of the agents.

I guess that’s how certain I am that it won’t happen. heheh

by Ochophosphate on Dec 28, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If Seattle gave up a 5th rounder for Keary Colbert

whom they ended up cutting weeks later, I think we could squeeze something out of them

by KansasCityShuffle on Dec 28, 2008 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

he might find some success out there

the NFC west is a vortex of suck these days. He’d get to face some pretty stanky D’s 6 times a year. He’d be closer to California so he can go be cool and hang out with Jay-Z on off days. And I think, correct me if I’m wrong here, but I think that it’s actually acceptable to spit on women in bars in the Pacific Northwest. It may even be a common courtesy.

by Ochophosphate on Dec 29, 2008 12:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs