Chiefs RB Larry Johnson: 'It just felt good'
by Joel Thorman on Oct 18, 2009 4:13 PM CDT
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson talked with us after the game and you could tell this was a nice win for him. LJ is from the area so he had people calling him and texting him all week he told us.
In short, this is what LJ had to say about the victory: "It just felt good."
He ended the game with 83 yards rushing but was, for the first time in quite some time, a valuable part of the victory. Here his quarter-by-quarter breakdown of yards:
- First: 14
- Second: 42
- Third: 22
- Fourth: 5
In all, it totaled 83 yards on 23 carries.
That 3.6 yards per carry certainly isn't a great average but it's a significant upgrade for the Chiefs running game and Larry Johnson
"No matter who's coaching, the coach of the Kansas City Chiefs has always been about the running back," LJ began at his locker after the game.
"Going back to Ed Podolak, Marcus Allen when Joe Montana was here, to Priest when Tony Richardson was here...The running game is what fuels this organization," he continued.
"It just felt good to go out there to make runs that were over five, six, seven, eight yards. It just felt good to go out there."
Felt good indeed, LJ.
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It wasnt pretty
but we cant be picky.
Chiefs win!
As much as Id like momentum to swing in our direction by next week (us winning, SD losing on Monday) ..I actually could care less. I want SD to beat the hell out of Denver, even if it gives them momentum coming into Arrowhead. I just cant stand Donkies.
I actually like the odds better if they win
I’d rather face SD coming off a big win, and beat them in a letdown game…
Plus, that means Denver loses this week… which I’m all for!
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
where is my blog wife heather she is probably smasheed right now
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Oct 18, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bad
You are a Smooth Criminal
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 18, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I got to give props to Dorsey
He showed up today. Granted it was against a poorus oline so atleast he did what was minimally expected of him. DW missed a couple tackles early and DJ got his chance to take his place and showed up as well. Would love to see DJ start to get going…
I don't want no Yo-Yos
I still dont get all the hate on Cassell
they guy has been running for his life all year, and he hasn’t thrown a pick in well over a hundred throws.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 18, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
…And, he’s like in the top 10-15 range for salaries. I’m sick and tired of people moaning about his contract. This is the friggin’ NFL, not Wal Mart. Or Madden. You can’t sign Troy Polamalu, Matt Forte, and Megatron for 20 mill.
Not only that
but its front loaded, and we are under the minimum.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 18, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Even if he doesn't prove to be a stud
he definitely hasn’t proven to be a dud. The only thing he needs to do better, is throw the ball away.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 18, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of that
The play before the safety.
Collins basically spiked a pass in the end-zone.
Why was that not intentionally grounding, the ball didn’t pass the line of scrimmage and he was in the pocket?
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 18, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Im pretty sure the ball slipped out of his hand
because if you watch again the arm movement is much faster than the velocity of the ball.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 18, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Succop couldn't score
without Cassel moving into field goal range. Get a clue.
Donorrio played very well
Blew up that pass deflection.
Was in on a lot of plays
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 18, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I know Washington's run defense was weak and all...
But it goes to show that if you give the guy a hole, he’ll do something with it.
As a lot of us have argued
Though, it did seem he ran a little harder today than he has in weeks past.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
probably some hometown fire lit under his ass
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
I love how people here continue to complain
When the guy has a solid game.
Who's complainin?
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
how the heck was that complaining?
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
you essentially took a successful day
and made excuses for it.
“He seemed to run a little harder today” — Yeah genius, it looks that way when the guy isn’t immediately met by a tackler after being handed the ball.
“He only played good because he was playing in his home town.” – Really? You think he has control over that?
Please, its just the anti-LJ haters coming out. Dude could walk on water and someone would come here and say “Jesus did it first.”
Uh, I've actually been quite supportive of LJ
It was an observation, and a valid one. I’m certainly not “complaing” that he ran harder.
Additionally, it’s not too far of a stretch to think that he may not want to put up a duck in front of his hometown. There ARE other motivators other than trying to get a win, ya know.
I’m high off a win — what’s up YOUR ass?
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
Maybe
The fact that he was getting called up from old friends made him play with more motivation.. I didn’t watch the game but from the people that did they said he was playing with more passion than he did in previous weeks.
This game was the exception, not the rule to this season. You had a good argument if you left this out
"He seemed to run a little harder today" — Yeah genius, it looks that way when the guy isn’t immediately met by a tackler after being handed the ball.
in quoting that you just contradicted your stance. You just gave the credit to the O line then proceeded with this little nugget of wisdom
Dude could walk on water and someone would come here and say "Jesus did it first."
LJ has given us no reason for us to believe he’s turned everything around because as of late he’s done absolutely nothing. But to his credit he had a great day, possibly inspired by the fact that he was playing at home
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Correct nanz
I have been a supporter of LJ & yes he did seem to run with more fire today than what he’s shown in some of the other games. Not the LJ of 2006 & 2007, but he looked like he still has something in the tank when he wants to show it like today. He fell forward today & kept driving after contact & that has been something that he hasn’t seemed to do all of the time.
How poetic would it be for Brady to get hurt again.
Up 45 at halftime and come out in the second half slinging the ball everywhere again.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
Bellyache wants a 100 point game
just to prove to the NFL that it can be done.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Oct 18, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Who or what-----
was the difference that finally sprung LJ loose? Washington did have a decent defense.
Not really,
You’re supposed to be able to control the offensive linemen of the chiefs. They didnt. The Chiefs didn’t need to try very hard at all to make gaping holes for LJ to run through.
who's to say---
it wasn’t the Chiefs doing good rather than the Redskins letting them do it?
Now hold on. Washington may have served it up for the taking
but KC had to do something. Just like last week with Dallas. Yes we allowed the big play, but give them credit for making the play, no matter how easy it turned out for them.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Oct 18, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrong
We had to try very hard for every damn thing we got today
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 18, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't you just accuse me of making excuses?
you essentially took a successful day
and made excuses for it.
"He seemed to run a little harder today" — Yeah genius, it looks that way when the guy isn’t immediately met by a tackler after being handed the ball.
Just wow.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
the guy is just trying to start something
I’d be a pessimistic A hole to if my hopes and dreams fringed on LJ’s performances
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Umm, look up the word fringe.
Then look at how you used it.
Laugh at yourself.
Move on.
Moving on great idea
I was getting really confused on who was trying to start something.
k then replace it with waits
your still just starting conflict
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
+1000
Congrats to the entire Chief team. They showed up and they played like a team. This is a W, whether it was against Washington, or anyone. This was supposed to be the make or break day for them, so you know they were giving it there all.
Finally, our all was better than their all.
Complaining?
I think this has been pretty positive commenting so far. The so called complaining has been very light—-just people commenting. This is a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go chiefs.
What people don't realise is that this was a must win for them
Don’t you remember how the players were asking for support of zorn. They had to win period. They probably wanted it more than we did. It showed in the way they played.
There were very few penalties on both sides, which shows that both teams were very well prepared. Don’t forget that they got Moss and Portis; and these guys have put some decent numbers against some other teams.
I was very proud of the way the Chiefs played. The most exciting thing is though, everytime you expected them to mess up. They didn’t do it. They held. That means (I hope) that they are growing.
And did you see how Bowe shook Haley after the Gatorade bath? That was a great moment.
larry and cassell in same boat
offensive line is worst in chiefs history cant run or pass block. albert haynesworth could’ve been a 1 man defensive line against them.
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