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Chiefs RB Larry Johnson: 'Our Coach Played Golf'

Tg_tiny by Joel Thorman on in 2009 Campaign Comment 347 comments

An interesting tweet has come across from Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson. 

LJ is under 100 yards from the franchise rushing record but has been slow starting this season.  It sounds like he's showing some frustration with this:

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LJ's Twitter account is @ToonIcon.

As many of you know, Todd Haley did not play college or professional football.  He went to college on a golf scholarship.  We've talked about this before but I don't think this should matter much.  I don't think there's much of a correlation between playing career and coaching career.

But LJ is apparently venting here, which is one of the downsides of Twitter. Earlier this month, Larry tweeted out "Ego" a number of times, possibly in reference to Todd Haley.

LJ has gone off on a couple of occasions but has been supportive of the Haley and Pioli regime since the start of training camp. This is the first real sign of frustration we've gotten from LJ in a while.

The tweet prior to this one said his father had more credentials than most of these pro coaches.  LJ's father is a pretty well-known defensive line coach for Penn State.

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Wow.

Rock freaking bottom.

Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 25, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LJ's dad played for the coach of remember the titans?

Guess his daddy should have taught him how to hit a hole hard, be a team player, and to not run his mouth so much about the coach when he and most of the team sucks harder than the coach.

This isn’t on Haley. It’s on the team. The whole team played like ass today.

by TonylovesKC on Oct 25, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

+1

Erykah Badu, I have accepted your proposal. So, Mrs. DTR, let's get to consummating...you are on notice.

"All praise Chiefus."

by DThomasReigns on Oct 25, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LJ looks like he's auditioning for the Backstreet Boys.

Is that pic recent? Or taken in 1998?

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that hat looks enourmous

cat in the hat?

A man who says he can, and a man who says he can't are both right. Which one are you?

by Bashman on Oct 26, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

within the last year or two

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Oct 26, 2009 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

uhh...

is that supposed to be some great accomplishment? freaking high school football where u dont exactly get to chose ur coach. sadly, id take a high schooler playing for us over this washed up chump.

sit his ass on the bench for games…run the hell out of him in practice and make his life hell until he quits aka retires and never plays a down of football again.

by MountainManMike on Oct 26, 2009 3:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh yeah i posted a fanshot about that

seems like he’s getting frustrated with haleys playcalling like the rest of us

by KCCheeze on Oct 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, LJ's dad played high school football for a guy they based a shit movie on? Color me impressed.

Haley’s dad oversaw the 1974 Steeler draft, which is considered the greatest single draft in the history of the NFL. LJ’s dad has never raised above being a positions coach at Penn State. And of course, LJ’s dad clearly instilled great character and respect towards women in his darling son.

Somebody still needs to take the fucking diapers off.

Did Larry Johnson really start a “my dad could beat up your dad” argument? Seriously, cut him tomorrow. Get his woman-beating ass out of here.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 25, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

shit movie?

Thats where I draw the line..

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Oct 25, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hated "Remember the Titans"

A movie based on a true story where not one believable thing happens in the entire film. Not one of the actors playing the kids looks younger than 25 (Ethan Suplee looks like he should be collecting Social Security). The worst most cringe inducing thing in the movie is the insufferable character of the white coaches 8 year old daughter with the preternatural knowledge of football. That kid exists in only one place: the imagination of a screenwriter that knows nothing about football. Stupid, stupid, stupid.

“The Blind Side” looks like it could be decent if they avoid the cheese. The book is fantastic.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 25, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember the Titans

You cant tell me you didnt watch that movie and did not feel some sort of emotion. Denzel Washington is one of the best actors out there. The relationship between whites and blacks and overcoming obsticles…..its a great inspirational film. It had humor, sadness, and nailbiting parts.

One of the best football movies out there.

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Oct 25, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Friday Night Lights.

The television version of Friday Night Lights is probably the best football-based film/tv ever made. The movie is pretty good, but the series allows for a more in-depth following of the team and the town. I can’t express how great the show is. It’s almost always totally authentic about the game, about school and about small town life.

The book is one of the best non-fiction books I’ve ever read.
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Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 25, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Never watched the show....seen the movie...

I did like the movie….

Unfortunately I dont read books….just sports magazines. But maybe I should check the show out….probably too late now I guess.

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Oct 25, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Put Friday Night Lights in your Netflix queue or rent it at Blockbsuter.

Watch the first episode of season 1 and you will be hooked.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 1:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

totally agree!

the series has a lot of heart. its one of the few shows on tv i can actually stand to watch. maybe we can get coach taylor in here to fix our offense?

by MountainManMike on Oct 26, 2009 3:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best show on television

Hands down. Tremendous.

by HTrayne on Oct 26, 2009 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't that little...

girl the hot woman from Heros now?

by I_Bleed_Red. on Oct 26, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It most definitely is

And her name is Hayden Panettiere(sp?).

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Oct 26, 2009 1:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You sound like one of those nerds who point out every discrepancy in a movie...

just kind of wish people enjoy movies what they are and not thinking they are historical records put on film.

by worc on Oct 25, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey worc, movies are literally historical records put on film.

They are literally filmed. Well, they are mostly, some are shot with digital cameras that don’t use film, but mainly they are still shot on film. And they do record history.

Do you have any idea the complex process that goes into making a movie?

So explain to me what movies are? I apologize if my ability to think while I watch a film is annoying to you. I can also walk and chew gum at the same time.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you feel about football? Is it just "entertainment?"

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no one in there right mind would call watching what i watched sunday “entertainment” but yeah it is supposed to be entertainment. not life altering

by Hendrix on Oct 26, 2009 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One thing...

It isn’t his dad’s fault that LJ beat up women. He could have been the best father in the world, teaching his son the rights and wrongs. It was LJ’S DECISION, not his dads to do that to women. So don’t preach about what you don’t know.

The Chiefs were actually good the last time Kenny Smith has played in a game. Gives you an idea of how long ago that was. lol

by Chiefsfan85 on Oct 26, 2009 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course it's not his dad's decision.

But as I posted previously, it would appear that LJ’s dad did some coddling to LJ which may have led to a lack of character. Seriously, the guy is a college level coach and he called Vermeil to bitch about LJ’s lack of playing time. The un-professionalism in that is just astounding. Do you think parents call Joe Paterno and bitch about their kids’ PT? That’s high school shit.

Larry Johnson has been an albatross to this organization for years. That he is still a Chiefs is unbelievable.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 1:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

we all know its really Jay Z and his rap music the forced larry to do it.

by MountainManMike on Oct 26, 2009 3:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its the bye-week

Any chance chiefs get themselves an OC? Nows the time to do it

Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 25, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

Pioli – earn your paycheck and do your damn job

Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 25, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Herm as OC? you are one sick child, you know that ...

but the way they seemed to quit today … damn, does make me wistful for, if nothing else, the effort they all seemed to put out for Herm last year … Herm was (is) a terrible gameday/sideline coach, but as a “general HC” and knowing his D he’s far from the worst

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 25, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone

There are guys everywhere. Redskins pulled theirs out of a bingo hall

Predictions for 2009:

LJ runs for 1800 yards
Bowe in the pro bowl
Chiefs D finishes in the top 10 in points allowed
Chiefs 10-6

by bonesjackson on Oct 26, 2009 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

while we r at it

Fire Pendergashed and hire crennell

by KCCheeze on Oct 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what LJ is saying...

Haley was never a player so it’s hard for him to relate to the players

by xchiefsx on Oct 25, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dick vermeil played at san jose state

and proved he was a winner….its alot easier to get players to buy into your system when you have proved you can win

by cassel4prez on Oct 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

k he was in a D1 system

didnt start but still must have been a pretty good player…..and when you have a resume like his you can treat the players how you want bcuz they know it will work. But with haley hes playing this hard nosed coach that hasnt proved anything as a head coach in the NFL.

by cassel4prez on Oct 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The point isn't that eventually Vermail went to two Super Bowls

He didn’t start out a winner. Every coach starts somewhere.

by NotAHippie on Oct 25, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vermeil was the shit...

He should come back so we can put this rebuilding off for another 5 years lol

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LJ i feel your pain even tho its not all haley’s fault…but haley does deserve some of this blame. 80% o-line 20% haley..

by dshyne101 on Oct 25, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

by mightykc on Oct 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

I'd be all for it.

Jettison the tool before he puts a semi-permanent douche-stain on the KC record book.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

Priest was the man, I want him to keep the record and eventually someoneelse with character can break it

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chris Brown, baby. Chris Brown.

The one currently at (and it pains me, a Longhorns fan, to say it) OU, that is.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Demarco?

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 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Demarco too....

Demarco will probably go in the 3rd or 4th, Brown in the 4th. I would be happy with either but Chris Brown is definitly a safer pick when you consider injuries, I honestly wouldnt be mad if they could move down in the first and get spiller or best but keeping another pick.

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Brown a lot

He’s a better back than Murray, IMO. Murray’s more the third-down back you have to keep moving around to really use, kind of a less wealthy man’s Reggie Bush. Brown is a downhill runner with toughness, power, good habits and blocking, and no fumbling concerns.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was trying to find out who Moses is?

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 25, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree on Brown took that job back from Demarco

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 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Mossis Madu

He’s not a running back anymore. He did okay in some mop-up time last year, but they moved him to WR before the 2009 season began.

I think they’re mostly letting Jon Miller and Jermie “Five-Star Bust” Calhoun get the mop-up carries after Brown and Murray get theirs. Madu has probably 5-10 carries so far.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

an UDFA?

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 25, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would take him in the 7th or as an UDFA...

I think he can be very good. He always looked explosive coming in for Murray when he was hurt, I cant beleive they moved him to WR. What would you expect though from Big Game Loser Bob Stoops

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stoops sucks

That’s what we Longhorns fans have been trying to tell you all along.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 25, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which Moses is that?

I’m not familiar with any college backs with that last name.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haley took off WAY more than he can chew

At this rate i wouldn’t be against demoting Haley to OC and bringing in a coach of Cowher’s caliber. Maybe getting another hard-nosed man for DC and we could have the meanest coaching staff ever

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Oct 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there we go

Hire Cowher, Demote Haley to OC, and fire pendergast/Hire Romeo Crennel

Best moves EVER

by KCCheeze on Oct 25, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Also

Lets trade Larry Johnson for Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne and Bob Sanders!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not a fair deal...

they would also have to throw in Dallas Clark

by KCCheeze on Oct 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm, maybe.

I don’t think he’s any better than Sean Ryan though.

Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the colts would

be all for it, if it wasnt past the trade dealine…..maybe we can work something out with the league

by cassel4prez on Oct 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We should bring in the whole Parcells coaching tree

HC – Parcells
DC – Bilicheck
OC – Couglin
STC – John Harbaugh (not in his tree, but the only special teams coach made HC I know)
DLC – Crennel
LBC – Al Groh (HC for Virgina)
DBC – Mangini
OLC – Ferentz (HC for Iowa)
AOLC – Sporano (the more the marry for the offensive line)
QBC – Sean Peyton
RBC – Maurice Carthon
WRC – Todd Haley
TEC – Pat Hill (HC for Fresno)

by I_Bleed_Red. on Oct 26, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crennel wouldnt really fit that culture though...

Hes a guy that is a softie. I want to see a real asshole for our D coordinator, just so we could claim to have the meanest coaching staff

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Oct 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they need to demote Clancy...

You cant just demote Haley, You would have to fire him and that wont happen. I think firing Clancy and Hiring Crennell (best 3-4 DC available) would vastly inprove this team in the long run.

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if hes the best available

how come nobody has picked him up?

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's out with a hip

Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hes taking a hiatus from football

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Oct 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well he is a 3-4 DC

The Chiefs wanted to hire him but he didnt want to coach until 2010 due to health issues

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And what are you basing that statement on?

Pioli had been with Bellichick since 1992. You’re saying Pioli left New England because he couldn’t stand the coach he had worked with for 17 years? Seventeen years is a long time to work with a coach if you’re ego is going to get in the way. Also, Pioli was pursued for vacant GM positions for at least the last 6 years and often wouldn’t even grant an interview because he was happy in New England.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 1:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haley as OC? please ... I'd far rather have Gailey as OC and Haley as ...

… O-Line Coach, maybe, yeah … that’s the ticket!

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 25, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

We don’t need a new OC we need a running back that can average 3 yards a carry. Fire his ass deny him of the title I would take priest Holmes over that retard any day!

by weller_t1 on Oct 25, 2009 7:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

This is the reason why having players like LJ on the team hurts the team more off the field than it helps it on the field.

Who cares what LJ thinks. I know Haley has messed up some. But I still think he is a good coach. Eventually this team will be very good.

by ALR on Oct 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ONLY SOME!!!!!!!!!!

Haley is in over his head. And is a egotistical jerk.

by DLChiefs on Oct 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really should change my signature

I’m starting to feel like a douche

Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you should stick with it till it happens

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, come on, don't make the man tie up his sig for something that unlikely.

Because really, it could be a pretty long time until KC gets to play SD in week seven again.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LJ is garbage.

Until the Washington game, he hadn’t had a single impact performance. Being that Washington is also garbage, it makes sense. Stat-wise and personality-wise, he’s a total schmuck. The only reason we haven’t heard complaints yet is that the Chiefs have him by the ball.s

by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Oct 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Go LJ

Our team being this bad, LJ looking way worse than he actually is, is all Pioli/Haleys fault. They Decided to get a “So Called” franchise QB (that by the way has terrible accuracy) and neglect to do anything about the offensive line. If our line was better we would be on the field longer and keep the defense off the field which in return would not wear them out so quickly, and LJ would be able to run the ball better instead of more negative plays then positive, i feel his frustration and i understand it. I think this was coming but he was waiting till after the trade deadline to say something so he didnt get traded and could still set the Kansas SHITTY Chiefs rushing record.

by BiiG_C on Oct 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How is this roster Pioli's and Haley's fault?

If anyone actually thought this team would get turned around in one year really wan’t paying attention.

Its pretty impossible to just get better.

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 25, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i Know jason brown

wouldnt have made us a worse team

by cassel4prez on Oct 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason Brown??

if you are referring to Jason Smith, he just lost his starting job on the actual worst team in the NFL, the rams.

Holy Shit!!!...Peterson resigned...Am I dead?...Is This Heaven?

by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Oct 25, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your undeniable hate for Pioli/Haley is incredible

how can you honestly think that they could have inherited that team from last year and turned it into an instant division winner?

Holy Shit!!!...Peterson resigned...Am I dead?...Is This Heaven?

by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Oct 26, 2009 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not even about creating an instant winner

It’s about putting a competitive product on the field… They’ve failed to do that….

What most of us forget, because we love football so much, is that the NFL is in the buisness of entertainment…. When you win, you make money, that’s why teams try to win, not to win some championship that in the grand scheme of things doesn’t matter that much, it’s all about the bottom line. We knew they wouldn’t be good, but if you’re not going to be good, at least put a product on the field worth watching.

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 1:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is one of the most wrong statements ever.

“not to win some championship that in the grand scheme of things doesn’t matter that much”

Players and coaches strive to win because the are competitors. They are driven to win. The owners may have different motives, but I would argue that most owners got to be billionaires by being deeply competitive themselves.

“We knew they wouldn’t be good, but if you’re not going to be good, at least put a product on the field worth watching.” How is this even possible? How can a team we knew was going to be bad put something on the field worth watching?

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 1:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can provide entertainment

by at least being competitive… there were a couple of years of ther vermeil era that weren’t so great… but we were fun to watch…. You can delude yourself into thinking that every player has altruistic intentions, but in the end, it’s all about the money…. do you think they’d be doing this if they were making 20,000 a year? no….. Many people have win or die attitudes, including myself, Who likes to lose? but in terms of upper managment in a football organization, one thing matters, and that’s the bottom line…. Great teams don’t get broken up just because of salary cap issues, they get broken up because owners realize that a championship gives them a pass for several years, a playoff apperance will appease fans for a couple of years as well, as long as they win just enough to fill the seats….

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winning isn't an altruistic intention. In fact, it's the exact opposite of altruism as it forces somebody to lose.

What’s the one compliment you always hear about athletes that seems to be the highest praise you can give them? “He’s a great competitor.”

And no, it isn’t all about the money.

There was a time when pro sports weren’t big business, when guys in the NFL had off-season jobs. You know what? Guys till showed up the play the fucking game. Even though it made their lives more difficult.

Are there players out for themselves? Yes. And you don’t want their asses on your team. You want guys like Elway who took a salary cut so the team could spend more under the salary cap.

There are a handful of players gifted enough to get to the show on talent alone, but very very very few athletes and coaches rise to the professional level who aren’t relentlessly competitive.

I coached high school sports for a few years in Florida and I taught at the school Dan Marino’s kids attended. I had one of Marino’s sons in class and so I got to know Dan a bit. He’s a relentlessly driven person.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 2:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think our issue here

Is that i’m reffering to the front office and you’re only reffering to players…. obviously every player at that level wants to win, but it’s simply an entertainment business.

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 4:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It must be nice to live in your world....

Where fireman help kitty’s stuck in a tree, and everyone does thing for the right reasons…. but We need to remember that The NFL isn’t that much different from any other form of entertainment…

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 2:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sent him a tweet

asked him if he planned on scoring any TD’s at all this year

by KCCheeze on Oct 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone is riding the pine

KOLBY SMITH activated this week – come on do it!

by Bra on Oct 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

One of the guys with press access

should ask haley about it at his next presser. So he finds out about it and benches his ass

by KCCheeze on Oct 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am glad LJ had such a strong male role model in his household

Someone tweet LJ and if his dad taught him how to spit on women.

by Pilcrow on Oct 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He did teach him that...

I saw him and his dad at the club dancing with the Kardashian Hoes

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Figures.

If today wasn’t bad enough, now I’m walking away with one more reason to hate LJ.

by Pilcrow on Oct 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See, I hate it when people like you don't tell both sides of the story.

In this case, I see you omitted the fact that the Kardashians were begging them to spit on them, and then choke them.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I <3 the Kardashians

Erykah Badu, I have accepted your proposal. So, Mrs. DTR, let's get to consummating...you are on notice.

"All praise Chiefus."

by DThomasReigns on Oct 25, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Regardless...

Calling your coach out on twitter is a pretty classless move.

by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Oct 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No shit

He should have done it on facebook.

Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

LOL

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Oct 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He could have

Done it on My Space and no one would have known

Predictions for 2009:

LJ runs for 1800 yards
Bowe in the pro bowl
Chiefs D finishes in the top 10 in points allowed
Chiefs 10-6

by bonesjackson on Oct 26, 2009 1:06 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

One of many

classless moves by LJ

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 25, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And so it begins...

"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech

by ArrowSpread on Oct 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Begins?

Hi there! Always nice to have another new Chiefs fan!

by burntorangehorn on Oct 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are his thoughts on the Secondary then?

How is Mike Richardson even playing in the NFL? This guy lost the game today, period.

In wondrous beauty, once again, shall the golden tables stand mid the grass, which the gods had owned in the days of old.

by Chiefs_Ragnarok on Oct 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So your saying the Nickel corner lost us the game...

No way Clancy lost us the game. He blitz mike brown 4 times on 3rd down that led to all of the big plays. I bet if we look it up, All the huge plays happened on 3rd down./

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

He didn’t belong on the field, so I’ll agree that is precisely what I’m saying.

In wondrous beauty, once again, shall the golden tables stand mid the grass, which the gods had owned in the days of old.

by Chiefs_Ragnarok on Oct 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your wrong man...

No way our Nickel corner was responsible for all there points when Carr was burnt all day. We lost because of Clancy not Mike Richardson. Clancy blitzed too much on 3rd down with the safties and it became predictable.

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep telling me I'm wrong

and maybe you’ll be right? I won’t disagree it was a collective effort, but this guy has no business on an NFL team, because he IS that bad.

In wondrous beauty, once again, shall the golden tables stand mid the grass, which the gods had owned in the days of old.

by Chiefs_Ragnarok on Oct 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will agree that he doesnt belong as a nickel on a good team..

But I wont say he is worse then MoLeg because he isnt. Were just that bad that our 3rd CB couldnt play SPT on a solid team. I agree he obviously didnt play well today but I dont think it was on him. I honestly think Clancy is not right in the head or something. Please check out my fan post about it.

by darwithabar on Oct 25, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO

The QB lost the game.

Predictions for 2009:

LJ runs for 1800 yards
Bowe in the pro bowl
Chiefs D finishes in the top 10 in points allowed
Chiefs 10-6

by bonesjackson on Oct 26, 2009 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

After reading everyones comments

its safe to say im the last LJ fan lol

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DUDE

In our section today, people were talking about how they want LJ to get injured so they can’t call that stupid rush up the middle every series.

by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Oct 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im more angry at how LJ is used

Why in the name of Buddha does he continue to run on draw plays?

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Oct 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are you still an LJ fan?

His great play?
His wonderful personality?

by NotAHippie on Oct 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe because in the past he was a great RB

until he got his big payday, which was around the time our godly O line started to deteriorate

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Oct 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You cant tell me that LJ wasnt a great RB for around 3 years

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Oct 25, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didnt call him great, now did I?

I said he was a great RB for 3 years

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Oct 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right.

Yet I didn’t ask, “How could you ever have been a LJ fan?” I asked, “Why are you still an LJ fan?”

by NotAHippie on Oct 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You said Im not following the story arc

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Oct 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His wonderful

fashion sense.

In wondrous beauty, once again, shall the golden tables stand mid the grass, which the gods had owned in the days of old.

by Chiefs_Ragnarok on Oct 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That pink Swatch IS pretty dope

"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech

by ArrowSpread on Oct 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats what im saying

LJ got too much swag for his own good……maybe he should let rudy borrow some

by cassel4prez on Oct 25, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are people Michael Vick fans?

LJ has declined, i know that. But I still believe in him. He is being used in the worst ways for his running style and its Haleys fault. You run what your players are best at, not what they cant do. Yes draws work, but for Charles or speedy backs, not LJ.
He is extremely frustrated and i feel for him. But there is a difference when you are frustrated because you know you can do better its just the way things are going (Playcalling, O Line) and being frustrated because you are too old.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But...

He IS too old. He has no more first-step explosion — no explosion through holes. He spends more time slowing down and contemplating how to make a guy miss than seeing the lane and exploding, like he used to do.

He just doesn’t have it anymore. He needs a hole to make anything happen. He and every other run-of-the-mill RB in the league that DOESN’T cost 36 mil.

"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech

by ArrowSpread on Oct 25, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well either way

if he is too old or just cant run without a hole…im still his fan, and probably last one. :(

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If we cut LJ today

no one is going to give him any money. And I doubt he would get as much playing time anywhere else either. So maybe he should just shut his mouth and start running a little harder.

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 25, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

by who?

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Denver - why not?

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im sure he isnt the only one who is saying stuff like this....

maybe he is the only one on twitter but i guarantee you he isnt the only one.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well maybe he should do something about it then...

the guy looks like he is running in mud, and I dont remember him converting a third and short all year. He got paid, and now he doesn’t run with a chip on his shoulder any more.

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 25, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See...this is what i dont get

Fixing the Oline would help in 2 areas…RB situation and obviously blocking.
We havent done either, why?

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

with who?

He has tried, he just hasn’t been succesful. Im not sure if you noticed, but good offensive lineman are hard to find

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 25, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ANYBODY! Lol

we didnt even try to look at linemen before the deadline….

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well when we dont do anything in free agency

it makes finding good lineman reallllllllllllllly hard to find

by cassel4prez on Oct 25, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hard to find here...

but if u go over to japan, ull find a plethra of sumo wrestlers we could plug in! sounds like its time to send trey hillman back to the land of the rising sun to find us some O linemen.

but on a serious note, that is pretty much the only way to find a good lineman is to look out of the box and even at that, most will be projects because no teams like trading away good linemen in the middle of the season. it just doesnt happen very much. the only other good linemen available have injury problems.

by MountainManMike on Oct 26, 2009 3:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dont have to play

to be a good coach

its far too early

but I wont take ANYTHING LJ SAYS for…anything…the guy shouldve been cut, he gets tackled by linebackers from the right side when he runs left…hes slow, he cant block

and you know what I dont care if your head coach is the worst coach in nfl history, You DONT SAY THAT….its ridiculous, unprofessional and sets a TERRIBLE example for kids everywhere not respecting their coach due to not having enough experience….

hate haley all you want, but this is a classless move by LJ, and you know what

Im not surprised.

by SDChief on Oct 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

I am tired of pro players venting/complaining about their coaches publicly via twitter. If you got a problem, keep it internal and go to the coach don’t go to the media/fans.

by YoSixers on Oct 25, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More tweets about his dad...

My father 3 or 4 state champs in Maryland. 3 or 4 1st rd picks Penn State. . Not including son!!!

by YoSixers on Oct 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my father was all california football and basketball

I wasnt athletic enough to make a college team or a good high school team…

so lj needs to shut up

by SDChief on Oct 25, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My dad was in the army

So he should be president and a General

In wondrous beauty, once again, shall the golden tables stand mid the grass, which the gods had owned in the days of old.

by Chiefs_Ragnarok on Oct 25, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

its like having a parent who is a teacher

and saying your teacher sucks because he lacks the experience of your father….

its really lame

by SDChief on Oct 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does LJ want to get into a contest with Haley about their dads?

If I were LJ I would stay far away from that. LJ’s dad has never risen above being a position coach at PSU. Haley’s dad built the Steel Curtain and won 4 Superbowls. Which one has had a more of an impact on the NFL?

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 1:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure he was comparing haley

and his father… not the two…. and in terms of playing ability, LJ is 100% right… Haley never even got that far in his chosen sport/activity/game of skill (depends on who you ask if golf is a sport)

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 2:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

facts?

pure opinion….

by SDChief on Oct 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean he is right in saying Haley never played pro football and went to college for golf. But it’s just childish calling him out like that.

by YoSixers on Oct 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

right

more about a 29-30 year old athlete saying that about his coach

less about whether or not haley is a good coach

by SDChief on Oct 25, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still not sure how it works...

But it looked like he was talking(tweeting, twating whatever the fuck)with someone. Are we just seeing his side or what…Still he should gone about it some other way..

by idahochieffan on Oct 26, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You and obviousman would make a good pair.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We all say we should have cut him

but who would have taken majority of the carries, kolby has been hurt, charles fumbles too much and looks too small to be an everydown back, i guess that leaves jackie battle and he is nothing more than a special teams player

by cassel4prez on Oct 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i agree with the idea that we could have replaced him with someone, but noone on the team……and charles cant hang on too the ball maybe he only has 3 fumbles at RB its bcuz hes never in there he has at least 3 fumbles returning kickoffs……if you cant hang on to the bal you cant hang on to the ball

by cassel4prez on Oct 25, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love it! Keep going LJ!

I’ve never been a fan of Johnson, but I’m glad to see the players start to crap on the coach. Haley is in so far over his head. He needs to be gone. If Pioli/Haley had addressed the line instead of throwing far too much money after our crappy franchise QB, maybe we’d be able to look like a somewhat competent offense at times. Trade LJ. Trade Cassell. Fire Haley.

by Detroit Buckets on Oct 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol wrong on the trade part

i think we just need a new OC

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have to agree with him about Cassel too...

He was TERRIBLE today and that had NOTHING to do with Todd haley. Cassel did everything wrong today and it wasn’t on the line either. He missed open receivers, threw STUPID interceptions, and Still can’t seem to get rid of the fucking ball. I saw plays where they had receivers open quickly and he kept looking for bigger plays instead of just taking the quick out. Cassel needs to be on the bench and Croyle deserves a look.

I’ve been tolerant of Cassel until today but, what I saw today was a REALLY REALLY bad QB. I can’t believe we are married to this guy for the next 3 years!

by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 25, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Elway lined up under the guard.

Everybody has a bad day. One of Cassel’s pick was off a pass that literally hit Bobby Wade right between the numbers. Cassel has nothing resembling a pocket to throw from. Nothing. The ball is snapped and his is literally running for his life. On every play. The dude is taking a world class beating. And he keeps getting up and competing.

Croyle would already be dead if he had to take as many snaps behind this line as Cassel has. He’d be playing quad rugby with Jason Street.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 25, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BS

You are so fucking wrong. Cassel overthrew guys seriously bad 2 or 3 times, yes. But, 6-8 times there were lame ass receivers dropping balls right on their hands – AGAIN. I have been on record as saying our receivers could be ok if we had a decent line. Now, I am changing my mind. These guys fucking drop so many easy passes it’s unbelievable.

Cut LJ. Cut Ryan. I seriously don’t know why we keep trotting Ryan out there, he totally sucks. Where the hell is Pope?

Air Cassel - approved for takeoff

by kabrink on Oct 25, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not just the missed passes...

The bad reads, the quick out patterns where guys were WIDE FUCKING OPEN FOR DAYS and Cassel is refusing to look their way, instead, taking the sack. I saw this happen on at LEAST 5 occassions today. The sacks are Cassels fault just as much as they are on the piss poor protection. I have been on Cassels bandwagon but, I saw things more closely today that show me that he does NOT know how to take advantage of opportunities.

Croyle would have made that throw to Charles deep every single time. I truly think Brodie would give us a BETTER chance to win than Matt Cassel.

If today is any kind of indicator, Matt Cassel SUCKS!!!!

by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 25, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brodie would only give us any sort of chance if he were alive

I don’t think he’d be alive for long behind this line.

by NotAHippie on Oct 25, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he could make the reads and get rid of the ball faster ... and you know, maybe like be more accurate ...

… then the D would have to play a bit more honest and then yeah, we just MIGHT have a chance …

at this point, can it HURT?

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 25, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Croyle would have made that throw to Charles deep every single time. "

Do you have any evidence at all whatsoever to back that up?

Brody Croyle has had major injuries as a high school, college and pro quarterback — the guy has gotten seriously hurt at every level of play. He’s fragile. Based on Croyle’s track record, there’s no way in hell he could stand up to the beating Cassel is taking. Matt Cassel is taking an unbelievable pummeling and I have huge respect for his toughness. I’d like to see the guys on here bitching about him getting their asses out the Lazy Boy and let Albert Haynesworth drive you into the ground.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 1:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not all about the earlier rants....

but I agree that cassell has been one of the lone semi-bright spots…. I’m incredibly impressed with his toughness….

Frankly, there’s no need to call for croyle to play, eventually cassel will get hurt or too damned pissed to go back in and croyle will have his shot…

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...

That “crappy” franchise QB had to deal with at least six dropped passes that I saw in Washington, and at least three today. I don’t think it’s all on him, truly.

by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Oct 25, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think it’s all on Cassell either. And he, like the LJ are having to survive and somehow produce behind a terrible line. I have no issues with him, he’s doing what he can. But I was never one of those that thought Cassell was the right move for us at all. I think at his best, he’s an average QB. The mistake was over-rating him … which I think our orginization (aswell as MANY others ) did.

by Detroit Buckets on Oct 25, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well LJ you wouldn’t have to put up with our new coach if you had any trade value whatsoever. i used to love you man but that was when you straight ran people over. now your services are no longer required. by the way haley’s playcalling is no worse than herms and we gave that guy three years.. give it a rest. lets get some talent this offseason and get to .500 next year

by dwill_pittst on Oct 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no im just tired of his mouth, his off the field issues, and his lack of performance..ive rooted through the shit just like everyone here..just looking for the light at the end of the tunnel

by dwill_pittst on Oct 25, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i guess we all have different versions of the light at the end of the tunnel

mine, personally, is for LJ to finally get a line that he can run behind….Everybody else is probably saying trade him or cut him.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think Charles, Smith, Savage combo could get more yards then LJ

by dwill_pittst on Oct 25, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats like saying

I think Santonio Holmes, Larry Fitzgerald, and Miles Austin could get more yards than Dwayne Bowe.
 Of course 3 others could get more yards than 1.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

im saying as a rbbc..also talking about players on our team..

by dwill_pittst on Oct 25, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

running back by committee

it wasn’t that hard to figure out

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 25, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what else could it have possibly meant..

simple deducing skills

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 25, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he didn't know what it meant

big deal……let it go

The difference between a good and bad day, isn't what changes in your day...It's what changes in you.

by rdubz on Oct 25, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just look at dallas’s rushing attack with barber,jones, and choice..not saying we have that talent but a lot of teams have moved to that

by dwill_pittst on Oct 25, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

when you read his series of tweets

he sounds more like he’s trying to state a case for his father than slamming haley. but it’s still not smart to put that out there

Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.
Harry S. Truman

by kcguy on Oct 25, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and his father

can fuck off right along with him. What a useless fuck. We all knew this was coming. I tried to have hope that he had matured. I was wrong. Time to move on. Dump this asshole on the street tomorrow. Nobody will pick him up.

Air Cassel - approved for takeoff

by kabrink on Oct 25, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know that we ALL knew this was coming...

There was a very small group of us that started the year telling people the warning signs and everyone was still on the Haley bandwagon…. The prophecy is coming to fruition almost exactly the way some of us said it would… He’s losing the team…. For several different reasons, that were all mentioned here weeks and weeks ago.

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is no evidence that Haley has lost the team. LJ has been a malcontent since he arrived here.

LJ pulled this shit when Vermeil was coach—Twiter didn’t exist yet. Do you think Vermeil “lost” that team?

I’ve said this before, LJ is an albatross on this organization and he he should have been purged from it years ago.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 1:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you'd be turning a blind eye

if you thought LJ was the only person that felt this way…. LJ at least getting playing time…. What do you think DJ would be saying if he was allowed a candid 2 minutes???

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 2:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LJ is a piece of crap

Wouldn’t it be great if our golf playing coach released him to activate Kolby Smith a make a statement!

by dustinw82 on Oct 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Keeping a worthless LJ costs millions too.

Erykah Badu, I have accepted your proposal. So, Mrs. DTR, let's get to consummating...you are on notice.

"All praise Chiefus."

by DThomasReigns on Oct 25, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it wouldn't

We won arbitration. We can cut him this year and be off the hook for his contract. If we keep him next year, we’re back on the hook

by dustinw82 on Oct 25, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His salary is guaranteed when he was on the active roster in Week 1

THe salary is burned whether he is on the team or not now.

Erykah Badu, I have accepted your proposal. So, Mrs. DTR, let's get to consummating...you are on notice.

"All praise Chiefus."

by DThomasReigns on Oct 25, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we have alllll seen what LJ can do with a O-line that blocks

but as of right now,we can’t block worth a damn..

The difference between a good and bad day, isn't what changes in your day...It's what changes in you.

by rdubz on Oct 25, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what sucks though?

We play some really crappy teams at the end of the season. LJ will have a chance to shine like he’s actually a professional, and the same folks on here will be indignant that we should keep him. Hopefully the coaches aren’t fooled.

by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Oct 25, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Even when we play the shitty teams...

With the playcalling the way its been these past couple games…nobody will shine.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 25, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why

Do people defend haley and call him a good coach?

He has done nothing.

by antwan1977 on Oct 25, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There is NO silver bullet

Firing Haley won’t bring us to the Super Bowl. Neither will benching LJ. Bottom line-we’re subpar in many, many areas. We need faster safties, better O-line, and wide receivers that can create separation. Could it be coaching? Maybe somewhat. But with our record, there is PLENTY of blame to go around. Our players didn’t do so well last year either, and this year they are running a completely new defensive scheme. Let’s remember just how horrible Bilecheck was with the Browns before he came to the Patriots. I’m not saying the coaches are doing well, because they’re not. But a turd is still a turd, even when it’s polished up real nice.

by 1kmilesfromkc on Oct 25, 2009 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   2 recs

Agreed

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
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by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 25, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cut LJ now please.

I don’t want this asshole breaking the Chiefs all-time rushing record in the next couple weeks. He doesn’t deserve it.

by Vince D on Oct 25, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If he breaks it he deserves it.

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Oct 25, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i disagree

priest holmes was classy and consistent. i want him to hold onto that record until someone else like that comes along.

by Vince D on Oct 25, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hank Aaron got his broken by a jerky roid head....

Its only right Priest gets the same respect.

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Oct 25, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well too bad that class and off the field personality doesn't affect yards

if he breaks the record, then he breaks the record, and rightfully deserves it. You think he should have yards removed because you don’t like him? That is pretty messed up IMO.

by Bearson on Oct 25, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly I don't blame him

I’m still asking myself how this team can suck sooo hard for soo long.. I’d be pissed too. I’m tired of hearing “We can’t fix everything in one year.” well we have been hearing this for 3 YEARS now. Their is no excuse to be this terrible, and show no signs of progression. We are making steps backwards people. At least Herm made the team competitive the last half of the season. He made it look like the team was progressing, even if we only got one win. Losing in this fashion is unacceptable. It’s not fair to fans or players. We shouldn’t have to put up with this crap.

by Bearson on Oct 25, 2009 10:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well, let's see ... it's 935 here in Denver and SO FAR no news on LJ being cut ...

surprised he’s still on the roster this late at night after that

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 25, 2009 10:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LJ FOUND HIS DIAPER AGAIN AND RETODD RODE THE SHORT BUS

Lj is correct get mr i dont know what im doing so i will just yell all the time a golf bag!!Also to hell with Pioli and his wanna be secret mafia style.Its no secret we suck. Pioli is a fake there is a secret for you.Maybe Lj can carry retodds golf bag?I have no respect for a woman beating piece of trash like him! He will be cut by next year.Now lets talk KING Matt “happy feet” Cassel sit his ass on the bench until you can protect his scared ass.60 fucking mil for what? I love the chiefs after all i made it through the 80"s and they drafted Todd Blackledge in the first round of the 83 draft! This is worse and has to end.Haley always says “i do what best for the team to win”Then do it RESIGN.

by DT4LIFE on Oct 25, 2009 10:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now LJ is making homophobic comments, attacking other fans for being poor

Jesus Christ, he may be the most hateable athlete to ever put on a Chiefs uniform.

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- P. Earth explodes

by JobDDT on Oct 25, 2009 11:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Erykah Badu, I have accepted your proposal. So, Mrs. DTR, let's get to consummating...you are on notice.

"All praise Chiefus."

by DThomasReigns on Oct 25, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he usually bashes women when he's drunk, not gays.

We should totally chill.

Erykah Badu, I have accepted your proposal. So, Mrs. DTR, let's get to consummating...you are on notice.

"All praise Chiefus."

by DThomasReigns on Oct 25, 2009 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well LJ's Tweets

are alllll over NFL Network….

by rdubz on Oct 25, 2009 11:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think LJ has lost it

He is now personally attacking people on Twitter. I am ready to move on – come back Kolby!

"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley

by Jason Shore on Oct 25, 2009 11:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

to diss ur fan base is just sad.

i wonder what fans are saying to him though to have him respond like that. Either way he shouldn’t be doing that.

by rdubz on Oct 25, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in all fairness....

Fans started attacking him for being critical of a coach that has done far less for this organization than LJ has….

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Talkin fag?!!! Checkout his awesome pink watch in his gansta pic!

by DT4LIFE on Oct 25, 2009 11:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This comment may have already been made but

does anybody other than me suddenly NOT want him to get the rushing title?

A man who says he can, and a man who says he can't are both right. Which one are you?

by Bashman on Oct 25, 2009 11:40 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Are there going to be any repurcussions for this?

possible team suspension? If I was a head coach I would tell my players to cancel your accounts on twitter because I prohibit them.

A man who says he can, and a man who says he can't are both right. Which one are you?

by Bashman on Oct 25, 2009 11:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh god! What if he was defending Haley?!

Maybe twitter didn’t have enough words to express all of his thoughts? Check it:

“See, my daddy has been coaching at Penn State since 1996 and he still makes mistakes. Maybe we should give Coach Haley a break? Hell, he was playing golf when my dad was playing football. Y’know? I know Haley has technically been coaching longer than my daddy, and at the pro level at that, but maybe that one year of playing is the difference. Let’s give him a little more time, k?”

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by Justin Bopp on Oct 25, 2009 11:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick thought...

If TDs were substituted for for assault charges in fantasy football, would Larry Johnson reclaim his status as 1st Round pick?

Sorry, as a fantasy writer, these things cross my mind.

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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Oct 25, 2009 11:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

These comments can't be ignored

Wow, I am shocked at LJ’s comments — not only at his original tweets calling out Coach Haley, but his responses to fans. He is calling people “f***s” and bragging about rich he is. Another tweet to a fan — “you have the same amount of TDs as me this year.” I know we all had high hopes for LJ this season — myself included — but the dream has turned into a nightmare.

LJ has no respect for this organization. Zero professionalism. It appears that his “buying into the Pioli/Haley plan” was all just an act to get his guaranteed money. I would have ZERO problems releasing him outright. How can someone who has “bought in” to Haley be saying these things about him? Jamaal Charles isn’t saying anything. None of the other running backs are.

I suspect we will see a depth chart shakeup in the near future. Kolby Smith is returning from injury, and Josh Looney is talking him up bigtime. Jamaal Charles is looking better and better each week. Dantrell Savage has fallen off the charts, but he is a hard worker.

I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see LJ get the axe. With Kolby coming back that gives us three running backs — Smith, Charles, and Savage. We could also possibly see a return of Jackie Battle if he isn’t on another team (does anyone know?).

Things will not quiet down in Arrowhead over the bye week. Coach Haley can ignore the “ego” comments, which LJ covered up smoothly, but these comments cannot be ignored. Kent Babb and other KC media are all over it, you know Haley will be asked about this.

by Nick Britt on Oct 26, 2009 12:11 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am done with LJ.

He could rush for 400 yards after the bye week, but I. Am. Done.

Erykah Badu, I have accepted your proposal. So, Mrs. DTR, let's get to consummating...you are on notice.

"All praise Chiefus."

by DThomasReigns on Oct 26, 2009 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cut LJ or Twitter Ban

Which will come first — cutting LJ or a Chiefs Twitter ban? Didn’t the Broncos ban their players from having Twitter? Anyway, banning LJ from Twitter would definitely piss him off — he updates far more than any other Chiefs player.

Frankly, I think we should just cut him and bring Jackie Battle back. That gives us two potential every-down backs — Battle and Smith, and two third-down back/returners in Savage and Charles. Battle was also a solid special teamer.

I never thought I would be saying this, but Jackie Battle > Larry Johnson at this point in time.

by Nick Britt on Oct 26, 2009 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Battle is on IR. He’s done for the year.

by bh13 on Oct 26, 2009 5:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I am too tired, but screenshot the crap out of those tweets before they’re deleted.

I was all for giving him a chance seeing as it seemed he bought into the system. But attacks on fans economic status and junior high level gay bashing is just repugnant. Somehow keep him benched or whatever to keep him from being able to sign with anyone, but also keep him away from getting his money from KC.

The media will be calling for his head, I hope someone has Pioli or Hunt on interview over the bye to bring this up, Haley too.

Just disgusted and pissed off beyond belief, what a scumbag.

by sayten on Oct 26, 2009 12:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Calm down kids...

We are a 2-14 team, not a superbowl team. What LJ said was wrong. Haley hasn’t proven himself yet. Give it time people. It will be ok. I promise.

The Chiefs were actually good the last time Kenny Smith has played in a game. Gives you an idea of how long ago that was. lol

by Chiefsfan85 on Oct 26, 2009 12:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not that big of a fan of being on LJ's "side"

i wish this would have come from a more reputable player… but then again… The most reputable player on our team Brian Waters already had his run in…..

We have to know that he’s not the only person saying this…. I’m sure large parts of the locker room are saying similar things. He’s just the one to post it on twitter. Losing this much, and by these kinds of scores will really wear on a team. It’s not all Haley’s fault, but a large piece of it is his arrogance, and from what LJ says, his lack of experience…

We all know that LJ is a malcontent and a cry baby, but does that make his observations any less valid? Before we get on the I hate LJ bandwagon, let’s remember that he’s done a LOT more for this franchise than Haley has.

BTW… This was my version of a “I told you so post”…

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 1:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How many more comments before LJ’s 2009 ends like TO’s 2005 did?

Suspend him for 4 without pay, deactivate him.

They should probably just do it now.

And you people wanting to can Haley after less than 2 months are fucking idiots. Suffering through Herm Edwards is still way worse than Todd Haley. There’s a slight difference between losing a draft pick for a coach who was about to be fired and getting a guy who was the OC on a Super Bowl team.

Dan Snyder thinks you’re being a bit too hasty with your expectations.

Hoping that the Tigers fire Leyland and steal Trey Hillman from the Royals

by BHWick on Oct 26, 2009 1:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love the Dan Snyder comment.

I have trouble coming to this site after a loss, I don’t get all the negative emotions from people. It’s as if the success of the team ties into their own sense of self-worth.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Oct 26, 2009 1:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand all the blind support.....

It’s as if the success of the head coach ties into their own sense of self-worth…..

by callmesir on Oct 26, 2009 2:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tweeted him about 8 times

just saying how ridiculous it is to be taunting fans, the things he is saying….what the heck?

its disgusting.

by SDChief on Oct 26, 2009 1:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is not a quote but basically what hes said thus far

My father played for the coach from remember the titans, haley played golf, my father played for the skins, haley never played. My father 3 or 4 state championships, 3 or 4 first round picks…

To People on Twitter that talked to him(they may have called him names, but its still not what you do as a pro athlete)Your mom birthed u broke, while you work or go to school for 5 dollars an hour. Fag Pic, street boy
Come play our game oops you cant…u don’t stop my checks

those were responses in summary to 4-5 different people I didnt look at what started it…but its pretty ugly. there is more about being rich in there…

by SDChief on Oct 26, 2009 2:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NFL SHOULD SUSPEND L J

This has went far beyond good conduct for N F L not to step in and do something with L J. he cannot call a fan a fag and all the other crap that comes out of his pie hole. I think L J is done.

by Charles # 1 chiefs fan on Oct 26, 2009 3:09 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i still need him...

so that i can trade him away before he gets benched.

by MountainManMike on Oct 26, 2009 4:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LJ

Should, at this point, be one of the veteran leaders on this team. He has decided that since he is not “getting his” that he should go the immature, child, stupid route.

I love how a supposed college graduate, millionaire athlete cannot even spell BRIEFLY.

I know the cure for this issue.

Get the scissors out and slice up Larry’s contract – RELEASE HIM.

Does anyone really want this idiot to be the Chiefs all time rushing leader?

NO F###$#ing Thanks.

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by Peterman700 on Oct 26, 2009 4:17 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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