Agent: Chiefs RB Larry Johnson Will Apologize
by Joel Thorman on Oct 26, 2009 4:28 PM CDT
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Peter Schaffer, agent for Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson, spoke with the Kansas City Star this afternoon and slightly expanded upon his comments given to ESPN.com's Bill Williamson last night.
Per Schaffer, LJ will apologize.
"He just used a poor choice of word, a politically incorrect choice of words, and he's going to have to apologize for it. And he should," Schaffer said.
Yawn. Been there, done that. LJ repeated his "politically incorrect choice of words" again only hours before Schaffer spoke to the Star.
He also added, "He's not a homophobe."
Schaffer also responds to the comments on LJ's Twitter site about his father and Todd Haley.
"He certainly wasn't taking a shot at Todd or anybody else."
That may be the case. Maybe I can buy that. But there's no way to deny that LJ used a homophobic slur, slept on it for a night, woke up and used it again in front of the media.
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Don't apologize
Just go away.
I ♥ Dick Vermeil
by craig in calgary on Oct 26, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 12 recs
He’s not a homophobe, he’s just stupid.
If they don’t cut him, they really need ban him from using twitter.
by Jawookie on Oct 26, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Ha
He also added, “He’s not a homophobe.”
More like he’s just an asshole.
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Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
How many times can one person apologize
before everyone starts to realize that it’s all just a huge load of bullshit?
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Oct 26, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
"If you shoot me, you're liable to lose a lot of those humanitarian awards."
--Irwin M. Fletcher.
by Arrowheadcase on Oct 26, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
No more apologies. He’s not really sorry. He called Kent Babb a f*ggot this morning, and Babb has it on tape. GO AWAY LJ.
by Chief-Eli on Oct 26, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Seriously!
Who gives a shit if he apologizes! Everyone and their brother knows it is no way, shape, or form sincere. Forget this bum.
How Haley should have reacted
I would have loved to see something a little more like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB5-yJM3vJc
On a positive Note...
who else thinks Lance Long looked a little Welkeresk….could be a major playmaker.
Agreed...
but, Tom Brady would have put it on the money….not, almost on the money
by Tomahawk_Chop on Oct 26, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell...
Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Phillip Rivers (even though I hate him), or a couple others that…Matt Cassel is AT BEST somewhat inaccurate. But I agree that the pass was definately catchable and that particular pass was accurate.
by Tomahawk_Chop on Oct 26, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
that's why lance was cut.... cuz he drops too many passes
don’t get me wrong i like lance and hope he succeeds in the nfl, but he was always a superstar in practice while he let way too many balls hit the ground when it really counted.
by CardsDefense on Oct 26, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
When it really counted in the preseason?
I think he is a rookie, and was one of seven WR on the Cardinal roster that includes a couple of decent recievers (Fitzgerald, Boldin, Breaston)
by Tomahawk_Chop on Oct 26, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean other than the fact
he is a white guy that plays receiver? He looked nothing like Wes as a player. Non the less, hope he can contribute.
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 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep, that is all I meant
there are so few white recievers out there…I get them mixed up…they all look the same to me.
by Tomahawk_Chop on Oct 26, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Agent: Chiefs fan won't attend another game until this guy is gone
Representing myself. Enough is enough. The slur is bad enough. The insinuation he is better than the fans because he makes a lot of money is unreal. The attitude that the fans essentially have nothing to do with his opportunity to make such money is unforgiveable. Go away.
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 26, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 11 recs
This is a must-rec.
Sums up what I think.
Bowe and Wade FTW.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
by NJChieffan16 on Oct 26, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Rec your rec
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 26, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL,
fans are not going to stop attending games because of this idot. Get real!
Fixed
I’M are not going to stop attending games because of this idot. Get real!
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 26, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
GLAAD is going after the NFL
because of LJ…so NOW he wants to appologize. Heaven forbid it’s just the Chiefs organization & Chiefs fans he’s upset with….he doesn’t want his short comings posted on TMZ.com (it’s there now) and he does’t want to be in hot water with GLAAD. lol
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Oct 26, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
What is GLAAD?
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!
gay & lesbian alliance against defamation
lol
I swear I’m straight! I just read a lot.
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Oct 26, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I knew it had to be Gay Lesbian somehing or other
Thanks for clarifying for me.
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!
hey now!!!
just because I LOVEEEEE me some football and junk…doesn’t mean I’m gay. My sister is the lesbian dammit. lol
believe me, I knows what I like! lol
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Oct 26, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
She like her some sexassasin!:)
LJ realy screwed up this time, he has had many chances, suspend him for the season, keep him out of Chiefs facilities.
by Eric Allen on Oct 26, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
wow..lol
we’re married and have 10 kids now…didn’t ya know? haha
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Oct 26, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
That sly dog worked fast!:)
LJ realy screwed up this time, he has had many chances, suspend him for the season, keep him out of Chiefs facilities.
funny. i never assumed anything of the sort other than you're a knowledgable person.
who cares what people think! :]
For Once...
I am getting behind the Gay community….thats right, I said it
by Tomahawk_Chop on Oct 26, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
If Hunt thinks the stands are empty now,
try accepting his apology and putting him the field. The 4 people left will be booing him with every touch.
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
by BinSC on Oct 26, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
problem is,
even as the starter will he be worth a spot on a fantasy roster? I kind of doubt it behind our line…
Make sure you pick up Jamal Charles in your fantasy leagues fellas
by focs on Oct 26, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I think I will wait until we sign a good OG, OT, C....
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
8 ypc vs. 2 ypc
Decisions, decisions, why isn’t LJ benched already?
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."
--John Madden
Haha
I’ve been arguing that Charles is a fumble machine too..
but..
in 23 rushing attempts, he has 0 fumbles.
On 14 receptions..he has 0 fumbles.
On 38 kick returns..he has 1 fumble.
75 touches, 1 fumble.
At that pace, he’d have 2 fumbles on 150 carries.
LJ..
132 rushing attempts..2 fumbles
12 receptions, 0 fumbles
144 touches..2 fumbles
So, if you break it down that way, if Charles keeps up his 1 fumble per 75 touches, he’d take 150 touches to fumble twice, where as LJ has fumbled twice in 144 touches. Might as well give Charles a chance.
by Petey14 on Oct 26, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
now waitjustaminutehere
dar, when I get sarcastic you get bent outta shape … but when you get sarcastic it’s ok??? come on, man, what’s wrong with this picture … think about it, seriously
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
No need to write another insincere apology
He can just re-read the one from last year.
"If you shoot me, you're liable to lose a lot of those humanitarian awards."
--Irwin M. Fletcher.
Man we have to forgive LJ he is the best RB we have...
Its all true about haley and the fans provoked him. Its the o lines fault he said those comments too because if he had a good game then that wouldnt have happened.
Whatevs
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 26, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
No need to
Call me Homer.
This is the Odyssey playing out before our eyes :)
One man’s downfall IMO
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 26, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Re read I thought it was funny
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 26, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Honestly if they release LJ Im going to pick him up in my leagues...
Honestly I hate him but he could probably do damage somewhere with a decent line
He probably will do damage somewhere without any team at all
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 26, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay..
LJ’s comments..are fucked. I was arguing with TexasChief about LJ but after LJ’s recent actions, I’m admitting defeat on that argument. LJ is STILL detrimental to the team and we need to do something about him. I say we bench him, he wont reach contract incentives, probably throw a fit and end up suspended again which means the Chiefs take more money back from him.
I tried to pull for him but this is the last straw. Him saying that hes making money while the rest of us are workin for $5 an hour (maybe not directly us but thats what he implied) is bullshit. Yeah, hes making millions to average 2.5ypc which may or may not be his fault but thats besides the fact now.
The season is over anyway, the rest is just building experience and giving the staff more to evaluate heading into the offseason. So…stick Jamaal Charles as the full time guy. I’ve gone from “no we dont need to risk fumbling the ball back to the opponant all the time” to “he might fumble every game but atleast hes got the quickness to maybe run from the defenders instead of in to the defenders”
by Petey14 on Oct 26, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
i think considering this coaches...
haley did damm good job… guys chek this video out… how many of us would have loved to see haley doin something like that..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G17zp0_26xU&feature=related
HELLOOOO!:)
LJ realy screwed up this time, he has had many chances, suspend him for the season, keep him out of Chiefs facilities.
To paraphrase Denny Green
“LJ is who we thought he was. He is who we though he was. We knew coming in to this who he was and we let him off the hook! We knew exactly who LJ was and we let him off the hook!”
We’ll folks, it’s time. I’m done letting LJ off the hook and I sure as hell hope the front office is too.
by Eastcoastransplant on Oct 26, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
It doesn't matter what he says
Actions always speak louder than words, and his actions have showed us who he is. I am dumbfounded to find anyone attempting to defend him. Not just because of one word, not because of what we know he has done, but as a whole picture of what LJ has done ever since he came to KC. This should be the last straw for everyone, no one should even want to try to defend him or his actions.
His agent will want you that it was taken out of context, he will tell you it was a misunderstanding, and a bad choice of words. Bull Shit. He has never done anything for anybody but himself, we have heard all the excuses. We are sick of him and his drama. I don’t care who they put in at RB right now we have 3 others that don’t come with baggage and protesters.
Suspend him so he can’t just move to another team and talk more shit about us fans.
is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?
I’m a Chiefs fan Dammit and I’m damn proud of it!
by KC Fanatic on Oct 26, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Exactly how I feel
He needs to be made an example of to the fullest degree. Given his past, there is no way in HELL this guy essentially says “I’m bigger than the game,” and gets away with it. NOBODY should.
If the NFL values its fans remotely, this guy will be gone before the end of the week, serving community service for excessive repetition of a derogatory term.
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 26, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
God, I really am beginning to loathe this kid.
He is nothing but a cancer to this organization. I hereby proclaim Larry Johnson Jr. a ghetto baby wankstain.
He reminds of someone else....
gosh what was his name? A cancer to every organization….talking about how good he is…..wanting money…thinking he’s the shit…..oh yeah….TERELL OWNES…yeah, that’s the one.
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Oct 26, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Just a question...
I’m no TO fan, just to be clear.
But did TO ever insinuate or otherwise state he’s better than the fans? On top of this, did he use derogatory language towards people? If the answer is yes, he needs the same treatment. Otherwise, while TO is very annoying, I don’t recall him ever being out of line to this degree.
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 26, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
nope, you're right...
i just really meant to imply TO as a “cancer” to the teams he has played for. LJ has stooped much lower than TO ever did.
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Oct 26, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you imagine what would happen if he was a white guy that
called someone the n – word? The community would be up in arms, Sharpton would be in KC, on CNN, etc. Why should this be any less offensive? I am glad to see GLAAD (no pun intended) getting involved and not letting this get pushed aside with another heartless ’i’m sorry’ comment from LJ.
Time’s up LJ, no soup for you…
Next!
what's dumb about it?
It’s just as discriminatory. Race is not the only inflammatory divider among people. Gays are slandered just as much, almost definitely MORE than those of different races in these days.
Right guy...
I just dont think its a good comparision. Also, I would argue that saying something racist is worse then saying “Faggot” or “Dike” or “Butt Pirate”. Also, LJ is a bastard, but he wasnt calling a gay guy gay he was using it like me or you use it.
not trying to sound like an elitist
but to be honest, I don’t use it. Because I have family members and friends who are, in fact, gay. And there’s just no need to perpetuate hatred like that. And I would ask, why do you think something racist is worse?? I don’t see much of a difference myself.
Knowing gay people doesnt make you sound elitist......
I highly doubt you dont say it. Saying something like “Thats Gay” doesnt isnt perpetuating hatred.
depends on how you look at it, i think
If you are associating “gay” with “stupid,” that is implying that homosexuality is bad, and, well… stupid. When I was a kid I was slanted to look at it as stupid because everyone else would say “that’s gay” or “you’re a fag” implying a negative quality. It’s a subtle but extensive way of priming people against it. And it’s cool that you doubt it, especially since we don’t know each other, but I can assure you it’s true, although honestly “fag” slips out once in a GREAT, GREAT while.
And the elitist thing was in reference to me being like “Actually, I don’t say it.” Could be interpreted as having a “holier-than-thou” tone to it, y’know?
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