Marty Doesn't Think Any Team Would Take LJ
by Joel Thorman on Oct 27, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer talked Larry Johnson on his SIRIUS NFL Radio today. Luckily for us, Randy Covitz of the Kansas City Star ttranscribed his comments on LJ.
In short, Marty doesn't think one of the other 31 NFL teams would take a chance on him.
Quotes after the jump.
"Maybe he thinks that he can force his way out (of Kansas City)," he said. "Let me ask you this, of the other 31 teams in the National Football League, who in the world is going to bring him into their locker room?"
That's a very good question that I think LJ has forgotten. A soon-to-be 30 year old running back isn't any more desirable by GMs if he has the baggage that LJ does. How is he any different than Shaun Alexander or Edgerrin James? Their skills appear to be declining to a similar level and LJ has a history of calling out the coach to go with it.
"Whether they’re losing or, certainly they won’t if they’re winning. But, to me, the guy doesn’t have the skill level to warrant the kind of b.s. that they’re putting up with out there and I would not be surprised to see them run him right out of town."
Schottenheimer also said he believes LJ will receive at least a one game suspension.
It should be noted, however, that Schottenheimer once spent a third round pick on Tamarick Vanover (and signed Bam Morris).
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Im going to say...
Al Davis and the Raiders.
by tomahawk44 on Oct 27, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can trade him in the offseason for Run DMC!
I ♥ Dick Vermeil
by craig in calgary on Oct 27, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's his 40 time?
Not good enough for Al.
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
by kabrink on Oct 27, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to be honest
I feel that edge and alexander were both more complete backs, and less of a locker room problem…
LJ is totally worthless…The only good he does it take up money we must spend anyway…
I know its totally stupid to worry about records, but I wouldnt let this guy become our all time leading rusher, why reward him? He has 10 less touches than AP and complains…its gross.
by SDChief on Oct 27, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whitlock made it sound like pounding the rock 20 times is punishment...Gosh how much Id pay to be able to START and get 20 carries
hand 10 to charles, and split kolby/savage with more time as well…
if its worse than 2.7 and no TD’s, then we were wrong…but at least we rid ourselves of a locker room cancer…I dont want this guy sitting next to charles, talking in his ear…
I dont want him in kc colors, I just cant root for this guy anymore, the gay bashing, all of this is really…
beating a dead horse…
but they need to act, although I understand its moreso waiting for the league.
by SDChief on Oct 27, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd forgotten about that part but good point
I don’t want him to have a snowball’s chance in hell at being the Chiefs’ all-time leading rusher. Even more reason to make last Sunday his final appearance in a Chiefs uni.
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Oct 27, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never thought I'd say this...
Marty is absolutely right
* "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
by stagdsp on Oct 27, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Send him to San Fransico
The punishment should fit the crime.
Can I be your Batman?
by IISaiNtII on Oct 27, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not the 49'ers mind you.
Just send him there.
Can I be your Batman?
by IISaiNtII on Oct 27, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Oct 27, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed, I really enjoyed san fran as a kid going to candlestick park, then 3com, love it
but I love all of california
by SDChief on Oct 27, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just there...
I spent a weekend in SF back in April and I was there for work last month. I have a friend that lives there so he showed me around the city. I really want to catch a game there…..either football or baseball. Maybe next year.
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Oct 27, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out a baseball game
Pac Bell park (or SBC or whatever they call it now) is one of the most beautiful stadiums I have ever been to. Although I would recommend going to a Dodgers/Giants game and rooting for my Dodgers.
For justice we must go to Don Pioli
by Sudden on Oct 27, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in Cali...
I’m a Dodgers fan too :) Although I live in Orange County and I’m surrounded by Angels fans as well. lol
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Oct 27, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason
LJ has not realized in his thick head that the Chiefs are his last stop for NFL football. Be a good citized and shut your trap.
by Ilamuku on Oct 27, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Be a good citizen
I don’t think there are any chances left. He has pretty much burnt the bridge.
by Aejfan on Oct 27, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
add in the comments about kansas city made last year, definitely bridge was been nuked
by SDChief on Oct 27, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was ready to ditch his ass after what he said last year
throw in his most recent shit show and I’d say there’s nothing left of the bridge to burn. He was living on borrowed time in our locker room as is. It’s almost like he WANTED to get bent over…
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Oct 27, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that is sad
he is really thinking that someone will take a shot on him by forcing kc to release him…I think he seemed to get angry when he wasnt move at the deadline…I just dont get it, he wanted touches, now he gets touches, and hes still upset and thinks hes some young RB that just left penn state.
by SDChief on Oct 27, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He appears delusional to say the least.
The Chiefs are/were your last shot.
by Ilamuku on Oct 27, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will be so happy when in a couple years i go to the store and have my food bagged by Larry Johnson
Check out the gun show over here FIYA POWA
by redmedicone on Oct 27, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
CJ spiller
I know we need help on the O-line but if we looking for a RB that is a class act and plays for a class act coach can the Chiefs pick up CJ Spiller from Clemson
by The_New_KC_Chiefs on Oct 27, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would be nice but i doubt they will take him
Check out the gun show over here FIYA POWA
by redmedicone on Oct 27, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah spiller is good but some question his ability to be a feature back
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 27, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont, Dude is a beast...
Him and Charles spilting carries and him returning kickoffs, Yeah that would be nice. I went to a Clemson game last year and saw him play. He is fast bro. He is the fastest person ive seen in real life.
by darwithabar on Oct 27, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need to just stick to what ever the big boss Pioli already had planned out what ever that is
Check out the gun show over here FIYA POWA
by redmedicone on Oct 27, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
May N E has a R B we can get
Hey Pioli might pull a rabbit out of his hat. we have some good R B just need to give them touches. remember L J had some trouble holding on to the ball when he first started. I think L J forgot that we did not give up on him like he gave up on us.
by Charles # 1 chiefs fan on Oct 27, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marty Doesn't Think Any Team Would Take Marty Either
Who gets fired after taking a team to a 14-2 record?
Uh-huh.
Predictions as of 06.24.2009.
Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.
by 58 was my friend on Oct 27, 2009 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that was universally considered a pretty dumb move. It wasn’t as much about losing in the playoffs as it was about Marty and the Bolts’ GM AJ Smith not getting along.
I'm officially on the 'Draft Eric Berry' train.
Haley-Crennel 2010.
by scottbwalters on Oct 27, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are not winning
with him in the line up, so really, why should he be here..We can lose games with him or without him…I say dangle him as trade bait(I know nobody will trade for him) if no trade sit his ass on the bench and let him watch. Id judt hate to see us cut him and someone pick him up cheap, and he has some success…He does not deserve the chance to sit back and smirk at the Chiefs if he goes somewhere else.
Vermiel was DEAD ON when he said “its time to take off the diapers”…Larry has shown numerous times now that he is still a big whiney baby and a menous to society as well. Give the carries to someone that will appreciate the opportunity and show some heart…Larry Johnson is a straight up loser.
by KCinAZ on Oct 27, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You Hear That Larry!!!!!
YOU ARE A LOSER!
Loser loser loser.
Oh wait, so are the chiefs… nevermind you are where you’re suppose to be – losing.
Predictions as of 06.24.2009.
Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.
by 58 was my friend on Oct 27, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that pot-shot at Marty at the end of the article.
LOL. Ruthless.
See Data Differently.
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by Justin Bopp on Oct 27, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey larry can you say, "would you like fries with that"?
So sick of hearing about lj and his bs. Its funny that a guy who has spent the better part of his life conditioning and being a football player is getting famous for his big mouth and non-ability. LJ was finished along time ago, its too bad that he has to tarnish the good will and the pity someone took on him to stay in the league!
I have already donated your jersey, you might see it on a kid in Bosnia soon, DUMMY!
by TonyGonzales on Oct 27, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhh...
and to think we could have had Troy Palomalu
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
by PVChiefsfan on Oct 27, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would make him run the practice team and run run and run in practice and make him inactive for the remainder of the year. .
At the Pittsburgh game, when I go out and tailgate and burn a fire, my plan is to burn my #27 shirt. larry Johnson is the worst Chiefs representative ever. He is a loser and I need to rid my closet of his name.
by NFL season ticket holder on Oct 27, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Then he just wastes a roster spot...
That sounds more like a New York Knick-Marbury deal more then a Pioli-KC Chiefs deal. No way that happens. I would be satisfied with him being suspended the rest of the year by the league though. I would be estatic if they cut him straight out.
by darwithabar on Oct 27, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets try to be realistic guys, Someone will pick him up......
And if you think im an LJ homer ask Stag, I hate LJ. Im sure he has seen my posts about Charles becoming our number 1. He will get another chance though. Alot of scouts in the league think he could still suceed behind a good o line. If Micheal Vick can kill dogs and come back to the NFL, If Marshawn Lynch can carry guns, If TO obliverates his entire locker room everywhere he goes, Then Larry will get another job somewhere. As long as its our of KC we shouldnt care…
Also, I just want to ask people to stop saying he was bashing gays. He used the term like almost everyone on here has done before. He was simply using it to hurt a straight persons feelings. Ive done that before, It doesnt make it right at all but lets not call him something we dont know is true.
Truth be told, He should have been out of KC 3 years ago when he wanted that huge contract, or when he Hit women. Sure this is the straw that broke the camels back, but this is by far not the worst he has done. Hitting women is inexcusable and how he didnt go to jail is beyond me.
I think Fans just want LJ to leave so bad they are willing to turn to anything as a reason. How about this: He cant play in this offense. He is to slow to break tackles and is not a guy who will stay positive on a bad team.
by darwithabar on Oct 27, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time Penn State won a championship? Answer 1986. LJ was 7. I may be stupid but I don't think neither he nor his dad was associated with Penn State football in 1986.
by NFL season ticket holder on Oct 27, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His dad is a good coach and recruiter...
He has sent four DL to the NFL via 1st round since he started coaching there. He is a class act and nothing like Larry.
by darwithabar on Oct 27, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably more accurate to say that Larry doesn’t act like his father
by Chief1 on Oct 27, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
might be more accurate
to say he did a terrible job parenting….he raised a spoiled brat, woman beating, idiot that does not have the sense to know that he got a second chance this yr, and if he screws up this yr, he may never play another down in the NFL…His age, combined with his off the field and locker room issues does not give him a real good shot at anybody taking a chance on him again…Shaun Alexander is an ex-MVP, broke Priests TD record, and was a model player for the NFL…he is sitting at home right now and has been for the last couple yrs because teams feel he is too old to contribute…Larry is at that exact age and has not had good productivity in a couple yrs now.
by KCinAZ on Oct 27, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something I don't understand.
Everyone is so upset about what LJ said and nobody will use the N word, but almost everyone still thinks it’s ok for an NFL team to be called Redskins. They are all derogatory words.
Chiefs set an NFL record,most roster changes in 1 season.
by bringbacktheglory on Oct 27, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude ive been saying that....
Actually, I remenber 10 years ago or something like that people were wanting the Chiefs and Redskins to change there names. I dont think this is near as bad as the N word or “Gay Bashing” but LJ didnt gay bash, I would say it is something that just gets over looked, but I do agree, If the chiefs ever changed their names i would be pissed.
by darwithabar on Oct 27, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Chiefs,Braves and others aren't derogatory names.
But the word Redskins is.
Chiefs set an NFL record,most roster changes in 1 season.
by bringbacktheglory on Oct 27, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LJ's Dad may be a class act.............
But this is just one more glaring example of why in the animal world some parents eat their young!
by DFisr722 on Oct 27, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish
That they would get his trouble making , gay bashing, woman beating ass off of my team!
Is it safe?
by KHAZAD on Oct 27, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude he wasnt gay bashing, Have you ever called one of your friends gay?
Or said something like “That was gay.” Thats exactly what this was. It shouldnt be about that, He talked shit to fans and that is fucked up. It hurts my stomach to think he would talk down to fan for not making money like him. Thats what the issue should be. Not because of name calling. I agree that hitting women and the lack of performance should be in question as well.
by darwithabar on Oct 27, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My initial reaction was one of anger against LJ
And then I realize this may be it for him as a Chief and honestly it kind of makes me sad. Sad because he was that player that at one time gave us 400+ of the most bone crushing runs i’ve ever seen in a season. The punishment he gave and recieved was increadible. Sad because for 3+ plus years he was the player that I was excited to see play the game as dominant as I’ve seen a running back play. One of my favorite memories ever at Arrowhead was Larry Johnson waving the flag in the endzone of the Green Bay game. And then the wheels fell off. In my mind that’s when things went bad, that’s when we stopped winning. Now one downward spiral after another after another. If Larry Johnson isn’t embarrassed that he’s all over every news or sports channel he should be. I’m sure his dad is. It’s a shame. I’m sad for Larry. I’m sad for the Chiefs
by Trapped in Donkeyland on Oct 27, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The picture for this post is stupid...
Where’s Marty? Sure the team won more games, even made the playoffs a few times, when Marty was coach. But they still couldn’t get a win in the playoffs so what does it matter if we are 13-3 and lose in the first game of the playoffs or if we are 2-14 and the laughing stock of the league?
LJ was a thug when he got in the league, and he is a thug now. He is ineffective running the ball, and he shouldn’t be playing for this team any longer.
by 5280ChiefsFan on Oct 27, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...
Every time I buy a jersey of a player, they either get hurt really bad or get traded or fall off the face of the earth. Some examples: Derrick Thomas, Derrick Alexander, Tony Gonzales, Priest Holmes, Dante Hall….
I hate LJ. He’s stupid and shoots his mouth without thinking things though. I thought it was worth the $8 investment in an LJ clearance jersey to try the Karma thing on him. It seems to have worked so far. I figure I could have bought that or seen a bad movie by myself. This seems to be a better return on my investment.
by TDubb on Oct 27, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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