The assumption was that the talks were happening between the Chiefs and Johnson's agent, but PFT's...

The assumption was that the talks were happening between the Chiefs and Johnson's agent, but PFT's Mike Florio has learned that the discussion has reached higher levels of the sport.

The NFL and the NFLPA have been discussing how to handle the issue because this is a potential precedent-setting case. A player hasn't been suspended for comments on Twitter before, and we're reporting that both sides fear the possibility of a bad outcome.

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Theres one way to settle this for everyone..

put him in a steel cage with 32 angry hillbilly women that hate men! and come back the next day for the remains…i chose thirty two because thats a full set of teeth for them!

Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!

I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.

by Lanier63 on Oct 30, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions

It's not just twitter...

He said it in the locker room as well.

by idahochieffan on Oct 30, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions

I see it more as a precedent-setting case for the first time gay slurs have been used in the nfl

Atleast where punishment was given out. I could be wrong

I don't want no Yo-Yos

by AK_47 on Oct 30, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions

I don't think the punishment is for the slur.

It is for the attitude toward fans and the public display of contempt for the coach. If only the slur had happened there would be no suspension IMO.

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Oct 30, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions

hell now we'll be known ast the "gay slur" team....

thanks to that ass LJ.

*Note, using gay and ass in the same post does not reflect the personal views of the poster!

Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!

I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.

by Lanier63 on Oct 30, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Porter got fined 10,000 for saying it.

by idahochieffan on Oct 30, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Either way...it needs to be addressed

Virtus In Arduo

by carthagechief on Oct 30, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions

At least this all has made for an interesting Bye Week!

Kind of like the Energizer Bunny…It keeps Going and Going…. ;)

If you don't recount the problems and issues of the past you are doomed to repeat them!!!!!!!

by Fan of the Red And Gold on Oct 30, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Funny how we were calling this offseason the best offseason ever

Now I bet the Broncos are saying “This is the best SEASON ever.”

If given the choice between best off season or season I would take season every time. Joke is on us

I don't want no Yo-Yos

by AK_47 on Oct 30, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions

yeah

And I thought the Burros had their worst offseason ever.

Air Cassel - approved for takeoff

by kabrink on Oct 30, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions

ditto

remember when fans were saying “at least we arent the broncos!”

sigh….

"I will fight you!"
"What is your weapon?"
"My bare hands!"
"That is stupid. I will use a sword and I will cut off your bare hands."

by CT Chief Fan on Oct 30, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions

It was an incredibly fun and entertaining circus to watch and cheer about

Now?

Not so much.

Air Cassel - approved for takeoff

by kabrink on Oct 30, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Haley’s manner and apparent approach were refreshing. Pioli’s resume and numerous “small moves” were encouraging. Still optimistic for the long-term, but was disappointed by the short-term. I expected the small moves would result in small improvements. Didn’t expect the team to take a step backwards. Also, my worst fears about the secondary were confirmed 10 times over. With Flowers and Carr, I’m not sure if it’s just technique and coaching or if I’m just seeing players with glaring weaknesses that Cunningham went to greater lengths to conceal.

As for Denver, I knew Cutler was a punk, and misjudged McDaniels’s handling of him. Even though I thought Cutler’s departure would ultimately benefit the team, I figured McDaniels was out of his depth and had shat all over his first season. Because I live in Colorado, rootin’ for the Broncos is doubly distasteful to this Chiefs fan, but it’s harder and harder to put my finger on anything I HATE about ’em. McDaniels has gone a long way towards winning my heart, PLUS the struggles of the Bears are vindication.

No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.

by hmills110 on Oct 30, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions