LJ's Agent Likes Herm Edwards Video, Impersonation

by Joel Thorman on Nov 1, 2009 6:07 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Last Thursday Larry Johnson's agent appeared on the Chris and Cowboy show on Thursday night. He talked about a few things with LJ (this was before a settlement had been reached), including this, uh, strange exchange. Peter Schaffer, the agent, was trying to, I think, prop his client up and it didn't really come off right (to me).

Schaffer brings up the Herm Edwards "You play to win the game" video as one of the greatest videos. And only that video of LJ mocking Herm tops it commenting, "it's funny stuff now."

Huh?

If you read this out loud, it's a couple of minutes, running on about some video from three years ago. I understand he's trying to defend his client in the public but it's becoming harder and harder to defend this guy.

You can listen to the interview here. Here's what he said about the LJ and Herm videos.

"The thing is about Larry, and I've known him now since he came out of college, [is that] he can be a very clever, funny and intelligent person and when he lets his guard down he really is...," Schaffer said to Chris and Cowboy on 610 Sports on Thursday night.

"One of the greatest videos of all time is the Herm Edwards 'We play to win the game'.

"But a video that's even greater than that is Larry Johnson playing Herm Edwards and saying 'We play to win the game'. It was fantastic.

"It showed the side of Larry that I know is there that to me, and I'm not just saying it because he's my client, that was one of the most clever football videos taking a shot or a caricature of your head coach where the head coach said 'You know you just made fun of me and I'm laughing harder than anyone in the room'.

"That takes talent and intelligence and that's the Larry Johnson I know. And I just want to make sure he continues to be more of that person.

"I know he, as much as anyone, was upset about losing on Sunday and sometimes people get frustrated and that's what happens.

"But if you look at that video of the Herm Edwards portrayal, it's funny stuff now."

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uhh

thats ridiculous. He is not a better running back. END.

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by Jazzy Megalodon on Nov 1, 2009 6:38 PM CST reply actions

look at LJ stats and his al take LJ any day

by royalsfan99 on Nov 1, 2009 6:40 PM CST reply actions

I'll take some of that new Charles quickness!

personally…

Prediction: Tamba gets 10 sacks this year.

by ChiefDog on Nov 1, 2009 6:42 PM CST reply actions

true

by royalsfan99 on Nov 1, 2009 6:44 PM CST reply actions

ok

Larry Johnson Rushing yards 5,638, Rushing average 4.5. Rushing TDs 55. Priest Holmes Rushing yards 8,172. average 4.6. Touchdowns 94

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by Jazzy Megalodon on Nov 1, 2009 6:47 PM CST reply actions

Hey I got an idea

Why don’t we stop bringing up LJ, stop writing stories about him, and leave it alone. The thug isn’t worth it. I’m tired of hearing about him.

by raiderhater77 on Nov 1, 2009 6:51 PM CST via mobile reply actions

So, defend LJ mocking his coach

by saying that the last time he mocked his coach, “it was funny stuff”. So, I guess the message is that in a couple years time, we’ll just chuckle this one off also, so it’s no big deal?

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by kabrink on Nov 1, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions

It is a bit different.

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by woodman212 on Nov 1, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions

I don't think so

I am sure Herm didn’t like that at all no matter how he played it off.

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by kabrink on Nov 1, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions

Ok let me edit that...

It is completely different.

What is the context of the LJ video? There was no friction between the two….how would it be mocking him to be dressed up as him for halloween? If that was the case the content of the video would be completely different. LJ just used common Herm quotes and gestures, he did nothing that would resemble a hateful or spiteful mocking.

Exactly the opposite of these comments which came on the heels of an embarassing loss when LJ directly insulted the credibility of the coach.

Where is the comparison between a halloween prank and a post-game rant?

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by woodman212 on Nov 1, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions

Think there is a big difference between the 2, I thought what LJ did with Herm was funny but it was not bashing his head coach or calling into question in public is qualifications to be a head coach like he did last week on Twitter.

by DLChiefs on Nov 2, 2009 11:48 AM CST up reply actions

We have to kick this malcontent off the team.

This proves he has a history of dissin’ the coach.

Haha.

by kcbh on Nov 1, 2009 8:03 PM CST reply actions

I realized again today that LJ just doesn't have it anymore

I watched Rams vs Lions, or otherwise known as the toilet bowl, and saw a real running back in Steven Jackson. The dude is insane. Regardless of the crappy o-line, no legitimate receiver threat, and inconsistent QB play, the man put up the yards and a TD. I have fooled myself in the past into giving LJ a pass on his poor play due to the reasons I just listed. But seeing Jackson run like he has (I know, it was against the Lions and old Gunther) made me realize (finally) that LJ is completely washed up. The sooner we move on the better. I am not saying that he is the sole problem to our rushing attack, but he certainly isnt helping it.

by Fourstrike89 on Nov 1, 2009 8:11 PM CST reply actions

What’s their record again, I forget.

by kcbh on Nov 1, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions

^^^ what up LJ? ^^^

You (need to) play (and actually get yards) to win the game!

Prediction: Tamba gets 10 sacks this year.

by ChiefDog on Nov 1, 2009 9:37 PM CST up reply actions

he just needs to be benched

and let charles and smith play to win the game.

by Leaf on Nov 2, 2009 5:36 AM CST up reply actions

OK, for once I got to give props to that agent.

Good comparison to bring up.

I probably just take his comments too serious the way some do with Ocho and TO

That Herm impression did have me howling

by WarWolf on Nov 1, 2009 10:07 PM CST reply actions

I tell ya, I bet he’s a pretty good dude to hang out with.

Herm liked him back then … then Herm turned on him.

But, LJ got the last laugh, didn’t he?

by kcbh on Nov 1, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions

I clicked "here"

and went to the archives, but Last Thursday was the 29th of October and I don’t see the interview. Help!

by krayfish on Nov 2, 2009 7:37 AM CST reply actions

never mind....it's my computer...I got it .

guys a douche’ . I can’t believe he’s a agent!

by krayfish on Nov 2, 2009 7:49 AM CST up reply actions

My G-D. You think LJ was “mocking” Herm?? No wonder you think he was disparaging Haley. He did neither. He was imitating a funny Herm Edwards press conference, which has been played zillions of times. And he was boosting his father, not disparaging Haley.
Schaffer is the only guy that GETS IT in this whole instance. That LJ made a mistake, he should pay for his mistake, but it was really not the huge case, that deserved the ridiculous punishment the Chiefs doled out, and he went ahead with settlement talks, even if LJ wanted to let it slide. He would have been irresponsible to his client if he didn’t try and get the outrageous, over the top salary loss reduced. And while still way too much for what LJ actually did in this case, at least he got it reduced, and kept tghings on a freindly level, and not where it could have gone. I’m exceedingly impressed by Shaffer. For an agent, he seems like a decent, logical guy, as opposed to the usual sleaze.

by dablueguy on Nov 2, 2009 3:27 PM CST reply actions