Larry Johnson: 'I am the biggest Todd Haley Fan'
by Joel Thorman on Nov 10, 2009 11:16 AM CST
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PrintWhile he waits until the 3:00 PM deadline today for making waiver wire claims, former Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson appeared on the Dan Patrick show and - surprise, surprise - changed his tune on the Chiefs management.
"I was -- and still am -- the biggest Todd Haley fan," Johnson said. "I am a big Todd Haley fan and I'm a Scott Pioli fan."
Uh, what?
I think anyone with an inkling of common sense knows what LJ is doing with this interview - trying to convince another team to take a shot on him. That's not to blame him, though. What's he supposed to do?
He's trying to replace the "angry" and "moody" label with "competitive".
"No, it's not an anger issue," Johnson said. "I have a competitive issue."
"I think sometimes," he continued, "that gets the best of me and I become overly competitive and try to control every little thing I can to make sure I'm winning everything and everyone around me is going to win, and sometimes I lose myself in that."
I do think LJ will play in the NFL again and, I think, given the perfect right opportunity he can succeed, but he's going to be on a short leash for any head coach and/or GM that looks to bring him in because if (or when) he screws up again, there will be a line of people saying, 'I told you so'.
And if teams are calling up the Chiefs to ask them about LJ....well, just ask Bernard Pollard what they'll say.
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Of course he's going to say that
He’s fighting for another payday, he doesn’t want to come off as a malcontent. Watch, soon as he signs with another team, his tune will change and he’ll throw the Chiefs back under the bus.
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 10, 2009 11:23 AM CST reply actions
figures
just wants an opportunity, VERY competititve…right….says the guy who was getting more carries than 90 percent of starting backs
all I can say is ... omfg
GM: so, Larry, about that golf tweet …
LJ: ummmmmmmm
Agent: my player has no comment on that, next question, please
GM: so, Larry, about those other tweets …
LJ: ummmmmmmm
Agent: my player has no comment on that, next question, please …
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
If he keeps the same tone
wouldn’t be surprised if he’s in the Arrowhead Ring of Honor. In 5 or 6 years, the fans won’t be as emotional and will realize how good he was for a few years.
That shouldn't be the case considering there is no more RoH.
It's years like this that I wish I was a bear. Hibernation would make it so much easier.
by Red N Gold Beast on Nov 10, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Well yeah,
But it randomly flashes names at different spots. Not at all equal to the original.
It's years like this that I wish I was a bear. Hibernation would make it so much easier.
by Red N Gold Beast on Nov 10, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, they ruined it
Flashing across a board in between advertising isn’t the same as ‘Etched in stone’ (well, practically). The old one looked permanent and cool. The new one looks cheapened.
I think they are going in the museum
From what I understood there is going to be a Chiefs HOF museum where there will be displays for each person in the RoH
It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!
what did Babb mean about Pollard?
something about Pollard being a locker room distraction
Pollard has a big mouth
He’s loud. Haley said so himself. Of course, Ray Lewis is also a loud-mouth but that also serves to pump up the team before and during the game.
True
It’s fine to have a big mouth…if you’ve got the game to back it up with. Ray Lewis does.
Pollard? Not quite. It shows a lack of class on his part opening his mouth at all about the Chiefs. He’s with a new team. He’s playing well. What’s the point of mouthing off about your former employer in the press? Just goes to show his true colors, if you ask me.
I'm not a LJ fan for the way he handles himself, but I give him the benefit of the doubt.
Haley and Pioli’s plan or philosophy makes sense especially coming off two horrific/frustrating seasons. Which led to a lot of optimism in LJ and the fans at the beginning of the season. It was so exciting before the season started. However, I think the EXECUTION of all that has been way off so far. Also, the losing does very little help to show their plan is working. It’s the same with LJ’s mindset. He knows whats right and what to say, but his EXECUTION is god awful. Also, look at the fans now. Most were optimistic just like LJ was before, but now we got people wanting Haley and Pioli’s head on a stick.
Without trying to be cynical on intention, I think LJ is a complicated person with issues and makes mistakes like humans do. He’s very emotional and people say stupid things when they get emotional. However, being in the spotlight, your mistakes are maginified tremendously. I think a lot of people have been through some kind of situation where they’ve done or sad bad things when they get emotional or frustrated.
What done is done, both sides should move on. If he goes on to a great team and even wins a Superbowl, thats great for him. Finding holes and running through them aren’t as easy for him under this line anymore, but some other team may fit him better for what he needs to perform. It’s like how Chan changed the offense last year to suit Thigpen better. Theres still plenty of arguments against his performance issues, but bottom line is he just doesn’t fit here period and never will anymore. Hopefully everyone will let it go and move on. It’s no more use wasting more time on villifying him because he is gone from the team.
I’m just looking forward to how the Chiefs prepare for the Oakland game this weekend than this whole LJ business.
by worc on Nov 10, 2009 11:43 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Awesome +1
Great assessment. Couldn’t agree more.
by Knocknheads on Nov 10, 2009 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
from that same article
Johnson said he would love to prove himself elsewhere to the point that he re-signs with the Chiefs some day. But for now, he said he’ll play for whatever team is willing to have him.
what????
* "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
Total B*llshit
He whined and complained all offseason about wanting out of KC.
He’s just trying to look like a good “teamfirst” guy.
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 10, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions
Oops, I sensored the wrong letter.
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 10, 2009 11:48 AM CST up reply actions
To prove what to us exactly...
that he is washed up and a malcontent to boot? We already know that.
"Make sure when anyone tackles you, he remembers how much it hurts."-Jim Brown.
Not sure I care
LJ had his chance and Haley had given him a clean slate but we all forgot about Mr. Hunt, seems He didn’t forget a thing. Now LJ will say and do anything to get picked up by anybody as I’m sure any of us would. But the damage is done and so is his time in KC (Can we say Finally). Right now He is on the damage control portion of his agents money, both are going to make sure he says just the right things to get hired. Do I believe a word coming out of either one of their mouths… Not no but Hell No. If any team decides to take a chance on him I’m sure he will make through the rest of the season, seems he can be well behaved for about 6 months at a time. Will He be with a team next season…Well for what it will cost some team and with his history, it would have to be some very desperate team. And right now none come to mind. See ya LJ don’t let the door hit you on the ass on the way out… we know it will knock you down.
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!
I just found out from a friend who's friends with the mother of a Real-Estate agent
That 2.7 is looking at homes on Christopher street in NY.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
Best of Luck to LJ
I know a lot of people fans of the Chiefs as well as others would love to see LJ fall on his face but I hope he gets a second chance and gets to show he still has gas in the tank and can be a power back. Maybe the next Cedric benson? Probably not but I hope he finds success.
It’s hard being a Chiefs fan, it has been for a long time, it’s even harder to be an LJ fan as he seems to make that as impossible as it can be. I am both. I know I am the minority there but all those times LJ ran all over other teams (especially the Donkeys), that makes me smile and for that I wish him the best.
SEE PLAYERS LOVE TODD HALEY!!!
haha…I don’t think anyone really like Todd Haley, but of course they are going to say they do. Give me a break what’s to like about the guy?
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Nov 10, 2009 12:11 PM CST reply actions
Personally...
I hope a crappy team like the Bucs or Redskins claim him off waivers.
Not to hold a grudge…but the guy has no class at all. Seeing him go to a good team would suck.
I know not everyone agrees, but that’s just how I see it.
The ring of honor is coming back from what I heard.
Next off season, next year their building it back better than ever…so i hear!
Go talk to Larry Fitzgerald about that
See what he has to say.
by Soria's Unibrow on Nov 10, 2009 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
LJ got
what he wanted and will go on and be a great back. The Chiefs….. just another bad transaction…probably lose 2 mil.
Exactly
our management isn’t doing much better than Carl at this moment in time
by ChiefsFanInTexas on Nov 10, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
All of yall LJ haters
will see and remember what Larry can do behind a good line. Just wait….It’s gonna make us sick.
by ChiefsFanInTexas on Nov 10, 2009 2:26 PM CST reply actions
Yeah right. And I am the biggest 2.7 fan
After questioning your ability to be a running back in the NFL.
(Trying to use sarcasm in regards to his public comments on Haley)
It's years like this that I wish I was a bear. Hibernation would make it so much easier.
by Red N Gold Beast on Nov 10, 2009 2:47 PM CST reply actions
He is emo and whines but when it comes down to it...
From Gretz this morning.
It is safe to say that the best relationship that Johnson had with a Chiefs head coach was with Haley.
I know that doesn’t mean much because he had a less than ideal relationship with all the coaches but still. I would believe that he was ok with Haley. He insults everyone because he is a moron but if the situation was better with the entire team I really believe he wouldn’t have said anything negative about Haley and therefore I can believe at least part of what he has to say here.
Either way, the guy isn’t trust worthy and no other teams will believe that he was in love with his ex-coach.
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