Larry Johnson Speculation Could Continue Into Next Week

by Joel Thorman on Nov 10, 2009 5:36 PM CST in 2009 Campaign Comment 22 comments

Speculation is abuzz on the next landing spot for Larry Johnson, the second leading rusher in Kansas City Chiefs franchise history.

John Clayton of ESPN tells us that on Monday there were "8 or 9 teams look at what to do, whether to claim him on waivers." Of course we know by now that no teams made a claim on him by the 3:00 PM deadline.

While all the increased speculation is entertaining, it's possible these discussions will spill into next week. Clayton says that LJ could remain un-signed through this weekend's slate of games.

On the one hand, I want to stop talking about LJ. On the other hand, it's the only thing people are talking about with the Chiefs these days. Just a warning from Clayton that a signing may not necessarily happen right away.

Quotes from Clayton talk after the jump.

"Houston, definitely interested but also they're on a bye week," he said on SportsCenter this evening. "They can't play him this week so I don't think the urgency is there."

And now we've got conflicting reports from ESPN and....ESPN. Clayton says Houston is interested while Adam Schefter reports that the Texans are not in the running anymore.

"San Francisco and Chicago" he continues, "they play on Thursday so they can't even get him on campus right now to do anything.

"I think Washington looked at it and decided they may do something in the future but not this week."

The Redskins are the current poll leader on LJ's preferred landing spot.

"It very well could be a couple days but there's definitely interest and he will land with somebody in the next week," Clayton says. "It may not be today, it may not be tomorrow later on but clearly there's a market for him."

Meanwhile, Adam Schefter of ESPN reminds us that similar situations in the past have culminated with a dark horse candidate. "Remember, Buffalo surprised on T.O.," Schefter tweeted, "Philly surprised on Vick. And I don't know where surprise is coming from on LJ, if there is a deal."

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Yeah It's official

I’m sick of talking about Larry Johnson….what’s Brett Favre up to these days….

Don't Fuccop Succop

by chicks_love_chiefs on Nov 10, 2009 5:38 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Agreed. We have other things to discuss. Like the up coming Faiders game.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

Get your Arrowhead Pride Wolf Pack T-shirt now!

by oldchiefsfan on Nov 10, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Me too...

It’s Raider week… Time for some payback!!!

No one ever says, "It's only a game" when their team is winning.
George Carlin-R.I.P.

by idahochieffan on Nov 10, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I;m not sick of the LJ talk yet...

we’re still talking about Bernard Pollard. I think there still much ado about the Great Larry Johnson in the future here at AP.

by butchcassidy on Nov 10, 2009 5:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Okay I'm sick of it too...

but I’m sick of all former Chief talk really…

by butchcassidy on Nov 10, 2009 6:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If fans were like coaches, GM's, or players....

We would only talk about who is on the team.

Don't Fuccop Succop

by chicks_love_chiefs on Nov 10, 2009 6:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Or who's on the field---

on a given day.

by route 66 on Nov 10, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

On that note...

After the second time Haley said he “wasn’t going to talk about anybody who isn’t a Chief” during Monday’s press conference, I wondered if he would stick to that during the pressers later in the week where the focus is on the upcoming game.

“Coach, what do you see as the greatest challenge about facing the Raiders on the road?”

“Well… I appreciate that you guys want an answer to that question, but to discuss the Raiders, I would have to talk about guys who aren’t Chiefs. So I’m just not going to answer that.”

Wait… what am I saying? Not even the pressers later in the week will have any questions relating to anybody but Larry Johnson!

Never mind.

John

"Gentlemen! You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

by RDOGuy on Nov 11, 2009 12:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

after Vick's recent comments about not being happy in Philly ...

… have to wonder if anyone will take Larry Johnson at all, given his past and most recent actions

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Nov 10, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Washington

Seems the most plausible to me, but I could also see LJ ending up in New England.

by Nick Britt on Nov 10, 2009 6:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Don't they realize I have work to do?

Blame my wife!
Waiting until August 2010

by sir eccles on Nov 10, 2009 6:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Of all the players that have been released

over the last couple of years, I believe Casey Wiegeman is missed most.

Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.

by Eric Allen on Nov 10, 2009 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I agree....

But not because Wiegeman is that good still….it’s just that he’s much better than the scrubs that have replaced him.

Don't Fuccop Succop

by chicks_love_chiefs on Nov 10, 2009 7:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I believe we can get a solid C in the draft in the 2nd or 3rd round

I think we should be looking at Okung or Berry with the 1st pick. We will need to be drafting in the top 5 to have a shot at either. They have been slated to go in the top 3 in most draft boards.

by Ren on Nov 10, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I miss Pollard

I really do……

by Arrowhead Addict Randy5k on Nov 10, 2009 7:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I just got a text message from nfl live saying the Texans were favorites?

There is a fanshot saying the exact opposite. Just wanted to let you guys know

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!

by SuperTurtle on Nov 10, 2009 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i can tell u right now

Where ever lj goes he’s going to hate it he’s the type of running back that wants the majority of touches I just don’t see any team willing to just hand him the ball that many times. When he makes no effort on runs lacks vision and burst and does not pass protect.

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Nov 10, 2009 7:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

But im pretty sure he has a chip on his shoulder now

Hes probably not going to be nearly as good as before, but i will bet ANYONE on here that he will get more than 2.7 ypa.

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!

by SuperTurtle on Nov 10, 2009 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yup he'll probly do well

dont care anymore.. hes gone from the chiefs and thats all that matters.. about time we moved on with our other rbs

by Lucasjr5 on Nov 10, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thats pretty much my feeling

UNLESS he goes to a division rival. Then i want his ass to fail hardcore.

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!

by SuperTurtle on Nov 10, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I was tired of LJ talk----

a loooong time ago. But wonder why people were ready to tar and feather him when everything he said or did ( not counting the treatment of women thing—-that was not good)——most people do all the time without thinking a thing about it. Even the slur thing was not directed at the people in question but at the media, and anyway that sort of thing has been going on for centuries. The number of stones thrown must be enough to make a mountain by now. The 2.7 ypa is enough reason to get rid of a highly paid player but he needed to get up a head of steam and with the blocking, how could he? The “ego” comment I think was directed at Haley for replacing Chan Gailey with himself. Who wouldn’t agree with that? Here I am adding yet another comment but I wish Larry Johnson well if he get’s another chance.

by route 66 on Nov 10, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs