Agent: Larry Johnson Not Signing With a Team Before Monday
by Joel Thorman on Nov 12, 2009 6:21 PM CST
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Hold the horses on the LJ Watch until at least Monday morning.
Agent for former Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson spoke with Bill Williamson of ESPN.com today and said they won't be signing with anyone this weekend.
"We're going to let this weekend's games happen and go from there," Schaffer said. "We're making good progress with some teams. But we're not going to rush into a bad deal. We'll see what happens Monday.
"If he isn't signed by Monday, then we'll continue to monitor the situation."
LJ's agent has said there are a number of teams that are interested in his client, including "two you would never guess."
So we'll be waiting at least another four days to find out whether the former Chief will enter into a good situation and further his career (or not).
For now, participate in the poll below. Do you believe Schaffer that multiple teams are looking at LJ?
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If the Bears and Niners really wanted him
they could technically sign him before the weekend is over to get him extra practice time. Cant help but think if his agent is telling the truth it could eliminate those teams
A man who says he can, and a man who says he can't are both right. Which one are you?
by Bashman on Nov 12, 2009 6:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"We're going to let this weekend's games happen and go from there,"
More like the teams are going to let the games happen. I don’t see 2.7 having much leverage in any negotiations right now.
by bh13 on Nov 12, 2009 6:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hes in texas right now
getting his voodoo materials ready for this sunday to provoke injuries to running backs
A man who says he can, and a man who says he can't are both right. Which one are you?
by Bashman on Nov 12, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"But we're not going to rush into a bad deal."
Oh…I wasn’t aware that 2.7 tried to rush at all!
Proud resident of Kansas City MO
by TigerChief on Nov 12, 2009 6:52 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Two Teams You Would Never Guess?
The Houston Oilers and the Dallas Texans?
You know, I realize that Johnson’s agent is just trying to drum up positive publicity for his client, but the more he opens his mouth the more Schaffer sounds like a complete idiot. No wonder their client list seems to be primarily made up of retired or fringe athletes who aren’t getting great contracts. The biggest name they’ve got on that list is Joe Thomas.
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Fire Haley now.
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by UCrawford on Nov 12, 2009 7:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Clarification
The biggest name they’ve got on their client list who isn’t retired is Joe Thomas.
When you’re still touting that you’re the rep for Barry Sanders, Eddie George and Jerome Bettis and none of those guys have played for years, you’ve got problems.
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by UCrawford on Nov 12, 2009 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, And
I say there are zero teams interested in signing 2.7. Yup…zero. None. I don’t think they’re getting any of their calls returned except for teams to tell them “No thanks”. I think Washington was the most likely destination but that got shot down and that Belichick is just blowing smoke when he plays coy about the 2.7 questions.
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by UCrawford on Nov 12, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn't surprise me
With his off the field history and his play the last few years, teams have to be leery of signing him. Not like there’s a lot of teams that need a RB that bad.
by bh13 on Nov 12, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And
It’s not like there aren’t other, younger, cheaper options out there that can get 2.7 yards per carry.
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by UCrawford on Nov 12, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Translation: We hope someone gets hurt this weekend....
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by woodman212 on Nov 12, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
seattle would be my guess....
or N.E. but i am sure it wont be a big contract
by Sea of RED on Nov 12, 2009 7:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Seattle Said No
Mora killed that rumor yesterday.
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by UCrawford on Nov 12, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a way to vote for
never seeing another story about Larry Johnson on a Chiefs-related website again? I didn’t even give a shit about that psycho-baby-loser during the last couple of years that he a Chief.
by Black and Gold on Nov 12, 2009 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow, they need a guy
okay, what about Cleveland? And i really wouldnt put it past McDaniels to pull some shifty shit, ….i mean all he would have to do is drop Lamont Jordan
by Sea of RED on Nov 12, 2009 7:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why Would He
Nobody wants to put Johnson on a team where he’s going to be the third-stringer because, as Joel noted in his WaPo piece, he’ll bitch if he doesn’t get the football. And Correll Buckhalter and Knowshon Moreno are not just better than 2.7…they’re a lot better than 2.7.
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by UCrawford on Nov 12, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland?
They already have retiring Jamal Lewis and young Jerome Harrison. I’m not ever sure why the hell they’re playing Lewis at all at this point. They should be exercising Harrison the rest of the year.
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
by kabrink on Nov 13, 2009 12:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because Mangini Is An Idiot
He also started Derek Anderson for multiple games despite Anderson’s completion percentage being in the 40s.
He’ll be getting fired after this season.
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by UCrawford on Nov 13, 2009 7:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mangini, I Mean, Not Lewis
Lewis has already indicated that he’ll be retiring after this year.
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by UCrawford on Nov 13, 2009 7:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Larry Johnson is in negotions with
Carl Peterson’s new Mexican Football League team the Juarez Cartel, the field is 2.5 yards long, all players must wear matching diapers, and I heard Whitlock is in line for the General Manager position.
by jrcnc on Nov 12, 2009 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If the field is really only 2.5 yards long
Whitlock will think it is a salad bar and eat it.
by Black and Gold on Nov 12, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Whitlock doesn't eat salad
He is a carnivore.
by Nick Britt on Nov 12, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Taco salad
It’s a salad isn’t it!
Blame my wife!
Waiting until August 2010
by sir eccles on Nov 13, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha...
yeah, i dont know….i hope he doesnt get signed either. I just think somebody’s gonna get him cheap.
by Sea of RED on Nov 12, 2009 7:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not As Cheap As Someone Off A Practice Squad
And that’s actually about the level he’s performed at…practice squad.
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Fire Haley now.
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by UCrawford on Nov 12, 2009 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I cant stand the guy...
but if he get signed by anybody(especially NE) that has decent blocking, Im afraid he is gonna come out with a lot to prove and be very good….people talk about how he tok too many hits…My opinion is that the last two yrs, first with the foot injury, and last yr with the suspensions, he is probably pretty healthy. The Chiefs line sucked for his style of running AND he just wasnt giving any real effort IMO. But with a new team, and the attitude that he is going to prove everybody wrong, i think he will do well…
I hope nobody signs him,and if they do I hope he falls flat on his face and finds more embarrassment cause thats what he deserves, but personally, I think if he is lucky enough to sign with a team that can open up holes for him,he is gonna be a beast again.
by KCinAZ on Nov 12, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, I hope he can go on and get his life together, maybe even get a couple more decent years in the league.
I’m glad he’s gone, but I don’t hold anything against him. He’s made his bed, now he has to lie in it. Hopefully he can learn from all this and go on to do something with his life. History says that doesn’t seem likely, but time will tell.
by bh13 on Nov 12, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont give two shits..
what happens with him…Im all for second chances, but not 3rd,4th,5th chances…..He is a woman beater, I have absolutely no respect for him. LJ can go FUG himself…lol
by KCinAZ on Nov 12, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My Guesses-Dallas, Arizona or Houston
Dallas (the only owner that is stupid enough to believe his BS and sign him) Arizona (in the playoffs they will need a power running game that Johnson as shown in the past). or Houston (if they want to be playoff contender, they need help at RB. With the success of picking up Pollard, I am sure Benard is putting in a good word for him and its being discussed).
by NFL season ticket holder on Nov 12, 2009 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is like...
The real houswives of orange county…
for guys.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
by Buck'O on Nov 12, 2009 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stupid iPhone..
I don’t even like reading about LJ anymore. I just like reading the comments because I know UC always has something witty and clever to say. Love that guy :).
I hate waiting.
by WMR on Nov 12, 2009 9:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Joel, I didn't vote because your poll didn't have the "Who Cares" option
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Nov 12, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Zero
I had to vote zero. If there were any teams seriously interested in him…I think he’d already have his name signed on the contract. What would be the point of waiting?
I think the “interest” is pretty much all BS coming from his agent…trying to get someone, anyone interested by pretending other teams are interested. After all, if LJ doesn’t sign with anyone…then Schaffer doesn’t make any more money from him.
I think any team with a brain can see that his level of performance is not worth all the crap that comes with it. Too bad it took this long for KC to figure it out.
Of course…I could be wrong.
by Scott B. on Nov 12, 2009 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I voted 3+
because there are enough teams in real trouble at RB to warrant a look. Now that the bum has passed through the waiver wire and the Chiefs are on the hook for the big money, he could be seriously happy for the remainder of the year and his services will come very VERY cheap. You have to be kidding if you don’t think teams aren’t looking at him. Two words for you… STOP… GAP
Will he get a deal that lasts longer than this year? Uhhh… prolly not.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
by Buck'O on Nov 12, 2009 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I voted 3+
Because there are SO many McDonalds across the country. I think he should have to work on their friendly and courteous team so that he can see what it’s like to make $5 an hour.
Really, though, I think he’s up sh1t creek. His agent is a jacka$$. My guess is that they may have received offers for VERY little money. LJ is going to have to swallow his pride…and that’s a tall order even for a guy with such a big mouth.
by STL-CHIEFS-FAN on Nov 12, 2009 10:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe hes going to go work at the verizon store with tatum bell
A man who says he can, and a man who says he can't are both right. Which one are you?
by Bashman on Nov 12, 2009 11:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I voted one
I think there maybe one team out there that’s despite enough to want him, but I don’t think it is a team he wants. I’m thinking the rams where there are not offering him much money and are losing. I think the rest is just his agent trying to get anyone else interested in him so that he can get some playing time and exposure so they can try to get one more big contract next year. I think the options are thin and not what they want but may have to take just so they have a shot at a team next season.
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!
by KC Fanatic on Nov 13, 2009 8:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I kind of get the impression that the longer he waits the harder it'll be for him to find a team.
That is, if there are any teams actually looking at him. How’s it going to look after Sunday’s game when all the Chiefs RBs are averaging over 3 yards a carry? The longer 2.7 waits, the harder his case will be.
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 13, 2009 11:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I predict Raiders
Just because Crazy Al is crazy.
Cassel vs. Thigpen in Camp should improve the play of both.
Linebackers: looking better
D-lineL slight improvement
O-line: WTF?!?
by Bleedingredandgold on Nov 14, 2009 12:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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