Kansas City Chiefs Release Larry Johnson
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 9:33 AM CST
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PrintThe Larry Johnson era is over.
The Kansas City Chiefs have officially released embatted seven year veteran RB Larry Johnson. Per the Mothership:
The Kansas City Chiefs released RB Larry Johnson on Monday. In 75 games (55 starts) with Kansas City, Johnson rushed 1,375 times for 5,996 yards (4.4 avg.) with 55 touchdowns. He also registered 151 receptions for 1,369 yards (9.1 avg.) with six TDs. He concluded his Chiefs career with 30 100-yard rushing games and also added two 100-yard receiving games.
Johnson established an NFL single-season record with 416 rushing attempts in 2006 when he set a franchise single-season mark with 1,789 rushing yards. He originally entered the league as the Chiefs first-round selection (27th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Penn State.
A first round draft pick in 2003, LJ has certainly had his ups and downs with the organization, including run-ins with all three head coaches during his tenure.
Highlights of LJ's tenure with the Chiefs after the jump.
A few LJ highlights through his seven year career with the Chiefs:
1st round pick in the 2003 NFL draft. Many fans will remember this because we traded down with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers took Troy Polamalu.
LJ was told by Dick Vermeil early in his career that he needs to "take the diapers off", a statement that became very telling throughout his career with the Chiefs.
LJ sprang to life in the last nine games of the 2005 season. He put up arguably the best half of a season for a running back ever.
He did it again in 2006 with another 1,700+ yards rushing and a NFL record 416 carries. This would be the last time LJ was effective on a regular basis.
In 2007, he suffered an injury and missed the final nine games of the season - all Chiefs losses.
In 2008, he was deactivated by the Chiefs for several games, and officially suspended by the NFL one game, for another altercation with a woman at a nightclub.
In 2009, he became expendable with a 2.7 yards per carry average and the Twitter incident.
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Good Move By Pioli And Haley
I have just gained an iota of respect for our head coach.
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As For Johnson's Legacy
He had two excellent years, two decent years and he was never worth the hassle he caused the organization.
We should have drafted Polamalu.
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 9:35 AM CST up reply actions 10 recs
For the first time in a LONG time...
I totally agree with you, UCrawford.
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-Marty Schottenheimer
agreed
there’s a lot of things we should have done over the last 10 years. that’s why we are in such horrible shape.
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
Agreed
Such a long, long saga of horrible drafts.
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Fire Haley now.
Still want to fire Haley?
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!
he said he had an iota of respect for him
not have his man child. so my guess whould be yes
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
I think you gotta give me one more year.
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!
Oh My Yes
An iota of respect has only the effect of a grain of sand in regards to filling the hole Haley has dug for himself here.
But I won’t be quite so vehement about it for a week or two. Maybe. :)
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Yes Polamalu would have been great
But that would have meant that we had people who could draft— I haven’t been terribly impressed with our drafts over the recent years
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 9:41 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Apparently Pittsburgh knew.
After all they DID trade with us to get him. And if anyone can scout talent, I’d argue that 6 time world champs know how to draft.
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 9, 2009 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
100% correct!
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 Nov 9, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions
I think he proved over the last two seasons
that his “greatness” was more a product of an excellent offensive line that opened big holes for him. He is average to below average left to his own talent.
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
Drafts are tricky things...
whos to say Polamalu would have played for us the way he has played for the steelers. Some players blossom in some organizations and fail in others. There is no way to really know. Johnson was a great prospect. Did you see his college games? He was the headline of some of the greatest conference games in big 10 history.
When he was drafted was confusing because we had a great running back already, but he was thought to be another franchise running back and he was for 2 years. That’s the way it goes sometimes.
He definitely did not fit into the type of offense Haley wanted to run anyways so I doubt he will be missed by much of anyone.
and...
if we had polamalu our secondary wouldnt be so bad and we could have won a few games with a few stops thanks to him. amazing how one move can really alter things down the road.
"Larry Fitzgerald, move over because there's another young gun, and his name is Dwayne Bowe from Kansas City" - 2009 Cris Carter Hall of Fame WR
In Pioli We Trust! Right?
Agreed
This is the best thing for the Chiefs. And the fanbase can still say Priest is the all time leading Chief’s rusher!
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!
by KC4Life on Nov 9, 2009 9:43 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I wish.......
He won’t be around when we get to pickin a RB……….but the kid is a baller.
by Hail2DaChiefs on Nov 9, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions
See ya later, Lawrence.
Have a great time in New York or Vegas or whereever the hell you’re going to spend your free time now.
He'll Probably Spend Much Of That Time Wondering
Why Jay-Z will no longer return his phone calls.
I think Larry is about to come to the realization that fame is very fleeting once you’re no longer on a team on Sundays.
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Good move...
He is a bum…
Wonder where he ends up…? I don’t see a team picking him up on waivers because of his contract…
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I Think He Ends Up Nowhere
Nobody likes a pain in the ass who can’t get 3 yards a carry.
I suspect that Johnson’s career is now over. And best of all, Priest Holmes stays leading rusher. Which should piss Johnson off no end…he never could beat Priest. :)
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I still think someone will pick him up.
Post waivers and for pretty cheap, but someone will.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions
How humbling will that be lol...
…might have to trade in the Maybach
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They Didn't Pick Up Shaun Alexander For A Long Time
And he had much less baggage than Johnson does.
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Fire Haley now.
Maybe New England since they like these attitude guys
Though it may hit too close to home since LJ basically tortured Pioli and the Chiefs…
Cincy and Oakland are breeding grounds for malcontents…
Cleveland? Hey why not..
I duno man...
There will have to be somebody interested…They will think they can change him probably…
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We play Oakland next
hmmmmmmmmm
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 9, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions
Always a sucker GM or HC
looking to save their job. He will be playing within a couple of weeks…and they will regret it.
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
If I'm not mistaken
Priest’s little mini-comeback is that difference between who held the overall record. lol
Yup
The mini-comeback that caused Johnson no end of frustration. :)
Every day I like Priest a little bit more. :)
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Livid
Priest did it in the middle of Johnson’s contract negotiations. Peterson used Priest as leverage to get Johnson to report.
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Bummer...
I wonder if Priest liked LJ, honestly.
by Wrestler189s on Nov 9, 2009 10:34 AM CST up reply actions
I don't read AP near as much as I used to
I wasn’t sure if we’ve already had 3 fansposts about Priest’s mini comeback and the record. Yep, as weird as Priest was at times, I still like him every bit as much. I have 2 chiefs jerseys, Johnson and Priest, I guess one is going to good will.
New England
Wouldn’t that be fucked up?
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 9, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions
Not really
it’s not like it hurts KC in any way if he goes to NE. In fact it guarantees that we don’t have to play against him for the rest of this year & next.
I Doubt He'll Go There
Belichick will put up with a player only so long as that player’s got enough ability to offset his baggage. 2.7 doesn’t have that anymore.
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Fire Haley now.
Randy Moss wasn't exactly setting the world on fire in Oakland
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 9, 2009 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
It'd do us a favor
Any team that claims him on waivers has to pick up the remaining balance of this year’s salary, which is $2.1 million. Let’s hope someone picks him up on waivers.
HIP HIP!
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-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
Good work Pioli
I approve, and I’m not buying the argument that now several players will start acting up so they can receive their walking papers too.
Goodbye LJ
by The Other Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:37 AM CST reply actions
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:45 AM CST up reply actions
Hey man
I was wondering where you were. No more LJ baby!
by The Other Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:47 AM CST up reply actions
Haley
better start winning some games or we go after him next
by The_New_KC_Chiefs on Nov 9, 2009 9:38 AM CST reply actions
About time!
Thanks for the 2 good years, but your a CANCER to the NFL. Go destroy someone elses locker room and image!! The FIRST step in the RIGHT direction. APPROVE +1000000 Pioli
Waivers
It’ll be interesting to see what teams will be interested in him. Schefter on ESPN said that he will most likely clear waives because of his contract and will thus become a free agent.
He is cleanin out his locker....
:)
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by woodman212 on Nov 9, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yup
He’ll be appealing to AP’s league commish (Chris) for reinstatement if he wants to come back to AP.
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Lame
He wasn’t rude or abrasive, he just disagreed with the criticism of LJ. Is this turning onto some “agree with me or your gone” fascist bullshit?
"What?!?! I aint no Obama for the weed!"
-Turk McBride
He Got Warned By Another Moderator For Trolling
But he posted a comment regarding how he hoped Johnson came back with the Broncos to burn the Chiefs that was completely out of line. We won’t be having that here.
If Chris or Joel decides he’s worth reinstating, he can come back.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
It was clearly trolling....
Constantly posting things that will cause outrage in others (and for that purpose)….Being so loyal (or whatever) to a player OVER the team this site is dedicated to that you would hope he goes to a division rival and defeat said team. This is unacceptable behavior. It goes beyond free speech and to the point of interfering with others…
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Free Speech
Doesn’t really factor into it. Free speech is about the government’s ability to infringe on what you’re saying. AP is “owned” by Chris and SB Nation. They have a right to dictate content on their own site (hence the AP Community Rules). The moderators felt that kcbh violated those rules so he got warned, he persisted, then he got banned.
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LJ
He was chasing a Chief’s All time record in a rushing category this year. Anybody remember what it was or if he passed it? Cause I think he was short! Rushing yards?
He was short by about 80 yards
So he would have gotten it some time in 2012
by The Other Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:43 AM CST up reply actions
You had me at...
Kansas City Chiefs Release Larry Johnson.
No one ever says, "It's only a game" when their team is winning.
George Carlin-R.I.P.
by idahochieffan on Nov 9, 2009 9:43 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
Ok time to focus on a S and Oline
Berry or Okung and fill in the gaps making sure Goff is gone by 2010
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 9:43 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Let's See
Houston, San Diego, Washington, Seattle.
That’s all I can think of off the top of my head.
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Fire Haley now.
Somebody will take him
Somebody always does.
John
"Gentlemen! You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"
He does
have a little left if someone has a line to open some huge holes but it is still good riddance for our situation.
None Of Those Teams I Named
Have good offensive lines. I don’t think anyone will see him as either a good fit or a worthy gamble.
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Waivers
On the very unlikely chance he is claimed off of waivers, would that mean that the Chiefs would not be responsible for the money due to him in his contract for the year? Just curious to know how it works.
If he is claimed off of waivers then the new team pays
I think that’s how it works. The Chiefs are fully relieved.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 9:54 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I am a little confused too but
I am pretty sure you are correct. Since we picked up Chris Chambers, the Chargers don’t have to pay him whatever his contract is anymore….now the Chiefs do. So i think the LJ situation is the same.
But if he clears
waivers, don’t we still have to pay him the remainder of his contract for this year & he can sign a new contract with whomever for the rest of the year?
Yes
But it’s still worth it to get rid of him.
I suspect that the Chiefs will be filing a grievance, however, to try and negate what they can of his contract.
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I see what you're saying...
but league history is full of examples where a guy was a problem or ineffective on one team, but did better on another. I think somebody will give him a try. With the right team, he could still contribute.
And let’s not forget… Johnson has not been much of a baby when he’s been contributing. The trouble with the law is another matter… but that wasn’t the cause of the latest drama. You could make an argument he’s gotten past that.
John
"Gentlemen! You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"
Well, this gives him more time to beat on women!
J/K
It was only a matter of time…thanks for the few good years Larry, key word is few. No more distractions!!
hmmmmmm
Some have speculated that the Patriots would sign him. One league source has predicted to us, however, that coach Bill Belichick would not be interested.
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wow!!!!
I was starting to wonder if they’d do it…
but, I like the move. gotta move forward
* "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
obviously they planned this all along
supsend him for a bit so he losses some money then cut his ass.
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
I hope he winds up on ...
Casey Printers CFL team. If anyone can make chicken salad out of Larry’s non-run game, Printers can.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Larry Johnson would run wild in the CFL. He’s bigger than all the linebackers.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions
Now I'm waiting for all of the LJ defenders to come out of the woodwork.
They’ll call him “the next Ced Benson,” and talk about how he got hated on in KC. “No one understood Larry Johnson,” they’ll say. And they’ve got a point on the second half of that.
But the first? The next Ced Benson? Unless Larry can run into a Midas and get some new tread for those tires, I don’t see him sniffing an NFL starting job (hell, an NFL job period) again.
LJ defenders? Where you at?
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At Least Not Against Other AP Commentators
Just be happy that Johnson is gone…I am.
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I'm not looking to rabble-rouse...I'm genuinely surprised that there's a lack of LJ defenders out this morning.
Every other time this subject’s been broached, the comments have always been about 70/30 or so…I have a lot of respect for the people who support Larry. I just don’t agree with them.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
I think people are Chiefs fans first
And thought, when on the Chiefs, LJ could help them. Now that he’s gone, I don’t think many people care.
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
Indeed.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Nov 9, 2009 10:16 AM CST up reply actions
Well, we know how the history goes
Ex-Chiefs tend to go on to play on successful teams. Lawrence Tynes, Kawika Mitchell and Scott Fujita come to mind. Oh, and Pollard had a 9 tackle, 3 assist, 2 INT game against his division rival Colts yesterday.
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 9, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The Difference Being
That those guys got cut when they were young for their position so they had years ahead of them. Johnson didn’t…he was a beat up RB who was getting terrible ypc who was near the end of the universal life of a RB.
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Oh, I'm aware of the difference.
And don’t get me wrong, I’m glad LJ is gone and was a supporter of cutting him for the last 3 weeks. But we’ll see what happens when he’s put behind even a decent OL.
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 9, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
Won't happen
Teams with decent o lines are probably happy with their RBs production.
Out Of All The Teams That Need RB Help
I can’t think of any that have a decent o-line.
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Those kind of go hand in hand!
If they have a good o-line, they have a good RB whether he truly is or not! At least that’s what I seem to remember from back when we had a good line.
One of the things we're going to find out
is whether part of LJ’s problem was that he couldn’t adjust to the zone blocking scheme now used by the Chiefs. My personal belief (as expressed in a post a couple of weeks ago) is that he isn’t well suited for it.
So it might not so much a question of finding a team with an outstanding OL, but rather one that suits LJ’s style. In other words… it might be that LJ could be productive behind even a mediocre line… as long as it uses a man blocking scheme – and therefore doesn’t require the RB to have vision, be patient for holes to develop… and so on.
John
"Gentlemen! You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"
Good move for multiple reasons.......
1. He doesn’t get the Chiefs rushing record.
2. He is not the style running back we need for what we’re gonna be doing on offense.
3. He seems to have some maturing to do……..sad if you’re around 30.
4. He doesn’t want to be here anyway
(And I don’t care if he does better somewhere else, he doesn’t belong here and that’s the end of it!)
by Hail2DaChiefs on Nov 9, 2009 9:47 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
wrecktastic
* "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
Yup
He should have been gone before the season started.
I may have been wrong on my Larry Johnson predictions…but now I’m betting that most of you wish I weren’t. :)
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Hell...you could have been wrong on all your predictions....
just as long as your prediction now will be right :)
You think they will bring Jackie Battle back?
or do we not need him because of Kolby?
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agreed
these guys give the Chiefs a good chance for the rest of the year
then, bring up Javarris or draft someone if help is needed
* "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
Maybe Not "Fine"
But we’re in no worse shape with those three than we were with Johnson. And it’s about time that all three of them got a real shot at the starting job. Without Johnson taking away snaps now they can get their shot.
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I think a back like Charles is good for us now
He looked pretty good yesterday. The most important thing I saw was him making guys miss and then gaining a few more yards which is just huge for this offense right now.
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:54 AM CST up reply actions
He was also blocking...
Something I didn’t know a Chiefs running back was capable of thanks to LJ.
by RA_ChiefsFan on Nov 9, 2009 10:00 AM CST up reply actions
he's on IR
* "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
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
whos on IR
They brought Smith back this last week.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 9:56 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
A Real Football Team
Doesn’t give a damn about a RB who gets 2.7 yards per carry.
That’s below replacement level performance.
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So are you a Chiefs fan or a Johnson fan?
I dont get it….
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The Chiefs ARE...
and always WILL be a real football team!
No one ever says, "It's only a game" when their team is winning.
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by idahochieffan on Nov 9, 2009 9:52 AM CST up reply actions
seriously, kcbh
you don’t sound like a Chiefs fan at all
with all due respect, maybe you should find a “real football team” to blog about
* "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
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
Actually this may be more accurate.
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:57 AM CST up reply actions
The release of LJ changes
nothing to the success of this team. We still can’t rush or the coaches don’t want our players to rush.
It's about three seasons too late but at least it's done
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Nov 9, 2009 9:52 AM CST reply actions
What, You Mean With Johnson In The Lineup?
Probably not too many more than they’ll win without Johnson in the lineup.
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So when the
Patriots went 1-15, 6-10, 2-14, then 5-11…That means they aren’t a real football team either?
Every team has its slumps. Honestly, if you don’t ever have a slump you aren’t a real football team because you have never gone through bad times before.
by Wrestler189s on Nov 9, 2009 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
10 times for 50 yards
is better than 25 times for 68 yards.
Hopefully this shows up as a reply to kcbh
by The Other Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions
If Johnson Got The Rock 10 Times
We’d have 27 yards.
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
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10 times for 50 yards
is better than 25 times for 68 yards
by The Other Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:54 AM CST reply actions
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
What?
You’re saying that a RB who gets 2.7 yards per carry is better than a RB who gets 5?
Sorry dude, but that’s a pretty indefensible position. A RB who can’t get at least 3 ypc has no business playing in the NFL.
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Let's not feed it
it lives under the bridge and has no real opinion.
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 10:00 AM CST up reply actions
Let’s see if I got this right, you compare one player who runs the rock 6 times in a game to a player who runs it 25 times.
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Funny Thing Is
A player who gets the rock 6 times per game and gets 5 yards per carry isn’t really less valuable than a player who gets the rock 25 times in a game and gets 2.7 ypc…and no touchdowns…and who whines on Twitter when people point out (accurately) that he sucks.
He never did take the diaper off.
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Yep. Let's compare.
25 × 2.7ypc = 67 yards.
6 × 5 ypc = 30 yards.
Give that guy who only “runs the rock” 6 times the ball 13 times, and we’ve picked up as many yards as LJ gains the entire game in 12 less plays.
That’s 12 less times where someone runs into the back of a lineman and falls down, or gets tackled behind the line of scrimmage, or can’t find a hole.
That’s 12 less times a drive gets killed because our running game can’t move the ball.
That’s 12 more opportunities to make another play and move the chains.
I’m good with that.
Most Basic Of Math
Your explanation is so Occam’s Razor-ish that it can’t help but be correct. :)
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Fire Haley now.
Neither cut should have been a suprise
Engram and LJ were obviously going to be the subtractions after the additions. I called it in an e-mail to Joel on Friday.
haha
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
ARROWHEAD SMELLS BETTER ALREADY!!
Still smells funny though
by Arrowhead Addict Randy5k on Nov 9, 2009 9:57 AM CST reply actions
100 bucks says LJ is already in Vegas poppin the Dom
he doesn’t care about anyone but LJ
good riddance
* "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
I feel like we WON yesterday
when I read this news. Good luck to you, LeRoy. You caused me to not like my favorite team very much over the last few years. A breath of fresh air, that’s what it is. All of a sudden, it doesn’t smell like the stench of losing. It smells like we’re turning the corner. Or smells like teen spirit. I dont know which.
Anyone else going to spit on some bitches tonight....to remember the good ole days?
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Nov 9, 2009 9:59 AM CST reply actions
pour out some liquor for my homie
on some chick’s face
* "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
by stagdsp on Nov 9, 2009 10:00 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
I can’t believe I laughed at this.
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yeah, I almost feel guilty for saying it :)
* "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
Both of you
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 9, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
You're going to hell.
lol
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 9, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
Glad LJ's gone.
Here’s the (I’m pretty sure this is correct) stat: Since LJ became the starter, the Chiefs have not won a game where he didn’t play.
How long until this changes?
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Fire Haley now.
"Larry who?"
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by Justin Bopp on Nov 9, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
now he can be a rapper again ans do a song with chris brown
by 67401erk on Nov 9, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
now what do i do with my lj jersey i wear and the autographed one hanging on my wall???
No RB will ever pass Priest’s record…especially with Haley calling plays.
So does this keep our roster to an equal 53 now??
Also we will most definately draft a high up rb in the draft…unless maybe they show some faith in who they have and give them some freaking carries.
So long Larry Johnson…from a one time fan of yours…I hope u can straighten up and take some responsibilty and start acting like a role model to the kids.
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
by Matt_Grbac on Nov 9, 2009 10:00 AM CST via mobile reply actions
We will not be drafting an RB in the first round.
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God, id shoot myself if we draft another DL instead of Berry.
by Wrestler189s on Nov 9, 2009 10:10 AM CST up reply actions
i know that
Just saying…we don’t really have a premier starting back. I like charles and kolby but they have a lot to prove. We will see..
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
by Matt_Grbac on Nov 9, 2009 10:11 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
We have just too many holes....Charles has proven himself already, imo. Smith needs at least a couple games
to show.
by Wrestler189s on Nov 9, 2009 10:12 AM CST up reply actions
He Just Needs To Hold Onto The Ball
If he does that I think he’s proven himself as worthy of no less than a complementary back.
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Fire Haley now.
+1
Charles and Smith are not the answer. No running back with be sucsessful until we figure out how to block. We officially have the worst O-line in the league and will not win games until we fix it.
by chiefskingfromcali on Nov 9, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions
Don't Need To Draft A RB In The First Round
Look at the rookie RBs who’ve done well the last couple of years. LeSean McCoy was a third rounder. Matt Forte was a 2nd. Kevin Smith was 3rd. Ray Rice, Shonn Greene, Steve Slaton…none of them was a first rounder. You can find a top-notch RB in the 2nd or 3rd round.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
Unless a once a decade talent like AP comes out, I agree.
But there certainly doesn’t appear to be the second coming of AP in this years draft.
As I type this I remember Darren McFadden was also a “can’t miss”…so I digress
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by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 10:16 AM CST up reply actions
I Think He's Better Than Felix Jones
Jones has an even harder time staying healthy.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
I Think McFadden Could Still Be Great
But he needs a league average QB there to take pressure off of him. He’s not going to last long if the Raiders can’t provide that.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
AP had injury problems in college
He was a little bit of a risk. Theres always a guy who falls because of that.
I don't think there is an AP waiting in the wings in this draft
But who knows. We will see. I think we need to go S and Oline in the 1st 2 picks. My 2c.
Any Chance 32,487
signatures could have helped this decision?
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.
Not at all. But I think it made people feel better.
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the decision was already made by that point
* "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
Didn't hurt though.
Good for Chiefs PR somewhat too. So a lot of fans feel like they listen.
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The public backlash did it
They didn’t even need to see the petition. They had a sense of the sheer volume of unrest this city was exhibiting. No need to piss off 99% of your fan base in the midst of a god awful season.
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 9, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
Love the highlights
that they’re showing on 1st Take on ESPN. The 1st one LJ takes the handoff & 1 step & falls down. So indicative of his performance this year!
Odds of him ending in New England
Picking up LJ would definitely be a New England type of move.
10/19/09: The Chiefs are on their way to an 11-5 season...I think....
10/26/09: Okay, so it'll be 10-6, I can live with that...
BREAKING NEWS
KCBH RELEASED BY ARROWHEAD PRIDE
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by Justin Bopp on Nov 9, 2009 10:04 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Sent to live under a bridge to frighten billy goats
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions
Mortenson is reporting he will pass through waivers
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by chicks_love_chiefs on Nov 9, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions
ah Mort
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 10:06 AM CST up reply actions
Captain Obvious Gets It Right More Often Than Mort :)
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 10:07 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
What is it with Mort?
He used to seem to be on the cutting edge but anymore seems to need to be on the cutting floor!
He Got Tired Of Getting Scooped By Others
So I suspect that now he makes a lot of his stuff up by guesswork rather than research.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
Especially
When your employer doesn’t seem to care if you continually get it wrong.
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Fire Haley now.
I wouldn't say that
Why else would espn go after Shefter?
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by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions
Because He's Younger And He's A Name
Schefter really hasn’t been all that since he left NFLN, by the way. I’m getting this sense that a lot of his sources dried up once he was no longer employed by the NFL’s PR wing.
Except for Shanahan, of course.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
Isn't that one of the Ambiguously Gay Duo?
If’ you’re gonna go solo, I guess you go pink
10/19/09: The Chiefs are on their way to an 11-5 season...I think....
10/26/09: Okay, so it'll be 10-6, I can live with that...
Silver and Black Pride said to be sniffing around
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one underachieving distraction down
One more to go….Bagger Haley.
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
by Matt_Grbac on Nov 9, 2009 10:14 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Ba Bye!
Wish Haley would have stuck with the run more yesterday. I stil don’t understand his play calling. Our current roster of RB’s can make plays with their feet unlike LJ. I do believe he will be picked up again after he passes through waivers but love that he will not be the all time Chiefs rushing leader. Pioli never meeses around and is decisive…like it.
by casselreadychiefs on Nov 9, 2009 10:17 AM CST reply actions
Very glad to see this. This should have been done prior to the regular season.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
It frees LJ up now....
He can go make his squeaky rap songs with Jay Z.
No one ever says, "It's only a game" when their team is winning.
George Carlin-R.I.P.
and im completely serious. Look at his pic...it says "work" and its arrowhead.
AND hes talking like LJ is god…hmm…..
by Wrestler189s on Nov 9, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
Ehhhh
We thought maybe for a while…but those are all public photos on the internet…and he tried a little too hard to make it seem like he was…
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Glad to see it
He didn’t deserve to put on that jersey on Sundays anymore. Thank goodness I don’t have to support a chiefs team with him at running back any longer.
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one
LJ has long been only about himself. Time and time again I’ve felt he’s tried to convey that he’s above the rest of the squad.
Sure, he had some very impressive games/years, but to let that get to your head is just poor sportsmanship. I’m glad we gave him multiple chances professionally and personally.
No one can argue that he didn’t have an opportunity numerous times to make himself better on the street, on the field and in the locker-room.
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.
Yes, he was given many, many opportunites to straighten himself out by several people in the organization.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions
And two front offices!
In hindsight, Pioli should have cut him this summer but he was given one last chance & he fell down!
Yep. I thought it rather magnanimous of Pioli and Haley to have "wiped the slate clean" with him.
They even tried to give him time to prove himself. Epic fail on LJ’s part.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
Even AP isn't an everydown back
Chester Taylor comes in for most 3rd downs.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions
lol yea because AP just ran a 80 yard run lol.
by Wrestler189s on Nov 9, 2009 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
or an 80 yard run then a 6 yard run then a 3 yard run...
thats better. then Taylor only has to run a yard :)
by Wrestler189s on Nov 9, 2009 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
yes
because there are a lot of 2nd and 82 where an 80 yd run would still be 3rd down
Actually, It's Age 31
About half of RBs decline after 30. The rest fall apart after their age 31 season (meaning either they get their carries cut or their production per carry plummets). Only RB to buck that trend was Walter Payton (full complement of carries, over 4 ypc). And he fell apart after his age 32 season.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
You're Good
The press always says “age 30” because they like round numbers. But it’s really 31 that’s the universal drop-off point.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
its 3rd and 82...
Favre in the shotgun, heres the snap, and its a shotgun draw! Adrian Peterson weaving in and out of tackles is dropped after a gain of 83 yards for the first down!
Hasn't been a good day for LJ.
He got cut by the Chiefs and (if he is kcbh) he just got cut by UCrawford!
thats why
They have a thing called predraft interviews. Cp obviously passed on those with lj.
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by Matt_Grbac on Nov 9, 2009 10:32 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Glad he's gone
I’ve been saying it for a while but… I don’t agree with everyone saying to get rid of him just to keep him out of our record books. To me that is pretty pathetic. It says that we have no confidence in the organization, or the the Chiefs themselves have no confidence in their ability to develop another great rusher/running game. I would rather say let that big baby own the record, it shouldn’t last long…
Sackoff (McIntosh,Goff) like Brangelina.
LJ
breaking news: the kansas city chiefs just cured cancer
by jd2009 on Nov 9, 2009 10:34 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Now I Finally Get to Stop Chastising Parents at Arrowhead
For allowing their little ones to wear LJ Thug jerseys!
Next home game against the Steelers will be a breath of fresh air at ArrowHead!
So now where
does all of our frustration get pointed? LJ made himself a VERY easy target the last couple of weeks. Now that he is gone, who is going to draw the ire of the fanbase?
Mike Cox
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 9, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions
Haley
Now that Johnson’s no longer the obvious lightning rod for the team’s suckiness, Haley’s the guy who seems most likely to make himself a target.
Whitlock made a good point…Johnson’s idiocy took up a lot of attention.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
Because He Stepped Over The Line With The Criticism
When you question the coach’s worthiness to even have the job seven games into the guy’s tenure, that’s a direct challenge to the legitimacy of his authority. There aren’t very many players who are good enough to get away with doing that…and 2.7 certainly wasn’t one of them.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
That Was Good
Thank The Truth for that one. :) I shall henceforth be using it to describe the player formerly known as Larry Johnson. I’ve refused to use the LJ nickname forever because I think it shows endearment to a player who deserves none…but it was a pain to continually type his full name.
So 2.7 it is. :) (Thanks again, Truth).
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
kind of ironic
2.7
27
????
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"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer
by Bad Medicine on Nov 9, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
I Know
I was so jealous that I didn’t think of it before Truth did.
Damn him. :)
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Fire Haley now.
Haha...well I come up with a "few and far" in between
Kinda like 2.7
zzzzzzzzzzzinger again :)
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.
It's Right Up There With "Sackintosh"
A perfect nickname to describe a bad player’s utter failings at his duties.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
and a damn good one at that
"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer
by Bad Medicine on Nov 9, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions
Maybe they
should have changed LJ’s number to a higher # like 45 so he would have ran for 4.5 ypc!! :)
my thought as well
"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer
by Bad Medicine on Nov 9, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
Haley
probably will get the attention, and I don’t think it will be misplaced. I don’t think he should be fired. I think we should let him finish the season HIS way, and when we still only win two games then maybe Pioli will grow a pair and make Haley hire an OC as well as replace the DC.
Ummm to a point
I’m really disappointed in the line/Goff. Even tho he didn’t play last weekend, it only showed that even the replacements aren’t capable to at least be competitive.
I will criticize Haley for not running the ball more. 39 passes and I believe running the ball in the low teens is not a balanced approach. The ypc were pretty impressive and I would’ve thought we would have attempted more.
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.
agree about the line
Haley is still lost on play calling. The pass D for Jacksonville is in the bottom so we should be passing on them. The problem is Haley is to committed to dump passes to the rb and 5 yard slant passes to Long. I really hate the play calling this year. I hope it gets better.
by chiefskingfromcali on Nov 9, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
i vote
that we target the cheerleaders. Maybe on some of those big plays we seem to love to give up, they should be stepping out and tripping the opposing player that is streaking down the field.
The Cheerleaders need to trip over....
Mike Cox
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 9, 2009 10:47 AM CST up reply actions
Any happy accident will do
This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.
by KCSatchmo on Nov 9, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions
He's been getting paychecks for no work
for 2.5 years
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 9, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
It's a shame.
If LJ had spent the last two years playing his heart out, he could have been another Priest Holmes. Unfortunately he’s just not a very good person, and if there’s one thing I love about our fans, we scorn bad people on our teams.
It’s good to see that Haley/Pioli aren’t going to play around with off-the-field BS too.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Nov 9, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions
Mike Goff doesn't start, LJ gets cut
It’s like Christmas around here! Now we just have to beat the Raiders next week and life will be good.
Feeling "The Love" and "Drinking the Kool AId"
He's No Longer "LJ"
He’s 2.7. Forever. :)
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 10:55 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
The only downside to this
is that Larry and his agent probably got what they wanted, a first class ticket out.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Nov 9, 2009 11:00 AM CST reply actions
He was a good draft pick
We got great value from spending a late first round pick a on a guy who gained almost 6,000 yards for us. The problem was extending his contract after Herm ran him into the ground. That extension was just horrible. If Peterson had been smart enough to cash in on his value after that big year, it would’ve been perfect. Instead, he gave him one of the worst contracts in the league.
Someone will sign him. Probably the Raiders, he was born to be a Raider.
by Offense of the 70s on Nov 9, 2009 11:04 AM CST reply actions
Agreed On The Contract
But not on the Raiders. Their biggest problem is QB…they’ve already got three RBs (McFadden, Bush, Fargas) who trump 2.7 in talent and production.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
Except
for the fact that the raiders have one of the best RB combinations in the NFL. Just no oline to block for them either.
The Al Davis factor
A rational Raiders team wouldn’t bother with Johnson. But I wouldn’t put anything past Al when it comes to trying to sign “rebels” and trying to do what he thinks would stick it to KC. If he thinks signing Johnson would “pay us back” for Marcus Allen, he might do it.
Which would be fine with me, let Larry sit on the bench wearing silver and black.
But even crazy Al isn’t going to sign him off waivers, no one’s that dumb. But after Johnson clears waivers, you never know what crazy Al might do.
by Offense of the 70s on Nov 9, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
LMAO
If ol’ Al Davis holds a grudge for the Marcus Allen thing. Crazy old fart.
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 9, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
it sounded crazy to me to at first...
but he may really be a patriot soon… i’ve been reading and some people are saying he would fill some needs…
NOOOOO
2.7 can’t go to the Patriots!! Because that means Pioli will trade him back KC next year.
Tony G Didn't Suck Last Year
Johnson did.
In fact, I didn’t see any posters on this site who thought Tony would have a rotten year.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
Yeah I think we were giving TG a chance to win a championship before he retired
I thought TG would be TG. However, I do not think Atl will go far in the playoffs. He has 3 yrs maximum left and I think that was a good move to get something now rather when he was in complete decline.
Agreed
I didn’t love the trade, but I also didn’t think we got ripped off and I could see the logic behind it. If Pioli busts on that pick, however, I’m going to be pissed.
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Fire Haley now.
It Would Be A Really Karmic Justice For Us, Though
If the Chiefs got a really good RB with that pick. Maybe Jahvid Best if his draft stock slips this year because of the concussions.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
TG and 2.7 are as far apart as you'll find in why they should have left
Simply TG = Hall of Fame Player
2.7 = Hall of Shame has been
TG never did anything against this team or its fans to deserve mentioning in the same sentence with2.7.
not directed at UC.
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.
my point was
that people said TG would leave KC “when hell freezes over”. It had nothing to do with stats or anything like that. I have nothing but love and respect for Tony and I wish him the best wherever he plays. He is a class act in every aspect.
My LJ Thoughts.
I really like LJ and had a few opportunities to meet him and he was actually really cool. I was a huge fan(as many of us were) when he was running with the chip on his shoulder. You all know you were doing the “Diamond Dance” when he scored.
This was pre-spiting and smacking. I was really upset when he started smacking women around. If he hit the holes as well as he was hitting women then he might of help us.
Its carma, he started being a dick, and he got what he deserved. It was nice to watch him run behind the Vermiel O-line but you get what you deserve.
i know if I talked shit about my boss I would be fired, so welcome to the real world.
Its to bad his dad can’t straighten him out. I believe in 2nd chances and he has had more than that.
My concern is it seems like when every someone leaves the Chiefs they become a stud. Whats up with that.
by chiefskingfromcali on Nov 9, 2009 11:43 AM CST reply actions
I'm sad to hear that LJ
didn’t learn from his earlier troubles and that he’s gone. Pre-resign of his monster contract, beast. After, an enigma. I will miss his throw-back running style but he became a selfish player. Team is always first.
Lenny Dawson
Could have ran for 1000 yards behind that offensive line.
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