So, Will Anyone Sign LJ Now That The Chiefs Released Him?
The next move in this Larry Johnson saga has the Kansas City Chiefs eagerly awaiting whether another team has decided to sign him off waivers. Whether he is picked up off waivers or not is likely a very big deal with the Chiefs since plenty of money is riding on it.
If he is signed off waivers, the new team would be responsible for the remainder of LJ's contract this season - $2.1 million in base salary plus a $500,000 roster bonus. I wonder whether the Chiefs have knowledge of another team wanting to sign LJ, picking up his salary, which could have weighed into their decision to release him. I have no information on this either way - it's just a thought.
If he is not signed off waivers, the Chiefs are responsible for the remainder of his contract and LJ is free to sign with whomever he wants.
So, to save the organization a dime, I'm rooting for LJ to be signed by someone off waivers. That's the goal. I know some folks want LJ to rot, instead of finding a team to play with, but that's not necessarily in the best interests of the organization at this point.
A decision on the waiver process should be available by tomorrow around 3:00 PM (CST).
So, who needs a running back?
Houston? Arizona? New England?
Take your guess on where LJ will land next.
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Arizona's Out
They’ve got two RBs there now (Wells, Hightower) who are outproducing 2.7. And they just spent a first rounder on one of them.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
And New England
Also has Maroney, who’s been showing flashes of ability this season. Don’t think he ends up there…especially after his dustup with Pioli.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
PFT says a source tells them Belichick wouldn’t be interested.
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i dont think houston is THAT done with Slaton yet..
i mean he did score a td yesterday…
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 11:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
They'll Give Moats Or Chris Brown A Chance As Well
Both are younger than Johnson and have demonstrated more ability this year. Plus, Houston’s o-line is terrible as well.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
With a good o-line, LJ should be able to out produce 2.7 yards per carry
But who would want to take on LJ’s off field issues the rest of the year? Maybe Washington, who just had Portis get a concussion, but other than that I don’t know
by Boots 58 on Nov 9, 2009 11:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Washington Seems Most Likely
They signed Shaun Alexander last year, after all. Dan Snyder seems to have a thing for “name” players, even when they’ve got nothing left in the tank.
If 2.7 goes to Washington, however, I don’t see him doing much more than he did here. Washington’s o-line is also a mess.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Snyder is probably drooling right now.
2.7 did put up 83 yards on them a few weeks back. He could have wore a #36 jersey,
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 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Philly?
Depending on how they fell about Westbrook’s concusion.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 11:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
True
And they’ve got the system in place to accept a trouble player.
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
McCoy has done serviceably well
According to my fantasy team, that is
by Boots 58 on Nov 9, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's Done More Than Serviceably Well
He’s improved throughout the season and shown a lot of explosiveness. He’s not as good as Westbrook in his prime, but he might turn into that.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LJ wont work in Philly
He has to be able to catch the F^&%$ BALL!!
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but he is a rookie,
I think its Philly
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No way
A RB for Philly has to work well in the passing game. That is clearly not something Larry can do.
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by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
They rely on passing to the RB a lot. Not a strength for 2.7.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2.7 - first time I saw that - nice!
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same." ~Oscar Wilde
by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The_Truth Came Up With It
I’m stealing it for my own now, though. :)
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we all will be!
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same." ~Oscar Wilde
by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2.7 is money
If we had let him run all 4 downs every time we would have all these first downs…or he’d be averaging .5 yds a carry.
by ace328 on Nov 9, 2009 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That doesnt mean they wont sign him...
Plus Larry is servicable catching passes out of the back feild, He just isnt the best pass blocker. Its just a guess, but anything can happen.
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LJs hands have sucked
for a very long time. His pass blocking is just worse by comparison.
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Nov 9, 2009 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Did you see LeSean McCoy last night? He’s the real deal and they also put a premium on RBs who can pass-block (never 2.7’s forte). They’re not going for 2.7 as a pickup.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Most Scouts beleive Larry is still a top back in this league....
Our line had alot to do with the 2.7
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 11:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Which scouts are those?
And why haven’t we seen any of them mentioned here?
by JacinB on Nov 9, 2009 11:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where On Arrowhead Pride?
Ive seen probably 10-15 articles over the past 2 years saying Larry J is still a good back. Just because WE hate him doesnt mean he is no good. His style of running is different then Charles and Smith. Im glad they released him but he will get work.
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just because they are not on AP doesnt mean...
They dont exsist
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by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 12:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Over the past 2 years.
2 years ago, he was coming off of a great season.
Then he got injured.
Have there been any articles this year talking about how 2.7 is still a good back? Because, if there are, I haven’t seen them.
by JacinB on Nov 9, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Written By 2.7 Apologists Mostly
2.7 has never given any indication that he’d be a top back, even with a good line. He’s never been the same since Herm broke him with those carries in 2006.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Guys these are both opinions
Not facts, The truth is he will get picked up eventually. It doesnt matter if Chiefs fans love him or hate him, He will get picked up. All last year I read articles on him still being talented enough to start in this league. Do you honestly think he wont get picked up? If you do, Its your fan hood deluting your common sense.
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 12:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2 Live Stews and I quote:
“Larry Johnson will have 6 or 7 teams lining up to sign him” “He probably wont sign today so he can take visits” “Most teams just beleive the Chiefs are that bad”
I dont like it either guys but I have to agree with them on the first two. I dont think LJ is all the reason he was averaging 2.7 but he definitly was most of it. He will get picked up, We should just be glad he isnt in our record books over Priest. Go ahead Priest pop the top.
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The "Truth"?
The truth is he will get picked up eventually.
That’s not actually truth until it comes to pass. It’s just opinion…your opinion.
All last year I read articles on him still being talented enough to start in this league.
Sure…he had a few good games then and people who don’t pay attention to things like, I don’t know, the fact that only one of his good games came against a good run defense often overrate players based on past reputation.
2.7 wasn’t a good running back last year. He wasn’t even the best RB on the Chiefs last year. And he was garbage this year. And honestly, I don’t care if someone else picks him up because the odds are really good that he’ll be garbage for them as well. And even if he isn’t garbage for them (which is unlikely) all that will show is that he didn’t give a full effort here so we’re lucky to be rid of him.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what Ive been saying...
So are you argueing that he was all the problem causing that 2.7 yards per carry. All im saying is thats not true. The Running Game is a team effort even more then the passing game.
So many people said he wouldnt sign if we released him and ive been saying all along that he will. I expect a little credit for that when it happens;) jk
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I Don't Even Care If He Was All Of The Problem
With a good line I don’t see him breaking 4 yards per carry or getting a full complement of carries (270-300) and unless he can do that he’s not worth all the hassle he brings or the contract. Screw that guy…good riddance.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, lets put Vick and LJ together.
Next thing you know they’ll be spitting drinks in “bitches” faces together. zing.
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 12:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I see what you did there...
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Nov 9, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
San Diego Chargers actually makes sense.
After watching Chargers/Giants, its obvious LT is done. He wishes he could run for 2.7 YPC.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 11:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think Sproles will carry the load there
he’s in the same mold as MJD but lightning fast. Not saying MJD is slow.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
deffinatly not out of the same mold
MJD has a good 20 lbs on Sproles, and that shows in the fact that he can run between the tackles.
by chief in colorado on Nov 9, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sproles..
would be a nice sign for next year
by be cee on Nov 9, 2009 12:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For whom?
Hope you aren’t talking about in KC because that would be redundant as fuck, given our current RB corps.
And anyone saying MJD doesn’t have game-breaking speed: have you watched the Jags at all for the last few years?
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Nov 9, 2009 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i think new england is the most likely of the three...
have no idea if pioli’s ties with johnson will scare the pats off
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 11:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Adam Schefter suggested...
… Washington as a spot he could end up, depending on the extent of the injury to Portis.
Either way, nobody claims him. Not smart biz.
They all wait and then somebody brings him in with a small contract to supplement the KC guaranteed cash.
by Troydrake on Nov 9, 2009 11:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Washington is the only one that makes sense
..but washington is pretty much out of the playoff picture, and they have tons of issues with the ownership right now. Don’t think they would want to take this one on
by Boots 58 on Nov 9, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he could get picked up on waivers
I mean, we picked up Chris Chambers at about the cost & he hadn’t done anything this year.
by jmcgoblue on Nov 9, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He also didn't have
the same off-field issues LJ has had for the his entire career.
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Nov 9, 2009 1:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm torn
I’d like to see the team save money, and not have to pay him, just on principle alone…
but, then again, I hope he falls through waivers, and doesn’t ever play again… OR signs somewhere for the league minimum as a backup
* "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 11:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't care about the team spending money
The team spends less than any other NFL team on player salaries.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 11:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's not so much spending as it is a waste
and I’d rather LJ didn’t get it from KC
* "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 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish we didn't have to pay him either
but I don’t really care if we do because, as craig said, we’re not exactly hard-up for cash at this point. I’m just glad he’s not in our locker room anymore.
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Nov 9, 2009 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yea,
look at the money they wasted on Cassel.
by choirboy on Nov 9, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, HUGE waste
not like he’s played remarkably well in his 2nd NFL season and first season as a starting QB since fucking high school. Oh, and did I mention, he’s doing it behind one of the worst OLs in the league with a weak WR corps and virtually no running game to this point in the season?
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Nov 9, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seattle?
They cut Edge and Jones didnt look great on Sunday.
by km230015 on Nov 9, 2009 11:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is where I would expect him to go
by ravenhawk on Nov 9, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seahawks line is o-line suspect. They have Sackintosh too...
by worc on Nov 9, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh I forgot
Im surprised that still have a QB
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My money is on Washington if anyone
Seattle—possibly. Washington loves to overspend money so that’s my bet. I think everyone waits for him to clear waivers to not have to pay the salary. That’s a smart thing to do (team wise). I don’t think any team is that desperate for a RB to claim him.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 11:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Washington and Seattle and Cleveland
Only possibilities i can think of.. Seattle and Washing sounds like definite possibilities..
by Kcbiggyblue on Nov 9, 2009 11:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
But unless no one else was interested
why would LJ want to go to Washington and Cleveland, the two of the 3 really dysfunctional teams right now (with the Raiders). If he has ANY choice in the matter I don’t see him going to them.
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same." ~Oscar Wilde
by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
question is ... do we really CARE?
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Nov 9, 2009 11:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, we do care
Saves the team $2.4 million.
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 11:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't think the money makes any difference this year
Unless I’ve missed something we were already well under the salary cap with his contract figured in, even after picking up Chambers. It would be nice, but I can’t believe it really makes much difference. Not since he lost all the other guaranteed money.
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same." ~Oscar Wilde
by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's funny how fans can talk about money (in the millions) as if it's nothing because it's not theirs haha
by worc on Nov 9, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
it’s money that could go to another player or to renovations. maybe put the HOF player numbers back up
by TDubb on Nov 9, 2009 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
... or go to one biga$$ AP party
… at Joel’s
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by upamtn on Nov 9, 2009 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah good point but I think were eating this for the 2009 year
I don’t see anyone grabbing him off of waivers for that reason alone.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If there are any teams that would pick him up off waivers I'd be really surprised
and I’d have to give Pioli a lot of credit for pulling that off.
More likely he clears waivers. I still think there are several teams who would be interested. But LJ has a lot of interest in this, too. He has to make sure it’s a team where he’ll have the opportunity to rehab his image. I don’t think Washington fills that bill. That would be the old “out of the frying pan” situation. Same with Cleveland. There are some front runners I think he’d love to go to, but I still don’t see them giving him the playing time he’d want.
I think Seattle would be a very good spot for him. Probably the best one. I also have to wonder if Dallas would give him a try, it seems like something Jerry Jones would love to do.
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same." ~Oscar Wilde
by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why did LJ and Chambers hit the waiver wire? I thought it was said before that is for anyone who is in their 4th season or less. Anyone ever a good link for waiver wire info?
by xfatdannx on Nov 9, 2009 11:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
after the trade deadline, they all go to waivers
* "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 11:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I pick Seattle first and foremost...their screwed.
by krayfish on Nov 9, 2009 11:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
kray, any team that picks up LJ is screwed
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Nov 9, 2009 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know Denver will
they already have a huge RB carousel, they brought in everyone and their dog this offseason to try out, whynot take on a division rivals starter, and by the way we will be playing them twice.
We’re picking up his tab, they can get a motivated runner to come in and crush our defense for basicallhy free. Denver would be stupid to not at least try.
by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on Nov 9, 2009 11:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nope
They’re invested in Knowshon Moreno and Corral Buckhalter’s been tearing things up as the backup. They don’t need an aging RB with attitude problems.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's Not Mike Shanahan's Broncos Anymore
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If there are any teams that pick him up at all I'd be really suprised
The man had two explosive years back in 05-06 and hasn’t done much since except get into legal problems. Even if a team was to look past the legal situations, no team in the NFL would really want a one-dimentional back. He doesn’t block, he doesn’t catch out of the backfield, he doesn’t even have the ability to run to the outside and turn the corner.
He would only get signed if a team has a slew of running backs go down to injury, and there is no one else that is as young and they feel that LJ has something left in the tank.
by His Royal Greatness on Nov 9, 2009 11:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
bengals
i think Cinci will end up picking up LJ. theyre all about second chances. look at chris henry’s off field issues and they picked him up.
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by nfamous209 on Nov 9, 2009 11:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
C Benson has done wonders there
That’s why I dont think Cincy will grab him.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That and they're trying to rehab their team image
Too many problem players before. They invested a lot in making Chad toe the line. I don’t think they’ll roll the dice with LJ.
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same." ~Oscar Wilde
by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
On Ocho Cinco
Did anyone else see his “bribe” attempt on the ref this week? I realize he’s had his issues, but I think that guy’s hilarious.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it was a dollar
so it was completely a show. I thought it was funny as well.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 11:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Same here, funny stuff
Some of the talking heads on ESPN are making a big deal out of it (Skip, to be specific).
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same." ~Oscar Wilde
by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Guy Was A Trip On "Hard Knocks"
Almost the polar opposite of Terrell Owens in how he acted towards others. Owens is a manipulator…Johnson just seems like a fun guy (if sometimes he lets that affect his performance too much).
By the way, did anyone else see that clip of Ocho Cinco dealing with a bunch of little kids where he said “Child please” when they started acting up? If you saw “Hard Knocks”, you’d get why that was so funny.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Clip Was For ESPN Or NFLN
I don’t think they recognized the reference. :)
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Ocho has a Day care
Last thing I would expect out of him. It was funny as hell with him and all of those kids. He didn’t know what to do.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 12:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He Seems Like A Guy
Who would be a blast to hang out with. And not in a “I’ll bet he parties like there’s no tomorrow” kind of way…more like “He’s a guy who would be fun to have as a best friend” kind of way.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Goodell doesn't slap a fine on him for that "phony bribe" thing
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by upamtn on Nov 9, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
They have Cedric Benson, who’s doing well this year.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bernard Scott, I Think
He showed some ability in training camp.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone grabs him it may be between Wash and Seattle
otherwise it could be anyone (especially the AFC west) since we havn’t really played anyone yet. They would grab him for free at that point.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Off of waivers or not
I think somebody will pick him up off of waivers just because there are a lot of teams out there that recognize the potential in Johnson. He’s an idiot socially, but he’s still better than a lot of backs. I think he just got fed up with KC’s losing ways. He’s not as good as he used to be, but he’s still decent. And, yeah, it “makes sense” from a money standpoint to not claim him off of waivers but you end up taking a risk that you might not get the player. I think there are enough teams out there that will delude themselves into thinking that Johnson is the answer to their problems. Washington is my pick.
by STL-CHIEFS-FAN on Nov 9, 2009 11:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
2.7 Doesn't Have Potential
He’s old and he hasn’t had 200 carries in a season since 2006. Plus, he gets 2.7 ypc and is a locker room cancer. Nobody’s signing him for “potential”…they’ll sign him as a stopgap if anything.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 11:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
potential
Yeah, you’re right. That’s a better way of looking at it. I guess I just get the feeling that he’s going to go somewhere with a decent O-line and have a good second half of the season. I honestly do feel like 2.7 is not the best he can do. That’s the potential I was thinking of.
It’s like when you break up with your girlfriend and she immediately starts dating a doctor or something. (kidding) What a weird analogy by his agent.
by STL-CHIEFS-FAN on Nov 9, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Important Thing To Remember
Is why you dumped them in the first place.
He was never going to work out here and would have just caused more problems. Doesn’t matter if he has a good second half somewhere else (I doubt he will) because he was never going to have one here.
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by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Well I guess this answers the "deactivation" issue
The Chiefs just did it permanently.
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 11:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I just hope he stays out the AFC west...
… or another team that we play this year. Seeing him have success on another team would be irksome, but seeing him have revenge success against the chiefs would be excruciating.
by paxi on Nov 9, 2009 11:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I almost wish one of our divisional foes would pick him up
Even though he would probably resume his old form against us and do a lot of damage I think it could help us in the long run. It would probably piss off Pioli and Haley so much they’d look at destroying that team as job one.
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same." ~Oscar Wilde
by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah but seeing Dorsey crush him would be nice!
by jboot1 on Nov 9, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or Tamba
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would just like to point out
that we haven’t won a game without LJ as the starter since October 21st 2005.
by Bearson on Nov 9, 2009 11:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noted. Bet we will now : )
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
And we’ve won like 12 with him.
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So thats like saying that we havent won a Super Bowl without Len Dawson
are you suggesting we should have kept 2.7 just because of that? If that’s the case, lets drag Lens tired old ass back onto the field and watch him get killed behind our “hOle” line.
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.
by Lanier63 on Nov 9, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If there was a team in Vegas, I'd say 2.7 would go there.
I say it’s going to be the team closest to Jay Z : )
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 11:39 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
very good and very true
Maybe he’ll back a UFL team getting started there.
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same." ~Oscar Wilde
by Big Chief on Nov 9, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
New league
What about the new football league, He would be a attractive star for them.
by Digital on Nov 9, 2009 11:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
How long is the waiver period?
In other words, how long can other teams sit on their hands?
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Nov 9, 2009 11:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think we will have an answer on waivers by the close of business tomorrow
it’s pretty quick
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have 2 LJ jerseys for sale
They are both nice. Red one and a pro bowl white one. dljtrm@cox.net if you are interested. Both are large.
Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan
by Mr J on Nov 9, 2009 11:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
$50 for the pair
That is, if you give me $50 for the pair, I’ll take them off your hands and give them to some homeless person. It get’s cold in winter.
by STL-CHIEFS-FAN on Nov 9, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If You Took A Picture Of That
I would laugh, and laugh and laugh.
The 27 jersey is going to be like Seinfeld’s puffy shirt. :)
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 12:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
get little iron-on white dots and make them 2.7 shirts
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Nov 9, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anythings possible,
but it would be hard to believe any team would want him. Donkey’s won’t do it since they play us twice and might be afraid this would motivate the Chiefs into playing much harder against them. Other playoff contenders have at least two RB’s better than 2.7 without any off-field issues. The bad teams have the future to consider and 2.7 will not factor into it. After my rambling, WA is where my $ would be.
by chief66 on Nov 9, 2009 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Seattle Wash Cleveland and New England are the obvious choices
but he would fit in Seattle and New England the best. Pats dont have a thumper and neither does Seattle
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 9, 2009 12:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think either Seattle, Tampa Bay or more than likely Detroit…Smith gets injured to easy so L.J can be his back up
by CHIEFS_FAN_ENGLAND on Nov 9, 2009 12:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I Doubt It'll Be Detroit
They’re pretty heavily invested in Kevin Smith, and Maurice Morris was productive when he got playing time.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Chiefs stand to benefit from the ensuing PR related to Johnson's release
While the objective of Clark Hunt, Scott Pioli, and the rest of the brass at the Chiefs organization is generally always to win games – they stand to gain something that many teams rarely seem to care about with the release of Larry Johnson – goodwill.
Johnson’s statements that gave rise to this recent firestorm came at a bad time for the player. First, it was an incredibly insensitive and ignorant remark, the likes of which are (thankfully) becoming less and less tolerated in our society (for pete’s sake – just a couple weeks ago the President of the United States signed into law a hate crime bill that protects gays/lesbians for the first time in history). Second, we’re in the age of a 24-hour news cycle that loves drama and loves to tear down a figurehead (if you can call Johnson a figurehead). Third, the NFL (a la Michael Vick) is under the watchful eye of outside organizations (see GLAAD/PETA) who are watching and waiting to inject their organizations into the fold because (a) they care and (b) it’s a high profile matter for them to become involved in.
All that being said – the Chiefs took the right tack (IMO) in suspending Johnson. As far as how they dealt with it afterward, I saw arguments on all sides. Suffice it to say, I think they made the right decision when it comes to the PR standpoint. Sure, you’re going to have the NFL prognosticators asking how you can release Johnson when you’re 1-7 on the year. But every viewpoint outside of the NFL is going to favorably reflect on the Chiefs. Most of the largest mainstream online news outlets have reported the release. All of them paint a picture of Johnson as a one-time productive, yet troubled player. And all of them paint the Chiefs as a responsible organization (some explicitly, some implicitly). Needless to say, I’m sure outside orgs like GLAAD and others will comment as well – all to the Chiefs benefit.
So, for an organization that’s reeling from one of its worst seasons in franchise history – the Chiefs brass, fans, and players can all walk tall on at least one note – their franchise was unwilling to allow one of it’s players to get away with crossing a line that should’ve never been crossed. The Chiefs have garnered goodwill outside the league in ways they likely never could have through this move.
It may not have been the most productive decision when it comes to the team (although 2.7 YPC hasn’t done Johnson any favors) – but it was the morally right decision for the franchise. So, today, I will remember the unbelievable statistics from Johnson’s hey-day and wish for times long passed…while holding my head high as a Chiefs fan that our organization is something special. Not just a cold-hearted Raiders-esq franchise…but one that deservedly continues to be equated with the likes of Rooney’s Steelers. I believe Lamar Hunt would be proud today.
by camucr on Nov 9, 2009 12:10 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
I'd say Skins, Raiders, or Eagles...
These three teams like these types.
by Kristospherein on Nov 9, 2009 12:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I say who cares...
Best move this regime has made all yr. I dont care about the money or who he goes to, as long as he is somebody elses headache. He was a beast in his prime but he has not been effective for a few yrs now. A terrible O-line aided his stats but he has no fire left and his off the field and on the field BS is not worth the trouble. I think that Charles and Smith showed Haley and Pioli enough yesterday that it was OK to go ahead and take the monetary hit and ship his ass out. Now, all Haley has to do is actually give them enough carries to get them into a rythym and work the outside more. He claims he wants to be a running team….then run the damn ball!!!!!…Good riddance LJ, take your money kick rocks. I wont be surprised if you get arrested tonite for beating down your girlfriend in a fit of rage after getting your walking papers today…..
by KCinAZ on Nov 9, 2009 12:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
all i can say is that it worked
At the beginning of the season i bought a 2.7 jersey. the karma surrounding me buying a jersey is that they get hurt/traded/cut by the end of the year. i got it off clearance for $8. Some of the best $8 I ever spent. :)
by TDubb on Nov 9, 2009 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
But for the sake of taking a guess...
I say Buffalo….they took a chance on T.O.
by KCinAZ on Nov 9, 2009 12:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nah
They’ve already got Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson, both of whom are better than Johnson. And I think they’ve also got Dominic Rhodes as their third-stringer.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 1:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
their third stringer is better than LJ right now
sadly – DR sux
by TDubb on Nov 9, 2009 1:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It seems to me
that the teams most likely to want him are teams that suck.
If he goes to a sucky team, he implodes again.
Is it safe?
by KHAZAD on Nov 9, 2009 1:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bye Bye Diaper boy
I cried this morning when I heard that Larry got released. I guess it wasnt from the hurt of years of mental abuse from him or him quitting on us (2.7 avg.) in games. It came from the disappointment of me being a black man knowing how hard it is for us to succeed and have more money than we need in life. I myself am unemployed. To see these guys who no longer have to “Hustle” to maintain, throw alway millions of dollars for just being IGNORANT, sucks! I can put my kids(4) through college. Buy that house me and my wife pray for. It would be a blessing to ride the bench!!! Some people are grateful while others take it for granted. (ie Adam Pac-man Jones- Michael Lucky#7 Vick)
It just sucks that these guys had a chance to right alot of wrong in their lives and others, but dont take the time to see what matters and whats important. Being self-centered is a disease. It is ravging us as a whole. From the team to ur communities. Character outweighs Stardom in my book……ANYDAY. Godspeed Chief!
by imur#1fan on Nov 9, 2009 1:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Very true
And it happens way too often with todays youth. They want it all and never focus on what they have, just what they dont have. They have no pride in themselves for building on something because most times it was handed to them. It becomes obvious with athletes who possess talent because they are in the spotlight. It makes me sick that these guys get paid to play a game that most of us would play for free, and a lot of em piss it away by being idiots. Doing drugs,crimes, trying to be tough guys. I mean, what the hell does Placico need to be carrying a gun around for?..Doesnt he have enough money to hire a body gaurd if he is scared to go out to the club? Ricky Williams gave up millions because he said he just likes to smoke weed and he is not gonna give it up. Are you serious?.Lj is spitting drinks on a girl that probably wasnt taking to his advances…YOu mean there wasnt 40 other girls at the club that wouldnt do back flips to go home with you?..So STUPID!
by KCinAZ on Nov 9, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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