Redskins Don't Rule Out Looking at Former Chiefs RB Larry Johnson
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 2:03 PM CST
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It only took a few hours but we've got our first team that could maybe, possibly be interested in the services of former Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson.
Surprise, it's the Washington Redskins.
The Redskins' Clinton Portis is banged up which is why head coach Jim Zorn was asked about the seven year veteran today.
Asked about signing LJ, today Zorn said, "I don't know."
"I need to have a longer conversation than I've had to make a decision," he said today according to Rick Maese of the Washington Post.
The Redskins are an obvious fit for a number of reasons:
- LJ grew up in the D.C. area.
- His Dad coached high school football in the area for years.
- The Redskins signed Shaun Alexander around the same time last season.
Look, the Redskins are a team that would pay him and play him, which is what he wants. Plus, Dan Snyder hasn't changed. Larry Johnson is a big name on the end of his career, which makes Washington perfect for a final farewell.
Don't get too excited about getting his salary off the books, though. I would be shocked if anyone signed him before tomorrow afternoon, when the waiver wire deadline ends.
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Do It
Do it, Snyder…drive your fans over the edge. It’s been too long since we’ve seen U.S. sports fans burn an owner in effigy. :)
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 2:09 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
+1
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Nov 9, 2009 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahaha
I really hope if he goes anywhere this is where. What a wreck of a team not to mention that its the only team we have beaten so far haha i really hope if someone does sing him its them.
Would ya like a free NANAA!
by Jazzy Megalodon on Nov 9, 2009 2:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
2.7 no mo, no mo
Unless Smoot gives up that number.
Breath’s sigh….at least it’ll be someone else’s problem and considering their record I’ll be the first to say that he’ll implode by the end of the year on that roster.
Over-Under?
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.
by THE_TRUTH on Nov 9, 2009 2:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He'll Always Be 2.7 To Us
Forever. And ever.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Amen
{Church Bells ringing}
I find it pretty funny how quickly “2.7” caught on.
I still think it’ll be the under on the end of year/season for him to cause some controversy on another team.
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.
by THE_TRUTH on Nov 9, 2009 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It just fits too perfectly
NOT to catch on immediately.
Do it Zorn! Make 2.7 flip his shit again on an even worse team than the Chiefs!
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
by JHWK on Nov 9, 2009 2:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the redskins?!?! hahaha
If LJ hated Carl as much as he did, then he’s gonna LOVE Snyder. Plus, I think it’s funny he might end up playing for the only team we possibly beat this year.
by jonnyu on Nov 9, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nah we'll at least get one more
we’ve come to close to many times not too. sure it’s possible to loose the rest, but i think we get at least 2 more
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The single straw
Well coach Zorn, this is it. The straw that broke the camels back. His final decision for the redskins. Larry if you thought our offensive lines sucked wait till you meet the Redskins.
by Digital on Nov 9, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be surprised if someone picks him up
But it would be a very poor decision.
Throw out the locker room cancer, the aloof attitude with teammates, the history of off the field issue, you can throw all that out because the simple fact of the matter is he has nothing left in the tank. I’ve watched every snap he’s taken over the last three years (as a lot of us have), and the steep decline has been remarkable.
Some owners or GMs will look at his YPC and blame it on our offensive line, but I would encourage them to watch all LJ tape from the last three years before they make a decision.
I’m telling you, even if somebody picks him up, he’ll do nothing that would help remove his new nickname—Larry “2.7” Johnson.
by The Other Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 2:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If Dan Snyder will pick LJ
He is really not understanding football….
Life without knowledge is death in disguise
by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 9, 2009 2:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good question!!!!
Life without knowledge is death in disguise
by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 9, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've Often Wondered
If Dan Snyder plays fantasy football, and if so how well does he do each season.
I figure he’s probably somewhere in the bottom 3 of his league each season and got ripped off by trading for LT this season.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I think the redskins will not win anything until he is the owner....
I feel sorry for the Redskins fans…
Life without knowledge is death in disguise
by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 9, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And The Sad Thing Is
That after a decade of going nowhere, Snyder still hasn’t figured out that he doesn’t have the ability to build a championship team.
Of course, the same could be said of Jerry Jones and Al Davis.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Larry Johnson?
You mean this guy?
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 2:36 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
This must be young Larry & Acessories !
by 65tosspowertrap on Nov 9, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Right
it is seriously perfect.No onl;y does he have a diaper on but it is stuffed with money!
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by Patrick Allen on Nov 9, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Washington
Where big name players take their careers….to die. D Hall, C Portis,A Haynesworth…But I will say this…they all got paid..Snyder is about the only dummy that will not let LJ get past waivers.
by KCinAZ on Nov 9, 2009 2:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Skins fans are going apeshit at even the mear mention that 2.7 is even being considered.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 2:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Enough
I want to be clear to all. WE ARE ONLY COMMENTING ON GUYS WITH THIS TEAM. I have no comment for anyone who isn’t a CHIEF.
Predictions as of 06.24.2009.
Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.
by 58 was my friend on Nov 9, 2009 2:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I could see Washington not letting him clear waivers.
If they go after him on waivers, then they would only lose out if someone higher then them claims him. If they allow him to clear, then they run the risk of him turning them down. Do you really think that 2.7 wants to go to Washington? A crazy as it sounds, it might take them more money to persuade him to sign with them then what it would cost to claim him from waivers.
by Cassel This! on Nov 9, 2009 2:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I So Hope That's The Case
Because that would get the Chiefs off the hook for a bunch of money.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, one can only hope
"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 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so, but not sure that’s the case.
How many teams are going to go after a player that recently attacked fans? Honestly, if he stuck to calling people reporters offensive words it wouldn’t be as much of a question, but to attack FANS is a completely different issue. Washington has done enough to kill their fan base, this might just kill those remaining.
by JComp11 on Nov 9, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
fingers crossed
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As a Redskin fan told me:
Zorn has nothing to lose. Bring ‘em in….write a book about all the fireworks in DC in a few years and make some big money off of that. He can title the book "Zorn to Lose" or "Zorn Losers"
by jmcgoblue on Nov 9, 2009 3:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Larry Johnson !
Coach Haley’s way of letting Larry Johnson ( be Larry Johnson ) ! Coach Verm. never wanted Mr. Larry Johnson ! Coach Edwards Played to win " The Game !" Personally ; I am disappointed ! 30 year old ; one dementional running backs/@ Larry Johnson’s salary are not in "demand " ! Especially with all { that baggage ! }
by 65tosspowertrap on Nov 9, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
{!Welcome back!}
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by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good to see you back 65toss! Mentioned on an older thread I haven’t been reading the comments as much lately, it was a couple days old so probably didn’t see it.
by JComp11 on Nov 9, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
craig in calgary & JComp11
Thanks for the {!Welcome back!} I officially returned 11/6 ! My first post on QB Matt Cassell ! My hands were shake-ing so bad ! I would like to amend that post to include by craig in calgary ! Who I ( as stated previously " I have not forgotten ! " I appreciate the life line ! Now let us beat the Raiders ! Go Chiefs !
by 65tosspowertrap on Nov 10, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Johnson’s per-carry average this season is the fourth worst in NFL history for players with 100 or more carries. "-Bill Williamson, ESPN
by SDChief on Nov 9, 2009 3:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I would love for him to go to the NFC East...
…so that by the time we play them again, he likely won’t be in the league anymore…
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
by jbj8609 on Nov 9, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Haley on now on 810.
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