Schefter: Larry Johnson Wants to Play for the Steelers
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 6:53 PM CST
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Adam Schefter of ESPN reports on Monday Night Countdown that former Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson wants to clear waivers.
And play for the Steelers.
Let me reiterate: Schefter is saying that this is what LJ wants to do but there has to be two to tango and we haven't heard from the Steelers on this.
Also, we're still waiting word on whether a team will claim him off waivers. We should hear that tomorrow afternoon, though there's some chatter that he could be claimed.
In response to one fan saying the Rooney family (Steelers owner) wouldn't put up with it. Schefter tweeted, "Really? They considered signing Mike Vick."
Schefter says that, after leaving Penn State, LJ wanted to be drafted by the Steelers (16th overall) and ultimately wanted to play for the Steelers.
"When Larry Johnson left Penn State," Schefter tweeted, "the one team he wanted to most play for was the Steelers. If he clears waivers, he'd love Pittsburgh."
Wow!
Talk about shooting for the stars. Going from the Chiefs to the Steelers would ultimately be a victory for LJ in my mind. I hadn't really thought about the prospects of him having a shot at a Super Bowl.
If LJ went to the Steelers, would it feel like he "won" in this case?
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LJ is a miserable troll of a human being
It is impossible for him to win. He’ll be a self-involved conspiracy theorist no matter how many rings he gets.
This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.
by KCSatchmo on Nov 9, 2009 6:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LJ would be laughing all the way to Pittsburgh
That would be a victory for him. He doesn’t care about Kansas City anymore.
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by Chris Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 6:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I Don't Think Tomlin Will Put Up With Him
He’d be the fourth best RB in Pittsburgh anyway…behind Mendenhall, Moore and Parker.
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He NEVER cared for Kansas City Chris.
He wanted to be drafted by Pittsburg and NEVER wanted to play here. He’s been pissing in everyone’s Wheaties here since he’s been drafted. That’s why he wants to go to the Steelers now.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really care where he goes personally...
I think going anywhere with a winning record is a win in Johnsons mind though. If he played for the Steelers he may even get his act together who knows. He would have to prove he could still play though even if he got signed and I don’t know how the Steelers would react to a back who can’t (won’t) block.
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 6:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
after all we all know Big Ben likes to take his time...
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Same Here
I don’t care where he goes. He wasn’t going to amount to a damn thing if he’d stayed here. His career will be over by the time the Chiefs are ready to win anything. As far as I’m concerned we won just by getting rid of the useless crybaby.
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as someone claims him
off waivers ill be happy
by cassel4prez on Nov 9, 2009 6:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't care if he is the Super Bowl MVP every year from now until 2020
I’m just happy he’s off my team and out of KC. Good riddance.
by cvigz on Nov 9, 2009 6:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow UC already on the fire Haley bit huh?
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Been There Since The Sign Incident
I have officially written Haley off as a clown.
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Give it a bit more time bro,
we dealt with Herm for three years, we can deal with Haley getting this team on the right track. It will happen, we will have a better draft in terms of position of need, he will have more to work with.
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
I’m done with him. I’ve seen enough bad coaches to be able to recognize one. And Haley is a really bad coach.
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just curious but
what if you’re wrong. i mean you could be right but then agin you could just as easily be wrong. i think he’s made some mistakes but it’s too early to tell if he’ll never learn from them.
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because Guys That Egotistical And Abusive Never Learn
When the dude’s talking about comparisons between himself and Parcells in interviews and he’s won one game in eight tries, then he’s an idiot.
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey thought you were out for dinner?!:)
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough
but you didn’t answer the question i was dying to know. what you would do if you were wrong.
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
Will embrace the Fire Haley Bandwagon if we lose to the raiders by more then a TD
LJ will not land in Pittsburgh
The Chiefs will not be the number one pick in this years draft
The Chiefs first pick of the draft will NOT be a OL
Thinks UCrawford just needs a hug... offer is there when you are ready UC :p
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If I Were Wrong
I’d admit I were wrong. Wouldn’t be the first time. :)
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which, how are your predictions coming along?
by JComp11 on Nov 9, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's See
I was right about Haley and his problems managing staff. Wrong about 2.7 getting cut and getting zero yards on the year (although I bet a lot of you now wish that I’d been right). 2/3 right about the draft (I predicted the first two picks and whiffed on Tyson Jackson). May have been wrong about Succop. Look to have been very wrong about how well the Chiefs will do this year (I don’t see them winning five). Was right about how pathetic Pendergast’s defense has been. The jury’s still out on Carthon (but if he gets OC duties, I guarantee you’ll hate him) and I forget what the other predictions were because I finally realized that Todd Haley is one of the worst head coaches I’ve ever seen and that skews everything I thought about the Chiefs’ future.
So basically, my predictions were pretty much a waste of time and I admit that I am as incapable of forseeing the future as the rest of you mere mortals. :)
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whoa whoa whoa... pump the breaks a damn minute....
I’ve been on this board for over a year-and-a-half and you mean to tell me that I’ve been posting with a bunch of mortals?!?
Who’s got a link to the immortals blog? I can’t believe this! I always thought something was strange about Parade.
I. am. outta heeah!!!
by Ochophosphate on Nov 10, 2009 2:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
eric is begging you here UC
GIVE THE GUY A CHANCE! (cue the tears and sad music)
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
The man’s an incompetent tool.
Done…with…him.
:)
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Give It Time
You’ll all be clambering up on my bandwagon before too long. :)
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i don't know. i smoked some really good peyote the other day
so i’m pretty sure my sig is correct :p
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We're in the spirit world a$$hole, did you see the size of that chicken?:)
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nah must have just missed it
do you think it will come back around
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 7:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, dog hey dog did you
see the size of that cockadoodle-godd—mn doo.
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Watching The Chiefs During The Good Years
Was like being on peyote and sneezing slowly for six hours. :)
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how about this...
If the Chiefs win next week and Haley runs at least 15 running plays, you give Haley another chance.
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If We Beat The Raiders By More Than A TD, I'll Give Him Another Chance
Only if you jump on my Fire Haley bandwagon if we lose to the Raiders next week.
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if we lose by more than 7 points :-)
i’ll jump on the bandwagon…
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'll do it if we loss by more then a TD
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 7:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well there you go UC just make a fan post and pick up a bunch of bandwagoners...
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oooo...That's A Really Good Idea
I’ll think about that one and draft it up in the next day or two.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just put the deal on there and have people sign it if they agree to it...
then make them put “Part of the Fire Haley Bandwagon” in their sig if we all lose…
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 7:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Will Do
I’m heading out to grab dinner right now…I’ll write it up when I get back.
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
alright cool
i look forward to beating the raiders
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So Do I
I don’t mind being wrong when it means the Chiefs are winning.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
say goodbye to your sig! lol
cya later
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I want in on this
I’m not quite ready to jump on the “Fire Haley’” bandwagon, but if we lose, I’’l shave me wife’s head.
*My opinions are subject to change.
by CMatthews on Nov 9, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
She will appreciate that.
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lose.:)
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sorry still suffering the affects
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just harassing you, you got me earlier!:)
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no worries mate
i figured as much. i was attempting a joke about still being under the influence of peyote but i seem to have forgot to type the last part. maybe all i really need is sleep :p
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
Will embrace the Fire Haley Bandwagon if we lose to the raiders by more then a TD
LJ will not land in Pittsburgh
The Chiefs will not be the number one pick in this years draft
The Chiefs first pick of the draft will NOT be a OL
Thinks UCrawford just needs a hug... offer is there when you are ready UC :p
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I got it,
but did not know if it was the effects of the last loss, or the peyote!:)
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha-ha-ha funny,
I just think he deserves a bit more than half a season is all. Next season I believe we will have Romeo Crennel as DC, and an offfensive coordinatoor that has the same style as Haley, it will get better.
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
offensive
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I Don't Think Haley Wants An Offensive Coordinator
I think he wants to be the guy in charge of it all…just like Norv Turner.
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Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't matter where he goes
wherever it is or even if he’s signed, he ain’t here no more. Chiefs win, Chiefs win! Total no lose situation for us.
by ttownmikey on Nov 9, 2009 7:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope the Lions claim him, he-he!:)
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he’ll look great when he has as line who can open up holes. just wait. he had some flashes this year, and if he goes to the steelers he’s gonna look great. just wish we traded him in the offseason…
by EyePod on Nov 9, 2009 7:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
There Aren't Enough Carries In Pittsburgh For Him To Look Great
He’ll be scraping behind three other RBs for carries. Mendenhall’s the first and second down back and Moore’s the third-down back. Parker’s still better than him too.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Rooneys would never have an abuser of women, and homophode on the team.
by sms90 on Nov 9, 2009 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As Schefter said
They looked at signing Mike Vick.
Also, you know the defensive MVP on the Steelers, James Harrison?
Arrested in March of 2008 for allegedly hitting a woman.
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
keep dream’n 2.7
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
With Parker and Rice, LJ would not see the field,
So, Larry would pout and complain about not getting the ball.
by WarWolf on Nov 9, 2009 7:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hah
Schefter says that, after leaving Penn State, LJ wanted to be drafted by the Steelers (16th overall) and ultimately wanted to play for the Steelers.
What a coincidence…we wanted the Chiefs to have drafted Troy Polamalu instead of Johnson.
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Predictions for 2009
Fire Haley now.
by UCrawford on Nov 9, 2009 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is that in your eyes?:)
Good move by the Chiefs org, glad to see LJ gone.
by Eric Allen on Nov 9, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
would be a good trade :)
* "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 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d love to see him land in Cleveland, they’re hard up for a decent back too
by Vanilla Guerilla on Nov 9, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Now
LJ clearing waivers then going to Pittsburgh would be the ultimate win for him.
I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.
by soybon on Nov 9, 2009 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And that's the price you pay
LJ will end up on another team and I’m sure as fate will have it, we’ll see him at Arrowhead running like mad at us. But that’s okay with me, just as long as he’s not a chief. You could feel the change in tud on Sunday. I hope he does end up a steeler, they can have him, let them deal with the big baby.
by johnnieb on Nov 9, 2009 7:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
About the Steelers
Does Dick Haley still have a relationship with the Rooney family? If so, I doubt you see LJ in a Steelers uniform.
by Nick Britt on Nov 9, 2009 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not surprising given coach and location
This doesn’t surprise me given:
1) Larry’s past comments about preferring black coaches
2) Location relative to Penn St.
by VermeilLikesToCry on Nov 9, 2009 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thank God...
The hockey hall of fame is over on TSN. Monday Night Football finally!
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to play for a SB contender too
and have a million dollars…oh wait LJ has that. Quit crying!
by Ren on Nov 9, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yes
it would feel like he won. You shouldnt be able to act like an a$$, just to get cut and ultimately go where you want to. What if everyone did that? I wouldnt watch the NFL anymore..
by be cee on Nov 9, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hey now...
there is enough terrell owens going around to make me smile despite the fact that happens sometimes :-)
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This whole lj thing is nothing but a drama fest
Quit hating on the guy. If you don’t like him, fine, but don’t whine if he succeeds elsewhere. Don’t be that guy.
by Cassel is a west coast pretty boy on Nov 9, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't it be crazy if he ends up playing us this year?
If he goes to the steelers, he could stomp us into the gorund
by Cassel is a west coast pretty boy on Nov 9, 2009 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Glad he's gone,
but I think a lot of people here are underestimating just how bad the KC Chiefs offensive line is and the impact that’s had on our running game.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We are woeful on O-line
But LJ wasn’t part of this team in 2010 regardless the sooner we move forward with
where we are going the better.
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 9, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No one is underestimating the OL
It blows, but LJ blows even more. if charles, smith, and savage can all average more then he can behind the same line then obviously there’s more to LJs inability to run then a bad OL.
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
Will embrace the Fire Haley Bandwagon if we lose to the raiders by more then a TD
LJ will not land in Pittsburgh
The Chiefs will not be the number one pick in this years draft
The Chiefs first pick of the draft will NOT be a OL
Thinks UCrawford just needs a hug... offer is there when you are ready UC :p
by Leaf on Nov 9, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No way he goes to the Steelers. After watching the Steelers game against the Donkeys
they are stacked at RB. They don’t need him and would be a waste of money for them.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Lj to steeles
would create more problems than its worth -— the steelers are like familt and Lj would be what T O was to Dallas and The Eagles—— remember when Priest was Here and Lj kept complaining about how many carries he had - you really think Pittsburg going to break up there Family with this pest -—- Lj should go play in Canada somewhere way up north where its the coldest
by The_New_KC_Chiefs on Nov 9, 2009 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who wouldn't
95% of players in the league would say they want to play for the Steelers. No way they put up with him. They already have enough running backs.
by TampaRoyal on Nov 10, 2009 3:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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