LJ Says Chiefs LB Demorrio Williams Started Jawing First

by Joel Thorman on Dec 28, 2009 10:43 AM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

With just under 10 minutes remaining in the second quarter, Larry Johnson got his third carry of the game which he took down the right sideline for a handful of yards. There to meet him was a sprinting Demorrio Williams who took him down.

LJ quickly popped up and was animated as he was saying something to Williams.

"We're all friends," LJ said after the game. "It's the heat of the moment, that's what football is all about."

LJ did say that he didn't start the mini-brouhaha that left each player being restrained by teammates and referees.

"I wouldn't have said anything, but he started talking first," Johnson said of his exchange with Williams. "I love all those guys on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball."

LJ then went on to say that he "wasn't going to turn anything on until I had a reason to click that on."

"He gave it the first couple of times, and then I said I'm going ahead and take mine right now, because I knew I wasn't going to be in that long. It's all competitive."

Demorrio Williams rarely speaks to the media so it's unlikely we'll ever get his side of the story.

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waah wahh, he started it

act your age, not your shoe size

Blame my wife!
Waiting until August 2010

by sir eccles on Dec 28, 2009 10:49 AM CST reply actions

or yards per carry!

by tomahawk44 on Dec 28, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions

more like half his shoe size...

swish

by swish7209 on Dec 28, 2009 10:51 AM CST reply actions

He's still 2.7 all the way around. In yards and in I.Q.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Dec 28, 2009 10:52 AM CST reply actions

Can I be banned for what I am thinking he said?

by BCRavenJHawkfan on Dec 28, 2009 10:52 AM CST reply actions

On of the 5 good stats out of that game

came when LJ still ran for less than 3 yards a carry. Seems that on a better team, with a better offensive line LJ is still not relevant. Despite how agonizing this year has been its been nice to see a kid like Charles succeed where LJ and his attitude failed. Of course, with a head as big as LJ no wonder he can’t make it through a hole anymore.

by Fozzyboyd on Dec 28, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions

That's funny

I coulda swore LJ started the trash talking with his comments upon arrival in Cincy.

Whatever douche. Enjoy your view of the playoffs from the bench.

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by KCSatchmo on Dec 28, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions

I call bullshit

What was Williams doing talking shit while he was lying on the ground?

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by Scaryclouds on Dec 28, 2009 10:57 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Yeah.

I watched that replay very closely. Williams wasn’t saying anything…. at least at that point. LJ is just a whiny biotch that didn’t like being tackled aggressively.

My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:

"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley

R.I.P. C.H., #15

by Red N Gold Beast on Dec 28, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions

that and

we all know this charles/LJ friendship is a bit…BS….they kept in touch by saying hey jamaal domt fumble? meh…sounds like he just rubs it in his face.

Jamaal looked so good yesterday….he looked absolutely fantastic…priest holmes vision, with barry sanders speed and quickness…

I would start him next year, and give it to him 15-20 carries a game, more if needed, less if needed….

teams are already game planning for charles, but they cant stop him…realize witohut the holding that DIDNT spring him loose…he is at 102, with it, has at 145, for the THIRD STRAIGHT 140 YARD PERFORMANCE RUSHING!!!! seriously when did anyone think we’d hear that again? let alone THIS SEASON….hes made watching the chiefs, FUN.

thank you jamaal…and thank you for continuing to domianate on O, then, the announcers say, “tackled on the colquitt punt by number 25…..Jamaal Charles?!?!” proving further that he really does DO IT ALL

by SDChief on Dec 28, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions

ehhh poorly written but you get the point, all hail 25...and 24...

by SDChief on Dec 28, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions

Yeah, the Offense has been much more enjoyable since Jamaal took over

There’s genuine excitement every time he takes a handoff that he could break a big run. It’s the complete opposite of when LJ was in there & you were just hoping that it wouldn’t be a negative play…if it went more than 5 yards you were ecstatic. I’ve also noticed a lot more downfield passes over the 2nd half of the season. I don’t know if it’s due to a natural evolution of the offense, or if it’s due to defenses playing their safeties closer to the box to account for Jamaal. Whatever it is, I like it!

Predictions:

Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010

by jmcgoblue on Dec 28, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions

Charles is our Chris Johnson

He needs to be the focal point, running & receiving. It’s crucial, however, that we seriously upgrade our C & RG spots while providing a T-Rich-type blocking back and a short-yardage back. I doubt he’d want to be in the same situation again, but Lendale White will be a free agent. Even better, Mike Bell and Jerome Harrison will also be free agents. It would be great to have a better insurance & relief policy to JC than Kolby Smith or Dantrell Savage.

by HTrayne on Dec 29, 2009 6:13 AM CST up reply actions

This begs the question:

LJ then went on to say that he “wasn’t going to turn anything on until I had a reason to click that on.”

And what exactly did he “turn on”? His 2.7 ypc leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe he needs to get into professional trash talking since he obviously can’t back his shit up. His mouth is the only thing that works any more.

My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:

"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley

R.I.P. C.H., #15

by Red N Gold Beast on Dec 28, 2009 11:00 AM CST reply actions

He was misquoted

He was trying to say that rolling around with Williams was a turn on. Which makes sense considering he obviously doesn’t like women.

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by KCSatchmo on Dec 28, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs

Hah.

My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:

"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley

R.I.P. C.H., #15

by Red N Gold Beast on Dec 28, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions

haha rec'd

by tomahawk44 on Dec 28, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions

BTW,

I finally looked at your profile pic. That’s funny stuff.

My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:

"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley

R.I.P. C.H., #15

by Red N Gold Beast on Dec 28, 2009 11:04 AM CST up reply actions

To ba fair to LJ..

He actually got 2.75 YPC. So he was a better running back with the Bengals O line…round up to 2.8, Bwhahahahaha! LJ=BITCH!

by crashman6 on Dec 28, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions

I just dropped the .05.

5 hundredths of a yard is hardly relevant.

My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:

"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley

R.I.P. C.H., #15

by Red N Gold Beast on Dec 28, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions

Yea, 2.7 again yesterday along with running his mouth! What a tool!

So you think you are so important that no one can replace you? Put your finger in a bucket of water and pull it out. Does it leave a hole? Nope, just some ripples that eventually calm themselves!

by Fan of the Red And Gold on Dec 28, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions

A perfect example ...

You can polish a terd all you want, you still have a terd; even if that terd thinks it is a gold nugget!

by Chief1 on Dec 28, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions

no women came up in his grill, no need to turn on the violence, or to turn on the button that says "push to spit"

by SDChief on Dec 28, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions

But Dad, he started it!

I’m telling Mom!

by Chiefsfan1970 on Dec 28, 2009 11:34 AM CST reply actions

I wonder if any bengal fans actual like the guy...Id rather just hand it to benson and find a new backup if I were them

by SDChief on Dec 28, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions

heck, id rather have bernard scott running back there

by SDChief on Dec 28, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions

LJ will be released in the offseason….he doesn’t make Cincy better….I’d be surprised if he found a job in the NFL, beyond that.

by Chris Olson on Dec 28, 2009 12:01 PM CST reply actions

He'll find a place. Think about it, there are 32 teams,

at least one team will be so hard up that they take her.

by BCRavenJHawkfan on Dec 28, 2009 1:57 PM CST up reply actions

He's still a decent short yardage guy.

He’s big enough to get that yard with a better O-line. Other than that he’s worthless.

I’m glad he’s gone.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Dec 28, 2009 12:12 PM CST reply actions

As long as no one on the defense is able to extend a finger to tackle him in the backfield

Why would a team want to pay him the 8-year veteran minimum to be a short yardage guy next season when they can find a big RB in the late rounds of the draft to do the same thing….at 1/3 of the salary?

Predictions:

Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010

by jmcgoblue on Dec 28, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions

so true, for a short yardage guy, hes the worst ive seen in going down with a gust of wind in the backfield.

by SDChief on Dec 28, 2009 12:55 PM CST up reply actions

I totally disagree.

Larry is still an elite short yardage RB in the league. As long as it’s not a short yardage situation. 2nd and 9 and you want to pick up 2 yards? He’s your man.

by radyman on Dec 28, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

i bet all he said is 2.7

then johnson started crying

by banshee_01 on Dec 28, 2009 4:00 PM CST reply actions

I totally disagree with your disagreement :-)

He is a very upright runner with so-so balance. He was a good athlete and a good running back for awhile but over the last couple years he had a tendency to get hit in the backfield or just run into the back of his offensive lineman. That could have been some of our offensive line but it’s like he doesn’t see the hole or how it develops very well. With the zone blocking scheme they installed he had a hard time picking a hole and hitting it very fast. With that vison, losing a step, being an upright runner, and average balance he is a less than average short yardage back.

I think of people like Marcus Allen who could find a small hole and squeeze through. He had great balance and vision and rarely, even when older and slower, got tackled in the backfield. Or you could go for the bigger Jamal Lewis, Eddie George style backs who were so strong they could push forward for 2-3 yards. LJ is neither of those anymore.

by Fozzyboyd on Dec 28, 2009 4:03 PM CST reply actions