A reporter asked Johnson on Saturday if he'd participate in an interview. Johnson politely...

A reporter asked Johnson on Saturday if he'd participate in an interview. Johnson politely declined, same as he did a month ago. He never has seemed to enjoy speaking with the media, which is fine, but his response to past requests usually went one of two ways: Either LJ would release a profanity-laced, and often nonsensical tirade toward the reporter, or he'd just never show up in the locker room.

Yes, Johnson used to hide during the media's allotted time in the locker room, in a training room or far-off corridor until the hour was up and he could get back to whatever it is he does.

Now, Johnson strolls in, does his thing and walks back out.

LJ is staying in the background, and that ain't a bad thing | Red Zone

5 months ago Joel Thorman 7 comments 0 recs |

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Maybe a light bulb has turned on in Larry's little brain

and made him realize that if he likes money, and lots of it, then he should shape up, watch his P’s & Q’s, and get with the program in KC. He’s really lucky to be in the situation he’s in with a whole new coaching staff & endless cap space because if the situation were different his actions would have bought himself a ticket out of KC by now.

by KansasCityShuffle on Jun 6, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And The new regime don't talk to press

perfect for Johnson to shape up

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Jun 6, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good

This is exactly what I want to hear. I would like for Larry to be able to loosen up in the future and talked positively with the media on a regular basis, but if he can’t it’s better that he just keep his mouth shut. Like your momma always says, “If you don’t have anything nice to say…”. I wonder who is advising him now. Whoever it is deserves a pay raise. Clearly it’s not Jim Brown anymore… thank god.

by KCMizzou on Jun 6, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can you imagine....

If this guy gets his crap together? He’s got the incentive to play because everyone things he’s done and doesnt deserve the money. Hopefully for our sake he does.

by GenericBrand on Jun 6, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thinks*

by GenericBrand on Jun 6, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LJ managed to put himself in a quite a situation

he went from playing really hard to getting a large contract that most would say he probably deserved, to suddenly needing to play hard to keep a roster spot.

I usually don’t believe that people change, but keep in mind that LJ is young and he went through some pretty serious stuff with all his legal issues. Hopefully, they did serve as a wake up call. We will see how he acts if he is only getting 12 touches and the team is losing.

Beat the Donkeys!!

by schraggyj on Jun 6, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's a young hothead.

Sign of not bein’ too bright. So is not being good in pass protection. sigh Episodes like he’s had say he has problems keeping things in perspective.

by hmills110 on Jun 7, 2009 2:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs