Picture of Chiefs RB Larry Johnson is the Ravens Motivation for Sunday
by Joel Thorman on Sep 10, 2009 11:42 AM CDT
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According to a WNST, the Baltimore Ravens "may" have a picture of Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson in their facility as motivation. LJ was the last back to rush for over 100 yards against the Ravens in 2006.
The only question is, what picture is it?
LJ's motivational picture might be Terrell Suggs doing LJ's trademark dynasty hand symbol, which Suggs threw up in their last meeting. According to LJ, he's not upset about it, even though Suggs was admittedly trying to "disrespect" the Chiefs running back.
"What’s so funny about that is, we ran into each other at Super Bowl weekend after that season, and he was like, ‘Are you mad at me?’ I was like, ‘No, I’m not mad at you,’" Johnson said during a conference call with Baltimore media yesterday. "He thought we actually had some type of beef off the field, but it was just being competitive, and I expect it to be like that on Sunday."
On that day, LJ rushed 23 times for 120 yards including a long of 47 yards. Ultimately, however, it wasn't enough as the Ravens topped the Chiefs 20-10.
Ravens LB Tavares Gooden said being concerned about the streak of not allowing a 100 yard rusher would be the "wrong thing" according to WNST.
New defensive coordinator Greg Mattison says the defense's biggest goal is doing one thing - stopping the run. Considering the streak, I'd say the Ravens have done a pretty darn good job of that.
Defensive tackle Kelly Gregg says the Chiefs will be a "good challenge" for them while other members of the team echoed his sentiments of not overlooking the Chiefs.
The Chiefs best hope for getting LJ another 100 yards will be an injury to DT Haloti Ngata. He was limited in practice due to an ankle tweak from the previous week. He says that's just a precautionary measure and the injury will not limit him against the Chiefs.
It looks like the Ravens are ready for Larry Johnson. Only question is whether the Chiefs offensive line is ready for the best run defense in the NFL.
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Gotta loosen up the defense by going deep on them early.
Even if it falls incomplete, they will have to respect the possibility of the big play.
let them know early that we’re not going to go toe to toe with their Run defense. They are just as susceptible to the big play as anyone and I am sure Haley will have some surprises in store for them. This line better figure out a way to buy some time for our QB though or we will be in trouble. A good game plan can only get you so far.
Good point
We hardly even threw over twenty yards in the preseason if memory serves correctly. First play send three wide on deep paterns and let em fly, oh play action of course. :)
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Just like the good 'ol days
When Al Saunders used to open up first drives with deep passes and play action. Wow. We might actually have a real NFL staff running the show that will play aggressively on offense. No more R2P2 (run run pass punt). I’m getting all giddy. Someone pinch me.
About the Chiefs: I'd rather be a realist than a pessimist
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 10, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, great photo
but I didn’t know they had color photos way back in ‘06. It’s ‘09 now and that’s a far different LJ.
aka 'Rexx'
the 2009 photo
is going to be Ed Reed getting laid out on his ass by D-Bowe as Charles goes for a 60 yard TD.
He's better now than he was in 06.
Lost some weight, quicker, and he is angry again. LJ is DANGEROUS!
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 10, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
GREAT POINT NJ!!!!
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
attaboy to 58!
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I just think Haley should start the game with
the most completely unexpected plays anyone could imagine. No stupid stuff of course, but lining up three wide receivers to start the game, when all we heard through training camp was not any legit receivers to help Bowe, would catch them off guard.
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
matter of fact, lets not even run the ball the first series
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
anyone got Haleys cell phone number?
I’m either full of ideas or full of shat! No thats not open for a poll…lmao :)
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I think I lost my moxey :)
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
First Play
Play action~ hitting the streak ( bomb ) to Bowe/Bradley~
NICE NICE~ if we can pull that off~ the defense will be on their heels most of the game~ and even if it doesnt connect, it shows them, hey, we might wanna watch for that play again!
What do LAWYERS and SPERM have in common?
One in TEN MILLION make a HUMAN!
You know, not much was considered of our chances with the start last year in NE
But until Brodie went down, I think we actually had a legitimate shot at winning that game.
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
That game was a mirocosm for all of last year...
Close but no cigar.
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 10, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you serious? Until Brodie went down? Did you watch the game?
We were inept with brodie in there..We had scored 3 points…All of a sudden Brodie gets injured and we score a touchdown the very next drive with Huard….Hmmm ironic isn’t it?
We almost scored two touchdows under Huard except darling wasn’t fast enough on the play that we all know so well…
I’m sorry but I was just blown away by that comment..We didn’t actually start being competitive on offense until brodie was injured and out of the game
by CALIFAN1986 on Sep 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
They opened up the playbook a LOT when Huard came in.
Herm was a total pussy when it came to offense. That WILL NOT be the case this year no matter which QB is under center.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 10, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, all week the Ravens have been talking about how they're focusing on the run
I’m convinced Haley is going to go all west-coast on these bitches. Let’s not forget, he does have a reputation for calling one hell of a game. Ray Lewis and that front seven can’t do sh*t if we’re dunking short passes over their head all day. Also, look for a lot of screens involving Charles and end-arounds involving Lawrence. Should be fun to watch.
How funny would it be if
Lawrence was to break the 100 rusher streak. Ray Lewis would shit has pants!
by Scaryclouds on Sep 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Don't forget
We’ll actually have halftime adjustments for the first time in years too!!
by TheScootness on Sep 10, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
New Season, New Stats
The same mistake is made each year in fantasy football leagues, the assumption is made that the performance last season directly affects the performance this season. Truth is, the Ravens may have a great D and we may struggle to run the ball all year, but it shouldn’t be assumed we’re facing the #1 run D this week.
And I like the fact that they’re hyping this game to LJ for us, if we can’t get him in gear maybe the other teams can!!!
Go Chiefs!
As of right now...We ARE the #1 run defense in the league.
- rush defense throughout the preseason.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 10, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it'd be kinda
sweet to see him use Dante’s old X gesture when he scores. Nothing against Dante, but Charles is probably the closest we have now to what he was.
by TheScootness on Sep 10, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you see the grin on Haley's face
when Bob Gretz asked in press converence yesterday if the offense will be different. He couldn’t hold it in…he said yea, exact same as preseason against St. Louis and then could not hold a striaght face and smirked and laugh. Was clissic. If you missed it, go watch it.
He’s got a LOT up his sleeve. We’ll see. This ain’t our vanilla Chiefs anymore. Bring it on Haley! Do us proud! Take it em first series and set the tempo! It’s an aggressive mentality. All teams take after the personality of their coach and coaching staff. Look at the Chiefs last 2 years. A mirror image of Herm. Now the Chiefs are in the process of becoming comptitive and AGGRESSIVE, just like their coach and organiization.
by JBChiefs on Sep 10, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Hermans Chiefs = The Andy Griffith Show
Haley’s Chiefs – The Sopranos
Winning begins with Attitude - 2009 Chiefs 12-4
They're trying to motivate themselves with a pic of LJ?
LJ should be flattered. And totally pissed. He needs to get back to getting angry and punishing LBs and DBs. They’re focusing on stopping KC’s running game. LJ should do everything in his power to give ‘em hell. Ray Lewis is getting up there in age. LJ should break his hip. That’ll teach him.
About the Chiefs: I'd rather be a realist than a pessimist
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 10, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
The thing is, they have NO IDEA what to prepare for.
Hell, we are hardcore fans and we STILL don’t have a clue what this offense is going to look like.
A couple big plays early could set the stage to have that big bad defense on their heels for the whole game.
Let em think they’re going to stomp us. We’ll see what happens on the field. What do we have to lose? If we win everyone will say we got lucky. If we lose well, nobody expected us to win anyway.
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