Former Chiefs RB Larry Johnson Visiting The Raiders And Redskins
by Joel Thorman on Mar 10, 2010 12:50 PM CST
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PrintSix days have gone by in free agency and there's been nothing on the future of free agent and former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson.
Redskins are scheduled to host a visit Thursday with former Chiefs and Bengals running back Larry Johnson.
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting.
This move is a little perplexing if you ask me. The Redskins already have their over 30, broken down running back in Clinton Portis.
The one part of this I can make sense out of is the connection to Mike Shanahan. If you'll recall, back in LJ's day, he tore up the Broncos on a regular basis. And the coach at the time?
Mike Shanahan.
[Update: And I'm just now noticing, via the FanShots, that he's also visiting the Raiders. Wow.]
(H/T kcsno56)
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LJ to Raiders!
So Eric Berry, rookie safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, can lay the hammer on that idiot twice a year!
Pleeease go to the Raiders
Zapp Brannigan/Dayton Moore quote of the day: "[my most important sabermetric stats are] runs scored and runs driven in"
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Mar 10, 2010 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
If Shanahan
Hires this monkeyesqe clown, i will have officially lost any respect i ever had for coach shanahan (which at best was minimal)
On the other hand….this is freakin HILARIOUS! Oh how i hope he ends up with someone we play this year at least once so we can break something on his body!
He's still got something left.
A part of me still wishes that he got his stuff together and knew his role… a part of a team. However, we wouldn’t truly see JC’s potential if he wasn’t shown the door. And there ain’t no way that LJ would take the back seat wearing a Chiefs uniform.
ya he showed it in one game last year he can still run
but lacked motivation the rest of the time, not to mention his character sux
Tweet me @GiftNate
N. Gift
by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 10, 2010 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, yeah.
I know but a part of me will always miss the 2006 season where he literally carried the team on his back. His running style was a true throwback. But he is selfish and showed it time and time again.
Word is ...
It wasn’t the 400+ carries that ended him, it was trying to run down the field with Wiegmann, Waters, Welbourn and Shields on his back.
I think we all want LJ to become a better person....
But as RB I have serious doubts that LJ was actually that good.
2005 & 2006 were his best years gaining 1750 yds and 1789 yds respectively, but his O-Line consisted of Roaf, Waters, Wiegmann, Shields, & Welbourn.
In 2007 when several key Linemen retired so did LJ’s production. Like only 559 yds retired.
I think Jammal Charles is far more talented than LJ will ever be, only because JC put up impressive numbers without the aid of a solid O-Line, and he only started in only 8 games yet was able to accumulate
1200 yds rushing.
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Mar 10, 2010 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
This argument goes against
the Priest as well. But your points are well taken. JC is definitely something special.
1200 meant 1120 yds
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Mar 10, 2010 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
I hope he goes to Oakland, let's fuel this fire
…and it will be in the tradition of Albert Lewis and Marcus Allen…
Marcus Allen was actually still great when he got here.
Fixed.
You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?
and 33 right?
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
It would be great to have him in the AFC W so it would guarantee at least one AFCW team's impotence next year...lol
Tweet me @GiftNate
N. Gift
by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 10, 2010 12:58 PM CST reply actions
Not So Sure...
I want him in the West. He still has potential and will have a personal vendetta against us if he dons the Raider apparel. I don’t like the idea of him even getting the opportunity to burn us once a year, let alone twice. Hopefully we can shore up our defensive front and add some talent to the linebacking corps…
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 10, 2010 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
LMAO!!!
This is what LJ has been reduced to. The Raiders or Redskins. I hope he signs with Oakland. Be good to see that 2.7YPC work in our favor for once.
i am praying the Raiders pick him up.
by tebunker on Mar 10, 2010 1:07 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Clinton Portis is a 28 year old
broken down RB.
OMG..what have I done? what if Portis is reading this…how will he FEEL about being called broken down?!?!?!
This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.
by KCSatchmo on Mar 10, 2010 1:07 PM CST reply actions
Picture this:
“LJ attempting to break it outside…there’s Berry, from out of nowhere with the huge hit behind the line…the ball is loose!”
8-8 could win win the west in 2010
Twitter! @phillipbrown
Probably more realistic
“LJ gets the ball for the rush…runs into the back of his own offensive linemen and falls down”
I think your scenario with Berry is much better though.
I was just hoping
that LJ would attempt a positive yard play, but your right, he will lumber into the back of a guard and fall down, then ask for a contract extension.
8-8 could win win the west in 2010
Twitter! @phillipbrown
"Studebaker crashes into the 2.7 liter Larry Johnson"
by chiefs_fan05 on Mar 10, 2010 1:29 PM CST up reply actions
Is it wrong
that I am actually hoping he gets signed by the Raiders? To play against him and watch him stick his foot in his mouth at least twice a year would be nice. I’ve always thought the Raiders were a train wreck of a team, he is a train wreck of a person, lets bring this marriage together. That will be such a dysfunctional relationship that it would make Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown look like the Cleavers.
Insert witty yet thought provoking phrase here.
Welcome to Oakland Bitch!
My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.
WRITE IT DOWN!
Don't care...
As long as he’s not visiting the Chiefs…I don’t give a rat’s ass where he goes.
Please, please, please, please, PLEASE
Let him go to the Raiders. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy… and I’d LOVE for the Chiefs to:
1. Beat the shit out of him twice a year
2. Make him watch Jamaal Charles run circles around his per game production, and eventually shatter his career totals.
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
by Red N Gold Beast on Mar 10, 2010 1:17 PM CST reply actions
"If" the Raiders sign him I will by tickets to the Raiders @ Chiefs game as soon as they are on sale.
If he went to the Raiders where will LJ rank on the most hated ex Kansas City Chief?
Good Question!
Easily top 5…but time does tend to heal some of the former players’ betrayal…Ah, I will put him at #1
8-8 could win win the west in 2010
Twitter! @phillipbrown
I think I can forgive missing 3 chip shot field goals
before I could forgive LJ. I would say he’s already in the top 5 with all the BS the fans put up with, but going to the Raiders would put him right at the top in my book.
I think I just thew up in my mouth....
yep…yep I did
I have a feeling that 2010 will be a defining year for the Kansas City Chiefs. Do we become the 2001 Patriots or footballs version of the royals??
by Cowboynchrist on Mar 10, 2010 2:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
#1 definitely.
The-kicker-that-shall-not-be-named never had character issues and embarrassed the team off the field. I can forgive a guy for fucking up on the field (even though it did cost us a SB appearance… sigh), but it’s when you repeatedly hurt the team off the field that I have a problem. If LJ plays for the Raiders he’ll forever hold the #1 spot. It would take a Chief turning into an Al-Queda terrorist to oust him from that spot.
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
by Red N Gold Beast on Mar 10, 2010 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
You know I'm still keeping the kicker at #1
just due to the 3-chip shot misses = no SB
LJ is a douche, but he really didn’t cost us anything other than $—he’s #2 in my book.
yeah hes probably 2 just because the kicker ruined our chances..if LJ has fumbled the game away in the playoffs...that would be different.
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
Good fit, Larry went to the dark side years ago.
My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.
WRITE IT DOWN!
How the mighty have fallen
I see the connection w Shanahan, he’s had success with older backs (see: Garrison Hearst) and obviously was famous for plugging any back in to produce 1000yds.
I feel that 2.7 is going to the raiders just to “get back” at an organization that “did him wrong.” I hope he catches on nowhere, and the next thing we hear about him is he’s fighting snakes in Thailand for meals.
by 8k1c6 on Mar 10, 2010 1:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Or See Him On the Street Corner...
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 10, 2010 2:07 PM CST up reply actions 9 recs
Marcus Allen 2.0
Is this going to turn into Al’s version of Marcus??
Me think’s not………
"The way you perform make them feel about you different"
-Emmitt Smith
I was hoping there would be zero comments on this post.
Let’s move on. I could literally care less where he goes.
"I've only been in love with a beer bottle and a mirror" - Sid Vicious.
by craig in calgary on Mar 10, 2010 1:40 PM CST reply actions
We haven't reached our 100-comment quota yet.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius
For all those who hope LJ signs with Oakland, just be very careful what you wish for. Fargas torched us. I doubt he signs there. Redskins, Eagles, or steelers seem like a better fit.
Found this on PFR
Rushing stats for Fargas.
Date________Yds__TDs
2007-10-21___1____0
2007-11-25___139__1
2008-09-14___43___0
2008-11-30___82___1
2009-11-15___41___1
Sorry for the formatting issues
You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?
lol let him go to oakland
hes throws even one of those 2.7 temper tantrums and cable will break his jaw . lets see all the money the chiefs threw at him didnt seem to motivate him i wonder what league minimum will do for his attitude
Season Ticket Holder Sec. 317 Row 19 seats 12 and 13
I cant wait to see the NEW ARROWHEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chiefs will be competing for a division title in 2010
thats amazing....I could never feel that way after his comments over the years, his ACTIONS aka spitting on women/hitting women....I cant EVER respect a man like that...man...not a man
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
as for jared allen, his issues were far different...personal in my opinion...he didnt abuse women...he also didnt take shots at the community/fan base...
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
This is why I still root for him as a player.
He was only given two chances here before he was gone. How many chances did LJ get? Time and time again he asked for another chance and got it, yet Allen was gone in a blink of an eye.
LJ betrayed the trust of the fans, insulted the fans and was given far too many chances. Good riddance to him.
+ 2.7
You're a goddamn quarterback! You know what that means? It's the top spot, kid. It's the guy who takes the fall. It's the guy everybody's looking at first - the leader of a team - who will support you when they understand you. Who will break their ribs and their noses and their necks for you, because they believe. 'Cause you make them believe. That's a quarterback.
--- Any given sunday
Cassel can lead us.
He'll probably take
league min to go to our rival. What he won’t get is that it’s all any team would probably give him anyway.
He gets paid
while all you sit around “Hating” on him. We need to forget it and move on. It’s over there’s nothing to see here
lol...while you sit around "defending" him?
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
he needs to know he got paid so much because all the fans like us were behind him
even after him rapping about preist holmes, even after him spitting drinks on girls, beating girls, we all stood by him and he threw all his fans in the gutter.! he should of felt lucky he had fans like us to back him up! we bought his jerseys and supported us.
so larry basically treated us like a girl at a club and spit in our face
so please go to the raiders larry, I can’t wait to boo you :)
You're a goddamn quarterback! You know what that means? It's the top spot, kid. It's the guy who takes the fall. It's the guy everybody's looking at first - the leader of a team - who will support you when they understand you. Who will break their ribs and their noses and their necks for you, because they believe. 'Cause you make them believe. That's a quarterback.
--- Any given sunday
Cassel can lead us.
whoops i mean to say bouth his jerseys and supported him*
You're a goddamn quarterback! You know what that means? It's the top spot, kid. It's the guy who takes the fall. It's the guy everybody's looking at first - the leader of a team - who will support you when they understand you. Who will break their ribs and their noses and their necks for you, because they believe. 'Cause you make them believe. That's a quarterback.
--- Any given sunday
Cassel can lead us.
Can LJ challenge the NFL regulations in regards to Jersey numbers for running backs?
by adding a decimal mark along with the numbers?
i.e. JOHNSON
2.7
Because we all know that NFL players are superstitious
about their jersey numbers.
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
Larry 2.7
It will be a pleasure seeing our defense hold him to no gain in his Raiders uniform.
good for him..
and who cares.
Just like novocaine. give it time; always works..
The greater the fall, the grander the ascention..
hahahhaahah
larry to the raiders? makes sense… bad attitude and plus I getta go to the raiders game and boo him! and when you do play the chiefs instead of gettin 2.7 yards a carry you’ll get 2.7 yards a game
You're a goddamn quarterback! You know what that means? It's the top spot, kid. It's the guy who takes the fall. It's the guy everybody's looking at first - the leader of a team - who will support you when they understand you. Who will break their ribs and their noses and their necks for you, because they believe. 'Cause you make them believe. That's a quarterback.
--- Any given sunday
Cassel can lead us.
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