Chiefs Release L. Johnson

Ruhskins · 11-09-2009, 11:58 AM

With L. Johnson and Edge being available, I don't see any team trading with us for Portis (not that it was realistic, but still). I wonder if the Browns will pick up L. Johnson.

Kansas City Chiefs release troubled running back Larry Johnson - ESPN

SFREDSKIN · 11-09-2009, 12:00 PM

The guy is a cancer, he might as well retire.

Redskin Warrior · 11-09-2009, 12:01 PM

WOW they got a lot of money tied up in him to release him don't they

hail_2_da_skins · 11-09-2009, 12:01 PM

Larry Johnson = Shaun Alexander

Clinton Portis = Shaun Alexander

Johnson and Portis have the old running back syndrome aka the Shaun Alexander complex. The use to be premier running backs but cease to run hard. They choose to fall down on contact or perceived contact or run out of bounds.

Chico23231 · 11-09-2009, 12:01 PM

Good move for KC. F him, dont want to see that cancer near Fed Ex. In a locker room that is already weak with leadership, adding him would be a huge mistake.

12thMan · 11-09-2009, 12:01 PM

LJ won't be on the market on long. He's still good.

Ruhskins · 11-09-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Good move for KC. F him, dont want to see that cancer near Fed Ex. In a locker room that is already weak with leadership, adding him would be a huge mistake.

Can you tell me what part of my initial post said anything about him coming to Fed Ex?

saden1 · 11-09-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hail_2_da_skins

Larry Johnson = Shaun Alexander

Clinton Portis = Shaun Alexander

Johnson and Portis have the old running back syndrome aka the Shaun Alexander complex. The use to be premier running backs but cease to run hard. They choose to fall down on contact or perceived contact or run out of bounds.

Really? Clinton Portis = Shaun Alexander? You don't know what the hell you're talking about.

12thMan · 11-09-2009, 12:04 PM

He'll probably clear waivers first because he's owed $2.1 million in base and I think like $500k in bonuses, so no one's going to sign him right away.

CantonLegend · 11-09-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hail_2_da_skins

Larry Johnson = Shaun Alexander

Clinton Portis = Shaun Alexander

Johnson and Portis have the old running back syndrome aka the Shaun Alexander complex. The use to be premier running backs but cease to run hard. They choose to fall down on contact or perceived contact or run out of bounds.

shaun alexander was a complete and utter product of an offensive line and fullback that got very little respect for what they had actually done

they had turned a scrub running back into a record breaker and a perennial all pro

shaun alexander wasnt a good running back but he was getting a lot of credit for what steve hutchinson and mack strong were actually doing

clinton portis and jarry johnson get their numbers behind pretty bad lines and not one great standout.....thats not even close to the right comparison

skinsfan69 · 11-09-2009, 12:19 PM

Not too surprised. He only has himself to blame with his attitude problems. But that tweet he sent out was funny. Not the making fun of gays, but what he said about Haley. I never knew the guy NEVER play any football in his entire life. That's pretty pathetic that he's got an NFL job and never ever played any football on any level.

Ruhskins · 11-09-2009, 12:23 PM

Not that I'm excusing or justifying Johnson, but I believe he did want out of KC when the new regime took over in KC. I still don't know why teams are bent on keeping players that don't want to play for their team. I think a 7th rounder for him would have been better than whatever cap hit they are going to take with this cut.

dmek25 · 11-09-2009, 12:25 PM

funny he gets cut when he is within like 30 yards of being the chiefs all time leading rusher. its close to retirement time for L.J. good back in his prime

12thMan · 11-09-2009, 12:26 PM

I could maybe--maybe-- see someone like, hate to say it, Pats or the Colts picking up LJ.

The only reason I'm relunctant to say the Colts is because they're undefeated and they aren't looking for any drama, but he would be a good addition to help pound the ball once they get deep into the playoffs. The Pats just because it's their M.O.

Lotus · 11-09-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Not that I'm excusing or justifying Johnson, but I believe he did want out of KC when the new regime took over in KC. I still don't know why teams are bent on keeping players that don't want to play for their team. I think a 7th rounder for him would have been better than whatever cap hit they are going to take with this cut.

I agree. A smarter move by the Chiefs would have been to get whatever they could for him last spring. Hindsight...

11-09-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,341	Chiefs Release L. Johnson With L. Johnson and Edge being available, I don't see any team trading with us for Portis (not that it was realistic, but still). I wonder if the Browns will pick up L. Johnson. Kansas City Chiefs release troubled running back Larry Johnson - ESPN __________________ R.I.P. #21

11-09-2009, 12:00 PM	#2
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Chiefs Release L. Johnson The guy is a cancer, he might as well retire. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

11-09-2009, 12:01 PM	#4
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 68 Posts: 868	Re: Chiefs Release L. Johnson Larry Johnson = Shaun Alexander Clinton Portis = Shaun Alexander Johnson and Portis have the old running back syndrome aka the Shaun Alexander complex. The use to be premier running backs but cease to run hard. They choose to fall down on contact or perceived contact or run out of bounds. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

11-09-2009, 12:01 PM	#5
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,505	Re: Chiefs Release L. Johnson Good move for KC. F him, dont want to see that cancer near Fed Ex. In a locker room that is already weak with leadership, adding him would be a huge mistake. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

11-09-2009, 12:01 PM	#6
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Chiefs Release L. Johnson LJ won't be on the market on long. He's still good.

11-09-2009, 12:04 PM	#9
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Chiefs Release L. Johnson He'll probably clear waivers first because he's owed $2.1 million in base and I think like $500k in bonuses, so no one's going to sign him right away.

11-09-2009, 12:19 PM	#11
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,281	Re: Chiefs Release L. Johnson Not too surprised. He only has himself to blame with his attitude problems. But that tweet he sent out was funny. Not the making fun of gays, but what he said about Haley. I never knew the guy NEVER play any football in his entire life. That's pretty pathetic that he's got an NFL job and never ever played any football on any level.

11-09-2009, 12:23 PM	#12
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,341	Re: Chiefs Release L. Johnson Not that I'm excusing or justifying Johnson, but I believe he did want out of KC when the new regime took over in KC. I still don't know why teams are bent on keeping players that don't want to play for their team. I think a 7th rounder for him would have been better than whatever cap hit they are going to take with this cut. __________________ R.I.P. #21

11-09-2009, 12:25 PM	#13
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Chiefs Release L. Johnson funny he gets cut when he is within like 30 yards of being the chiefs all time leading rusher. its close to retirement time for L.J. good back in his prime __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

11-09-2009, 12:26 PM	#14
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Chiefs Release L. Johnson I could maybe--maybe-- see someone like, hate to say it, Pats or the Colts picking up LJ. The only reason I'm relunctant to say the Colts is because they're undefeated and they aren't looking for any drama, but he would be a good addition to help pound the ball once they get deep into the playoffs. The Pats just because it's their M.O.

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