Chiefs release Larry Johnson - KansasCity.com
All I have to say is this doesn’t hurt my feelings…
Chiefs release Larry Johnson - KansasCity.com.
The Chiefs released running back Larry Johnson on Monday, his first day back from a two-week suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.
Johnson called out coach Todd Haley two weeks ago in a Twitter post before using a pair of gay slurs on his Twitter profile and, a day later, to a group of reporters. He missed Sunday’s game at Jacksonville, and the suspension cost him about $330,000.
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Chiefs will Keep Tony Gonzalez; Not Sure on Larry Johnson and Brian Waters
I know it has been so crazy with Chiefs news lately that we haven’t really been able to keep up (ha ha) but Adam Teicher has provided us with some news thanks to his talk with Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.
Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said Monday during a break at the NFL meetings that the Chiefs had decided to hold on to Gonzalez, their longtime Pro Bowl tight end. Hunt also said decisions regarding Johnson and Waters haven’t been made but added that either or both could return to play for the Chiefs this season.
So on the surface I am really happy, at least about the part where Clark says we are keeping Tony Gonzalez, maybe Tony G has seen that the Chiefs are heading in a different direction now and wants to be a part of it. But… I can’t help but think this just could be the Chiefs talking the talk, e.g. so they can up Tony’s trade value and if a really sweet deal did come along take it.
Now, with that said why would it make sense in trying to up Tony’s trade value while not making the same about Waters and LJ? I could understand saying you don’t know if you will trade LJj because honestly his trade value isn’t much right now, but with Waters you would think it would make sense to try to up his trade value (if you really are trying to trade him that is). Maybe the Chiefs staff is trying to send Waters (and other Chiefs players) a message that no matter who you are one player is not great than the team.
Personally I hope we can keep Gonzalez, Waters and even give LJ a shot with the new staff (maybe their no-nonsense approach will be good for him).
Go Chiefs!
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Chiefs Offensive Leaders
There is a distinct possibility that not a single 2008 statistical leader for the Chiefs offense will either be with the team or start in 2009:
Offensive Leaders
Passing Yards: T. Thigpen 2608
Passing TDs: T. Thigpen 18
Although Thigpen played well in 2008 he has yet to prove himself under center in a base NFL style offense. There is a good chance he may not be the starting QB in 2009.
Rushing Yards: L. Johnson 874
Rushing TDs: L. Johnson 5
Obviously LJ wants out of town, and frankly if we can get any sort of value out of him I’d be surprised. A mid round pick, salary dump and one less whiny RB would be motivation enough to trade LJ. With the massive overhaul of the front office this off season though, I could see Pioli/Haley convincing LJ to play out at least one more year and see how he fits into the new schemes.
Receiving Yards: T. Gonzalez 1058
Receiving TDs: T. Gonzalez 10
I know it’s hard to imagine the Chiefs trading Tony, but it’s a real possibility too. If we can get a 2nd round pick, or a 3rd plus change, I’d say we do it. TG deserves the chance to win a Super Bowl and we could most definitely use the extra draft picks. Although it’d be sad to see him go, it may be best for both parties involved.
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LJ wants out of KC? Who gives a rats…
Word from the KC Star is that LJ wants out of KC.
My response: Whip-dee-do…
LJ, if you want out of KC so bad then get out man. I have defended Larry Johnson for while but I have grown tired of him and this last outburst may have done it for me.
“Hopefully, my future is not with this organization,” Johnson said after rushing 10 times for 18 yards.
LJ may be the best RB on the KC roster, but as it has been proven in the NFL you can succend with without a star running back. Running back by committee has worked very well for many teams recently (including the Super Bowl Champion Giants).
If you look at the teams in the playoffs this season, espescially those that willl most likely move on, most of them have good QB play, a strong (or atleast opportunistic) defense, and more than one capibale running back.
For now, I can be content with Jamaal Charles and Kolby Smith. Although I would think if LJ is out the Chiefs would look at picking up another RB either through free agency or the draft.
So LJ, we have all had enough. Go ahead, pack your things and don’t let the door hit you on the way out. As far as I am concerned if a player doesn’t want to be on the team then get him out of there. If the Chiefs truley want to build a contender (ala NE or NYG) they need to also show that no player is bigger than the TEAM.
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Kansas City Chiefs Agree to Terms with DE Jason Babin, add LB to PS
The Chiefs have added a former first round DE to the mix. At this point I am just hoping that he is serviceable.
- Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms of a one-year contract with DE Jason Babin. No other terms of the agreement were made available.
Babin (6-3, 260) has seen action in 47 games (22 starts) with Houston (2004-06) and Seattle (2007-08). He has registered 147 tackles (100 solo), 13.0 sacks (-85.0 yards), two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries. Babin played in two games for Seahawks this season. The Kalamazoo, Michigan native was originally a first-round pick (27th overall) of Houston in the 2004 NFL Draft.
The Western Michigan product finished his collegiate career with 38.0 sacks and 75.0 tackles for loss, both school records. Babin played in 47 games (25 starts) for the Broncos, producing 299 tackles, eight forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and three receptions for 35 yards. He also blocked three punts. Babin was a first-team all-conference selection as a senior at Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, Michigan.
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Also in other roster news the Chiefs have added another LB to the PS. (and check below as well)
Chiefs add LB Kyle Shotwell to Practice Squad
- Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Wednesday that the club has added LB Kyle Shotwell to its practice squad. As per Chiefs policy, no other terms of the agreement were made available.
Shotwell (6-0, 232) originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Oakland in 2007. He attended training camp with the Raiders, but was released prior to the start of the regular season. He spent the final five contest of the 2007 campaign on Philadelphia’s practice squad before signing with Indianapolis in the offseason. Shotwell attended training camp with the Colts in 2008, but was released prior to the start of the regular season. He has spent time on the practice squads of both Minnesota and Tampa Bay in 2008.
The Santa Barbara, California native was selected as the Buck Buchanan Award winner as a senior in 2006, an award given to the top defensive player in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). He finished his collegiate career at Cal Poly SLO ranked second in school history with 392 tackles, while logging 45.5 tackles for loss and 17.0 sacks. He prepped at Dos Pueblos High School in Santa Barbara, California.
And lastely these are some ramblings that I hear going around:
Jackie Battle went back to the practice squad when LJ was activated.
Brian Johnston went to IR to make room for Babin.
Ingle Martin was resigned to the practice squad as well
Good luck to our newest Chiefs.
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Kolby Smith out for season with injury
Man the injury bug continues in Kansas City as Kolby Smith, who was filling in for the suspended Larry Johnson is now out for the season.
- Chiefs running back Kolby Smith will miss the rest of this season with a knee injury, coach Herm Edwards said after Sunday’s 30-27 overtime loss to Tampa Bay.
Also, in other injury news there was a woman hit by a car in the parking lot after the game at Arrowhead. It may be wise to stay away from 1 Arrowhead Drive if you value your health at all.
(No, I’m not joking and yes, she is okay)
We wish you the best Kolby. (and good luck Jamaal Charles)
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What’s going on? Time to Catch Up
For some reason it seems like I have been a little out of it this week. I’ve been working on a few other projects, but I don’t know what is going on… 
Anyways I am going to use this as a “catch up” post to catch up on what has happen in Chiefs Nation over the last few days.
First off I would like to give props to our fill-in punter Steve Weatherford, he made a couple of big plays last game and this was my favorite tackle of the game!
Nap Harris is going to be a starter in Minnesota again.
Kolby Smith seems to think he can a full time starter in the NFL, do you agree?
- But now Johnson’s future is in doubt, and Smith is trying to make his case he’s more than a special-teams player. More than a complementary runner. He said he wants to be the starter, for now and the future, whether Johnson returns or whether the Chiefs distance themselves from Johnson after his latest run-ins with trouble.
Dwayne Bowe bust out a Chiefs rap song (Man, gotta love D Bo)
And Larry Johnson has been suspended (for real this time) by the NFL and more could be coming:
- Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has been suspended without pay for Week 10, the NFL announced Friday.
Johnson will sit out when the Chiefs travel to play the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 9.
Johnson, the NFL said in a statement, had previously violated the NFL Personal Conduct Policy and has since been involved in multiple incidents in which law enforcement was required to intervene.
Johnson also was informed that upon the disposition of two pending law enforcement matters he faces the possibility of additional disciplinary action.
Well, that is all for now. I will be back at it again and hitting it HARD again starting NOW!
Be Easy Chiefs fans.
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Around the Chiefs Blogosphere & No Brick Hits this week
I just wanted to let all of my loyal listeners know that there will be no Brick Hits this week. Brick decided to take a week off. I guess it is a good thing we decided to do the Brick Hits Special Edition- Chiefs vs Jets Post Game.
So now I will leave you with a few other Chiefs links for today.
Primetime over at Arrowhead Pride seems to agree with me that the Chiefs rushing D is running out of excuses and that Cunther is to blame.
- What has changed? Nothing! I’d say Gunther’s [in]ability to stop the run is becoming more apparent. What’s the excuse this time?
Adam at Arrowhead Addict is starting up some New Rules for the Chiefs
- You can’t slap women around if you refuse to pass block.
You can’t slap women around period, but what kind of pansy abuses women yet tinkerbells around when relied on for pass protection? Larry Johnson, real men do two things: A.) The dirty work; and B.) Never abuse women.
I totally agree with this and I can’t believe I never put these two together. If you can’t pass block then you should should let woman hit YOU!
Quinn Gray is now the Chiefs #2 QB. He is almost just sitting there waiting for Thiggy to screw up so he can get his chance.
- Herm Edwards said after practice that Quinn Gray, signed only last week, would move into the number two quarterback spot on the depth chart with Ingle Martin moving back to number three. The change will take effect with Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay at Arrowhead Stadium.
Bob Gretz also did a nice piece on good ole’ Marty Schottenheimer. I know that I sure wouldn’t mind having him back.
- “They love you again in Kansas City,” somebody shouted at Schottenheimer this past Sunday. He was at Giants Stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands, watching the Chiefs and Jets play.
“I will always have great memories of Kansas City, Arrowhead, the Chiefs fans,” Marty said.
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Chiefs put QB Damon Huard on IR; Larry Johnson Deactivated for Sunday
Well, to be honest this came as quite a surprise to me, but I am not all that shook up about Damon Huard joining Brodie Croyle on IR. The Chiefs are looking for the QB of the future right now and we all know Huard does not fit into that plan. However this does worry me a little bit in the ‘win now’ department, but whatever.
This leaves the Chiefs with Tyler ‘Getin’ Thiggy with it’ Thigpen, Ingle Martin, and new Chiefs QB Quinn Gray as the Chiefs only options as of right now.
I guess we will see what happens.
Also, as many of you could/would have guessed Larry Johnson will be deactivated this Sunday as well. To that I say, “whippidy do da”. At this point it doesn’t really matter who is out there to me because the production seems to be about the same regardless. LJ might be gone before next season anyway, so this gives the Chiefs another chance to see what their future can be without him. Come on Jamaal Charles and Kolby Smith! Git-r-done!
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Larry Johnson won’t play this Sunday
In case you haven’t heard Larry Johnson will be inactive for the game this Sunday when the Chiefs host the Tennessee Titans.
It is being reported by ESPN that LJ broke some team rules
- Coach Herm Edwards refused to specify what team rules the two-time Pro Bowler broke. But Edwards did say his decision had nothing to do with the charge of simple assault filed against Johnson this week.
A league source told ESPN’s Michael Smith that the discipline was in response to a pattern of behavior by Johnson, who is considered to be a high-maintenance headache by some in the organization. Most recently, according to the source, he missed a team meeting during the Chiefs’ bye week.
Most of the time I would be fairly upset that one of the Chiefs best players isn’t going to be able to play on Sunday, but for some reason I find myself being okay with this. IF LJ needs to be put in his place then I am just happy that Herm Edwards is doing his job. Also, LJ has been impressive in two games this year and nearly non-existent in the others, so I would like to see what Kolby Smith and Jamaal Charles can do when given an opportunity (even though it is against arguably the best defense in the NFL right now).
What are your thoughts about the LJ “suspension”?
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