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ESPN: Can Larry Johnson get back to his former self? (https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=189318)

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 4925223)

There was no one else to carry the ball.

And I am really tired of talking about two thousand and ****ing six.

Then dont, you brought it up.

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC (Post 4925226)

Then dont, you brought it up.

I brought it up for a good reason.

You decided to use it as a negative. Pointless.

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Originally Posted by beach tribe (Post 4925218)

What about Eric Dickerson?

With 2 1000 yd seasons in the 8 years after I'd say he was done too. One was a great year after and the other was average. Not to mention he was hurt more than not.

In the grand scheme of things
it don't matter

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Originally Posted by blueballs (Post 4925236)

In the grand scheme of things
it don't matter

True. I see LJ as a a short yardage runner by the time we're solid.

they should have his replacement drafted
by the time this team is knocking on any important doors

I'd be pretty happy with 1200 yards and 10 TD's.

I think that's realistic behind this line, provided he stays healthy.

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 4925266)

I'd be pretty happy with 1200 yards and 10 TD's.

I think that's realistic behind this line, provided he stays healthy.

I think 1400 should be expected at minimum if the Chiefs are going to give LJ the ball as much as they've said they're going to.

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 4925271)

I think 1400 should be expected at minimum if the Chiefs are going to give LJ the ball as much as they've said they're going to.

Regardless of what they say, I doubt he sees the ball THAT much. We have too much depth to give him the ball 350+ times.

Plus, keep in mind, 1400 yards would have been good for 2nd in rushing yardage in 2007, behind LT.

I'm not saying it can't happen, but I'd be surprised is all.

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 4925271)

I think 1400 should be expected at minimum if the Chiefs are going to give LJ the ball as much as they've said they're going to.

1400 aint gonna happen but like I said in my previous post 1100-1200 yards 9-12 td's is very doable.

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 4925284)

Regardless of what they say, I doubt he sees the ball THAT much.

I guess we'll find out. The indications are that he'll carry it 350+ times though.

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 4925288)

I guess we'll find out. The indications are that he'll carry it 350+ times though.

If so, then I'll be first in line calling for Herm's head.

Why run the guy into the ground when you have capable runners behind him?

I wouldn't have a problem with it had they not signed him to that huge deal. Use him and throw him away. Fine by me.

But after giving him that contract, and now coming off a serious injury, you gotta protect your investment, IMO.

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 4925288)

I guess we'll find out. The indications are that he'll carry it 350+ times though.

I'll be surprised if has one carry over 300, there are at least ten games this year that we will be so far behind by the 3rd quarter that he'll only get 8 or so carries after half time.

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Originally Posted by MGRS13 (Post 4925300)

there are at least ten games this year that we will be so far behind by the 3rd quarter

Highly unlikely. The Chiefs are a better team than they were a year ago, and last year they were in almost every game in the 4th.

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Originally Posted by MGRS13 (Post 4925202)

Mecca I know its unheard of on this board but i respect your opinion and enjoy football conversations with you. But this one I have to disagree. I beleive LJ does have alot of miles on him. Right now Im thinking he's looking at about 1100 1200 yrds and 9-12 td's. I dont think that is unrealistic he is more then capable of that. I also believe he has two more years of this left in his tank.
As far as the avoiding contact part, I can't deny it's true but it's football. I am tired of this run for the sideline/fold into the fetal position bullshit. You can say what you like about LJ but he's not a coward. I'm going to use R. Bush not because he's a USC guy but because he's the poster child for pussy ball. Bush has never found a sideline he didn't love to run to, and because of this he will never be a complete back. Yes there have been other backs who have used the sideline at the end of runs to avoid a shot or two, but you have to be able to run between the tackles. the loss of McCallister last year and the saints having to rely on Bush was more then proof. bush is a back you scheme with but a guy like Duece will get you tough runs and move the pile. you will always need a guy willing to do that to win in the NFL.
Now a guy like Bush might have a longer career but he or guys like him will never have a 1750 yard 20+ td season that a work horse is capable of.

Bush is a completely different kind of back, he's more about creating mismatches and big plays and being versatile. I don't think he'll ever be a work horse back I'd have told you that before he was ever drafted.

He'll have a much longer career than any work horse back though, Bush will likely be in the league for 10 years.