Chiefs Please get rid of LJ.

Aspengc8 · 11-17-2008, 09:17 AM

I just can't take watching this guy run anymore. I have never seen him cover the ball up at all. Always carrying in his right arm, no matter what. Even thiggy switched ball arms on his QB draw big run.

We install a pistol offense to get him involved more, and he coughs it up twice (luckily no turnovers). A couple times on the counter trey he completely misread the blocking.

Frankie · 11-17-2008, 09:43 AM

To be fair, it's his first game back and he was rusty. I'm actually rooting for him to do well and increase his trade value.

**007** · 11-17-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

To be fair, it's his first game back and he was rusty. I'm actually rooting for him to do well and increase his trade value.

The better he does the better for the Chiefs. PERIOD.

I wasn't happy about the fumble and the right arm issue is valid. However it was his first game back after nearly a month of no action. I'll reserve judgment for another game.

Frankie · 11-17-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

The better he does the better for the Chiefs. PERIOD.

I wasn't happy about the fumble and the right arm issue is valid. However it was his first game back after nearly a month of no action. I'll reserve judgment for another game.

My beef with him is not blocking. And of course the ridiculous contract (that he is not living up to) that he got when he had some legit trade value.

**007** · 11-17-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

My beef with him is not blocking. And off course the ridiculous contract (that he is not living up to) that he got when he had some legit trade value.

agreed.

I want him to build up any trade value he might still have this year too.

RustShack · 11-17-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

My beef with him is not blocking. And of course the ridiculous contract (that he is not living up to) that he got when he had some legit trade value.

He doesn't and wont have trade value at his age.

DeepSouth · 11-17-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

To be fair, it's his first game back and he was rusty. I'm actually rooting for him to do well and increase his trade value.

Exactly......................

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-17-2008, 09:44 AM

LJ reeruns the offense, IMO.

kepp · 11-17-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

LJ reeruns the offense, IMO.

this

StcChief · 11-17-2008, 09:53 AM

trying to get him in the mix....alittle rusty LJ will adapt or be gone.

Zouk · 11-17-2008, 11:19 AM

I agree. He just looks lethargic and has for 2 full years. He gives up on plays and is a general downer on the field. Plus I think Jamaal Charles needs to be on the field and LJ will not accept a part-time role. Charles can handle 15 carries a game and there are loads of backs available that can do a good job with the remaining snaps - possibly even Kolby Smith if he recovers from his injury.

The contract Carl gave LJ is a fireable offense.

Frankie · 11-17-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zouk

The contract Carl gave LJ is a fireable offense.

That's when I cut my last tread to CP's bandwagon.

RedThat · 11-17-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zouk

I agree. He just looks lethargic and has for 2 full years. He gives up on plays and is a general downer on the field. Plus I think Jamaal Charles needs to be on the field and LJ will not accept a part-time role. Charles can handle 15 carries a game and there are loads of backs available that can do a good job with the remaining snaps - possibly even Kolby Smith if he recovers from his injury.

The contract Carl gave LJ is a fireable offense.

Yup. That's exactly my take on him as well.

LJ=zero heart

*Im content if they just cut him. Regardless, at this point he has proven that he is well worth that transaction.

TommyHawk69 · 11-17-2008, 11:23 AM

He doesn't have a history of alot of fumbles its just rust. Trading him is not an option look at all of the older backs that get cut cause nobody wants them and there contract.

chiefzilla1501 · 11-17-2008, 11:39 AM

I thought LJ did really well from the running side.

But the Chiefs have to realize that when they get in the red zone, that's the spot where you have to revolve your offense around LJ. The pistol formation is an awesome idea, but in the red zone, it's a horrible idea. There's no reason for a RB to play that far away from the line of scrimmage in the red zone and there's no reason why you should play without a fullback.

I love the spread offense, but I think we need to start getting Thigpen more comfortable under center too. And Gailey needs to have him practice going under center in the red zone. The spread just isn't going to work in that area. You need to be able to run the ball in that area. You HAVE to.

11-17-2008, 09:17 AM	Topic Starter
Aspengc8 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $9950632	Please get rid of LJ. I just can't take watching this guy run anymore. I have never seen him cover the ball up at all. Always carrying in his right arm, no matter what. Even thiggy switched ball arms on his QB draw big run. We install a pistol offense to get him involved more, and he coughs it up twice (luckily no turnovers). A couple times on the counter trey he completely misread the blocking.
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11-17-2008, 09:43 AM	#2
Frankie Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	To be fair, it's his first game back and he was rusty. I'm actually rooting for him to do well and increase his trade value.
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StcChief Playing for #1 Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Just West of Lambs land Casino cash: $10004900	trying to get him in the mix....alittle rusty LJ will adapt or be gone. __________________ sig test for this screwy schema
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11-17-2008, 11:19 AM	#11
Zouk Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC Casino cash: $10004900	I agree. He just looks lethargic and has for 2 full years. He gives up on plays and is a general downer on the field. Plus I think Jamaal Charles needs to be on the field and LJ will not accept a part-time role. Charles can handle 15 carries a game and there are loads of backs available that can do a good job with the remaining snaps - possibly even Kolby Smith if he recovers from his injury. The contract Carl gave LJ is a fireable offense.
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11-17-2008, 11:23 AM	#14
TommyHawk69 Starter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raeford, NC Casino cash: $10004900	He doesn't have a history of alot of fumbles its just rust. Trading him is not an option look at all of the older backs that get cut cause nobody wants them and there contract.
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11-17-2008, 11:39 AM	#15
chiefzilla1501 In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $614497	I thought LJ did really well from the running side. But the Chiefs have to realize that when they get in the red zone, that's the spot where you have to revolve your offense around LJ. The pistol formation is an awesome idea, but in the red zone, it's a horrible idea. There's no reason for a RB to play that far away from the line of scrimmage in the red zone and there's no reason why you should play without a fullback. I love the spread offense, but I think we need to start getting Thigpen more comfortable under center too. And Gailey needs to have him practice going under center in the red zone. The spread just isn't going to work in that area. You need to be able to run the ball in that area. You HAVE to.
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