Green Bay has trade offer on table for Larry Johnson .....

[royr17]

http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=61&p=2&...%2f638963.html

Packers make offer for Johnson

Larry Johnson By Todd Korth
, packrepted@aol.com
Date: Apr 26, 2007

PackerReport.com has confirmed that the Green Bay Packers have made an offer with the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire Larry Johnson. What are the Packers dangling in front of the Chiefs for the Pro Bowl running back? Read it here first, premium members!

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[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Cochise

Yeah, if we had #16 and #23 overall, I'd be likely to stay one of those spots and trade the other one down.

Say I could get a second and third for the #23, I'd do that. We'd be picking #16 overall, twice in the second, twice in the third.

You still get to make a mid-first selection, and 5 first day picks sounds pretty nice too.

That would kick ass!

[luv]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

If we trade LJ, we're ****ed.

We need a bruiser in this offense, and you aren't going to find one with half of LJ's ability.

You obviously haven't talked to Mecca. According to him, LJ is already worthless.

[BigChiefFan]

A 1st and 3rd would be real nice, but this offer is a good offer. We are getting a pick back better than where we drafted LJ in the 1st place, plus an extra pick. Work your magic, Carl.

[kaplin42]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

If we trade LJ, we're ****ed.

We need a bruiser in this offense, and you aren't going to find one with half of LJ's ability.

That said, he's asking for an unrealistic price, so if we can pry three first day picks out of Green Bay in exchange for throwing away our 2007 season, I'd consider it.

Normally I would agree with you in the bolded area. However, no RB is going to do good with Chiefs this year. The Chiefs O-Line is in shambles and will not be able to block nearly as well as they have in past years. If you remember last year, the O-Line was having quite a bit of trouble. In this offseason other than addition by subtraction with I-65 what has the team done to shore up this weakness?

LJ's numbers will drop dramatically this season and next offseason when everyone is clammoring for a trade, the Chiefs won't get even close to that nice of an offer. Take the trade even if it is a 1st, 4th with a conditional 2nd or 3rd next year depending on games played. The Chiefs are rebuilding and they might as well get the most for what they can while they still can.

Throw in the DH trade, and if Carl gets Green Traded on or before draft day, The Chiefs stand to have a rather large infusion of young talent.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by Cochise

Yeah, if we had #16 and #23 overall, I'd be likely to stay one of those spots and trade the other one down.

Say I could get a second and third for the #23, I'd do that. We'd be picking #16 overall, twice in the second, twice in the third.

You still get to make a mid-first selection, and 5 first day picks sounds pretty nice too.

unless we drop from 16 to 30 we aren't getting a 2nd...too many points, unless of course someone is really horny for a player

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

His pricetag is unrealistic. We should be all over this trade.

I know no one wants to here this, but...

THE REASON HIS PRICE TAG IS UNREALISTIC IS BECAUSE HE DOESN'T WANT TO BE HERE!!!

[luv]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I know no one wants to here this, but...

THE REASON HIS PRICE TAG IS UNREALISTIC IS BECAUSE HE DOESN'T WANT TO BE HERE!!!

Ya think?

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I know no one wants to here this, but...

THE REASON HIS PRICE TAG IS UNREALISTIC IS BECAUSE HE DOESN'T WANT TO BE HERE!!!

i assumed everyone but goqueef assumed that

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I say keep the #16 pick and pray for Ginn Jr. to be there, then use the #23 pick to get more picks.

OR, we could use the #23 pick for BPA...

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

unless we drop from 16 to 30 we aren't getting a 2nd...too many points, unless of course someone is really horny for a player

I was thinking that we give up #23, and in return get some team's second and third. I haven't checked the value chart, but we should be able to get something like that I would think.

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I say keep the #16 pick and pray for Ginn Jr. to be there, then use the #23 pick to get more picks.

OR, we could use the #23 pick for BPA...

Either way... Carl and Herm decide which player they are in love with. If they want Ginn or whatever, stay at 16 and deal 23. If they want Ross instead, deal 16.

[Sure-Oz]

If this goes id like a 1st and 3rd if they have it and another pick next year...

[TrickyNicky]

But but but He did an impression of Herm on Halloween! He loves it here!

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by eazyb81

So for the sake of discussion, let's say we trade LJ to GB and receive their 1st and 4th for this year. Do we really go into next season with Michael Bennett as our starter?

Would you take a RB in the first two rounds, or even Marshawn Lynch in the 1st if he's there? Do we wait until the mid rounds to take a RB, and hope Bennett can hold down the starter's role?

I'd build the rest of the team before getting too concerned about a premier RB. RB is one of the easiest positions to play as a rookie, they don't last long, and can be picked up in the latter half of the first round or even the second round, or in free agency.

[Pushead2]

I'd rather take a receiver with the 16th and the 23rd a cb or best defensive player available. in the second round if he was still around Pittman from Ohio State wouldn't be bad. I think with running backs you can play right off the bat so it's not that tough to replace I suppose...

[cmh6476]

PACKERS MAKING A PLAY FOR L.J.?

Scout.com is reporting that the Packers have offered a first-round pick and a fourth-round pick to the Chiefs for running back Larry Johnson.

If true, the report is a stunner. Packers G.M. Ted Thompson doesn't like to pay big money to strangers to the team, and it's going to take really big money to keep Johnson beyond 2007, the last year of his rookie deal.

And if an offer that big has been made to the Chiefs for Johnson's rights, the Packers surely have reached a tentative agreement with Johnson's agent on a long-term deal. Otherwise, the Packers would be picking up Johnson for only one season before having to either use the franchise tag or let him walk away.

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