Chiefs What are the Chiefs planning for LJ?

Frankie · 05-05-2009, 11:08 AM

I expect LJ to be THE featured back this year and the Chiefs will do everything to make him shine*. The idea is not to keep him but to trade him before the 2010 draft. If this scenario plays out watch for some of the current LJ bashers to fall in love with him all over again totally forgetting that he won't have much juice left and cursing the FO for trading away a "great' player.

Disclaimer:
This is just my hunch and despite popular report my friend's cousin twice removed whose boyfriend works as a janitor at Arrowhead did not provide me with this info.

* You would think the Chiefs would go heavy on the OL in the draft and FA signings to do this and to protect our new QB. I admit I'm a bit confused here but I still say that's the plan.

Thoughts?

**the Talking Can** · 05-05-2009, 11:11 AM

plausible

but they won't play him unless he is really effective, no matter how much they want a pick for him...

wild1 · 05-05-2009, 11:11 AM

lol @ trade him before the 2010 draft.

i bet we'll really get a haul for a 30+ running back who hasn't been productive in years, has attitude and legal problems, and who nobody likes in the locker room

he will be released before this season starts. hopefully

bdeg · 05-05-2009, 11:13 AM

Hold him until his value is highest. Probably until a team sees the playoffs within their grasp but is desperate for a RB, possibly due to injuries. You could get a good deal in that scenario.

**the Talking Can** · 05-05-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wild1

lol @ trade him before the 2010 draft.

i bet we'll really get a haul for a 30+ running back who hasn't been productive in years, has attitude and legal problems, and who nobody likes in the locker room

he will be released before this season starts. hopefully

who cares....a 5th would be something...

Demonpenz · 05-05-2009, 11:17 AM

dress him up like Guy Fieri

beach tribe · 05-05-2009, 11:24 AM

LJ is about to get played off by Keyboard Cat.

suds79 · 05-05-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

who cares....a 5th would be something...

Simple test. Just reverse it. Would you want your team to give a 5th for Larry? Neither would I.

His best years are historically behind him and RB has got to be the easiest position to pick up in the NFL which is why quality RBs can be found in the mid to late rounds all the time.

Pass blocking is usually a rookies biggest learning curve and LJ sucks at that anyways.

bdeg · 05-05-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by suds79

Simple test. Just reverse it. Would you want your team to give a 5th for Larry? Neither would I.

His best years are historically behind him and RB has got to be the easiest position to pick up in the NFL which is why quality RBs can be found in the mid to late rounds all the time.

Pass blocking is usually a rookies biggest learning curve and LJ sucks at that anyways.

not every team is rebuilding. lj would help most teams next year more than 99.9% of 5th rounders. To the right team at the right time I think he could be worth a third. A fourth is probably reasonable.

talastan · 05-05-2009, 11:46 AM

I'd be giving total praise to the FO if they can trade LJ "diaper"pants for even a 5th.

Gdaddy · 05-05-2009, 12:00 PM

he has zero trade value, and hes in his 30's....
They keep him till after June Cuts to see if they can pick someone else up.
He does have some value to the Chiefs, he can still run the ball.
I say keep him and give him the ball. Cassel needs help and LJ can take some pressure off of him. He will never be a team player, he is only happy when he has wide open holes to run through. I still like him as a football player, despise him as a person. He, nor the chiefs care what I think. Based on our current HB situation we need him. Charles and Smith cant be featured backs...LJ still can.

Chiefnj2 · 05-05-2009, 12:05 PM

I think he'll be the #1 back and they will run him as much as possible. LJ knows that his value is at an all time low. All he can do is keep quiet and run the ball to improve his future value.

SenselessChiefsFan · 05-05-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

I expect LJ to be THE featured back this year and the Chiefs will do everything to make him shine*. The idea is not to keep him but to trade him before the 2010 draft. If this scenario plays out watch for some of the current LJ bashers to fall in love with him all over again totally forgetting that he won't have much juice left and cursing the FO for trading away a "great' player.

Disclaimer:
This is just my hunch and despite popular report my friend's cousin twice removed whose boyfriend works as a janitor at Arrowhead did not provide me with this info.

* You would think the Chiefs would go heavy on the OL in the draft and FA signings to do this and to protect our new QB. I admit I'm a bit confused here but I still say that's the plan.

Thoughts?

#1) To trade someone, there has to be a trade partner. Running backs are a dime a dozen right now. No one is going to trade for LJ, especially given his contract.

#2) IF LJ gets his head straight and puts up monster numbers, then I think the Chiefs will just keep him and use him up until there is nothing left.

I do think that LJ will have a good year. I think that the Chiefs will be stuck with him though, because they won't get any good offers for him.

Heck, they wanted to trade him a couple years ago when he was holding out for a new contract, coming off a great season, and they didn't get any good offers. The only offer reported was by Green Bay and it turned out to be bogus.

Hey, I hope he puts up 3000 yards and we get two firsts for him. I just don't think it will happen.

I won't be surprised if he rushes for 1500 yards this year OR if he gets cut in training camp. It will all depend on where his head is at.

htismaqe · 05-05-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

I expect LJ to be THE featured back this year and the Chiefs will do everything to make him shine*. The idea is not to keep him but to trade him before the 2010 draft. If this scenario plays out watch for some of the current LJ bashers to fall in love with him all over again totally forgetting that he won't have much juice left and cursing the FO for trading away a "great' player.

Disclaimer:
This is just my hunch and despite popular report my friend's cousin twice removed whose boyfriend works as a janitor at Arrowhead did not provide me with this info.

* You would think the Chiefs would go heavy on the OL in the draft and FA signings to do this and to protect our new QB. I admit I'm a bit confused here but I still say that's the plan.

Thoughts?

So the fact the Chiefs didn't draft 7 offensive linemen means they don't want to protect the QB?

wild1 · 05-05-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bdeg

Hold him until his value is highest.

I agree we should hold onto him until 2006.

05-05-2009, 11:08 AM
Frankie Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	What are the Chiefs planning for LJ? I expect LJ to be THE featured back this year and the Chiefs will do everything to make him shine. The idea is not to keep him but to trade him before the 2010 draft. If this scenario plays out watch for some of the current LJ bashers to fall in love with him all over again totally forgetting that he won't have much juice left and cursing the FO for trading away a "great' player. Disclaimer: This is just my hunch and despite popular report my friend's cousin twice removed whose boyfriend works as a janitor at Arrowhead did not provide me with this info. You would think the Chiefs would go heavy on the OL in the draft and FA signings to do this and to protect our new QB. I admit I'm a bit confused here but I still say that's the plan. Thoughts?
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05-05-2009, 11:11 AM	#2
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wild1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 31040 Casino cash: $10004900	lol @ trade him before the 2010 draft. i bet we'll really get a haul for a 30+ running back who hasn't been productive in years, has attitude and legal problems, and who nobody likes in the locker room he will be released before this season starts. hopefully
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bdeg Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: iowa Casino cash: $10004900	Hold him until his value is highest. Probably until a team sees the playoffs within their grasp but is desperate for a RB, possibly due to injuries. You could get a good deal in that scenario.
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Gdaddy Starter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fair Haven, NJ Casino cash: $10004900	he has zero trade value, and hes in his 30's.... They keep him till after June Cuts to see if they can pick someone else up. He does have some value to the Chiefs, he can still run the ball. I say keep him and give him the ball. Cassel needs help and LJ can take some pressure off of him. He will never be a team player, he is only happy when he has wide open holes to run through. I still like him as a football player, despise him as a person. He, nor the chiefs care what I think. Based on our current HB situation we need him. Charles and Smith cant be featured backs...LJ still can.
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Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7913688	I think he'll be the #1 back and they will run him as much as possible. LJ knows that his value is at an all time low. All he can do is keep quiet and run the ball to improve his future value. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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