Johnson agrees to 6-year deal with Chiefs [FOX Sports]

[ChiefGator]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7141652?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5

The Larry Johnson saga is over.

The star running back Johnson has agreed in principle to a new six-year deal with Kansas City, and is expected to arrive at Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday to rejoin his team, FOXSports.com has learned.
While holding out, Johnson spent training camp working out at Athletes Performance Institute in Tempe, Arizona rather than two-a-days in River Falls, Wisconsin with his teammates.

Financial terms of the deal were not yet available, but it is expected that Johnson will be one of the three highest paid running backs in the NFL, along with LaDainian Tomlinson and Shaun Alexander.

[pikesome]

Whoo Hoo!!!!

I got nothing else. Glad to see it done.

[ChiefsfaninPA]

I want terms. I knew he was going to sign, but what was the cost.

[BigRock]

Jay Glazer must be right at the top of Carl's speed dial. He gets every Chiefs story these days.

[chasedude]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7141652?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5

...but it is expected that Johnson will be one of the three highest paid running backs in the NFL, along with LaDainian Tomlinson and Shaun Alexander.

Anyone curious besides me how much of a hike the ticket prices will be next year?

[RockChalk]

todd lebo on 810 just reported he was in practice

[FAX]

I can only hope and trust that we haven't given the entire farm to LJ.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out over the next few years.

FAX

[MTG#10]

About ****ing time.

[InChiefsHeaven]

**** YEAH!!! Now let's play some damn football!!

[morphius]

Kick ass, now we can end this dumb drama and get back to the vick story...

wail, no get back to football! Booya.

[keg in kc]

Nice.

A couple days sooner than I expected.

[Skip Towne]

I'll bet GoChiefs knew this last week.

[pikesome]

Kick ass, now we can end this dumb drama and get back to the vick story...

wail, no get back to football! Booya.

We still have the dumb QB drama, don't forget that.

[Donger]

Good.

[Wile_E_Coyote]

LJ
LJ
LJ
LJ
LJ
LJ

[Crush]

Excellent.

[DJJasonp]

Wonder what the over/under is on the number of remaining carries he has for the chiefs?

(not trying to be pessimistic...just realizing the odds are against him looking back at Jamal Anderson, Erik Dickerson, etc. and how they were never the same after their record-breaking carries year)

I think Carl and LJ had a deal to keep this going long enough to avoid camp - a reward for his excellent past 2 seasons.

[morphius]

We still have the dumb QB drama, don't forget that.
Huard is injured, that battle is O V E R!

OK, that isn't really true, but eh, at least that is still football. Well, and the Priest thing being blown out of proportion.

[Stewie]

Glad it's done.

[Frazod]

Great news. Now, let's shitcan Nacho Boy and get down to business.

[pikesome]

Huard is injured, that battle is O V E R!

OK, that isn't really true, but eh, at least that is still football. Well, and the Priest thing being blown out of proportion.

Just wait till we hear that Brodie had someone Harding Huard's leg. :)

[DeezNutz]

This is terrible. Priest deserved some of that money.

[chiefqueen]

Anyone curious besides me how much of a hike the ticket prices will be next year?

I dunno, but the season ticket holder won't notice it b/c they'll only be paying for 9 home games next year (as opposed to 10).

[percysnow]

best news Ive heard in a while. .

[MTG#10]

Great news. Now, let's shitcan Nacho Boy and get down to business.


ROFL

[The Franchise]

Later Priest

[Megbert]

Jolly good indeed.

[chiefqueen]

It's not on the star's website yet.

[Wile_E_Coyote]

LJ
LJ
LJ
LJ
LJ
LJ

It's Not My Money

[Direckshun]

Excellent. You can't complain about six years.

That's three years as a stud at least, and then the remainder of the contract he could still be a part of a killer RB tandem or a mentor to a young stud.

GREAT to hear it done.

[pikesome]

Excellent. You can't complain about six years.

That's three years as a stud at least, and then the remainder of the contract he could still be a part of a killer RB tandem or a mentor to a young stud.

GREAT to hear it done.

Or trade bait. :)

[crazycoffey]

also glad it's done, and also interested in numbers and long term effects.

[The Poz]

Awesome! I can crack my LJ jersey out of the closet again. Thought I may have had to convert it to a D. Johnson jersey.

[88TG88]

print em

[InChiefsHeaven]

I can't believe the Chiefs site does not have this up yet, nor does the Star. Chiefsplanet RULES!!

[Wile_E_Coyote]

Michael Bennett cried, his hamstring sighed in relief

[suds79]

Excellent. You can't complain about six years.

That's three years as a stud at least, and then the remainder of the contract he could still be a part of a killer RB tandem or a mentor to a young stud.

GREAT to hear it done.

That's an excellent point about when the wheels start to come off the tracks for LJ later on.

I think the biggest thing about this is how it will help Brodie while he learns.

[KCFalcon59]

Finally.

[BIG_DADDY]

Outstanding

[Kylo Ren]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7141652?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5

The Larry Johnson saga is over.

The star running back Johnson has agreed in principle to a new six-year deal with Kansas City, and is expected to arrive at Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday to rejoin his team, FOXSports.com has learned.
While holding out, Johnson spent training camp working out at Athletes Performance Institute in Tempe, Arizona rather than two-a-days in River Falls, Wisconsin with his teammates.

Financial terms of the deal were not yet available, but it is expected that Johnson will be one of the three highest paid running backs in the NFL, along with LaDainian Tomlinson and Shaun Alexander.

NUTHOOKS!! I'm so sick of these false reports. It's juvenile!!! :cuss:

[Redrum_69]

You heard this here first....


Everyone has made such a big deal of this...


Now...instead of trading him to another team for a few draft picks....we are going to be worse off when he gets hurt either in preseason or the first game of the season.


WHEN HAS IT NOT EVER HAPPENED THAT THE CHIEFS HAVE SOMETHING GOING RIGHT FOR THEM ONLY SOMETHING WORSE TO HAPPEN!

Last Year it was Roaf retiring..and people are still bitching about that...then Trent goes down...people bitched about the illegal hit...then Huard saves the season...PEOPLE REJOICE...then Green comes back...PEOPLE BITCH...QB controversy ensues...more bitching...Bandwagoneers hop off and on all season long...then the Chiefs end up in the playoffs..MIRACULOUSLY..and the bandwagoneers jump back on board....only to lose it when the Colts dismantle the Chiefs once again...that was 2006/2007

Fast Forward to this year....Green leaves for Miami...Huard and Croyle QB controversy...Johnson held out through training camp...Will Shields retires...Priest Holmes says hes back..and not ready..but wants to play..but not sure when....and we arent even at the 3rd preseason game yet...Jared Allen..two regular game suspension...bunch of new younger players...the bandwagoneers are hopping on once again...ready to jump off at a moments notice screaming blasphemy to Peterson and ready to blame everyone iin the front office....

We should have traded Johnson...look at all the previous backs that carried 350-400 times a season.

[Rain Man]

This is even bigger news than that dwarf-vacuum cleaner deal.

[Ebolapox]

Wonder what the over/under is on the number of remaining carries he has for the chiefs?

(not trying to be pessimistic...just realizing the odds are against him looking back at Jamal Anderson, Erik Dickerson, etc. and how they were never the same after their record-breaking carries year)

I think Carl and LJ had a deal to keep this going long enough to avoid camp - a reward for his excellent past 2 seasons.

erm... it's funny, you mention dickerson, the only guy who actually got STRONGER after his 400 carry season.

[CHENZ A!]

Can he play left tackle? :)

[Pneuma]

This is terrible. Priest deserved some of that money.

I hope you are not serious?!

[BigRock]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2984649

John Clayton is saying it's a 5-year deal that as of last night was for around $19 million guaranteed, but he says that number could have gone up this morning.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Glazer is the ONLY one of the major writers reporting this right now.

He must have Carl's office bugged or something.....

[Kylo Ren]

You heard this here first....


Everyone has made such a big deal of this...


Now...instead of trading him to another team for a few draft picks....we are going to be worse off when he gets hurt either in preseason or the first game of the season.


WHEN HAS IT NOT EVER HAPPENED THAT THE CHIEFS HAVE SOMETHING GOING RIGHT FOR THEM ONLY SOMETHING WORSE TO HAPPEN!

Last Year it was Roaf retiring..and people are still bitching about that...then Trent goes down...people bitched about the illegal hit...then Huard saves the season...PEOPLE REJOICE...then Green comes back...PEOPLE BITCH...QB controversy ensues...more bitching...Bandwagoneers hop off and on all season long...then the Chiefs end up in the playoffs..MIRACULOUSLY..and the bandwagoneers jump back on board....only to lose it when the Colts dismantle the Chiefs once again...that was 2006/2007

Fast Forward to this year....Green leaves for Miami...Huard and Croyle QB controversy...Johnson held out through training camp...Will Shields retires...Priest Holmes says hes back..and not ready..but wants to play..but not sure when....and we arent even at the 3rd preseason game yet...Jared Allen..two regular game suspension...bunch of new younger players...the bandwagoneers are hopping on once again...ready to jump off at a moments notice screaming blasphemy to Peterson and ready to blame everyone iin the front office....

We should have traded Johnson...look at all the previous backs that carried 350-400 times a season. You are raining on our parade! :bang: :#

[Phobia]

Jay Glazer should really start a premium member site.

[KC Kings]

I'm Rich, Biaaaaatch!!!!

[pikesome]

Glazer is the ONLY one of the major writers reporting this right now.

He must have Carl's office bugged or something.....

It was just reported on ESPNews.

[Micjones]

Glad to have him signed.

[dirk digler]

This is ****ing great news!!

Hopefully he will play a little bit Thursday.

[BigRedChief]

espn says 5 years.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2984649

[CHENZ A!]

This is ****ing great news!!

Hopefully he will play a little bit Thursday.

No chance.

[Direckshun]

Now...instead of trading him to another team for a few draft picks....we are going to be worse off when he gets hurt either in preseason or the first game of the season.

WHEN HAS IT NOT EVER HAPPENED THAT THE CHIEFS HAVE SOMETHING GOING RIGHT FOR THEM ONLY SOMETHING WORSE TO HAPPEN!
Clearly the solution to this problem is to never have things go right for us ever again.

[Crashride]

wait wheres all the the lj haters...the planet has some crow to serve up

[Frazod]

ESPN also reports that he's reported to the practice field. :thumb:

[pikesome]

Clearly the solution to this problem is to never have things go right for us ever again.

Don't give anyone any ideas.

[KC Kings]

Jay Glazer should really start a premium member site.

Well, he already has their spelling skills.


While his teammates were holding two-a-days in River Falls, Wisconin , Johnson spent training camp working out at Athletes Performance Institute in Tempe, Arizona.

[FAX]

This is even bigger news than that dwarf-vacuum cleaner deal.

Thinking about it, they're basically the same story, Mr. Rain Man.

Just substitute the Chiefs for "midget" and replace "vacuum cleaner" with LJ and you've got it.

We're stuck with him, now.

FAX

[ferrarispider95]

19 million guaranteed, 6 years 45 million

[Lzen]

Michael Bennett cried, his hamstring sighed in relief
:LOL:

[siberian khatru]

19? IIRC, it was reported that Carl was at 20, and LJ was around 23.

[InChiefsHeaven]

I bet it's 6 years 20 mill guaranteed.

[Frankie]

I can only hope and trust that we haven't given the entire farm to LJ.

FAX
Me too.

Also why do I this ominous feeling that we may have seen LJ's peak already? :(

[Donger]

19? IIRC, it was reported that Carl was at 20, and LJ was around 23.

Yes, those are the numbers that I remember.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Me too.

Also why do I this ominous feeling that we may have seen LJ's peak already? :(

It's Chiefsfanitis...it'll go away with bourbon and perhaps some barbiturates...

[Skip Towne]

Well, he already has their spelling skills.


While his teammates were holding two-a-days in River Falls, Wisconin , Johnson spent training camp working out at Athletes Performance Institute in Tempe, Arizona.
He was in a hurry to scoop Nick.

[Dartgod]

DAMMIT, CARL!! :cuss:

[doomy3]

Wow, sure seems like we got a steal here

[Anyong Bluth]

I'll bet GoChiefs knew this last week.


As if anyone didn't already know this wasn't going to play out like this exactly?

Let's see- Carl likes LJ and was going to pay him. The Chiefs gave him absurd carries and didn't need him in camp to take snaps sans a few in the last preseason game and w/ enough time to get back into football shape. Carl pulls in his marker on Priest to show up to camp for leverage and the guy never gets off the PUP list... which doesn't jeopardize any medical coverage he could get from retiring and/or disability.

This went down exactly as was to be expected to the tee. I knew as well as many here did, this was exactly how it was going to play out- which is why I was wondering why fans around here or rival fans even discussed the hold out as if it was a big deal.

[Rain Man]

I predict a 3,000-yard season for LJ this year. By the end of the season, opposing teams will just be letting him score to keep their players from getting hurt, and playing for a possible tie.

[Wile_E_Coyote]

ESPN has replaced Irvin with Keyshawn, goodnight nurse. Now I can understand the rant

[Red Dawg]

MY REVERSE MOJO WORKED!

[el borracho]

You heard this here first....


We should have traded Johnson...look at all the previous backs that carried 350-400 times a season.
Pssshaw! Your mother has had 400 carry seasons for decades and, while she does show wear and tear and might have lost her burst, she hasn't even hinted at retirement.

[Red Dawg]

LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ! I can now go to Iraq in peace.

[WARPARTY70]

Sweet !!!!!

[Frankie]

I predict a 3,000-yard season for LJ this year. By the end of the season, opposing teams will just be letting him score to keep their players from getting hurt, and playing for a possible tie.
Sir, them's some harsh stuff you put in your body.

[noa]

I know this could catch me some flak because of how popular around here it is to bash Carl, but I think he played this well. To not even have to pay LJ $20 million after some of the free agent signings this year? That's pretty good for the organization. I think he deserves some credit for this one.

After winning in the Trent/MIA showdown, getting LJ to re-sign for under $20 mil in guaranteed money, getting value out of Ryan Sims and Lawrence Tynes, I would say Carl has put together a very respectable offseason.

Now just get us 2 MVP DTs, a LT, a RT, another WR, some replacement CBs, and we'll be on our way the Super Bowl!! Dammit Carl!! :cuss:

[Fish]

I know this could catch me some flak because of how popular around here it is to bash Carl, but I think he played this well. To not even have to pay LJ $20 million after some of the free agent signings this year? That's pretty good for the organization. I think he deserves some credit for this one.

After winning in the Trent/MIA showdown, getting LJ to re-sign for under $20 mil in guaranteed money, getting value out of Ryan Sims and Lawrence Tynes, I would say Carl has put together a very respectable offseason.

I agree...

[Frankie]

I know this could catch me some flak because of how popular around here it is to bash Carl, but I think he played this well. To not even have to pay LJ $20 million after some of the free agent signings this year? That's pretty good for the organization. I think he deserves some credit for this one.

After winning in the Trent/MIA showdown, getting LJ to re-sign for under $20 mil in guaranteed money, getting value out of Ryan Sims and Lawrence Tynes, I would say Carl has put together a very respectable offseason.
Carl is having an all pro year.

[Reerun_KC]

I know this could catch me some flak because of how popular around here it is to bash Carl, but I think he played this well. To not even have to pay LJ $20 million after some of the free agent signings this year? That's pretty good for the organization. I think he deserves some credit for this one.

After winning in the Trent/MIA showdown, getting LJ to re-sign for under $20 mil in guaranteed money, getting value out of Ryan Sims and Lawrence Tynes, I would say Carl has put together a very respectable offseason.

Now just get us 2 MVP DTs, a LT, a RT, another WR, some replacement CBs, and we'll be on our way the Super Bowl!! Dammit Carl!! :cuss:


Never! :cuss: Damn You!

Carl is the debil!

[ferrarispider95]

It is 19, not 20, atleast that is what is being reported

The Larry Johnson saga is over.

The star running back Johnson has agreed in principle to a new six-year, $45 million deal with Kansas City, FOXSports.com has learned. The contract includes $19 million in guaranteed money.

Johnson joined his Chiefs teammates for practice Tuesday, The Associated Press reported. He was in uniform, taking a swing pass from quarterback Brodie Croyle.

Chiefs spokesman Bob Moore said Johnson will speak to the media Wednesday.

While his teammates were holding two-a-days in River Falls, Wisconin, Johnson spent training camp working out at Athletes Performance Institute in Tempe, Arizona.

[Crashride]

Here in tampa they said it was a 45 mill contract

[Redrum_69]

Dont you think Holmes knew either from LJ or about this deal before today...and thats why he was no where in sight for the game and went back home?

[Frazod]

Dont you think Holmes knew either from LJ or about this deal before today...and thats why he was no where in sight for the game and went back home?

I don't even give half a shit what Holmes did or why. I think his antics during training camp have been shameful, and he's burnt up his goodwill with me as thoroughly as Okoye did with his free autograph fiasco.

Holmes just needs to go away - mad, sad or otherwise - I really don't care.

[tk13]

Good news. Carl pretty much destroyed in that negotiation. I think LJ is worth way, way more than that contract.

[Simply Red]

Kick ass, now we can end this dumb drama and get back to the vick story...

wail, no get back to football! Booya.
ROFL

suave so suave!

[KurtCobain]

**** yes!

superbowl here we come

[Redrum_69]

Look at all the bandwagoneers coming out of the woodworks.

[007]

Look at all the bandwagoneers coming out of the woodworks.
Speaking of bandwagoners....

Yep, you're here.

[ChiefGator]

So... assuming it really is six years for 45 mil and 19 mil guaranteed.. this means...

19 million signing bonus, divided over 6 years = 3.16 mil cap hit per year.

26 mil in salaries over 6 years = average of 4.3 mil per year.

(This basic calculation is correct, right?)

I would think the salaries on the front-end of the contract will be very cap friendly.

Of course, there are probably alot of escalator clauses, I suppose.

[Redrum_69]

Yep, you're here.


i've always been here, i'm not a bandwagoneer

just wait though, when LJ gets hurt how this board will say "We should have traded him"

[007]

Mecca will have some positive news for us too, I'm certain.

[Donger]

So... assuming it really is six years for 45 mil and 19 mil guaranteed.. this means...

19 million signing bonus, divided over 6 years = 3.16 mil cap hit per year.

26 mil in salaries over 6 years = average of 4.3 mil per year.

(This basic calculation is correct, right?)

I would think the salaries on the front-end of the contract will be very cap friendly.

Of course, there are probably alot of escalator clauses, I suppose.

Johnson's contract is worth $45 million, with $19 million guaranteed. Of the guaranteed money, $12 million is the signing bonus and $7 million is guaranteed salary.

[FAX]

We are doomed beyond belief.

FAX

[Mr. Laz]

Good news. Carl pretty much destroyed in that negotiation. I think LJ is worth way, way more than that contract.
from what i understand, this contract makes LJ the highest paid RB in the league.

how is that great?


the up front money is huge as well (from early reports) he's getting a huge chunk of it in the first 3 years.

[Donger]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Running back Larry Johnson agreed to a six-year contract extension and joined the Kansas City Chiefs for practice Tuesday, after having been absent from training camp since it opened July 27.

"It was a long, hard negotiation," general manager Carl Peterson said. "We are very happy to have all our children in camp now."

Johnson was in uniform, taking a swing pass from quarterback Brodie Croyle.

Chiefs spokesman Bob Moore said Johnson will speak to the media Wednesday.

Johnson has broken the Chiefs' single-season rushing record in each of the past two seasons. He ran for 1,789 yards last year and set an NFL record with 416 carries.

During his holdout, the team fined him more than $19,000 per day.

[acesn8s]

Is the sixth year an option year? Is this why it is being reported as a 5 year deal on ESPN and 6 year deal on FOX?

[tk13]

from what i understand, this contract makes LJ the highest paid RB in the league.

how is that great?


the up front money is huge as well (from early reports) he's getting a huge chunk of it in the first 3 years.
That's exactly what we should've done. Nobody thinks he's gonna be the same RB in 5 years anyway, we have cap room, we probably should front load the thing so if he wears down or gets hurt we aren't on the hook for a ton of money.

The market is out of control. Nate Clements got something like $80 million, 22 million in guaranteed money. There was no way LJ should've gotten less than that. Dwight Freeney got that kind of money too, etc. LJ is every bit as good as those guys, he's one of the most dominant players in the NFL, based on what he's done, he's probably worth 80 million, 25-30 in guaranteed money. I'd have to look again but I'm pretty sure Tomlinson got $60 million/18 guaranteed, and that was three years ago.... and that's about what we got LJ for. Total steal.

[jidar]

Carl wins again

[BigRock]

Is the sixth year an option year? Is this why it is being reported as a 5 year deal on ESPN and 6 year deal on FOX?
I think the confusion is that LJ is still under contract for 1 year and the deal is 5 years onto the end of that contract. So, technically, the actual deal is a 5 year extension. But at the end of the day, he's here for 6 more.

[siberian khatru]

I hope they get this included in Hard Knocks by tomorrow night.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I never thought LJ would be one to play his "whole career" in a small market like KC.

Cool.

[jidar]

from what i understand, this contract makes LJ the highest paid RB in the league.

how is that great?


the up front money is huge as well (from early reports) he's getting a huge chunk of it in the first 3 years.


He's the best franchise back to sign a contract under the new CBA by a mile, what do you want?

[the Talking Can]

in 3 years this will look like a small contract with the way the cap is rising....i have no problems with this at all...


i expected 20-23 mill....Carl did a good job

let's roll

[beach tribe]

Great job Carl.Excellent off-season.

[Iowanian]

Just in time to get in football shape.

Hopefully Athletes Performance Institute had a prolonged course on pass protection.....

[dirk digler]

Jay Glazer of FOX reports that the total guaranteed money is $19 million, and that the six-year deal has a total value of $45 million.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network has the contract at $19 million guaranteed, $43.2 million total value, and $27.7 million over the first three years.

UPDATE: Agent Alvin Keels tells us that the value of the five-year extension is $43.2 million, and that the total six-year value (including the old money) is $45 million.

[TinyEvel]

$$$$

[Mr. Flopnuts]

$$$$



LMAO

[Logical]

Jay Glazer of FOX reports that the total guaranteed money is $19 million, and that the six-year deal has a total value of $45 million.

If the guaranteed money is limited to 19 million we got screwed but only vaginally and not up the ass. It could be worse, but LJ is definitely not worth that much.

[bsp4444]

I never thought LJ would be one to play his "whole career" in a small market like KC.

Cool.

And for what appears to be less than market value.

[RINGLEADER]

pwned

[FAX]

Okay, so we have a 40 million plus running back in the house.

What does he have to do to earn the money? Playoff appearance? Playoff win? SB?

FAX

[Hootie]

This is phenomenal news...

So much for all of that LJ won't play in KC blah blah blah shit talk I've had to deal with the last few years.

I knew he was going to end his career in KC!

I'm a pretty happy little biscuit right now.

[Logical]

Okay, so we have a 40 million plus running back in the house.

What does he have to do to earn the money? Playoff appearance? Playoff win? SB?

FAXWith LJ firmly in place we are well on our way to 7 wins.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

The MAN BEAST is back!!!

[Extra Point]

"No more funny plays."

[Crashride]

Jay Glazer of FOX reports that the total guaranteed money is $19 million, and that the six-year deal has a total value of $45 million.

If the guaranteed money is limited to 19 million we got screwed but only vaginally and not up the ass. It could be worse, but LJ is definitely not worth that much.

Not worth that much for other teams, his role with the chiefs makes him worth that much for us

[Skip Towne]

This is phenomenal news...

So much for all of that LJ won't play in KC blah blah blah shit talk I've had to deal with the last few years.

I knew he was going to end his career in KC!

I'm a pretty happy little biscuit right now.
YOU WERE RIGHT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[beach tribe]

With LJ firmly in place we are well on our way to 7 wins.
Yes,for bagillionth time,we are doomed.Thank you.

[Hootie]

YOU WERE RIGHT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
well I'm usually always right, so, what do you know!?

[dirk digler]

well I'm usually always right, so, what do you know!?

Since when?

[OctoberFart]

I'm glad Carl got it done because backs once they sign big just never seem to be the same after. See Eddie George, J. Anderson, Terrell Davis, S. Alexander. Something always seems to happen bad, now will it happen to LJ? We will have to wait and see.

[Simply Red]

I'm glad Carl got it done because backs once they sign big just never seem to be the same after. See Eddie George, J. Anderson, Terrell Davis, S. Alexander. Something always seems to happen bad, now will it happen to LJ? We will have to wait and see.
nice post. STFU

[Logical]

Yes,for bagillionth time,we are doomed.Thank you.

Hey we went from 4 wins to 7 wins overnight. What are you complaining about. Say it with me run up the middle, run right, pass 2 yards short of a first down, punt. Run up the middle, run left, draw play, punt. Fumble recovery, run right, run left, run up the middle, kick a field goal (hey we have about a 33% chance of scoring 3, yippee).

[htismaqe]

well I'm usually always right, so, what do you know!?

That'll come to an end Thursday night, when Brodie Croyle is named the starting QB of the Chiefs.

[htismaqe]

Hey we went from 4 wins to 7 wins overnight. What are you complaining about. Say it with me run up the middle, run right, pass 2 yards short of a first down, punt. Run up the middle, run left, draw play, punt. Fumble recovery, run right, run left, run up the middle, kick a field goal (hey we have about a 33% chance of scoring 3, yippee).

We were already AT 7 wins.

[OnTheWarpath15]

That'll come to an end Thursday night, when Brodie Croyle is named the starting QB of the Chiefs.

Exhibit A: My sig.....

[Frankie]

i've always been here, i'm not a bandwagoneer

just wait though, when LJ gets hurt how this board will say "We should have traded him"
I'm saying "We should have traded him" right now. But for no less than a 1st and a 2nd.

[Frankie]

With LJ firmly in place we are well on our way to 7 wins.
ROFL

[Logical]

We were already AT 7 wins.

I really doubt that, but we are now, yippee.

[Hootie]

That'll come to an end Thursday night, when Brodie Croyle is named the starting QB of the Chiefs.
well then I had a nice little run, didn't I?

[digi2fish]

Awesome! I can crack my LJ jersey out of the closet again. Thought I may have had to convert it to a D. Johnson jersey.

How does it work?
I have to convert a no.82 a Bowe jersey.

[beach tribe]

Hey we went from 4 wins to 7 wins overnight. What are you complaining about. Say it with me run up the middle, run right, pass 2 yards short of a first down, punt. Run up the middle, run left, draw play, punt. Fumble recovery, run right, run left, run up the middle, kick a field goal (hey we have about a 33% chance of scoring 3, yippee).
I'd rather have 4 wins than 7.
What was your guess after green went down.
I would be willing to bet it was somewhere between 4 and 7.

[Logical]

I'd rather have 4 wins than 7.
What was your guess after green went down.
I would be willing to bet it was somewhere between 4 and 7.

I think I thought we were going to in 9 before Green went down. I made no prediction after, but was not suprised we still won 9 because we played Martyball. I think we won't win 9 with a rookie QB no matter who is our RB. But I want us to play the rookie QB.

[DaKCMan AP]

I'm glad Carl got it done because backs once they sign big just never seem to be the same after. See Eddie George, J. Anderson, Terrell Davis, S. Alexander. Something always seems to happen bad, now will it happen to LJ? We will have to wait and see.

Yeah, LT sucked after signing his new deal a couple of years ago. :rolleyes:

[Direckshun]

I think I thought we were going to in 9 before Green went down. I made no prediction after, but was not suprised we still won 9 because we played Martyball. I think we won't win 9 with a rookie QB no matter who is our RB. But I want us to play the rookie QB.
Link?

[beach tribe]

I think I thought we were going to in 9 before Green went down. I made no prediction after, but was not suprised we still won 9 because we played Martyball. I think we won't win 9 with a rookie QB no matter who is our RB. But I want us to play the rookie QB.
You could very well,and quite possibly,turn out to be right,but you are so convinced that we will fail,that you forget how many times teams surprise us.

[El Jefe]

LJ
LJ
LJ
LJ
LJ
LJ



Dito

[ROYC75]

I can only hope and trust that we haven't given the entire farm to LJ.FAX


As long as he stays clear of my damn hen house.......... :)

[Sanka]

Mixed feeling about the re-signing.

[OctoberFart]

Yeah, LT sucked after signing his new deal a couple of years ago. :rolleyes:

Well there are a few guys but guess what they are HOFers. LJ right now has a long way to go. I'm not saying he won't be as good as he was but that the odds and history are against him.

[Coach]

I know this could catch me some flak because of how popular around here it is to bash Carl, but I think he played this well. To not even have to pay LJ $20 million after some of the free agent signings this year? That's pretty good for the organization. I think he deserves some credit for this one.

After winning in the Trent/MIA showdown, getting LJ to re-sign for under $20 mil in guaranteed money, getting value out of Ryan Sims and Lawrence Tynes, I would say Carl has put together a very respectable offseason.

Now just get us 2 MVP DTs, a LT, a RT, another WR, some replacement CBs, and we'll be on our way the Super Bowl!! Dammit Carl!! :cuss:

Well, didn't Carl at one time said that Denny Thum is doing this kind of stuff?

Just wondering. :shrug:

[Chieftain58]

cool

[Rain Man]

I'm glad Carl got it done because backs once they sign big just never seem to be the same after. See Eddie George, J. Anderson, Terrell Davis, S. Alexander. Something always seems to happen bad, now will it happen to LJ? We will have to wait and see.

That's another example of how the Raiders are always one step ahead of the rest of the league. Their players stink upon signing their first contract, not their second.

[Eleazar]

Cool... sounds like there was never a crisis, and he is in shape and won't be much behind where he was last year.

Carl squeezes the middle-tier guys and free agents... when you have his guys, players who are already here and have proved their worth to the team, seems like he pays them.

[Eleazar]

That's another example of how the Raiders are always one step ahead of the rest of the league. Their players stink upon signing their first contract, not their second.

That's their plan with Jamarcus Russell - if they never sign him, they can keep him from ever stinking.

[Skip Towne]

That's their plan with Jamarcus Russell - if they never sign him, they can keep him from ever stinking.
Damn those Raiders are smart.

[KcMizzou]

I posted this in the wrong thread the first time...

LJ's shown a lot of maturity by keeping quiet, and patient. He wasn't in the media crying about being disrespected... came in in shape and ready to roll... and couldn't wait to get on the field and join the team.

A couple people I work with said they wish we'd told him to take a hike. :shake: Those people piss me off.

Carl got the deal done just in time to have LJ up to speed and ready, and the contract won't hamstring the Chiefs.

All in all... it ended just right. Good day for everyone involved. Even the fans.

[Eleazar]

I posted this in the wrong thread the first time...

LJ's shown a lot of maturity by keeping quiet, and patient. He wasn't in the media crying about being disrespected... came in in shape and ready to roll... and couldn't wait to get on the field and join the team.

A couple people I work with said they wish we'd told him to take a hike. :shake: Those people piss me off.

Carl got the deal done just in time to have LJ up to speed and ready, and the contract won't hamstring the Chiefs.

All in all... it ended just right. Good day for everyone involved. Even the fans.

Yeah, he was real professional about it. Rep for him on that.

I could see maybe trading him before the draft, if we had thought we were a few years away, and the strategy was to sell high. I would have had a hard time doing it, but if the price was right I would have taken a look.

But not in a 'screw you for holding out, take a hike' sort of way.

[KcMizzou]

But not in a 'screw you for holding out, take a hike' sort of way.A lot of people I know around town just don't seem to like LJ personally. I'm not sure they ever will.

I know he seemed a bit petulant at times earlier in his career, but I think it's time to let that go. As far as I can tell, that ended when Vermeil left.

[Rain Man]

I don't see why anyone has a problem with LJ. If you do, just avert your eyes while he rushes for 1,700 yards.

[KcMizzou]

I don't see why anyone has a problem with LJ. If you do, just avert your eyes while he rushes for 1,700 yards.Exactly. You'll get over it real fast.

The thing is, they'll cheer like crazy, and then talk about what a selfish punk he is.

Oh well.

[NUMBER7]

**** yes!

superbowl here we come
Dude....one game at a time.

[pikesome]

A lot of people I know around town just don't seem to like LJ personally. I'm not sure they ever will.

I know he seemed a bit petulant at times earlier in his career, but I think it's time to let that go. As far as I can tell, that ended when Vermeil left.

Considering Vick, Tank Johnson, Pacman and Odell Thurman I'll take "a bit petulant" and 1800-2000 yards any day.

[Hammock Parties]

This will be a day long remembered.

[Rain Man]

This will be a day long remembered.

It was a day that brought forth on this continent a great running back, conceived in stiff arms and dedicated to the proposition that all runs are potential touchdowns.

[Logical]

I don't see why anyone has a problem with LJ. If you do, just avert your eyes while he rushes for 1,700 yards.

I don't have a problem with LJ anymore but I did not want to see him get this kind of contract. Oh well so it goes.

[OctoberFart]

That's another example of how the Raiders are always one step ahead of the rest of the league. Their players stink upon signing their first contract, not their second.

What does that have to do with RB's decline after signing for big money? I know you guys don't want to hear it but isn't LJ's knee due to explode?

[Logical]

That's their plan with Jamarcus Russell - if they never sign him, they can keep him from ever stinking.


That Al DavIs is an evil genious.

[Logical]

I posted this in the wrong thread the first time...

LJ's shown a lot of maturity by keeping quiet, and patient. He wasn't in the media crying about being disrespected... came in in shape and ready to roll... and couldn't wait to get on the field and join the team.

A couple people I work with said they wish we'd told him to take a hike. :shake: Those people piss me off.

Carl got the deal done just in time to have LJ up to speed and ready, and the contract won't hamstring the Chiefs.

All in all... it ended just right. Good day for everyone involved. Even the fans.

I do agree completely with this post. He was nothing like Whiney Gonzalez.

[Hammock Parties]

I don't have a problem with LJ anymore but I did not want to see him get this kind of contract. Oh well so it goes.

I suppose you didn't want to see us sign Tony Gonzalez, either? He got a comparable deal.

[pikesome]

I don't have a problem with LJ anymore but I did not want to see him get this kind of contract. Oh well so it goes.

If he does 4500 yards in the next 3 years with some post-season action it'll be money well spent. I do understand your point though, I've got a post on here or two concerning trading/not paying him too. What's done is done, whip out the homer glasses and enjoy it till events dictate otherwise.

[KcMizzou]

I do agree completely with this post. He was nothing like Whiney Gonzalez.Yeah, while I do worry a bit about how he'll hold up... the contract could have been a lot worse.

And again, I don't think you can bail on that kind of talent just because you're afraid he might break down. Ride that horse till he quits. Make hay while the sun shines. (I'm out of cliches at the moment, but you get the idea.)

[Logical]

Link?http://67.18.68.69/BB/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=6231

[Skip Towne]

This will be a day long remembered.
When did you first learn of this deal?

[Logical]

I suppose you didn't want to see us sign Tony Gonzalez, either? He got a comparable deal.

Actually if you will use the search function you will find lots of posts where I said we should not sign Whiney Gonzalez for top 5 receiver money. I also recommended we trade him before we give him that type of money.

[Hammock Parties]

Actually if you will use the search function you will find lots of posts where I said we should not sign Whiney Gonzalez for top 5 receiver money. I also recommended we trade him before we give him that type of money.

At least you're consistent.

[Thig Lyfe]

I would say this is good news.

[OctoberFart]

When did you first learn of this deal?

He was the middle man in the deal. Sucking off LJ while Carl got him from the rear.

[The Bad Guy]

He was the middle man in the deal. Sucking off LJ while Carl got him from the rear.

You really must love typing about gay shit. Every thread you post in, you post some homosexual reference to something Gochiefs related.

I think you have a crush.

[OctoberFart]

You really must love typing about gay shit. Every thread you post in, you post some homosexual reference to something Gochiefs related.

I think you have a crush.

I'm not the only one who thinks he is a pickle smoocher.

[Simply Red]

I'm not the only one who thinks he is a pickle smoocher.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT

[KcMizzou]

I'm not the only one who thinks he is a pickle smoocher.Smacking Gochiefs around doesn't make you acceptable, troll. It's been done.

[htismaqe]

I really doubt that, but we are now, yippee.

I know, I know...without LJ you fully expected a 4-win season.

I had really hoped you wouldn't associate yourself with those morons, but you can't win them all.

Really, you should listen to Hootie. People expecting this team to win 5 or 6 games are in for a BIG surprise.

[OctoberFart]

I'm glad Carl got it done because backs once they sign big just never seem to be the same after. See Eddie George, J. Anderson, Terrell Davis, S. Alexander. Something always seems to happen bad, now will it happen to LJ? We will have to wait and see.

Most of those guys had major injuries and I thought that would happen to Diaper Boy but I have to come back and admit I was wrong. Diaper Boy had a few small injuries but it appears he just plain sucks and I was wrong by thinking he was a top RB that was just going to get hurt. The 400 carry rule sure as hell applied to him and he will never be the same.

[Hootie]

Most of those guys had major injuries and I thought that would happen to Diaper Boy but I have to come back and admit I was wrong. Diaper Boy had a few small injuries but it appears he just plain sucks and I was wrong by thinking he was a top RB that was just going to get hurt. The 400 carry rule sure as hell applied to him and he will never be the same.

well at least we didn't spend $50M on JeMarcus Russell...

[Skip Towne]

Most of those guys had major injuries and I thought that would happen to Diaper Boy but I have to come back and admit I was wrong. Diaper Boy had a few small injuries but it appears he just plain sucks and I was wrong by thinking he was a top RB that was just going to get hurt. The 400 carry rule sure as hell applied to him and he will never be the same.

Will too

[talastan]

I thought I had smelled a foul wind....:spock:

[talastan]

Hey Fall breeze, how's Jammy Russell doing for ya? :D

[Mr. Laz]

in 3 years this will look like a small contract with the way the cap is rising....i have no problems with this at all...


i expected 20-23 mill....Carl did a good job

let's rollGreat job Carl.Excellent off-season.This is phenomenal news...

So much for all of that LJ won't play in KC blah blah blah shit talk I've had to deal with the last few years.

I knew he was going to end his career in KC!

I'm a pretty happy little biscuit right now.He's the best franchise back to sign a contract under the new CBA by a mile, what do you want?

ROFL ROFL

[Sure-Oz]

I posted this in the wrong thread the first time...

LJ's shown a lot of maturity by keeping quiet, and patient. He wasn't in the media crying about being disrespected... came in in shape and ready to roll... and couldn't wait to get on the field and join the team.

A couple people I work with said they wish we'd told him to take a hike. :shake: Those people piss me off.

Carl got the deal done just in time to have LJ up to speed and ready, and the contract won't hamstring the Chiefs.

All in all... it ended just right. Good day for everyone involved. Even the fans.

:doh!:

[StcChief]

yeah this retread thread is gonna come back to bit us in the a$$.....

thanks LJ for all your hard work on/off the field now.

[unothadeal]

Man, I thought we did it again.

[kstater]

We are doomed beyond belief.

FAX

Took me 97 posts into this thread to find a post that stood up to time.

[jidar]

ROFL ROFL

Hey FU. I stand by that, at the time he was. Frankly we got him for less than market value at the time if you ask me.
Unfortunately the whole damned market was wrong I suppose.

edit: Seriously though, liking the signing was a bad move. I admit I was wrong.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Most of those guys had major injuries and I thought that would happen to Diaper Boy but I have to come back and admit I was wrong. Diaper Boy had a few small injuries but it appears he just plain sucks and I was wrong by thinking he was a top RB that was just going to get hurt. The 400 carry rule sure as hell applied to him and he will never be the same.

Isn't it ironic that I hope the owner of your team lives to 160 and you wish he'd die today?

[Mecca]

I bet I have some amusing posts in this thread.

[Kerberos]

What a F***ing Troll

Comes in and stirs a pot and doesn't come back to answer any comments about his own teams shortcomings. :shake:

The Faiders actually have a better record than the Chiefs but YET they still are on the bottom of the power rankings UNDER the Chiefs??

Why would that be Autumn Douche?

[Mecca]

What a F***ing Troll

Comes in and stirs a pot and doesn't come back to answer any comments about his own teams shortcomings. :shake:

The Faiders actually have a better record than the Chiefs but YET they still are on the bottom of the power rankings UNDER the Chiefs??

Why would that be Autumn Douche?

Who cares we both suck balls, do you want to have a retard slap fight?

[FringeNC]

Can we all finally agree it's all about the QB and NOT the RB?

[Kerberos]

Who cares we both suck balls, do you want to have a retard slap fight?

I guess you have a point.:cuss:

[Mecca]

Can we all finally agree it's all about the QB and NOT the RB?

Shocking isn't it?

[Hammock Parties]

One of the happiest days of my life.

I was sleeping when he signed, too.

[OctoberFart]

What a F***ing Troll

Comes in and stirs a pot and doesn't come back to answer any comments about his own teams shortcomings. :shake:

The Faiders actually have a better record than the Chiefs but YET they still are on the bottom of the power rankings UNDER the Chiefs??

Why would that be Autumn Douche?

Because we weren't talking about the Raiders. Whatever is in the water there in MO keeps you guys from having a normal discussion about your underachieving, average overpaid running back and you have to side step to a crappy team to make yourself feel better. Whatever it takes. I know the Raiders suck and have been in dissaray for years but Diaper Boy is still horrible.

[EyePod]

Shocking isn't it?

The Bronco's have known this for a long fucking time. Think we could figure it out?

[jjchieffan]

Hard to talk smack when your backs aren't exactly dominant, you trolling raider trash. Let's see. Fargas leads your team with 749 yards, and let's not forget about that first round draft pick Darren McFailure. He has a whopping 451 yards. LJ has 748 yards and he sat out four games.Thanks for playing. Come back when you have something to thump your chest about.

[Smed1065]

Because we weren't talking about the Raiders. Whatever is in the water there in MO keeps you guys from having a normal discussion about your underachieving, average overpaid running back and you have to side step to a crappy team to make yourself feel better. Whatever it takes. I know the Raiders suck and have been in dissaray for years but Diaper Boy is still horrible.


Owned again.