I think this could work if they came out in a pro set or even the I, Have Tony and Wilson at tight end and Bo in tight, then sent priest in motion or split him out and what do you have, a running formation, apassing formation. Teh opposing "D" wouldn't know what package to have on the field and Green could audible to whichever played agianst the personnel on the field for the "D". I start drooling thinking about Priest one on one with a LB or Safety, or LJ splitting the seam like agianst the donkeys or Wilson or Tony trying to be covered by a single player. I have no problem with breaking the single season scoring record. :p GO CHIEFS

I'm going LMAO when Peterson goes with "his guy" Gunther after DV and the planet ****ing crashes... ROFL

Good news, so long as no one is taking his diapers off.

He may have an attitude, but I think I probably would have developed a shitty attitude if I had his talent, was drafted in the first round, and only got to suit up for 5 freaking games in my rookie season.

Thats a bigtime slap in the face to a guy with his ability. Riding the bench and playing backup is one thing, being completely inactive is a whole other ballgame.


Dick's little "rebellion" against Carl Peterson, not activating Johnson for most of the season did quite a bit of damage to the player/organization relationship. Vermiel was just pissed he didnt get his way, and instead of taking it up with Carl, he took it out on Larry Johnson.

Its not like he was an unknown either. He played well in pre-season, he took a kickoff back for a TD, he showed that he was deserving of a spot on the active roster. The only flaw in his game seemed to be his pass protections.

Then Vermiel running his mouth in the media with the diapers comment just made things worse.

If I were Johnson, Id probably have a bit of a chip on my shoulder as well after being fed a gigantic shitburger for my first two seasons. He was out to prove he could play, and when he did, he had every right to come out and say something equivalent to "I f'ing told you so."

I find it hard to fault Johnson for having a bit of ill will towards Vermiel and Saunders.

I agree completely.

Who you kidding as I recall you hated Gunther as a Head Coach as well.

Me I would just be incredibly sad, and maybe finally give up on the Chiefs.

I would be sad too but could never give up on the Chiefs. I doubt you could either. What would we do during football season?

I agree, though I think you're underplaying the importance of being a good pass blocker, especially when you have an aging QB and an offense like we do. I remember LJ then Trent getting blown up on a play when they let LJ in earlier in the season. And hell, we really don't know. LJ might have been acting like he didn't care about blocking in practice. He might have been refusing the tips he was being given. He might have been supremely uncoachable. Dick and Saunders definitely came out looking like asses through their stupid public comments, but I'm not sure that LJ was exactly sunshine and sweetness with the organization either.

It's great to see him mending fences for the future. Maybe he shouldn't have been so close minded and egotistical in the first place. Of course he was only trying to please his head coach. :shake:

It would definately dilute my passion until my perception of his inability to succeed as H/C was proven wrong.

This thread title sounds like the name of a Country Album.

Mending Fences, by Garth Sucks

Good point. A lot of the running game success comes from T-Rich paving the way, and I'm not sure which one of these guys has the ability/willingness to fill that role.

I think an effective running game results from a rhythm the back and the o-line develop during the game. Not sure you can get that with LJ and Priest in the backfield. If it's for specific situations or just to change it up, that's one thing. To have them both on the field for a big chunk of the game is another.

I'm guessing that was the plan. Just to put Priest and LJ in on occasion to mix things up. Not on a regular basis. I'm sure Saunders realizes how valuable T. Rich is in the run blocking scheme of things. ;)

I'm beginning to think Al Saunders should leave with Vermeil.

I have read LJ didn't want to play special teams & his run blocking sucked until he got some playing time.

When LJ got his first rushing TD in his rookie season, the dude fell to the ground & you could tell it meant the world to him. I have read he sets in on the O-line meetings & those players respect him for that.

There is probably plenty of blame on both sides. It's time to move forward

edit: and it's not just LJ that DV has spoken not so kindly about. He was on Roaf's ass alot until last season