Chiefs Step 1: What To Do With LJ? - Page 2

Hammock Parties · 10-21-2008, 08:11 PM

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By Nicholas Athan

Today we start going down a list of 10 moves the Chiefs have to make to field a winning football team in 2009. Step one revolves around running back Larry Johnson. After reports that the high-priced running back was involved in another altercation, it might be time for more tough love from Head Coach Herm Edwards.

No matter what Chairman Clark Hunt decides to do during or after the season it’s clear that changes are inevitable. The hammer is coming down sooner or later. As the Chiefs continue to lose, fans are now abstaining from visiting Arrowhead.

We’ve lowered the bar as fans now. All we care about is the team being average. That’s the only logical next step this franchise can take, because division titles and playoff wins aren’t in the near future. You have to take baby steps, and if you look at the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans, who stand right now as the two teams to beat in the AFC, they were not afraid to be bold.

The Bills parted ways with some of their top players, found a young dynamic quarterback, exiled some high draft picks and stood their ground by making smart free agent decisions.

The Titans have put their high-priced franchise quarterback on the bench in favor of Kerry Collins, a journeyman, but he’s in the perfect situation. That wasn’t an easy choice for Jeff Fisher, but head coaches are paid the big bucks to make the hard decisions.

In Kansas City, Herm Edwards has made one and is likely to make another soon. Last week he de-activated Johnson. My guess is that Edwards has had enough of Johnson and his off-the-field antics, but President Carl Peterson probably fought the decision by Edwards to bench his star running back.

However after recent allegations implicated Johnson in yet another off-the-field incident, even Peterson has likely come to terms with the fact that signing Johnson to a long-term contract a year and a half ago was a mistake.

If the NFL suspends Johnson, which appears more likely by the day, then the Chiefs could release him after his suspension is over or bench him the rest of the season.

What seems more likely? That’s the $64,000 question at the feet of Edwards and Peterson.

Sunday was a sign, at least to me, that with Johnson’s absence from Arrowhead (he was not at the stadium per Edwards’ request), his tenure is nearly over in Kansas City. The Chiefs really can’t afford to give him any more chances. His off-the-field antics have cost this football team.

Everyone makes mistakes, but when you repeat them over and over again, even over a course of several years, that’s a pattern. The only thing to do with a multiple-time offender is either get him help - if he wants it - or cut him loose and move on.

If you ask me, Johnson’s NFL career is over. Anyone who watched Sunday’s game knows he would not have made any difference in the outcome. The future at the position in Kansas City is in the hands of Kolby Smith, Jamaal Charles and someone from the 2009 NFL Draft.

The Chiefs need to move on from Johnson as they have with Tony Gonzalez. One is staying until the offseason (Gonzalez), the other should be shown the door right now. That might be difficult for some fans to stomach, but if this franchise is going to be saved from its own failures, then some tough love and tougher decisions have to rule the day.

This first fix of 10 won’t decide the fate of Peterson or Edwards, but by removing a player from the roster who is making more headlines off the field than on it, the team benefits. Johnson’s best days in Kansas City are behind him.

Thursday – Step 2 – Tony Gonzalez

FAX · 10-21-2008, 09:29 PM

Step 1: Acquire large seedless watermelon.
Step 2: Acquire Crisco.
Step 3: Liberally coat watermelon with Crisco.
Step 4: Remove Herm's pants.
Step 5: Jam watermelon up Herm's ass.
Step 6 - 10: Repeat Steps 1 through 5

FAX

DT58HOF · 10-21-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Smed1065

Make lj a reporter for wpi is step 1. Oh never mind, he might slap nick.

Nick is male, LJ just likes to spit and only at females

KCKY-Fan4life · 10-21-2008, 09:51 PM

We CANNOT afford to release him. We can still get a late 1st - 2nd round pick for him!!!

SBK · 10-21-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

I say we give him the Marcus Allen treatment. Just let him rot on the bench. Let him dress, and don't give him a damn carry.

This. But I would tell him each week he's the guy, then not let him play a down.

Maybe put him in if we ever get to use victory formation again.

**007** · 10-21-2008, 09:52 PM

Just cut his ass.

**007** · 10-21-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KCKY-Fan4life

We CANNOT afford to release him. We can still get a late 1st - 2nd round pick for him!!!

Nobody will pay that for him now.

FAX · 10-21-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach tribe

I say we give him the Marcus Allen treatment. Just let him rot on the bench. Let him dress, and don't give him a damn carry.

That's the best idea yet. If we can't trade him for any value, that is.

I'm ready for him to move on. Go spit on some other city's women.

FAX

TEX · 10-21-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

I say we give him the Marcus Allen treatment. Just let him rot on the bench. Let him dress, and don't give him a damn carry.

That is exactly what they should do if they can't get fair value for the prick.

RJ · 10-21-2008, 10:00 PM

Don't play him again this year. No reason to reward bad behavior and there is no benefit to the team in playing him.

Try to trade him in the off season. Get a draft pick or some O-line help. Take what we can get.

If he can't be traded, cut him loose.

TEX · 10-21-2008, 10:04 PM

but if this franchise is going to be saved from its own failures, then some tough love and tougher decisions have to rule the day.

The only decision that needs to be made is to CLEAN HOUSE. Do NOT give these idiots the chance to fail again. The second that happens, the Chiefs take the first step in the right direction.

My bet is Carl and Herm are back for another year...

StcChief · 10-21-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Send him up my way, I'll take him out and "do some fishing" waaaaaaaay back in the mountains.

good plan... they would like him up there.

PastorMikH · 10-21-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

LJ's career in KC may be over.

But his NFL career is far from over. Some team will will bite if he gets released.

His "profile" fits right in with the Raiders. Add in that he has career days agaisnt the Donkeys every time he plays them and will have a major chip on his shoulder for KC (that equals 4 for sure great days of running in the 6 conference games), that drool on Al's lip might be from excitement and not just from old age and senility.

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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $720478	Step 1: What To Do With LJ? http://kan.scout.com/2/803556.html By Nicholas Athan Today we start going down a list of 10 moves the Chiefs have to make to field a winning football team in 2009. Step one revolves around running back Larry Johnson. After reports that the high-priced running back was involved in another altercation, it might be time for more tough love from Head Coach Herm Edwards. No matter what Chairman Clark Hunt decides to do during or after the season it’s clear that changes are inevitable. The hammer is coming down sooner or later. As the Chiefs continue to lose, fans are now abstaining from visiting Arrowhead. We’ve lowered the bar as fans now. All we care about is the team being average. That’s the only logical next step this franchise can take, because division titles and playoff wins aren’t in the near future. You have to take baby steps, and if you look at the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans, who stand right now as the two teams to beat in the AFC, they were not afraid to be bold. The Bills parted ways with some of their top players, found a young dynamic quarterback, exiled some high draft picks and stood their ground by making smart free agent decisions. The Titans have put their high-priced franchise quarterback on the bench in favor of Kerry Collins, a journeyman, but he’s in the perfect situation. That wasn’t an easy choice for Jeff Fisher, but head coaches are paid the big bucks to make the hard decisions. In Kansas City, Herm Edwards has made one and is likely to make another soon. Last week he de-activated Johnson. My guess is that Edwards has had enough of Johnson and his off-the-field antics, but President Carl Peterson probably fought the decision by Edwards to bench his star running back. However after recent allegations implicated Johnson in yet another off-the-field incident, even Peterson has likely come to terms with the fact that signing Johnson to a long-term contract a year and a half ago was a mistake. If the NFL suspends Johnson, which appears more likely by the day, then the Chiefs could release him after his suspension is over or bench him the rest of the season. What seems more likely? That’s the $64,000 question at the feet of Edwards and Peterson. Sunday was a sign, at least to me, that with Johnson’s absence from Arrowhead (he was not at the stadium per Edwards’ request), his tenure is nearly over in Kansas City. The Chiefs really can’t afford to give him any more chances. His off-the-field antics have cost this football team. Everyone makes mistakes, but when you repeat them over and over again, even over a course of several years, that’s a pattern. The only thing to do with a multiple-time offender is either get him help - if he wants it - or cut him loose and move on. If you ask me, Johnson’s NFL career is over. Anyone who watched Sunday’s game knows he would not have made any difference in the outcome. The future at the position in Kansas City is in the hands of Kolby Smith, Jamaal Charles and someone from the 2009 NFL Draft. The Chiefs need to move on from Johnson as they have with Tony Gonzalez. One is staying until the offseason (Gonzalez), the other should be shown the door right now. That might be difficult for some fans to stomach, but if this franchise is going to be saved from its own failures, then some tough love and tougher decisions have to rule the day. This first fix of 10 won’t decide the fate of Peterson or Edwards, but by removing a player from the roster who is making more headlines off the field than on it, the team benefits. Johnson’s best days in Kansas City are behind him. Thursday – Step 2 – Tony Gonzalez
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TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Galveston, TX Casino cash: $-1506873	but if this franchise is going to be saved from its own failures, then some tough love and tougher decisions have to rule the day. The only decision that needs to be made is to CLEAN HOUSE. Do NOT give these idiots the chance to fail again. The second that happens, the Chiefs take the first step in the right direction. My bet is Carl and Herm are back for another year... __________________ "Do we have time to run WASP?"
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