LJ on the hot seat?

[MGRS13]

AFC West hot seat
October 5, 2009 11:00 AM

Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson

We’re putting Larry Johnson on the hot seat.

And it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Chiefs do as well. If the team sees a viable alternative option (likely Jamaal Charles), Johnson could be in danger of losing his job.

He had 53 yards on 18 carries in a Kansas City loss to the Giants. Johnson has 189 yards on 72 carries so far this season, which is only 2.6 yards an attempt.

He's not getting great blocking from his weak offensive line, but Johnson, who turns 30 next month, isn’t creating many plays at all. If he continues to offer little, the hot seat will only get hotter.
Uncategorized, Kansas City Chiefs, Jamaal Charles, Larry Johnson

[KCrockaholic]

get rid of his lazy ass.

[Psyko Tek]

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

get rid of his lazy ass.

think his money is guareented it don't mstter
he's getting paid

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I've been an LJ fan for a long time. I really hoped he'd work it out in KC and regain some of his mojo. Unfortunately even with this abysmal line, he's creating absolutely nothing. He makes way too much money for what he's producing. It's time to shit or get off the pot Larry.

[KCrockaholic]

I supported LJ this whole offseason and hes not done crap so far. I really believe Charles would offer more to this offense than LJ.

[PunkinDrublic]

Like Charles would make a difference. A running back is going to struggle to find holes after being repeatedly hit immediately after getting the handoff. Even the best running backs struggle and get apprehensive after being nailed time and time again right after the handoff.

[Blick]

It's time to see if Charles can keep the fumbling to a minimum and stay healthy.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

I supported LJ this whole offseason and hes not done crap so far. I really believe Charles would offer more to this offense than LJ.

I think Charles would be slightly more productive.

However, I'm not sure the marginal improvement in production would out weigh the potential fumbles lost.

[MGRS13]

Originally Posted by milkman

I think Charles would be slightly more productive.

However, I'm not sure the marginal improvement in production would out weigh the potential fumbles lost.

Our RB's=Our WR's=we are fuct.

[CaliforniaChief]

Originally Posted by milkman

I think Charles would be slightly more productive.

However, I'm not sure the marginal improvement in production would out weigh the potential fumbles lost.

Exactly. Charles KNOWS he has to hold on to the football and he can't do it. Why? Probably because he's not physically strong enough to take a beating on a play to play basis.

Charles would have been a better option on those delay draws though.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I will say this much. It's hard to create anything when the opposing team's defense is two and a half feet in front of you when you get the ball. I'm not sure how reasonable it is to expect him to be Barry Sanders.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I will say this much. It's hard to create anything when the opposing team's defense is two and a half feet in front of you when you get the ball. I'm not sure how reasonable it is to expect him to be Barry Sanders.

I agree but when he does have a lane he needs to stay on his feet. Hes to busy diving himself onto the turf instead of staying on his feet and trying to pick up more yards. Hes very uncoordinated.

[dirk digler]

The problem is we really don't have anyone else. You can't count on Charles because he either fumbles or is hurt.

[Sure-Oz]

trade him to arz for boldin and beanie wells already wone!

[Hammock Parties]

He just had his best game of the season (84 yards rushing before the shotgun draw disasters) and now he's on the hot seat....load of crap. Pull something else out of your ass Billy Williamson.