NFL Primetime's take on our troubles - Page 2

bdeg · 10-08-2007, 02:39 PM

According to ESPN a lot of our problem is LJ. He looks complacent and "he's not stroking it in there like used to." They mentioned his new contract, too. Recommended benching him if that's the effort he gives.

Obviously it's not ALL him, but if you watch the plays he looks timid. He's not always HITTING holes. How responsible is LJ for our rushing game?

FringeNC · 10-08-2007, 04:20 PM

I really don't know how much of it's LJ, but if he isn't running effectively, he is worthless, because he is a liability in the passing game.

**Bwana** · 10-08-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Yesterday was a perfect example of LJ's lack of effort when compared to the Jacksonville backs. They'd fall forward for 2 yards, and LJ would fall down for 0.

He isn't running hard, and he isn't bouncing outside when there's no hole for him to hit. He's stuttering up to the pile half-assed and laying down.

Bingo

KCFalcon59 · 10-08-2007, 04:22 PM

what ****ing holes?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

PunkinDrublic · 10-08-2007, 04:24 PM

I think he's playing hurt. Even Herm was saying he wasn't 100% during the week and was considering not playing LJ.

Hammock Parties · 10-08-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

I really don't know how much of it's LJ, but if he isn't running effectively, he is worthless, because he is a liability in the passing game.

Except that he's caught every catchable pass thrown to him this year.

kcxiv · 10-08-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyDaleClanton

Who gives a rat's ass what Merrill Hoge has to say about our squad?

Obviously you, your posting in a thread you claim not to care about. lol

I like hearing other peoples take on what they think is wrong.

FringeNC · 10-08-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GOATSE

Except that he's caught every catchable pass thrown to him this year.

Reggie Bush is a better pass blocker than LJ.

TEX · 10-08-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bdeg

According to ESPN a lot of our problem is LJ. He looks complacent and "he's not stroking it in there like used to." They mentioned his new contract, too. Recommended benching him if that's the effort he gives.

Obviously it's not ALL him, but if you watch the plays he looks timid. He's not always HITTING holes. How responsible is LJ for our rushing game?

He's hitting them, but they're NOT there! Shoot, I'd be timid too if I kept runing into a ****ING brick wall. NONE of our RB's can run. Did they all just forget how? That tells me it's the twisted $hit Pile we call an O-line that's mostly to blame. Plus, if the single back set isn't working - we don't even have a legit NFL FB on the team.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-08-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by headsnap

but once in the open field, lately it's been the second contract that brings him down...

Your post was relevent, but this one is too. He does look complacent, and I for one am thrilled he's been called out by ESPN. Expect better production immediately. Not the numbers we're used too, this line he's running behind put him in this funk. I have a feeling this is the week he comes out now. Thanks ESPN.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-08-2007, 05:06 PM

ESPN is still lighting him up. Tom Jackson goes on to talk about unnamed players getting fat contracts and letting up, telling them to find new vocations because they're tough to watch. Boomer follows it up immediately by naming LJ. I love it.

bdeg · 10-08-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GOATSE

If Larry was half-assing it, why would he care so much after the game? I don't think he's half-assing it.

It's not necessarily that he's half-assing it, it's that he doesn't seem to be playing with any passion or energy. I'm sure he's trying to get yards, but it's not the same.

brent102fire · 10-08-2007, 05:31 PM

Let's see, the Chiefs have a Pro Bowler and one of the best backs in the NFL in LJ and a 2003 Pro Bowler in Michael Bennett. Both RB's cannot get going, both get hit as soon as they touch the ball and both have no holes to run through:

Bennett 18 Att, 49 yards in 5 games

LJ 84 Att, 275 yards in 5 games

I think the problem is the O-line, how can it be LJ?

Micjones · 10-08-2007, 05:38 PM

It's a combination of a bunch of bad elements.

1. The offensive linemen aren't currently suited to the running style Edwards wants to employ.

2. Larry Johnson isn't running with the same tenacity.

3. The playcalling in the earlygoing has been very predictable and has forced the Chiefs to have to deal with concentrated run defense efforts.

GoHuge · 10-08-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by brent102fire

Let's see, the Chiefs have a Pro Bowler and one of the best backs in the NFL in LJ and a 2003 Pro Bowler in Michael Bennett. Both RB's cannot get going, both get hit as soon as they touch the ball and both have no holes to run through:

Bennett 18 Att, 49 yards in 5 games

LJ 84 Att, 275 yards in 5 games

I think the problem is the O-line, how can it be LJ?

I beleive that says it all. Regardless of their effort, when your being hit in the backfield every other play it aint happening.

Halfcan · 10-08-2007, 05:52 PM

Pampers Johnson is 90% of the problem.

10-08-2007, 02:39 PM
bdeg Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: iowa Casino cash: $10004900	NFL Primetime's take on our troubles According to ESPN a lot of our problem is LJ. He looks complacent and "he's not stroking it in there like used to." They mentioned his new contract, too. Recommended benching him if that's the effort he gives. Obviously it's not ALL him, but if you watch the plays he looks timid. He's not always HITTING holes. How responsible is LJ for our rushing game?
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