Possible Larry Johnson Holdout? - Page 3

listopencil · 05-02-2007, 01:43 PM

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/spor...S__Brown_.html

* The Chiefs are bracing for a training-camp holdout by running back Larry Johnson. Johnson, who has rushed for 3,539 yards and 37 touchdowns the last two seasons, has 3 years left on the deal he signed as a rookie in 2003.

He is scheduled to make $1.85 million this year and $967,000 next year.

The Chiefs have been talking to Johnson's agent about a new deal, but the two sides still are far apart. A club source put the odds of Johnson holding out this summer at 50-50.

Johnson, who owns a home in New York with rapper Jay-Z, showed up in Kansas City Sunday for the first time since the team began its voluntary workouts last month and has worked out with his teammates the last 2 days.

He has indicated that he will attend the team's postdraft minicamp in 2 weeks.

Direckshun · 05-02-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

I tried. I think I get weeded out as spam.

Try changing your email address from [email protected].

BigRock · 05-02-2007, 04:56 PM

If Carl was worried, we probably would have drafted a RB better and higher up than Kolby Smith.

Hammock Parties · 05-02-2007, 06:12 PM

Pure speculation. He won't hold out.

Hammock Parties · 05-02-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Who is LJ's agent?

Alvin Keels. He's a family friend.

Crashride · 05-02-2007, 06:14 PM

Word on the street hes holding to out to shoot a new music video for Sanjaya

Hootie · 05-02-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AutumnWind

Someone needs to tell carl to give him a max deal. GoQueer can be his agent.

this isn't the NBA...there is no such thing as a max deal

Hootie · 05-02-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Joie

Thank you.

The 4 year 40 million dollar deal sounds more than fair then.

If you know how NFL contracts work, he's going to sign at least a 7 year contract with some ridiculous number that means nothing...it's all in the guaranteed dollars in the NFL.

Hootie · 05-02-2007, 06:17 PM

Plus, LJ always bitched about getting off to a late start. No way does he hold out and **** himself out of another year. LJ wants to do down as one of the best ever...

He'll play without a new contract...but he'll be a huge bitch about it.

Fortunately, we can franchise and trade him after the season if he pulls a Trent and refuses to play for us.

Joie · 05-02-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

If you know how NFL contracts work, he's going to sign at least a 7 year contract with some ridiculous number that means nothing...it's all in the guaranteed dollars in the NFL.

Honestly, I really don't know all that much about NFL contracts. I have always loved football, but I've just started paying attention to negotiations and trades in the last few seasons.

Slick32 · 05-02-2007, 06:46 PM

Johnson has no reason to hold out and especially will not benefit from holding out. I would think his goal is to keep his numbers as high as he can so he can have leverage when he is ready to be either a UFA or a FA.

It is my opinion that he wants out of KC and will do what it takes to get out.

Halfcan · 05-02-2007, 08:12 PM

"Pay my Grandson you cheap bitches"- Lj's Grandma

"Grandmama gotta eat you mother****ers!!"

**KcMizzou** · 05-02-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

"Pay my Grandson you cheap bitches"- Lj's Grandma

"Grandmama gotta eat you mother****ers!!"

Please don't let grandma eat me. Dear God, please.

**wazu** · 05-02-2007, 08:18 PM

Sorry, LJ. We gotta pay Trent.

greg63 · 05-02-2007, 08:18 PM

I don't see Carl forking over 80 mil. over the next 8 years.

Terribilis · 05-02-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick32

Johnson has no reason to hold out and especially will not benefit from holding out. I would think his goal is to keep his numbers as high as he can so he can have leverage when he is ready to be either a UFA or a FA.

It is my opinion that he wants out of KC and will do what it takes to get out.

ding - we have a winner. I would love to see LJ end a long illustrious career in KC, but I just dont think he sees KC as anything but a stepping stone. If a player decides he doesnt want to be here- there isnt really anything we can do about it... just like with trent.

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Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Plus, LJ always bitched about getting off to a late start. No way does he hold out and **** himself out of another year. LJ wants to do down as one of the best ever... He'll play without a new contract...but he'll be a huge bitch about it. Fortunately, we can franchise and trade him after the season if he pulls a Trent and refuses to play for us.
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Slick32 Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: KC Casino cash: $10004900	Johnson has no reason to hold out and especially will not benefit from holding out. I would think his goal is to keep his numbers as high as he can so he can have leverage when he is ready to be either a UFA or a FA. It is my opinion that he wants out of KC and will do what it takes to get out.
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wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $-1787705 VARSITY	Sorry, LJ. We gotta pay Trent.
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