Vermeil on Johnson...

ChiefsOne · 12-08-2004, 10:35 AM

VERMEIL: “Larry (Johnson) ran well. Derrick (Blaylock) could have played and did play a snap or two, but I just didn’t feel good about it. Larry missed some holes, but he’ll get better. He was so excited about carrying the ball that it almost was a distraction to some of the breaks he could have made had he more patient.”

HOLTHUS: He was so explosive that his speed seemed to fool the Raiders at times.

VERMEIL: “Now, he is fast, although he’s no faster than Derrick Blaylock. Just being a little more patient as he learns to run in this offense will help him. That offensive line will provide him with an opportunity to run more often than not.”

Johnson looked great IMO. I like Vermeil, but wish he would quite slamming Larry every chance he gets. Last week he was saying that Johnson was probably the fastest guy on the team in the 40 and this week he is no faster than Blaylock! He took his diaper off, now get behind your back and give him some credit.

**Rain Man** · 12-08-2004, 10:37 AM

No faster than Blaylock? Blaylock has blazing speed. If someone's faster than Blaylock, they're Olympian.

Earthling · 12-08-2004, 10:38 AM

WTF?? Where is DV's head at??

Chris Meck · 12-08-2004, 10:42 AM

Priest Holmes isn't really all that FAST. He's QUICK. I'd take a 230 lb. back that's as fast as Blaylock any old day, thank you.

Chris

**BigRedChief** · 12-08-2004, 10:50 AM

I don't know what DV's issue is with LJ but he needs to knock it off. Yeah there have been a lot of 100 yard rushers that never amounted to anything but the first time you give him a chance he produces. We will see if its a case of Greg "The Real Deal" Hill or a new chapter is being written in thr King Carl draft history books. An actual impact RB.

I sure do like his just handing the ball to the ref after a touchdown score. Quite classy.

NewChief · 12-08-2004, 10:51 AM

I have thought that DV's comments about LJ were a little overly-qualified. He keeps talking about how LJ could have done even better if he wouldn't have been so excited. How he didn't use good vision. How he hit the hole too fast. Come on, Dick! The guy racked up some serious yardage and really helped the team out.

It's doubly irritating when he can hardly bring himself to criticize a member of the _efense. Make no sense. Give credit where it's due. Give criticism where it's needed. LJ doesn't need a critique after that performance. He just needs more carries.

milkman · 12-08-2004, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Codger

WTF?? Where is DV's head at??

Vermeil doesn't like big Johnson's in diapers.

**BigRedChief** · 12-08-2004, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

It's doubly irritating when he can hardly bring himself to criticize a member of the _efense. Make no sense. Give credit where it's due. Give criticism where it's needed. LJ doesn't need a critique after that performance. He just needs more carries.

Nail on head award.

The defense is the one that needs to be taken out to the woodshed.

jspchief · 12-08-2004, 10:57 AM

I listened to DV on the radio last night, and my immediate impression was that he was defending Blaylock and detracting from what LJ did. It's obvious he's got a hard-on for Blaylock. Vermeil's loyalty is a hindrence.

David. · 12-08-2004, 11:00 AM

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ChiefsOne · 12-08-2004, 11:01 AM

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Give credit where it's due. Give criticism where it's needed. LJ doesn't need a critique after that performance.

That's what I'm saying. Everyother player on this team he backs them up when they do something wrong (he's young, everyone makes mistakes, etc). And that's what I like about Vermeil, but with Johnson he just keeps putting him down. Throws him a bone every now and then, but has never gotten behind him.

Come on Dick show him some love.

Calcountry · 12-08-2004, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Vermeil doesn't like big Johnson's in diapers.

That should have read, "Dick doesn't like his Johnson in Diapers."

ChiefsOne · 12-08-2004, 11:16 AM

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worst thread title to grace CP

Guess it should've been "Dick on Johnson".

Chiefnj · 12-08-2004, 11:31 AM

I think Johnson have very deceptive speed. Opposing players don't think he can turn a corner, etc., and end up taking bad angles on him. The only criticism I have of him in the Raider game is that I don't think he has great balance. It seems like once someone swipes at him low he'll go down.

Earthling · 12-08-2004, 11:48 AM

Maybe DV was playing to lose that Raiders game and LJ ruined his plan for a better draft position..??

12-08-2004, 10:35 AM
ChiefsOne Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6558192	Vermeil on Johnson... VERMEIL: “Larry (Johnson) ran well. Derrick (Blaylock) could have played and did play a snap or two, but I just didn’t feel good about it. Larry missed some holes, but he’ll get better. He was so excited about carrying the ball that it almost was a distraction to some of the breaks he could have made had he more patient.” HOLTHUS: He was so explosive that his speed seemed to fool the Raiders at times. VERMEIL: “Now, he is fast, although he’s no faster than Derrick Blaylock. Just being a little more patient as he learns to run in this offense will help him. That offensive line will provide him with an opportunity to run more often than not.” Johnson looked great IMO. I like Vermeil, but wish he would quite slamming Larry every chance he gets. Last week he was saying that Johnson was probably the fastest guy on the team in the 40 and this week he is no faster than Blaylock! He took his diaper off, now get behind your back and give him some credit.
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12-08-2004, 10:37 AM	#2
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12-08-2004, 10:38 AM	#3
Earthling MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Casino cash: $10008447	WTF?? Where is DV's head at?? __________________ AND SOMETIMES IT'S NOT SO EASY ESPECIALLY WHEN YOUR ONLY FRIEND TALKS SEES LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE YOU AND YOU DO JUST THE SAME AS HIM -Jiimi Hendrix
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12-08-2004, 10:42 AM	#4
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12-08-2004, 10:50 AM	#5
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3139627 VARSITY	I don't know what DV's issue is with LJ but he needs to knock it off. Yeah there have been a lot of 100 yard rushers that never amounted to anything but the first time you give him a chance he produces. We will see if its a case of Greg "The Real Deal" Hill or a new chapter is being written in thr King Carl draft history books. An actual impact RB. I sure do like his just handing the ball to the ref after a touchdown score. Quite classy. __________________ Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. -YODA
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12-08-2004, 10:51 AM	#6
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9730204	I have thought that DV's comments about LJ were a little overly-qualified. He keeps talking about how LJ could have done even better if he wouldn't have been so excited. How he didn't use good vision. How he hit the hole too fast. Come on, Dick! The guy racked up some serious yardage and really helped the team out. It's doubly irritating when he can hardly bring himself to criticize a member of the _efense. Make no sense. Give credit where it's due. Give criticism where it's needed. LJ doesn't need a critique after that performance. He just needs more carries. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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12-08-2004, 10:57 AM	#9
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	I listened to DV on the radio last night, and my immediate impression was that he was defending Blaylock and detracting from what LJ did. It's obvious he's got a hard-on for Blaylock. Vermeil's loyalty is a hindrence. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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12-08-2004, 11:31 AM	#14
Chiefnj MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Willis, Harris and Davis. Casino cash: $10004900	I think Johnson have very deceptive speed. Opposing players don't think he can turn a corner, etc., and end up taking bad angles on him. The only criticism I have of him in the Raider game is that I don't think he has great balance. It seems like once someone swipes at him low he'll go down.
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12-08-2004, 11:48 AM	#15
Earthling MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Casino cash: $10008447	Maybe DV was playing to lose that Raiders game and LJ ruined his plan for a better draft position..?? __________________ AND SOMETIMES IT'S NOT SO EASY ESPECIALLY WHEN YOUR ONLY FRIEND TALKS SEES LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE YOU AND YOU DO JUST THE SAME AS HIM -Jiimi Hendrix
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