WTF is the "Chieff"? Nice headline, ESPN.

mjoven1975: WTF is the "Chieff"? Nice headline, ESPN.

great googly moogly

Good.

That's kind of sad, actually. Did he lose his mind or something?

That's kind of sad, actually. Did he lose his mind or something?

he's been a head case since his first day of college. that's why paterno didn't start him regularly until he was a senior

from the comments over at deadspin:

"Al Davis would be licking his chops if there was any saliva being
produced naturally in his mouth"

How the other team got in his diapers, I'll never know.

Di Atribe: That's kind of sad, actually. Did he lose his mind or something?

It's not sad, it's a cause for celebration. LJ is a grade-A asshole and a terrible running back. It'd be one thing if he produced on the field, but he's been historically bad this year. 2.7 YPC, 350 yards, and 0 touchdowns, despite having more carries than any running back other than Adrian Peterson.

whiskeyinthejar: It'd be one thing if he produced on the field, but he's been historically bad this year. 2.7 YPC, 350 yards, and 0 touchdowns, despite having more carries than any running back other than Adrian Peterson

yeah, but he didn't have steve hutchinson blocking for him or brett favre offering a legitimate passing threat. you think peterson would be averaging what is is behind the chiefs offensive line?

if johnson can get on a decent team he'll produce.

For his next feat, Johnson will perform the Reverse Marcus Allen, sometimes known as an Albert Lewis.

Larry Johnson will have to fill his diapers with another team

I thought that was Najeh Davenport.

albo: yeah, but he didn't have steve hutchinson blocking for him or brett favre offering a legitimate passing threat. you think peterson would be averaging what is is behind the chiefs offensive line?

if johnson can get on a decent team he'll produce.

the chiefs' RBs were averaging north of 5 yards a carry last week with the same line. granted, they only got like 15 touches, but still more than doubles LJ's efforts with the same line.

granted, they only got like 15 touches, but still more than doubles LJ's efforts with the same line.

sure, when were those guys put in? passing downs when there weren't 8 in the box? toward the end of a loss?

yeah, they could very well be better, but it remains to be seen how they'll do once they start. defenses knew that when johnson was in, it was more likely to be a run, so they could cheat up the safety or run blitz.

albo: granted, they only got like 15 touches, but still more than doubles LJ's efforts with the same line.

sure, when were those guys put in? passing downs when there weren't 8 in the box? toward the end of a loss?

yeah, they could very well be better, but it remains to be seen how they'll do once they start. defenses knew that when johnson was in, it was more likely to be a run, so they could cheat up the safety or run blitz.

LJ didn't play last week - those guys started and did better than LJ by just about every metric.

Huzzah!

albo: from the comments over at deadspin:

"Al Davis would be licking his chops if there was any saliva being
produced naturally in his mouth"

I get the "any chance to take a cheap shot at Al Davis" thing but I don't see the Raiders picking him up considering they have Fargas and Bush doing a good job and McFadden coming back next week.

Look to the Skins to make that move if anyone does this season

370 rule has another victim.

albo: granted, they only got like 15 touches, but still more than doubles LJ's efforts with the same line.

sure, when were those guys put in? passing downs when there weren't 8 in the box? toward the end of a loss?

yeah, they could very well be better, but it remains to be seen how they'll do once they start. defenses knew that when johnson was in, it was more likely to be a run, so they could cheat up the safety or run blitz.

Actually they ran 10 times. Early in the game. Garbage time was used solely for Cassell to pad his stats.

looks like LJ is about the join the prestigious ranks of shawn alexander and edgerrin james.

soon to be followed by l.t.

Here's to hoping Belichick stays the hell away from LJ. Normally I wouldn't be worried, but the Pats seem to be trying to collect the whole set of 30+ year old NFL RBs and Johnson turns 30 in 10 days...

albo: whiskeyinthejar: It'd be one thing if he produced on the field, but he's been historically bad this year. 2.7 YPC, 350 yards, and 0 touchdowns, despite having more carries than any running back other than Adrian Peterson

yeah, but he didn't have steve hutchinson blocking for him or brett favre offering a legitimate passing threat. you think peterson would be averaging what is is behind the chiefs offensive line?

if johnson can get on a decent team he'll produce.

Would peterson be putting up stellar numbers? Probably not.

BUT he probably would put up more ypc than walking up to the los, tripping, falling foward and holding the ball over his head. (LJ averaged 8 feet per carry.)

YAY!

Does he fumble? We'll take him

Buh bye!

Di Atribe: That's kind of sad, actually. Did he lose his mind or something?

I am not sure that he ever really had control of it.

Not to defend LJ, who I think is an idiot, but this reeks of "find any reason to fire him." He is still owed probably $20million on his contract and most, if not all, of the guaranteed money has been paid. This just gave them a good "for cause" umbrella to fire him under.

Add that Ownership wants to protect Holmes' record with KC spelled doom for LJ.

Sad? Nope, just business...

How many teams are in need of RB help?

The Pats haven't had a great RB in a while, but LJ isn't that anymore. They like to take disgruntled veterans on though. They also have a plethora of guys to do the job right now. Hard to say how interested they'd be.

The Browns are in need, but Harrison and Davis are the future. I doubt LJ cares where he goes, but I can't see him being happy in Cleveland. I'd assumed Cleveland knows it isn't a good idea to take him on, but making assumptions about Cleveland isn't always an easy task.

The Texans have fumble problems with their guys, but Slaton is still the future. Maybe they take LJ on to put a fire under his Slaton's ass.

The Redskins could use him and Snyder will pay for anyone. This is probably the best bet in my opinion.

Tampa Bay doesn't have great RBs, but with Williams and Ward, I don't see why they'd add a third veteran. Their entire offseason was confusing to me though, so that's why I'm adding them to the list.

The Seahawks must be desperate to return to glory in their RB position. Jones and James aren't the answer, but LJ can't be any different than them.

HaywoodJablonski: Does he fumble? We'll take him

He does have more assault pleas (2) and fumbles (2) than touchdowns this year (0)...

Who are the Chefs?

albo: whiskeyinthejar: It'd be one thing if he produced on the field, but he's been historically bad this year. 2.7 YPC, 350 yards, and 0 touchdowns, despite having more carries than any running back other than Adrian Peterson

yeah, but he didn't have steve hutchinson blocking for him or brett favre offering a legitimate passing threat. you think peterson would be averaging what is is behind the chiefs offensive line?

if johnson can get on a decent team he'll produce.

I don't know... back in the day, when Dick Vermiel was treating him like a dog, Johnson would always find a way to take a shot at someone before he went down. It's not the same any more. He just rolls over. I don't know if that's because he got paid, or if carrying 400 times in 2006 took it all out of him. I try to see the old LJ, but I can't.

I submitted this with a worse headline.

I'd be sullen if I had to live in Kansas City too

next stop: the Home for Declining Running Backs (aka the Seahawks' roster)

Giving him 5 years/$43 mil/$19 mil guaranteed the year after he set an NFL record with 416 carries has to go down as one of the dumbest moves in the history of the NFL. Way to go Carl.

Can't express how glad I am to be rid of this cancer though. I'm sure the Pats or Steelers will pick him up, and he'll immediately start ripping off 100 yard games, but I don't care either. He doesn't get Priest's record, and we can find out of Jamal Charles is the future or not.

/Did someone say Dez Bryant?

Remember Cedric Benson. That is all.

howdyyall9999: Di Atribe: That's kind of sad, actually. Did he lose his mind or something?

I am not sure that he ever really had control of it.

Not to defend LJ, who I think is an idiot, but this reeks of "find any reason to fire him." He is still owed probably $20million on his contract and most, if not all, of the guaranteed money has been paid. This just gave them a good "for cause" umbrella to fire him under.


Actually just read that if nobody claims him off wavers, the Chiefs are on the hook for the remainder of his salary this year (including a $500k roster bonus)

jayhawk88: Giving him 5 years/$43 mil/$19 mil guaranteed the year after he set an NFL record with 416 carries has to go down as one of the dumbest moves in the history of the NFL. Way to go Carl.

Can't express how glad I am to be rid of this cancer though. I'm sure the Pats or Steelers will pick him up, and he'll immediately start ripping off 100 yard games, but I don't care either. He doesn't get Priest's record, and we can find out of Jamal Charles is the future or not.

/Did someone say Dez Bryant?

THIS!

For years, KC has been paying for what someone HAS done, not what they might do.

For instance, INDY. Edge did a lot for the team, but before his trip to AZ the brass realized he didn't have much left to offer so they let him go.

KC, not so much.

taylonr: howdyyall9999: Di Atribe: That's kind of sad, actually. Did he lose his mind or something?

I am not sure that he ever really had control of it.

Not to defend LJ, who I think is an idiot, but this reeks of "find any reason to fire him." He is still owed probably $20million on his contract and most, if not all, of the guaranteed money has been paid. This just gave them a good "for cause" umbrella to fire him under.


Actually just read that if nobody claims him off wavers, the Chiefs are on the hook for the remainder of his salary this year (including a $500k roster bonus)

He is too old to be a waived, he was just cut. (Waived players have 4 or less years in the league) He is now a free agent and the remainder of his salary for this year will be paid.

homarjr:
The Seahawks must be desperate to return to glory in their RB position. Jones and James aren't the answer, but LJ can't be any different than them.

They released James last week. Even more reason for him to go there now, though I could see Washington too, depending on Portis's concussion severity.

What about the Jets? They're kind of thin with Washington out.

Lost Thought 00: Remember Cedric Benson. That is all.

I remember him. He was the same guy - no yards per carry, total douchebag that the other players couldn't stand. I maintain if the Bears had kept him on, he wouldn't be any different - I think it took getting released and facing the possibility of never playing again at a high level that caused him to shape up.

Fine young man, bring your crazy legs to Cleveland.

Lost Thought 00: Remember Cedric Benson. That is all.

Cedric Benson was only about 23/24 years old when the Bears gave up on him, and didn't have much a workload or any wear on him at all.

LJ's almost 30.

LJ was great when he had Tony Richardson and that spiff O-line blocking for him, and a passing threat at QB. Now, not so much.

Also see: Shaun Alexander

I don't know if the Skins can afford him. They only had 5 million left in cap space and then they signed Levi Jones. I don't know how much they offered Levi but it would be hard to imagine them getting both of these guys for under 5 million. I think the salary cap may actually save Danny from himself. Besides, the Skins already have 3 30 year old running backs.

eazye1334: What about the Jets? They're kind of thin with Washington out.

Jones and Green are good enough in my opinion. The Jets also know that making a dumb signing in New York isn't the same as making a dumb signing anywhere else. They got lucky with Edwards in that first game so people are giving them a pass. Doubt they roll the dice again.

karmaceutical: Fine young man, bring your crazy legs to Cleveland

that's be a good home. and since he can't pass block, you have an extra QB who's also been a starter to step in when anderson gets destroyed.

eazye1334: homarjr:
The Seahawks must be desperate to return to glory in their RB position. Jones and James aren't the answer, but LJ can't be any different than them.

They released James last week. Even more reason for him to go there now, though I could see Washington too, depending on Portis's concussion severity.

What about the Jets? They're kind of thin with Washington out.

The Jets have Shonn Greene and Thomas Jones, and Washington will eventually come back, even if it is next season.

The 'Skins probably have the most serious need if CPort is more than a week or two out.

howdyyall9999: He is too old to be a waived, he was just cut. (Waived players have 4 or less years in the league) He is now a free agent and the remainder of his salary for this year will be paid.

Don't think that's right?...Chris Chambers was subject to waivers last week, and he's been around for awhile.

albo: whiskeyinthejar: It'd be one thing if he produced on the field, but he's been historically bad this year. 2.7 YPC, 350 yards, and 0 touchdowns, despite having more carries than any running back other than Adrian Peterson

yeah, but he didn't have steve hutchinson blocking for him or brett favre offering a legitimate passing threat. you think peterson would be averaging what is is behind the chiefs offensive line?

if johnson can get on a decent team he'll produce.

While the Chief's line does indeed blow goats, LJ has repeatedly paused mid-whine to complain that he needs at least 20 carries to get up to speed, so to speak. How many teams in what is increasingly a 2 running back game are going to give him that many carries? And the Chiefs used the crap out of him----400+ carries one season. How much does a 30 year old crybaby back have left? And at what cost to your locker room?

LJ is a bad teammate and a worn-down whiny RB. But someone will most likely take a chance on him. Better get him cheap.
/Bitter Chiefs fan
//Not sure about Cassel yet, either.
///Or Egoli/Haley
////sure about slashies!

howdyyall9999:
He is too old to be a waived, he was just cut. (Waived players have 4 or less years in the league) He is now a free agent and the remainder of his salary for this year will be paid.

I was just referencing an blog post (new window)I read.

Looks like the 4 year rule only applies before the trade deadline

Under the CBA, from the beginning of the waiver system each year through the trading dealine (October 19 1999), any veteran who has acquired four years of pension credit is not subject to the waiver system if the club desires to release him. After the trading deadline, such players are subject to the waiver system."

Source: http://www.patscap.com/faq.html

Sherjo311: looks like LJ is about the join the prestigious ranks of shawn alexander and edgerrin james.

soon to be followed by l.t.

Give Adrian Peterson about 3 years. 5 tops.

albo: karmaceutical: Fine young man, bring your crazy legs to Cleveland

that's be a good home. and since he can't pass block, you have an extra QB who's also been a starter to step in when anderson gets destroyed.

Well, Lewis is pretty much broken down, and should be gone at the end of the year. Davis looks like he's the #1 guy next year, and Harrison is a good change of pace/third down back. LJ wouldn't be a bad #2 guy to have, in case Davis gets hurt again (and turns into Lee Suggs v2.0). It would only work if he isn't frogballs crazy... but there's probably not too much team chemistry to fark up anyway.

So, yeah... it makes sense. It would buy the team some time to build up talent elsewhere. My guess is that the team will be giving Quinn the job next year, for lack of a better option. Build up the D through the draft, maybe pick up somebody to play on the right side of the line. Then we just need WRs and TEs while we test out Quinn.

/Assuming we have a GM to actually make draft picks

So I keep hearing about this but what exactly did he say? It couldnt have been that bad, they must have just been looking for a reason to cut him.