nuke'em ttg Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Larry Johnson-RB-Chiefs Apr. 21 - 9:47 am et The Kansas City Star reports the Chiefs have shopped Larry Johnson. Run him into the ground, then move him; sounds good. Johnson still has plenty of value, although teams looking to acquire him will be on the hook to sign Johnson long term. L.J. probably won't be traded in the end. Source: Kansas City Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Wow! I wonder what they are hoping to get in return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 What owners come to mind.......Snyder........Jerry Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 If this happen this could possibly be the worst thing they can do. But I believe LJ will be ok even if traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 They'd be looking for two first rounders for LJ at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 What owners come to mind..............Jerry Jones Why would Jones pay the price for LJ's 1700 yds and 17 tds, when he pays alot less for JJ and Barber's 1700 yds and 18 td's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 What owners come to mind.......Snyder........Jerry Jones No and No. Both teams have already. However, the Bills, Packers and Browns came to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Yeah, there have been rumblings about this around here. With the way the team is shaping up I would not be opposed to seeing this happen. Definitely need 2 firsts to get it done though. At this point I'd rather see the Chiefs blow it up and start over than the usual 7-9, 8-8, 9-7 seasons we typically get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Chiefs just realize that there's some teams out there that desperately need running backs, seeing if they can sell high. Smart move to at least test the water. (And I'd love to see LJ out of the AFC West) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 No and No. Both teams have already. However, the Bills, Packers and Browns came to mind. Not a chance. Ted Thompson covets draft picks... Maybe more so than any other GM in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I just clicked on the handy dandy team links on the top and found this article. It looks like media generated and speculation because the team is willing to draft a runningback early. That is most likely a smokescreen. Heck if nobody would offer a econd round pick for Alexander, I doubt a team will give up two 1st rounders. LJ on their mind? Chiefs appear to be planning to draft a running back to back up or replace Johnson. By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star Maybe the Chiefs are truly concerned about Larry Johnson’s welfare. Perhaps it’s a sign they believe he is ready to hold out or they’re preparing to trade him. Or it could be just something as simple as the Chiefs doing their predraft homework. Whatever the reason, they met this week at Arrowhead Stadium with at least four of the higher-profile running backs available in the coming draft: California’s Marshawn Lynch, Ohio State’s Antonio Pittman, Florida State’s Lorenzo Booker and Louisville’s Kolby Smith. Oklahoma’s Adrian Peterson, widely considered the top running back available in the draft, did not visit with the Chiefs this week. Neither did some of the other top runners, including Arizona’s Chris Henry, Auburn’s Kenny Irons, Penn State’s Tony Hunt and Alabama’s Kenneth Darby. The Chiefs were unavailable Thursday to speak about their motives. But the agents for all of the players said the Chiefs told them they planned to draft a running back in an early round. “They’ve put that out there,” said Smith’s agent, Jerrold Colton. “They said they want the running-back duties shared a little more to save the wear and tear on (Johnson).” That part makes sense. Johnson was the busiest NFL back ever last season when he set a league record with 416 carries, and coach Herm Edwards has said he would like to reduce the burden on Johnson. Edwards also indicated recently there was a good chance the Chiefs would draft another running back. The puzzling part is that the Chiefs are looking at some premier backs. Lynch probably will be selected by the time the Chiefs make their first pick, 23rd in the first round. Pittman is a likely second-round selection. Booker and Smith, though, could be available in the latter half of the seven-round draft. The Chiefs have an accomplished backup to Johnson in Michael Bennett. He didn’t help them much last year, mainly because of injuries. But he once rushed for more than 1,000 yards with Minnesota. The Chiefs like that he’s fast and that he’s a good complement to Johnson. Johnson and the Chiefs have worked on a new contract that would give him a raise, but they don’t have an agreement yet. Johnson has not threatened to hold out if he doesn’t get a new deal and has been participating in the offseason workout program. The Chiefs also might be willing to trade Johnson if the right trade offer came along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Now that I read it closer, its a smokesceen: The Chiefs were unavailable Thursday to speak about their motives. But the agents for all of the players said the Chiefs told them they planned to draft a running back in an early round. Since when does the team tell all the players of their draft intentions. I thought only Tice did that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Or maybe they realized that Herm wants to run the ball 40 times a game, and that if they keep at the pace there at, LJ will be done in 2-3 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Yeah, there have been rumblings about this around here. With the way the team is shaping up I would not be opposed to seeing this happen. Definitely need 2 firsts to get it done though. At this point I'd rather see the Chiefs blow it up and start over than the usual 7-9, 8-8, 9-7 seasons we typically get. I'm w/ CD. If this is real (and it appears that it isn't), I'd be for it (if we got value in return). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Not a chance. Ted Thompson covets draft picks... Maybe more so than any other GM in the league. 100% correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I'll believe it when I see it. They may be shopping to see what they can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 (edited) It could happen, I suppose, but I don't see any team ever giving away so much value in the draft again in the near future as Ditka did to get Ricky Williams. 2 1sts seems way too high. There seems to be a large contingent of RBs in the NFL right now, and between this year's draft and next year's draft (which ought to be loaded at RB) there's going to be a significant number of capable starting RBs entering the league. The add Turner at a minimum as a UFA next season if SD doesn't get something done, and we're looking at a seriously overstocked position. LJ's compensation, BTW (from the NFLPA): 2003 $452,000 2004 $515,000 2005 $628,000 2006 $741,000 2007 $1,854,000 2008 $967,000 2009 $1,080,000 The signing bonus was $3.3M No wonder why he wants a new deal. I'm probably the biggest proponent on this board for players honoring their contracts, but holy crap is he ever being undercompensated right now. That's a serious slap in the face that KC won't renegotiate & reward him with a bit more substantial jack given the numbers he's put up so far. Edited April 23, 2007 by Bronco Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Not a chance. Ted Thompson covets draft picks... Maybe more so than any other GM in the league. You know the team a lot better than I but LJ with GB? Holy crap...he'd be an incredible fit -- and makes the team instantly a strong contender for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Trade LJ for two firsts. Trade a first and a third for Turner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Trade LJ for two firsts. Trade a first and a third for Turner. Great train of thought but the problem I see there is that SD will most likely not trade Turner to a division rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Another thought I'd had is that by putting LJ on the market, maybe Peterson is hoping to snag, say, Cleveland's first pick this year and another pick somewhere ... and to use that pick on either Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Brady Quinn or Joe Thomas ... we arguably have hugh needs at all four spots (if we trade LJ, that is) ... plus have another pick this year or next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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