muck Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 with rookies to sign, the Chiefs should have resolved this before though I would guess they will sign him and with the prorated bonus and all he won't cost them much more for this year. $1.75 million is pretty much insulting to a player that has done as much as he has the last two years. They should have taken care of this at the end of last season. Chris Brown just signed a one-year deal worth $1.8 million - by that measure LJ should be making $25 million a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 with rookies to sign, the Chiefs should have resolved this before though I would guess they will sign him and with the prorated bonus and all he won't cost them much more for this year. $1.75 million is pretty much insulting to a player that has done as much as he has the last two years. They should have taken care of this at the end of last season. Chris Brown just signed a one-year deal worth $1.8 million - by that measure LJ should be making $25 million a year. Chris Brown is a musical genious!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 muck, just what the hell are they doing in KC? There's no way he should be left hanging based on his production the last couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 1.75 mill is an insult for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 You know normally I'd say he signed a contract and he needs to be in camp and play by the terms of the contract, then again he is vastly underpaid and deserves an extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Johnson is signed through the 2009 season. Under normal circumstances, I'd say that he needs to suck it up, stop whining, & make good on the contract. This one is the exception to the rule. Yeah, he did sign the long term rookie contract with a good signing bonus, but his play has easily transcended that level. To expect him to carry the kind of load he has, and put forth the kind of performance he has, and ask him to still honor the terms of that contract, is absurd. This isn't a vet with a prior track record signing a hefty 2 or 3 years contract and then wanting to tear it up after 1 year. KC & Peterson need to cough up appropriate compensation, even if it isn't the between-Manning-and-LT-money that Johnson is looking for. If KC doesn't step up, this will one of those very rare times you'll see me support a player holding out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Obviously LJ deserves a lot more, and I'm sure KC would be willing to pay him a lot more....it's how much more and for how long that is the issue. Plus KC has to think about how much longer he can produce at that high a level or even close - offhand I'd guess a couple years tops, esp the way he is the focal point. PS - I'd be a lot more for the "pay him what he's worth/how he produces" if contracts were structured such that a player also had to give BACK truckloads of $ if he played well below his salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Obviously LJ deserves a lot more, and I'm sure KC would be willing to pay him a lot more....it's how much more and for how long that is the issue. Plus KC has to think about how much longer he can produce at that high a level or even close - offhand I'd guess a couple years tops, esp the way he is the focal point. PS - I'd be a lot more for the "pay him what he's worth/how he produces" if contracts were structured such that a player also had to give BACK truckloads of $ if he played well below his salary. Don't do it KC! Make an example of him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 You know normally I'd say he signed a contract and he needs to be in camp and play by the terms of the contract, then again he is vastly underpaid and deserves an extension. Not to mention that they ran LJ into the ground last year with 400+ carries (which could very well shorten his pro career) and he didn't say a peep. Give the guy his due or let him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) I agree. If they plan to continue using him as much as they have, I'd want more money up front too. It's not like they don't know what they're getting. Edited June 21, 2007 by budlitebrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) with rookies to sign, the Chiefs should have resolved this before though I would guess they will sign him and with the prorated bonus and all he won't cost them much more for this year. $1.75 million is pretty much insulting to a player that has done as much as he has the last two years. They should have taken care of this at the end of last season. Chris Brown just signed a one-year deal worth $1.8 million - by that measure LJ should be making $25 million a year. I think LJ would agree. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imFAR8ypw2c...related&search= Edited June 22, 2007 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 In KC's defense, he has taken a lot of wear the past few seasons and is 28 years of age... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Don't do it KC! Make an example of him! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) In KC's defense, he has taken a lot of wear the past few seasons and is 28 years of age... ...and he is the only player worth anything on their roster. And btw, he's 27. Edited June 22, 2007 by budlitebrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 They can afford to wait him out with super star talent like Michael Bennett backing him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthemidget Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 This news is already affecting his draft position. There was a mock draft last night, keeper though, where he slipped to #6. http://www.mockdraftcentral.com/draft_grid.jsp?id=35445 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 They can afford to wait him out with super star talent like Michael Bennett backing him up. They have this cool thing called the NFL draft every year. This allows pro teams to select college players to add to their rosters during the offseason. This past draft KC added a guy named Kolby Smith, who is a RB. FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 This news is already affecting his draft position. There was a mock draft last night, keeper though, where he slipped to #6. http://www.mockdraftcentral.com/draft_grid.jsp?id=35445 Peterson is notorious for his - shall we say - frugality? (Lincoln screams the way he holds onto a penny...) This could get very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Question is, what are his demands for a contract? Would you pay him more than LT's getting? I don't think I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Question is, what are his demands for a contract? Would you pay him more than LT's getting? I don't think I would. More than LT? No. In that neighborhood? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 They have this cool thing called the NFL draft every year. This allows pro teams to select college players to add to their rosters during the offseason. This past draft KC added a guy named Kolby Smith, who is a RB. FYI. Do you have a link supporting this "draft" thing? I call shenanigans!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Do you have a link supporting this "draft" thing? I call shenanigans!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I think LJ would agree. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imFAR8ypw2c...related&search= I can't believe nobody commented on this video!!! I thought this was absolutely hysterical! LJ had me pissin' my pants. But it's okay...it's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 They have this cool thing called the NFL draft every year. This allows pro teams to select college players to add to their rosters during the offseason. This past draft KC added a guy named Kolby Smith, who is a RB. FYI. Add to that, Bennett didn't do too bad lasst year either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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