Comments on: Johnson unlikely to fight deactivation by Chiefs

By: Bobarian

Bobarian — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:17:24 +0000

@ Kiera620 – That was exactly my point. In fact, as bad as he blocks now, he’s worlds better than he used to be.
@texasPHINSfan – I think the union should protect him only in as much if the Chiefs organization is using their actions to punish Johnson above and beyond their stated sanctions.

By: texasPHINSfan

texasPHINSfan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:47:37 +0000

i don’t know if i think the union should support johnson in fighting anything here.
regarding being activated – this is the team and coach’s decision. how can the union tell a team who to activate & play?
if i was the chiefs, i’d just have him dress but not play for the remainder of the games. if LJ wants to fight that, i’d be curious to see what grounds he has.
i still don’t understand how the union or the NFLPA can challenge a coach’s strategy or who a coach wants to suit up on gameday.

By: kiera620

kiera620 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:40:29 +0000

umm i think they were pointing out that you shouldn’t be using his inability to block as a reason for him no longer being able to play at an nfl level if it was something he was never able to do to begin with.

By: finsbooyah

finsbooyah — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:24:37 +0000

“Bobarian says: In defense of LJ; he’s never been able to block”
Uhhh, how in the hell is that statement defending him??

By: Cardsfan81

Cardsfan81 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:52:11 +0000

This thing in Kansas City with Johnson is facinating from a football perpestive.
First on Haley and then Pioli. Haley is not qualified to be a Head Coach in the NFL period. He does not have a knock you off your feet resume. He just does not. He had one great year as the OC in Arizona where things broke right and the team got hot. Is that all one needs to be a head coach. It sure as hell looks that way. His lack of great people skills is obvious to all who want to see. He has alienated players every where he has been— Jets, Dallas, Arizona AND now Kansas City. He may be a great OC but Head Coach—–well I am sure he is not that.
On Pioli, the New England types that come out of there whether as Coaches or Front Office personel types get annointed as great before doing anything that contributes to winning on the field (Mc Daniels may be the exception) when they leave the cocoon and comfort of Belichick or New England. This is brought about by the National Media having a love affair or in some instances being intimated by Belichick. We have no way of knowing if the Patriots were successful because of Belicheck or Pioli because they don’t talk much up there.
Here is what we do know. The Kansas City Chiefs are worst now than the were under Edwards. They can’t run. They can’t pass. They can’t stop anyone on defense and oh by the way they are getting poor QB play from Matt Casell. It is not a strech to say the Chiefs are in disarray and the Pioli era has not gotten off to a rousing start.
Finally, Larry Johnson is needed, not for his ability to run between the tackles —–Jim Brown
would’nt be effective behind that OL but to DEFLECT ATTENTION away from Haley and Pioli. Ultimately an organization is a reflection of it’s leaders and Pioli and Haley are those leaders.

By: Bobarian

Bobarian — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:52:00 +0000

@KC_Vols
In defense of LJ; he’s never been able to block, and right now, there aren’t any holes to find.
On the other hand, he’s slower than he used to be, and he still is a frickin’ idiot.

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:41:36 +0000

The difficulty in winning a grievance under these circumstances is proving that his “inactive” status is “disciplinary” in which case a violation of the CBA… OR a “coaches” decision which is Not. Common sense tells us that the K.C. hierarchy will simply assert that Johnson’s status is in the “best interest of the team” and the coaches decision…….case closed.
The only remedy for this type of “unilateral”team decisions is to tighten up the players contract with language that prevents obvious and further discipline and “masks” it as otherwise.

By: KC_Vols

KC_Vols — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:13:15 +0000

Barksdale – that is inappropriate. Loss of life is no joking matter.
By the way, LJ is not very good anymore. Have you watched how slow he is, how he can’t block and can’t find a hole?

By: TheDPR

TheDPR — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:43:34 +0000

Larry Johnson is finished. Even if he hadn’t opened his idiotic yap, he should have been benched. His take three steps then fall down routine was tired and hurting the team. He can’t play at the pro level anymore.

By: Avon Barksdale

Avon Barksdale — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:24:37 +0000

This petition crap is one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard of. Hey KC fans, maybe you shouldn’t be dissing one of the only good players on your team since Priest Holmes retired.
Also, at least Larry Johnson knows how to drive a car.

By: bearsrule

bearsrule — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:17:07 +0000

Lawrence Phillips Jr…..that’s not a compliment.

By: SmackMyVickUp

SmackMyVickUp — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:12:23 +0000

Signed petition, thanks for sharing it.
Pictures are nice and sweet.
I swear if you start to put up your mug or the other author’s mug shots like every other news site does I will leave and never return. Some pictures are better left unposted.

By: sven_ftw

sven_ftw — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:26:52 +0000

we get pictures now?? =D

By: leatherneck

leatherneck — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:22:08 +0000

Whoa, pictures.

By: PackFaninPackLand

PackFaninPackLand — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:17:15 +0000

Hey Florio, a story you might want to look at is how John Riggins ripped Redskins owner Daniel Snyder a new one on “Inside the NFL” on Shwotime tonight !
Ho Lee Crap.
It was awesome, and about 20 minutes into the program. The other guys on the show, Phil Simms, Warren Sapp, and Cris Collinsworth just sat there in stunned amazement. Of course I think everything he said was probably true.
And he was on again about another 20 minutes later in a roundtable discussion about the NFL, and was also great there too !

By: Asswipe Johnson (Pronounced Az-Wee-Pay)

Asswipe Johnson (Pronounced Az-Wee-Pay) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:00:53 +0000

This could get rather interesting.
What are the odds of Larry Johnson keeping his trap shut if he is deactivated or benched for the remainder of the season? Where’s Danny Sheridan when you need him…

By: FFLRick8

FFLRick8 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:54:07 +0000

he’s a tool…

By: Desides

Desides — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:53:42 +0000

I’m amazed that Todd Haley and Scott Pioli feel they can be the PC police. Shouldn’t they be more worried about winning games?

By: KC_Vols

KC_Vols — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:52:37 +0000

Is there a petition to give Todd Haley the Jim Zorn treatment and bring some one else in that knows what they are doing?

By: SaintsBucsPanthersSUKK

SaintsBucsPanthersSUKK — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:45:41 +0000

I’m #71**!

By: Eddie Drycleaner

Eddie Drycleaner — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:44:43 +0000

so I just signed this petition. It’ll probably lead nowhere, but a novel concept nonetheless.

By: leatherneck

leatherneck — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:36:53 +0000

Explanation of why the bad coaches aren't getting fired http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_13707996?source=rss

By: kmu25110

kmu25110 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:28:33 +0000

http://www.petitiononline.com/StopLJ/petition-sign.html?

By: chapnasty

chapnasty — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:27:13 +0000

Why in the hell can the union file anything in regards to a player being deactivated? That has to be the single dumbest thing I have ever seen in my life. That would be a dangerous precedent as it would open the door to every single player who gets deactivated to file a grievance. What the hell is wrong with this situation?

By: busterbobo

busterbobo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:22:09 +0000

80 yards to get the all time record…..with only 8 games left he would have to average 10 yards a game. pretty tough order for that bum!

By: Common Sense

Common Sense — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:17:04 +0000

Only thing Larry fights is women.