Chiefs Bracing for a Larry Johnson holdout (1 Viewer)

[rascal]

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/200..._S__Brown_.html

* The Chiefs are bracing for a training-camp holdout by running back Larry Johnson. Johnson, who has rushed for 3,539 yards and 37 touchdowns the last two seasons, has 3 years left on the deal he signed as a rookie in 2003. He is scheduled to make $1.85 million this year and $967,000 next year. The Chiefs have been talking to Johnson's agent about a new deal, but the two sides still are far apart. A club source put the odds of Johnson holding out this summer at 50-50. Johnson, who owns a home in New York with rapper Jay-Z, showed up in Kansas City Sunday for the first time since the team began its voluntary workouts last month and has worked out with his teammates the last 2 days. He has indicated that he will attend the team's postdraft minicamp in 2 weeks.

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Several things.. First, I find it interesting that a Philly newspaper is reporting this. Secondly, who is the idiot agent that allowed him to sign a 7 year contract as a rookie? Third, this seems like things are not looking good for LJ owners this year.

 

[The Shizzle]

Why does he share a house with Jay-Z. Could he not afford one with his rookie deal?

 

[cowboy homer]

If he holds out who will take his sopt? Turner? Just kidding about Turner but seriously who will be the guy? Do they go get Dillon, Brown someone like that. I doubt they go with Bennett.

 

[Dancing Bear]

rascal,

There are at least two other threads on LJ already.

One is :

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...16293&st=50

I believe that there is a handy dandy search feature which should allow you to post your thoughts in existing threads without creating duplicates.

 

[switz]

Why does he share a house with Jay-Z. Could he not afford one with his rookie deal?

Why do two guys buy a house together when they can afford one on their own??

 

[rascal]

I did do a search, and the thread you linked was fantasy owners concerned about him this upcoming year, not about him holding out.

Furthermore, there were no threads on LJ the first 3 pages (dating back to yesterday) and this is a new article.

Thanks but try again.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Why does he share a house with Jay-Z. Could he not afford one with his rookie deal?

Why do two guys buy a house together when they can afford one on their own??

NTTAWWT

 

[KING]

beyonce, i'd like you to meet my roommate larry.

 

[Keith Lewis]

Why does he share a house with Jay-Z. Could he not afford one with his rookie deal?

Why do two guys buy a house together when they can afford one on their own??

NTTAWWT

 

[The Shizzle]

beyonce, i'd like you to meet my roommate larry.

"Wassup Boo" :(

 

[massraider]

Why does he share a house with Jay-Z. Could he not afford one with his rookie deal?

Hey, have you checked the prices in New York? He was the 27th pick, I can get him a good deal on a parking spot in the South Bronx.

 

[Keith Lewis]

Why does he share a house with Jay-Z. Could he not afford one with his rookie deal?

Hey, have you checked the prices in New York? He was the 27th pick, I can get him a good deal on a parking spot in the South Bronx.

All LJ has to do is make a couple shoe commercials, no?

 

[Dancing Bear]

rascal,

Take a deep breath ...

There are many instances where your reported "article" is referenced and discussed in depth in the thread I provided, and I still do not see that it warrants a secondary thread.

Furthermore, there are no other corroborating sources for the story from philly.com, so I am much less inclined to revere the information. It is not even in the same time zone. Don't you think that a KC sports writer like ADAM TEICHER wouldn't jump at this sort of story if it had any teeth ...

 

[Bizkiteer]

I also read something about this possible holdout on www.michaelbennett.com!

 

[Dancing Bear]

Bizkiteer,

You that's really quite funny!

 

[rascal]

rascal,Take a deep breath ...There are many instances where your reported "article" is referenced and discussed in depth in the thread I provided, and I still do not see that it warrants a secondary thread.Furthermore, there are no other corroborating sources for the story from philly.com, so I am much less inclined to revere the information. It is not even in the same time zone. Don't you think that a KC sports writer like ADAM TEICHER wouldn't jump at this sort of story if it had any teeth ...

Dancing Bear,Step down from your pompous arrogant chair.Who made you the board police? Hopefully being an ### on a message board gives you the sense of dignity and worth to go about your normal life. Personally I don't care what you think. BTW, did I not say in my first post that it being mentioned by philly.com as a source of concern? Thought so.

 

[Keith Lewis]

rascal,Take a deep breath ...There are many instances where your reported "article" is referenced and discussed in depth in the thread I provided, and I still do not see that it warrants a secondary thread.Furthermore, there are no other corroborating sources for the story from philly.com, so I am much less inclined to revere the information. It is not even in the same time zone. Don't you think that a KC sports writer like ADAM TEICHER wouldn't jump at this sort of story if it had any teeth ...

Dancing Bear,Step down from your pompous arrogant chair.Who made you the board police? Hopefully being an ### on a message board gives you the sense of dignity and worth to go about your normal life. Personally I don't care what you think. BTW, did I not say in my first post that it being mentioned by philly.com as a source of concern? Thought so.

I had to check the link again, I thought I was at FFToday.com

 

[kensat30]

I think maybe Larry Johnson is just now starting to realize that he doesn't want the damn ball. At least not before he gets his one big payday.