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LARRY JOHNSON RUNS ANGRY (1 Viewer)

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Chiefs’ Johnson says he ‘vents’ frustrations by running hardKansas CityOne key aspect of RB Larry Johnson’s dominance down the stretch has been the improved patience he has shown in setting up blocks. Johnson told PFW last week that the increased playing time has had a lot to do with it because it gets him in a rhythm as a runner. “As I’ve played more and more and run each play, I can see who’s going to be where, I know what the linebackers are going to do, I know what the defensive backs are going to do, I know how the defensive linemen are going to play,” Johnson said. “And after a while, it comes natural. And that’s all during the course of the game, with me getting warmed up.” Johnson also admitted that the frustrations he endured while sitting on the bench for much of his first two-and-a-half years in the league, as well as what he viewed as unfair criticism by the media, have made running with an attitude easy. “Anybody can run, but if you put enough emotion behind it, it can alter the way you run, the way you break tackles and stuff like that,” Johnson told PFW. “With my situation since I’ve been here — I mean, it hasn’t been an easy one, so it’s time for me to vent. And the best way to (vent) is to put the ball in my hands and just get with it.” :rant: :hot: Past Kansas City WWHI >What happens if he calms down and stops playing w/a chip on his shoulder,does he become an average rb ?

 
The only question I have concerning Larry Johnson is; when is he going to holdout for a new contract?

 
I believe he still feels he has something to prove. I don't see he slowing down any. Alot depends on the offensive scheme and new head coach next year. I am torn for next year's draft. I have the first pick. I am torn between Alexander and LJ. LT concerns me because of his lack of production after week 13 the last few years. Eat #####

 
I believe he still feels he has something to prove. I don't see he slowing down any. Alot depends on the offensive scheme and new head coach next year. I am torn for next year's draft. I have the first pick. I am torn between Alexander and LJ. LT concerns me because of his lack of production after week 13 the last few years. Eat #####
I agree. LJ still feels he has more to prove. So he definitely won't be slowing down any. You'll probably notice an increasing effort on his part.
 
This is pretty old news, really. If you've ever seen him play, you know he runs with a chip on his shoulder. The guy is angry and fearless. He's a badass and incredibly fun to watch if he's not playing your team.I would not be surprised to see him break the rushing yards record next season. Actually, if the Chiefs offense remains intact and LJ remains the feature back and gets 25 carries per game, I'd be surprised if he doesn't break the record.

 
This is pretty old news, really. If you've ever seen him play, you know he runs with a chip on his shoulder. The guy is angry and fearless. He's a badass and incredibly fun to watch if he's not playing your team.

I would not be surprised to see him break the rushing yards record next season. Actually, if the Chiefs offense remains intact and LJ remains the feature back and gets 25 carries per game, I'd be surprised if he doesn't break the record.
Never said it was new news,just something to talk about.One can burn out fast if one is fueled by anger.
 
LJ will be overpriced in my auction league next year, just like Manning was this year. Ditto SA. I'll probably "settle" for LT and might even get him a little cheaper than this year, despite another great year.

 
I picked up LJ from a QB starved owner midseason for Leftwich. :yes: At a salary of $8 in a $200 auction/keeper league where the #1RB sometimes goes for over $100, I hope he keeps his anger on simmer, and not boil......I want that steam spread out over the next few years. :thumbup:

 
The guy is angry and fearless. He's a badass and incredibly fun to watch if he's not playing your team.
That sums it up right there, but it's even better when he's ripping it up for 170 and multiple TDs on your roster.
 
I believe he still feels he has something to prove.  I don't see he slowing down any.  Alot depends on the offensive scheme and new head coach next year.  I am torn for next year's draft.  I have the first pick.  I am torn between Alexander and LJ.  LT concerns me because of his lack of production after week 13 the last few years.  Eat #####
Actually, LT was quite good at the end of the '04 season (over 800 total yards & 10 TDs in his last 6 games). In fact, dominating might be a better word. I've heard other people say he tailed off in '04, as well, which is definitely not the case. He did miss week 17, but not sure how that got started.
 
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I believe he still feels he has something to prove.  I don't see he slowing down any.  Alot depends on the offensive scheme and new head coach next year.  I am torn for next year's draft.  I have the first pick.  I am torn between Alexander and LJ.  LT concerns me because of his lack of production after week 13 the last few years.  Eat #####
Actually, LT was quite good at the end of the '04 season (over 800 total yards & 10 TDs in his last 6 games). In fact, dominating might be a better word. I've heard other people say he tailed off in '04, as well, which is definitely not the case. He did miss week 17, but not sure how that got started.
Didn't he have a groin problem that caused him just to play the first half for many games during the 04 season. He would play the first half and get 80 and a touch if I remember correctly. It killed me to watch him get pulled after the first half. Maybe I am wrong but I could swear that is what happened. The groin problem bothered him almost all year if I remember correctly.
 
I believe he still feels he has something to prove.  I don't see he slowing down any.  Alot depends on the offensive scheme and new head coach next year.  I am torn for next year's draft.  I have the first pick.  I am torn between Alexander and LJ.  LT concerns me because of his lack of production after week 13 the last few years.  Eat #####
Actually, LT was quite good at the end of the '04 season (over 800 total yards & 10 TDs in his last 6 games). In fact, dominating might be a better word. I've heard other people say he tailed off in '04, as well, which is definitely not the case. He did miss week 17, but not sure how that got started.
Didn't he have a groin problem that caused him just to play the first half for many games during the 04 season. He would play the first half and get 80 and a touch if I remember correctly. It killed me to watch him get pulled after the first half. Maybe I am wrong but I could swear that is what happened. The groin problem bothered him almost all year if I remember correctly.
You're correct. He did have a groin problem. I'm assuming it got better as the year progressed. I didn't have him in any league last year & I didn't really pay attention to the earlier games when I looked up his numbers, but those were his totals from weeks 10 thru 16.
 
does anyone have a 40 time on Larry Johnson? I have a wager with a friend.
From a recent article in the KC Star (link at the bottom):There are so many number games you can play with Larry Johnson. You take his nine starts and project them out over a full season and, well, it’s mind-blowing — 464 carries (an NFL record), 2,402 yards (an NFL record), 28 touchdowns (an NFL record). I mean, these are like Bo Jackson’s numbers out of the old Super Tecmo Bowl video game.

Still, it isn’t his numbers that get the blood pumping. It’s the running. There’s nobody like him in the NFL. Priest Holmes was an amazing running back for the Chiefs — he set up blocks, he never missed the hole, he caught the ball, he blocked, he scored touchdowns — and Holmes may yet be amazing again. But it’s different with Johnson. He runs like he’s indestructible. He runs like something out of comic books. He blasts through tackles, tears away from linebackers, runs away from safeties.

Chiefs president/CEO/general manager/Father Time Carl Peterson remembers exactly how he felt watching Larry Johnson work out in Happy Valley. This was 2003. Peterson was the only Chiefs representative at the workout. He saw this guy who was 6 feet 2, weighed 230 pounds. This guy could knock over buildings. And then he sprinted his 40 yards, and Peterson clicked his stopwatch — 4.37 seconds. Blazing fast. More than anything, though, Peterson thought Larry Johnson had this presence, something like greatness. He talked to coach Joe Paterno. He talked to Johnson’s father. Peterson left feeling awed.

KC Star Article

 
does anyone have a 40 time on Larry Johnson? I have a wager with a friend.
From a recent article in the KC Star (link at the bottom):There are so many number games you can play with Larry Johnson. You take his nine starts and project them out over a full season and, well, it’s mind-blowing — 464 carries (an NFL record), 2,402 yards (an NFL record), 28 touchdowns (an NFL record). I mean, these are like Bo Jackson’s numbers out of the old Super Tecmo Bowl video game.

Still, it isn’t his numbers that get the blood pumping. It’s the running. There’s nobody like him in the NFL. Priest Holmes was an amazing running back for the Chiefs — he set up blocks, he never missed the hole, he caught the ball, he blocked, he scored touchdowns — and Holmes may yet be amazing again. But it’s different with Johnson. He runs like he’s indestructible. He runs like something out of comic books. He blasts through tackles, tears away from linebackers, runs away from safeties.

Chiefs president/CEO/general manager/Father Time Carl Peterson remembers exactly how he felt watching Larry Johnson work out in Happy Valley. This was 2003. Peterson was the only Chiefs representative at the workout. He saw this guy who was 6 feet 2, weighed 230 pounds. This guy could knock over buildings. And then he sprinted his 40 yards, and Peterson clicked his stopwatch — 4.37 seconds. Blazing fast. More than anything, though, Peterson thought Larry Johnson had this presence, something like greatness. He talked to coach Joe Paterno. He talked to Johnson’s father. Peterson left feeling awed.

KC Star Article
just what i was looking for :goodposting:
 
does anyone have a 40 time on Larry Johnson? I have a wager with a friend.
Less biased sources record his pro day 40 in the 4.43-4.45 range. Which isn't a whole lot different of course, unless the bet was over/under 4.4.
 
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Upon further reflection, the KC Star reporter probably just didn't check his facts very well. WR Bryant Johnson worked out the same day, and ran a consensus 4.37. KC Star guy probably just looked up "Johnson" and screwed up.

 
Upon further reflection, the KC Star reporter probably just didn't check his facts very well. WR Bryant Johnson worked out the same day, and ran a consensus 4.37. KC Star guy probably just looked up "Johnson" and screwed up.
What makes you say that?
 
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