Dusty Rhodes
Footballguy
Last night on 2 Milwaukee TV stations they were reporting that the Packers were making a play for Larry Johnson.
I don't believe it will happen
I don't believe it will happen
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jurrassic
Footballguy
This has been a rumor now since before the draft, and it just doesn't seem to be going away. They have the money and strategically it makes sense. Favre in all liklihood will only play 1-2 more years and then his salary comes off the books. Thompson is building these team through the defense and offensive line. Once Favre leaves, I could see a shift to a more run first focus to take the pressure off Rodgers. It would be interesting to see LJ in a zone blocking scheme. He is a beast once he gets to the second level. Not sure what they would have to give up. Maroney and a 1st and a 3rd may get it done. They could also offer up KGB. The Packers have alot of rb's on the roster, just not any proven ones.
Dusty Rhodes
Footballguy
Maroney?
Incogneto
Footballguy
I think he means MorencyMaroney?
Sweet Love
IBL Representative
I agree. They would be the trendy pick for dead last.
Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
KGB is a situational pash rusher at best. Nobody will trade much for him.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
you would think that they would be offering up Rodgers too... I could see Herm liking that.
switz
Footballguy
Mr. Peterson
Footballguy
Who would become KC's runningback?
Londo
Footballguy
Bennett by default I would think, maybe they bring in Dillon. It would be a mess to say the least.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Maybe the Chiefs want to re-create the great experience they had taking Vonnie Holiday from the Pack a few years back.
Banger
Footballguy
that's one reason why it won't happen.
Phurfur
Footballguy
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
I would say that if he went too GB... you might be able to argue his value over SJax in redrafts...GB's RBs usually have great PPR seasons when healthy.
jurrassic
Footballguy
I would rank him as the #2 back outright if he went to GB. Better offensive line. Better game calling coach. Better qb. Better wr's. Better schedule. Better defense.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
What possible reason would KC have to make a deal like the ones mentioned?
I don't believe this will happen.
I don't believe this will happen.
From PFT:
PACKERS EYEBALLING L.J.
A couple of weeks ago, former Packers linebacker George Koonce hinted on his way out of a front office job with the team that the Pack could be making a significant acquisition on offense.
The player in question could be Chiefs running back Larry Johnson.
WTMJ in Milwaukee reports that the Packers are "keeping a very close eye" on Johnson's situation. With one year remaining on his Kansas City contract, at a salary of $1.7 million, Johnson has made it clear that he wants a new contract before he endures another 400-carry season. The Chiefs discreetly dangled their Johnson (we couldn't resist) prior to the draft, but found no takers.
The problem is that anyone who wants L.J. will have to satisfy his contractual demands, and bow to the trade expectations of G.M. Carl Peterson. We think that, at a minimum, it'll take $25 million in guaranteed money to make Johnson happy, and a first-round pick and a third-round pick to get the Chiefs to bite.
If Johnson was worth that kind of a total investment, the Chiefs would be making it.
The reality here is that Johnson already has a lot of miles on the tires, and that it's still unclear whether Johnson is a truly great running back. Also, the fact that he carries the ball a lot puts him at greater risk of the kind of injury that would make the investment in his services look foolish in hindsight.
Absent a trade, there could be a nasty and protracted holdout. Johnson and Peterson have heads of solid rock, and we could envision both sides digging in, even if it's in no one's best interests to do so.
PACKERS EYEBALLING L.J.
A couple of weeks ago, former Packers linebacker George Koonce hinted on his way out of a front office job with the team that the Pack could be making a significant acquisition on offense.
The player in question could be Chiefs running back Larry Johnson.
WTMJ in Milwaukee reports that the Packers are "keeping a very close eye" on Johnson's situation. With one year remaining on his Kansas City contract, at a salary of $1.7 million, Johnson has made it clear that he wants a new contract before he endures another 400-carry season. The Chiefs discreetly dangled their Johnson (we couldn't resist) prior to the draft, but found no takers.
The problem is that anyone who wants L.J. will have to satisfy his contractual demands, and bow to the trade expectations of G.M. Carl Peterson. We think that, at a minimum, it'll take $25 million in guaranteed money to make Johnson happy, and a first-round pick and a third-round pick to get the Chiefs to bite.
If Johnson was worth that kind of a total investment, the Chiefs would be making it.
The reality here is that Johnson already has a lot of miles on the tires, and that it's still unclear whether Johnson is a truly great running back. Also, the fact that he carries the ball a lot puts him at greater risk of the kind of injury that would make the investment in his services look foolish in hindsight.
Absent a trade, there could be a nasty and protracted holdout. Johnson and Peterson have heads of solid rock, and we could envision both sides digging in, even if it's in no one's best interests to do so.
duaneok66
Footballguy
it says "could be" but doesnt offer any reason "why" . . .pure speculation . . .From PFTACKERS EYEBALLING L.J.A couple of weeks ago, former Packers linebacker George Koonce hinted on his way out of a front office job with the team that the Pack could be making a significant acquisition on offense.The player in question could be Chiefs running back Larry Johnson.WTMJ in Milwaukee reports that the Packers are "keeping a very close eye" on Johnson's situation. With one year remaining on his Kansas City contract, at a salary of $1.7 million, Johnson has made it clear that he wants a new contract before he endures another 400-carry season. The Chiefs discreetly dangled their Johnson (we couldn't resist) prior to the draft, but found no takers.The problem is that anyone who wants L.J. will have to satisfy his contractual demands, and bow to the trade expectations of G.M. Carl Peterson. We think that, at a minimum, it'll take $25 million in guaranteed money to make Johnson happy, and a first-round pick and a third-round pick to get the Chiefs to bite.If Johnson was worth that kind of a total investment, the Chiefs would be making it. The reality here is that Johnson already has a lot of miles on the tires, and that it's still unclear whether Johnson is a truly great running back. Also, the fact that he carries the ball a lot puts him at greater risk of the kind of injury that would make the investment in his services look foolish in hindsight.Absent a trade, there could be a nasty and protracted holdout. Johnson and Peterson have heads of solid rock, and we could envision both sides digging in, even if it's in no one's best interests to do so.
As a Packer fan I'd be 
if this were to happen.
As a Morency/Jackson owner I'd be
But the Packers get the love first before my fantasy team anyday.
I don't see this happening though. It makes no sense what-so-ever. Wisconsin already has a player that doesn't want to play here in Yi.
if this were to happen.As a Morency/Jackson owner I'd be
But the Packers get the love first before my fantasy team anyday.
I don't see this happening though. It makes no sense what-so-ever. Wisconsin already has a player that doesn't want to play here in Yi.
Renegades of Funk
Footballguy
Seems LJ to Dallas would make more sense. Barber and a 1st seems like a reasonable trade and it wouldn't leave KC without a starting RB. Dallas has 2 1st rounders next year so they may be more apt to pull the trigger on something like this.
BoltBacker
Footballguy
That's pretty obvious; Peterson believes LJ's threat to hold-out.... and has no intention on paying LJ the $ LT makes.This is one of the few mega-deals that makes sense for both teams. Packers make one last run(which I would suspect still falls short but at least they are trying to do something in Favres last year) and both Favre/LJ leave GB after the season freeing up a ton of $ for GB to chase guys in next years FA market(Turner?). IF... and yes it's a big "if"... Peterson is convinced he and LJ won't be able to hammer out some understanding before the season begins KC is already headed down the tubes. May as well get what little they can right now for LJ before he starts missing pre-season games and it becomes obvious it's a fire-sale.
BoltBacker
Footballguy
A lot of people don't think DAL would ever part with that much. I'm of the opinion they wouldn't have to.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Yikes, who wrote this? I would hardly call 800 carries a lot of miles. And anyone who has seen LJ play knows he's one of the top RBs in the game. And of course if he carries the ball a lot he's at a grater risk of injury. That's just a duh statement.From PFT
faulkfan
Footballguy
I'm shopping LJ, but if he went to GB or Dal I would be keeping him.
As for the logistics. I could see GB giving up Jackson/Morency/KGB and a pick for LJ even if it was for only one year. KC gets a pick, a situational rusher, and a solid young RB with a veteran stopgap.
Dallas is just crazy. God only knows what they'd put on the table for him, but I think they are in great shape without him so Jerry could play hardball and hope KC buckles. I certainly would think that Barber III and a 1st would get it done and JJ would probably be okay anteing up the cash to keep LJ too.
From a football fan standpoint, I hope he goes to GB. He will be a waste in KC and I hate Dallas.
As for the logistics. I could see GB giving up Jackson/Morency/KGB and a pick for LJ even if it was for only one year. KC gets a pick, a situational rusher, and a solid young RB with a veteran stopgap.
Dallas is just crazy. God only knows what they'd put on the table for him, but I think they are in great shape without him so Jerry could play hardball and hope KC buckles. I certainly would think that Barber III and a 1st would get it done and JJ would probably be okay anteing up the cash to keep LJ too.
From a football fan standpoint, I hope he goes to GB. He will be a waste in KC and I hate Dallas.
Rodgers is a bum. Even Croyle is better than him,and that's not saying much.
Bennett or the rookie (can't remember his name at the moment).
Ned
Footballguy
a 2nd(bjax)/morency/2008 pick for lj? yeah that's gonna happen. alexander/edge wouldn't go for a 2nd alone...
joffer
Footballguy
it's absolutely UNREAL how LJ has suddenly turned into an over-the-hill, past-his-prime RB after last year. I've never seen anything like it. LT2 was the 2nd fastes RB ever to 2000 carries and no one ever peeps an ounce of concern.Yikes, who wrote this? I would hardly call 800 carries a lot of miles. And anyone who has seen LJ play knows he's one of the top RBs in the game. And of course if he carries the ball a lot he's at a grater risk of injury. That's just a duh statement.From PFT
BoltBacker
Footballguy
Kolby Smith. A fifth rounder. Which is why I think there may be some truth to these rumors.... those are going to be the guys starting if LJ does indeed hold out. I think LJ is in a very good bargaining position and Peterson knows it. If KC was willing to pony up the long term dough for LJ(and I'm not criticizing them for not doing that) then wouldn't they have already given him his extension? Trading for Julius Jones and Ellis they'd be coming out ahead imo and Ellis could serve as the their pass rushing DE until Allen returns from his suspension.
As a Pack fan and an LJ owner, If this was to happen I would probably faint. Nothing better than watching your best fantasy player on your favorite team. GB's young o-line seemed to really come together in the 2nd part of the season last year, so hopefully this would increase his performance.
Owning K. Smith is icing on the cake, though I don't know much about him, and wouldn't expect much seeing as he was drafted in the 5th.
Owning K. Smith is icing on the cake, though I don't know much about him, and wouldn't expect much seeing as he was drafted in the 5th.
Kevin Ashcraft
Footballguy
The hate for KC in here is amazing....the team got BETTER this offseason and was a playoff team in 2006. Losing LJ would hurt temporarily while Bennett, Kolby Smith, etc filled in, but if it nets a a ast plus more it is worth it.
it's absolutely UNREAL how LJ has suddenly turned into an over-the-hill, past-his-prime RB after last year. I've never seen anything like it. LT2 was the 2nd fastes RB ever to 2000 carries and no one ever peeps an ounce of concern.Yikes, who wrote this? I would hardly call 800 carries a lot of miles. And anyone who has seen LJ play knows he's one of the top RBs in the game. And of course if he carries the ball a lot he's at a grater risk of injury. That's just a duh statement.From PFT
I agree. I don't think he will carry the ball over 400 times again though, but he will be the horse on offense.
NYGus
Footballguy
I saw and interview with Herm Edwards last night on NFL network and he stated all the typical cliches like "We want Larry to be a Chief and Larry wants to remain a Chief" but overall he didn't seem too concerned and said he was confident they would be able to sign him. He also mentioned that he was going to ride Larry hard again this year but not 400+ carries hard like last season.
Jeff Haseley
Moderator
For the sake of entertainment, If this were to happen - and that's a big, huge, monumental and very unlikely "IF" I'd like to then change my stance on rookie Dwayne Bowe's chances this year.
