Comments on: Chiefs Slap L.J. With Suspension http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html Dedicated to providing the best coverage of the Kansas City Chiefs. News, commentary, reports, and exclusive inside information - daily! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:40:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: el cid http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31146 el cid Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:09:46 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31146 Interesting points by all: 1. I believe LJ garanteed money is gone. Game checks would stop if he was cut. But the salary cap hit is still big. But do you cut your only known quantity at RB. But do you offend your fans. But then you must deal with the NFL and players union. And on and on it goes, it is just a mess that the Chiefs would wish to go away. 2. I always like when people like to compare what would happen if LJ were at their job. Well being a RB in the NFL is not like welding at Claycomo. Be realistic, if you made your company millions and were the best available at your job, your boss might view you at a different level than the others in your work place. 3. I feel required to say I am not a LJ fan but just what has he done to you (unless you are a lady) to insult you so badly. For his last 10 years, everyone kissed Carls rear. Herm could not coach a lick and we all loved him. LJ did not let the OL fall apart. LJ did not trade Allen. But LJ gets all the hate, we may be a bit overboard in that. 4. How about a new subject? Haley "hopes" the Chiefs offense will be in the top five in the second half. I say wish in one hand and ***** in the other and see which happens first. He has not done enough to fix the Chiefs yet. Interesting points by all:

1. I believe LJ garanteed money is gone. Game checks would stop if he was cut. But the salary cap hit is still big. But do you cut your only known quantity at RB. But do you offend your fans. But then you must deal with the NFL and players union. And on and on it goes, it is just a mess that the Chiefs would wish to go away.

2. I always like when people like to compare what would happen if LJ were at their job. Well being a RB in the NFL is not like welding at Claycomo. Be realistic, if you made your company millions and were the best available at your job, your boss might view you at a different level than the others in your work place.

3. I feel required to say I am not a LJ fan but just what has he done to you (unless you are a lady) to insult you so badly. For his last 10 years, everyone kissed Carls rear. Herm could not coach a lick and we all loved him. LJ did not let the OL fall apart. LJ did not trade Allen. But LJ gets all the hate, we may be a bit overboard in that.

4. How about a new subject? Haley “hopes” the Chiefs offense will be in the top five in the second half. I say wish in one hand and ***** in the other and see which happens first. He has not done enough to fix the Chiefs yet.

]]> By: Harold C. http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31135 Harold C. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:01:56 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31135 Larry has been more trouble than he's worth. And he is worth less with every game he plays. Maybe it's not all his fault...the o'line needs work....but I really don't think LJ is that good. I'll be glad when the Chiefs wave goodbye to him permanently...more because he is a lousy player than because of his mouth. Larry has been more trouble than he’s worth. And he is worth less with every game he plays. Maybe it’s not all his fault…the o’line needs work….but I really don’t think LJ is that good. I’ll be glad when the Chiefs wave goodbye to him permanently…more because he is a lousy player than because of his mouth.

]]> By: Ludacris http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31134 Ludacris Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:52:44 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31134 I'm not going to discuss the Larry thing. Period. Go Chiefs 2009 I’m not going to discuss the Larry thing. Period.

Go Chiefs 2009

]]> By: chiefs34 http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31133 chiefs34 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:27:27 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31133 CK says, "Signed, a 30 year Season ticket holder who has had it." Can I have your tickets? GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!! CK says,
“Signed, a 30 year Season ticket holder who has had it.”

Can I have your tickets?

GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: kc kidd http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31132 kc kidd Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31132 larry johnson is hopefully gone for good i cant stand the guy he thinks way to much of himself hes not a hall of fame back hes just and eh running back i hope larry johnson stays gone larry johnson is hopefully gone for good i cant stand the guy he thinks way to much of himself hes not a hall of fame back hes just and eh running back i hope larry johnson stays gone

]]> By: grh http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31129 grh Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:22:41 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31129 I bet the Commish is going to add a bit more to the sentence for LJ. I wonder if he planned this so he would have a couple of weeks off, go to NY or Los Wages (with that stupid hat and pink watch, thanks for that picture earlier this year Bob). Gives LJ more time to take me up on that old fashion golf match, albiet with less money in his pockets. Time to exhale and let this team learn how to play better without "The Distractionn (TD)." Now we can call LJ, TD. I bet the Commish is going to add a bit more to the sentence for LJ. I wonder if he planned this so he would have a couple of weeks off, go to NY or Los Wages (with that stupid hat and pink watch, thanks for that picture earlier this year Bob). Gives LJ more time to take me up on that old fashion golf match, albiet with less money in his pockets. Time to exhale and let this team learn how to play better without “The Distractionn (TD).” Now we can call LJ, TD.

]]> By: Mad Chief http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31128 Mad Chief Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:19:52 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31128 Okay... Raise your hand if you could talk smack on YOUR boss like that...question his ability and qualifications to do his job...PUBLICLY...and nothing would happen. Anybody? Okay…

Raise your hand if you could talk smack on YOUR boss like that…question his ability and qualifications to do his job…PUBLICLY…and nothing would happen.

Anybody?

]]> By: Uncuffed http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31127 Uncuffed Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:10:47 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31127 If this was Johnson's only offense, then yes, it might be harsh. But he's had multiple issues and was benched/suspended for 4 games just last year. This is a cumulative thing, not an isolated incident. If this was Johnson’s only offense, then yes, it might be harsh. But he’s had multiple issues and was benched/suspended for 4 games just last year. This is a cumulative thing, not an isolated incident.

]]> By: Mad Chief http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31126 Mad Chief Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:08:47 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31126 True Red & Gold says: "Can anyone tell me why management does not just release Johnson?" With the suspension, LJ loses two weeks pay. Reportedly $500k to $660k...depending on who you believe. If they just release him, he still gets paid. I'd say there is a better than average chance they will release him after his suspension is up. But, you never know. True Red & Gold says:

“Can anyone tell me why management does not just release Johnson?”

With the suspension, LJ loses two weeks pay. Reportedly $500k to $660k…depending on who you believe.

If they just release him, he still gets paid.

I’d say there is a better than average chance they will release him after his suspension is up. But, you never know.

]]> By: Mad Chief http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31125 Mad Chief Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:01:39 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31125 LJ and his agent are going to appeal the suspension. I guess that $500-$660k (depending on who you believe) hit to the pocketbook didn't sit too well, huh? One game will probably not be enough to seriously evaluate the other RB's...unless one of them just rips it up. But, you never know. With the starting job very possibly up for grabs...we should have a couple of highly motivated guys running with the ball next week. LJ and his agent are going to appeal the suspension. I guess that $500-$660k (depending on who you believe) hit to the pocketbook didn’t sit too well, huh?

One game will probably not be enough to seriously evaluate the other RB’s…unless one of them just rips it up. But, you never know. With the starting job very possibly up for grabs…we should have a couple of highly motivated guys running with the ball next week.

]]> By: True Red & Gold http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31124 True Red & Gold Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:57:25 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31124 Can anyone tell me why management does not just release Johnson? They let go of Pollard just like that why can't they do the same with Johnson? He has zero trade value so that can't possibly be why they keep him. It must be money and contract issues. Can anyone tell me why management does not just release Johnson? They let go of Pollard just like that why can’t they do the same with Johnson? He has zero trade value so that can’t possibly be why they keep him. It must be money and contract issues.

]]> By: CK http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31123 CK Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:55:57 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31123 Ok...I get it. Haley can drop over a dozen f-bombs on national TV to our back up QB the first game because he called time out to avoid too much time and that's ok. But, LJ says "fag" under his breath to a KC Star reporter in a NFL men's locker room and "tweets' the fact that Haley never played Fb in pads.... never... in pads... never, I still find that astonishing that Pioli would hire that. 2 week suspension for that?!? When Haley dresses and acts like a teenager on the sideline. Signed, a 30 year Season ticket holder who has had it. Haley is a scruffy, immature, unqualified punk. Pioli... admit the mistake! Ok…I get it. Haley can drop over a dozen f-bombs on national TV to our back up QB the first game because he called time out to avoid too much time and that’s ok.
But, LJ says “fag” under his breath to a KC Star reporter in a NFL men’s locker room and “tweets’ the fact that Haley never played Fb in pads…. never… in pads… never, I still find that astonishing that Pioli would hire that.
2 week suspension for that?!? When Haley dresses and acts like a teenager on the sideline.

Signed, a 30 year Season ticket holder who has had it. Haley is a scruffy, immature, unqualified punk. Pioli… admit the mistake!

]]> By: MDChief http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31122 MDChief Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:45:21 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31122 I will be interested to see what happens with LJ after the suspension, if Smith/Charles/Savage turn in a good performance in Jacksonville. Just becausre he's been suspended doesn't mean there won't be other action taken when the suspension is concluded. I will be interested to see what happens with LJ after the suspension, if Smith/Charles/Savage turn in a good performance in Jacksonville. Just becausre he’s been suspended doesn’t mean there won’t be other action taken when the suspension is concluded.

]]> By: colby http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31121 colby Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:26:40 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31121 The problem doesn't lie with Cassel, even though he was awful against San Diego. We could have Peyton Manning back there and still be 1-6 with this awful offensive line. What we desperately need is a good running game. It will be interesting to see if one of our other backs has any more success than LJ. If Jacksonville shuts us down on the ground, then that will lend credence to LJ's bitching. HOWEVER, LJ has caused too many problems in his career and there is no way he should play for us beyond this year. Even if he rebounds and finishes strong somehow, 2009 should be the end of his time wearing the red and gold. It honestly wouldn't break my heart if they parted ways with him at this point. The rest of the year should be dedicated to see just how many players we have that fit into our plans for 2010 and beyond. Here's who I want to see more of the second half of the season: All RBs not named Larry Johnson. WR Lance Long (his near TD catch was impressive) TEs Leonard Pope and Jake O'Connell Any O lineman under 30 who isn't currently starting. LBs Andy Studebaker, Jovan Belcher and Pierre Walters Ss Jarrad Page and Dejuan Morgan RS Dantrell Savage and Quentin Lawrence (if he ever makes it back to the 53 man roster) The problem doesn’t lie with Cassel, even though he was awful against San Diego. We could have Peyton Manning back there and still be 1-6 with this awful offensive line. What we desperately need is a good running game. It will be interesting to see if one of our other backs has any more success than LJ. If Jacksonville shuts us down on the ground, then that will lend credence to LJ’s bitching.

HOWEVER, LJ has caused too many problems in his career and there is no way he should play for us beyond this year. Even if he rebounds and finishes strong somehow, 2009 should be the end of his time wearing the red and gold. It honestly wouldn’t break my heart if they parted ways with him at this point. The rest of the year should be dedicated to see just how many players we have that fit into our plans for 2010 and beyond. Here’s who I want to see more of the second half of the season:

All RBs not named Larry Johnson.
WR Lance Long (his near TD catch was impressive)
TEs Leonard Pope and Jake O’Connell
Any O lineman under 30 who isn’t currently starting.
LBs Andy Studebaker, Jovan Belcher and Pierre Walters
Ss Jarrad Page and Dejuan Morgan
RS Dantrell Savage and Quentin Lawrence (if he ever makes it back to the 53 man roster)

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31120 Anonymous Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:14:02 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31120 Now if they would suspend Cassel for 2 weeks to see if the QB is a problem also. This well draw some anger .......hey I don't mean forever ......well that would depend on how he played .Then if he suc#...... I personally wouldn't bring it up again.......promise..... wellllllllll.PnS Now if they would suspend Cassel for 2 weeks to see if the QB is a problem also. This well draw some anger …….hey I don’t mean forever ……well that would depend on how he played .Then if he suc#…… I personally wouldn’t bring it up again…….promise….. wellllllllll.PnS

]]> By: ABLEY http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-football/chiefs-slap-l-j-with-2-game-suspension.html#comment-31119 ABLEY Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:59:22 +0000 http://www.bobgretz.com/?p=11381#comment-31119 Now we can get a chance to see how Charles or hopefully Smith can do with the bulk of the carries. Mabey we get a 100 yard rusher at Jax. Sure would be nice to take some pressure of Cassel. Now we can get a chance to see how Charles or hopefully Smith can do with the bulk of the carries. Mabey we get a 100 yard rusher at Jax. Sure would be nice to take some pressure of Cassel.

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