L.J. Ready For Ravens … Friday Cup O’Chiefs

Larry Johnson is healthy. Larry Johnson is comfortable. Larry Johnson is ready to go.

“You get to a certain age, a certain spot in your life where you just feel comfortable,” Johnson said on Thursday after the Chiefs practice session. “I think that’s what it is, being able to be comfortable and focus on what I have to do Sunday.”

If Johnson can do this Sunday what he did the last time he played against the Baltimore Ravens defense, it would not guarantee a Chiefs victory. But the chances of winning would certainly be enhanced, no matter whether Matt Cassel starts at quarterback or not.

Back on December 10, 2006, Johnson carried the ball 23 times for 120 yards in a 20-10 loss to the Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium. It was one of 11 games where he gained 100 yards or more that season.

It was however, the last time the Baltimore defense gave up a 100-yard rusher. That’s a streak of 35 regular season games since the Ravens allowed any back over 100 yards. It’s actually a streak of 39 games if the post-season is included.

How dominate has the run defense been for the Ravens? In those 35 regular season games, the opponent’s leading rusher topped 50 yards only 14 times and had more than 90 yards only three times.

What Johnson was able to get done that cold day at Arrowhead three years ago was impressive. He gouged the Ravens for a 47-yard run and averaged 5.2 yards per carry for the game. Those are numbers that backs simply don’t do against the Baltimore defense.

“It was kind of a cat and mouse game with Ray Lewis because of some of our plays,” said Johnson. “Usually you have to stay in there and run hard and keep sticking it in there. I didn’t think it was pretty. I only had one long run and I was running into Ray Lewis for three yards, four yards, five yards.

“Then by the end of the game it magically came out to 100 and some yards. It’s just being tough and staying in there.

“They’re very tough to run on. It’s no cakewalk. They try to get you for every inch and every yard you ever gain. You’re going to get gang-tackled. It’s a fun game, especially for a person who likes that aspect of the game, of being able to run the ball downhill and get hit by two or three guys. That’s usually what football is all about. ”

A lot has changed around the Chiefs offense since that game three years ago. Upfront, Will Shields and Casey Wiegmann are gone. So are John Welbourn and Tony Gonzalez. Mike Solari is gone as offensive coordinator as is head coach Herm Edwards. Can the Chiefs still run the football with their current offensive line and Todd Haley as head coach/offensive coordinator?

“Coaches come and go, but there’s really only one thing that stays in Kansas City and that’s our ability to run the football and our ability to put points on the board,” said Johnson. “I’m confident in that aspect of what we are doing.

“Coaches can’t play, the owners won’t play for us, the GM won’t play for us, we have to go out there and play. All these guys that came in here, they played last year and the year before for other teams. It’s the same thing – you get up, you put your pants on and you go to work. As long as we figure out how to do that all together, I think we’ll be fine regardless of who the coach is, who calls the plays, because at the end of the day, we’re the ones that really have to execute.”

Is Johnson ready to be the kind of back that carries the ball an NFL record 416 times like he did in 2006?

“If I can survive through a Todd Haley training camp, I figure I can survive the season,” said Johnson. “We definitely worked hard enough and trained hard enough for me to just keep it going. We really had a rough training camp; we were in pads every single day it felt like. To go through that and not come out with a scratch, it feels good to go into a season because that’s when you have your most fun, when you go game-in and game-out, just having fun and doing the things you are capable of doing.”

Here’s the 35-game streak for the Ravens, with the leading rusher for the opponents in each of these regular season games.

#  Date  Opp  Back  Att.  Yds        #  Date  Opp.  Back  Att.  Yds
1.  12/17/06  CLV  J. Wright

8

37

  18.  12/23/07  SEA  Alexander

13

73

2.  12/24/06  PIT  Roethlisberger

4

33

  19.  12/30/07  PIT  Davenport

12

27

3.  12/31/06  BUF  W. McGahee

11

23

  20.  9/7/08  CIN  C. Perry

19

42

4.  9/10/07  CIN  R. Johnson

18

50

  21.  9/21/08  CLV  J. Lewis

12

56

5.  9/16/07  NYJ  T. Jones

24

67

  22.  9/29/08  PIT  Mendenhall

9

30

6.  9/23/07  ARZ  E.  James

10

57

  23.  10/5/08  TEN  C. Johnson

18

44

7.  9/30/07  CLV  J. Lewis

23

64

  24.  10/12/08  IND  D. Rhodes

25

73

8.  10/7/07  SF  F. Gore

16

52

  25.  10/19/08  MIA  R. Brown

13

27

9.  10/14/07  STL  T. Minor

7

40

  26.  10/26/08  OAK  J. Fargas

11

22

10.  10/21/07  BUF  M. Lynch

27

84

  27.  11/2/08  CLV  J. Lewis

19

49

11.  11/5/07  PIT  W.  Parker

23

42

  28.  11/9/08  HOU  R. Moats

7

34

12.  11/11/07  CIN  R. Johnson

22

46

  29.  11/16/08  NYG  A Bradshaw

9

96

13.  11/18/07  CLV  J. Lewis

22

92

  30.  11/23/08  PHL  Westbrook

14

39

14.  11/25/07  SD  L. Tomlinson

24

77

  31.  11/30/08  CIN  Fitzpatrick

3

29

15.  12/3/07  NE  L. Maroney

13

44

  32.  12/7/08  WAS  C. Portis

11

32

16.  12/9/07  IND  J. Addai

13

32

  33.  12/14/08  PIT  W. Parker

14

47

17.  12/16/07  MIA  S. Gado

18

43

  34.  12/20/08  DAL  T. Choice

17

90

              35.  12/28/08  JAX  Jones-Drew

23

78

SIGNINGS, INJURIES & MOVEMENT AROUND THE LEAGUE

  • BUCCANEERS – activated CB Kyle Arrington from practice squad; released CB William Middleton.
  • EAGLES – Free agent OT Jon Runyan worked out for his old team. He had previously worked out for the Chiefs.
  • RAMS – released LB Chris Draft; signed LB Quinton Culbertson.
  • SAINTS – Starting LT Jamaal Brown underwent hip surgery and will be out for the first six games of the season.
  • VIKINGS – released WR Bobby Wade; signed WR Greg Lewis.

FROM THE PAGES OF CHIEFS HISTORY
On September 11, 1971, the Chiefs lost a pre-season game to the Dallas Cowboys 24-17 at Texas Stadium. QB Len Dawson threw a pair of TD passes, 48 yards to WR Elmo Wright and 55 yards to WR Otis Taylor. K Jan Stenerud kicked a 24-yard FG. The Chiefs ran for 243 yards on 41 carries, with RB Robert Holmes leading the way with 10 carries for 73 yards. Taylor had three catches for 103 yards. Dallas RB Calvin Hill runs 17 times for 114 yards and 2 TDs. The Chiefs defense had interceptions from LB Bobby Bell and CB Jim Marsalis, but Dallas’ defense contributed eight sacks, including two from DT Bob Lilly.

On September 11, 1966, the Chiefs won the season opener against the Buffalo Bills 42-20 at War Memorial Stadium. The fast starting Chiefs got 21 points in the first quarter against the Bills as RB Bert Coan had a pair of TDs. The first was a 12-yard pass from QB Len Dawson, followed by a four-yard run. WR Otis Taylor had a 14-yard TD catch from Dawson. Later RB Curtis McClinton scored on a 17-yard pass from QB Pete Beathard and pounded it in from one-yard on a run. RB Mike Garrett had a 79-yard punt return TD.

On September 11, 1988, the Chiefs lost to the Seattle Seahawks 31-10 at the Kingdome. A big 28-point second quarter was all the Seahawks needed for the victory. RB Kurt Warner scored on two TD runs, QB Dave Krieg connected with WR Brian Blades for a 17-yard score and DE Jacob Green recovered a fumble in the end zone for a score. The Chiefs got only a 27-yard FG by K Nick Lowery and a 15-yard TD pass from QB Steve DeBerg to WR Stephone Paige. DeBerg threw three interceptions. The Chiefs had just 50 yards rushing. Paige caught nine passes for 99 yards.

On September 11, 1994, the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-17 at Arrowhead Stadium in front of 79,907 fans. In one of the most ballyhooed games of the NFL decade, Joe Montana and Steve Young met head-to-head and the Chiefs got the victory. Montana threw a pair of TD passes, one to OT eligible Joe Valerio and an eight-yard score to TE Keith Cash. RB Marcus Allen had a four-yard TD run and LB Derrick Thomas sacked Young in the end zone for a safety. Montana was 19 of 31 for 203 yards. Young finished the game 24 of 34 for 288 yards, but he threw a pair of interceptions, grabbed by S Charles Mincy and S William White. Thomas had three sacks and S Mark Collins had one.

SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY …

Born on September 11, 1964 in Memphis was QB Doug Hudson. He was selected in the seventh round of the 1987 NFL Draft out of Nicholls State. Hudson played and started just one game, one of the replacement games during the 1987 NFL players strike. He attempted one pass and was sacked once. It was his only appearance in the NFL.

Born on September 11, 1964 in Elizabeth, New Jersey was RB Troy Stradford. He joined the Chiefs for the 1991 season, after playing four seasons with the Miami Dolphins. Stradford appeared in 10 games and he carried the ball one time for seven yards and caught nine passes for 91 yards. He returned 22 punts for 150 yards and 14 kickoffs for 292 yards. Stradford finished his career in 1992 with Detroit and the Los Angeles Rams.


124 Responses to “L.J. Ready For Ravens … Friday Cup O’Chiefs”

  • September 11, 2009  - Harold C. says:

    I don’t know…..back when LJ ran for over 100 against these guys he was also doing it to other teams. Now he doesn’t do it to any teams….not since we lost our superior line.

    Hey Bob………..why can’t we look at more stories than just the last few of each month in your archives? And I can’t even go look at the stories from the beginning of this month now. Can you fix that please?


  • September 11, 2009  - MenInRed says:

    LJ is still a strong runner but I think he has lost some of his speed with that first step, he looks a little slow out of the shoot when he launches for the hole but then builds speed as he runs. Compare LJ with J. Charles in thier first 5 yards and you can see what I’m talking about.

    GO CHIEFS!!!


  • September 11, 2009  - ED says:

    Pro-bowl season. Thats what how I’m describing LJ in 2009. Last year he had some good rushing games despite not getting that many carries. This guy still has at least 2 pro-bowl seasons left in that body including this one. IF he can get the carries he’s got in the past. 25 plus he’ll be a pro-bowl back. The o-line isn’t what it use to be but even behind an average o-line this guy has enough talent to put up pro-bowl numbers.


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    It will certainly be interesting to see if LJ can become effective again. Will the motivation be there? I hope you’re right, ED. LJ having a “Pro-Bowl season” would go a long way in us having a decent offense. Hopefully, with an improved D, we won’t get behind early in games this year…which basically takes away the running game as an option. And our receiving corps is not strong enough this year (as it stands) to carry this Offense. We MUST be able to run the ball. So here’s to hoping LJ still has something to prove…and isn’t just cashing in on his last big payday. I’m optomistic…but not convinced.


  • September 11, 2009  - Chris_Texas says:

    MenInRed, not sure if you know but J.Charles was an All-American track guy did quite well his Freshmen and Sophmore years in college. He just decided his jr yr to drop track and only play football and he has blazing speed. He can make a lot of running backs look as if the have a slow 1st step. So don’t base it on that. I do agree that LJ isn’t what he was but I have to agree with ED he has a couple 1500+ years left and I think mentally he is better than he has ever been which will do alot. I agree if he can avg 20 – 25 carries a game he will hit 1500. The trick will be the offense doing well enough to get him that many carries without doing the LJ to the left, LJ to the right and LJ up the gut. I believe Haley will mix it up so if he gets the carries we will have a good year.


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Just to play Devil’s Advocate…

    It wasn’t that long ago that most people thought LJ would be cut from the team. And many WANTED him cut from the team. Knowing that no other team would sign him for anywhere NEAR the money he stood to make playing for the Chiefs this year…LJ’s attitude seemingly changed. All he had to do was be on the opening day roster to get his money. So, he stood to lose millions. The question is…will his attitude change again after his money is “guaranteed”? I still think there’s a good chance that it will…and that he’ll revert back to his old, unhappy-to-be-a-Chief ways. I hope I’m wrong.


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Just to add…

    Personally…I think LJ is probably the most over-rated running back in the league. Maybe of all-time. The only good seasons he had, was running behind one of the best O-lines to ever take the field. I think any half-assed RB could have put up roughly the same numbers as LJ did, and maybe even better…with those guys blocking.

    I could be wrong…but, that’s my two cents.


  • September 11, 2009  - Pro Scout says:

    I think LJ is smart enough to realize that if he has any shot at making good money after this year that he will only get it if he puts up 1200 yards or so. He’s probably the single most important player on our offense this year. Our other three RBs are close to being up there as well. We have to be an excellent running team this year to have a shot at respectability. Our defense is close, but we have to help them out by keeping them off the field.

    “It’s all about the T.O.P.” – Derrick Thomas


  • September 11, 2009  - Pro Scout says:

    From ESPN:

    “Keep an eye on Bobby Wade and the Chiefs. Todd Haley coached Wade in Chicago and the Chiefs badly need veteran receivers. Really, I’d be surprised if Wade doesn’t join the Chiefs. He was cut Thursday by Minnesota.”

    After Sunday’s game, look for the Chiefs to bring Wade in. I forgot about his ties to Haley.


  • September 11, 2009  - camarohead1978 says:

    Scott,

    I don’t think I would call him the most overrated back in the league, and certainly not the most of all time. I think Jamal Lewis holds that title. He was good behind a great line, but became less-than-good when the line in front of him was degraded.

    I’m not saying LJ isn’t overrated, just not to the extent of Lewis.


  • September 11, 2009  - B in SC says:

    I agree 100% with Scott. LJ has done nothing with the OL in decline. He was a lot like Denver’s running backs when they could plug anyone into the slot behind their OL and get 1000. None of them ever went to another team and did anything (that I can recall). He doesn’t have much in individual ability really. He isn’t very fast, he isn’t elusive, and he can’t run over people anymore like he used to on occasion. Without big holes, it doesn’t bode well for him. I noticed in the pre-season that he pretty much goes down on first contact anymore. His long runs were always when he didn’t have anyone hit him.

    Hope the OL gets better in a real hurry.


  • September 11, 2009  - Chris_Texas says:

    Scott, I don’t think LJ is playing nice to get his money and Yes I was one who e-mailed,blogged whoever I could and made it clear I thought LJ should be cut, traded whatever. The thing is he showed up for OTA’s, lost the weight, did what the coaches ask, stayed out of trouble. He is going to perform his the best of his ability is he over-rated depends who you talk to. I personally don’t think he is even close to the HOF if the line would have held up over these last 3 years he’d most likely be talked about. Most of this is coming from LJ is not been the type of guy to put shine on anything or kiss anyone’s backside and don’t see him starting now thats all..


  • September 11, 2009  - camarohead1978 says:

    B in SC,

    Ever heard of Clinton Portis? haha


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Before the trash talking and sarcasm start, if any posters are firemen, or policemen, thanks. On this date it would serve all well to remember the sacrifice and contribution to our lives they have made. One of the reasons I cut Whitlock slack was his response to the attack, which is how I learned of it on the way home from dropping kids off at school.
    Larry is going to have a big year. Not the best running back in the league, but a good running back. This week yards will be hard to come by, but they will come through out the year.


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Chris_Texas says:
    “The thing is he showed up for OTA’s, lost the weight, did what the coaches ask, stayed out of trouble.”

    The big question is, though…did he do that because he wants to kick ass on the field? Or did he do that because he knew he would lose several million dollars if he didn’t?

    We’ll find out soon enough. Once he’s on the opening day roster, he gets his money. After that? Remains to be seen. Hey, I really do hope he proves me wrong.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Pride and Haley will keep him working hard, or it will be hello to Mr. Charles.
    Heard on the radio this a.m. that of the 30 players on last years roster that are no longer employed here, only two have caught on elsewhere. I have not verified this, and some will be signed after week one. Still, it does put the last regime in perspective.


  • September 11, 2009  - Chris_Texas says:

    As far as O-Line’s making running backs look good that holds true to anyone. I don’t care who is running. A great team will have the O-Line and D-Line that is solid top to bottom as they make everyone else look good. Winning the line of scrimmage is the key to every play whether offense or defense which has been my frustration over the last couple years as we have not focussed on getting our lines up to par. Most QB’s, running backs, and WR’s at this level can play I did say most. If you have the speed and ability to get to this level you can get through a hole and brake a tackle or two. Most QB’s at this level given the time can hit a WR on the run and most of the WR’s at this level can catch so if the QB is scrammbling for his life throwing constantly under pressure and the running back is dodging D-linemen in the back field your going to look bad. Same goes for Defense if the opposing QB has the time he will find a WR and hit one making the DB’s look bad and if there line is getting the RB to the second level now and again he will brake one on you and make LB’s look bad.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    “L.J. Ready For Ravens”

    - and the Ravens are ready for L.J. – run rabbit run, it’s gonna be bloodbath, a Adam-12 football riot not with guns and knives- ra’her, men their device: eye gouging, biting, face-slapping – the usual via Larry, Ray & all the rest Curly Joe’s. Then…whence all the plays are done as the day, Chiefs will be fini…R.I.P. 2009.

    Quoth the Ravens all you want, Flacco and the rest. Beat them? Not on your best day. Ravens
    in a rout: BALT 23 KC 3

    &


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Nope.

    Chiefs 16 – Ravens 13

    And we pull a HUGE upset.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Yup. 23-3…at least. Maybe 38-0 e’en… the only ‘upset’ will be Chiefsfandumb. Oh, hello Scottie!

    &


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Make a bet on the game then, Rin?

    Chiefs win, you have to stay off BG.com for 1 week. Ravens win, I will. Deal?


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Rin loves it when they beg… heh heh heh

    Beside being undaunted by such reverent adulation He doesn’t bet nor plead for to manipulate others acquiescence result not being able to beat them – no need – Rin always wins…

    See ya on SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!

    BE THERE! (FOR THE BEATDOWN!)

    Ravens…in a walk


  • September 11, 2009  - True Red & Gold says:

    Now he is jinxed. Ed I am not sure you have ever been right with your predictions. If fact it seems that the opposite always happens. I am putting my money on Scott’s prediction.

    Knowing Haley’s preference for the passing game I wonder how soon he will abandon the running game if it sputters early.


  • September 11, 2009  - ILChiefsFan says:

    I’ll miss ya, Scott.

    I do think the Chiefs can beat the spread, and if I were in Vegas I’d be very tempted to bet on it. The Ravens have not been very good at covering in season openers since 2000, and they probably don’t have a good idea of what the Chiefs will throw at them offensively or defensively.

    We need to see about the Chiefs defense. It’s been promising so far, but the preseason is the preseason. The Chiefs defense was middle of the pack statistically in the 2008 preseason, and at the bottom in the regular season. If the defense doesn’t play well Sunday we’re looking at something along the lines of Chiefs-Panthers 2008.

    Ravens 17-9.


  • September 11, 2009  - camarohead1978 says:

    Rin,

    I hate to tell you this, man, but the fact that you refuse to back up your words with a friendly wager reeks of p*ssy. No one respects someone who can’t back up their talk.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Harold C.,
    Sorry about the lost archives. Had to print them out and used them for floor protection. Bad doggie, bad doggie.

    Bob


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Begging? BEGGING??? LMAO! You wish.

    It was simply an offer for a man-to-man wager. I just forgot one important thing…that the offer I made was not to a REAL man. My mistake. Carry on.


  • September 11, 2009  - True Red & Gold says:

    As far as predictions go for the game. I hope we score!


  • September 11, 2009  - True Red & Gold says:

    Sorry to say but IMO the one that insists on making a bet to justify their opinion is probably the lesser mature of the two.


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    True Red & Gold says:
    “As far as predictions go for the game. I hope we score!”

    One TD (probably on D, or at least set-up by the D) and three Succop field goals is my prediction. 16 points. Now, if our D can hold them to less than that…we’re good to go.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    camarohead1978 said on bended knee

    “Rin”

    - yes knave, what is it now?

    “I hate to tell you this, man”

    - yes, I can sense the hesitation marks in your retort…

    “but the fact that you refuse to back up your words with a friendly wager reeks of p*ssy.”

    - perhaps if you “Massengill’d” a bit more often when begging- er, bathing, wouldst suffice. Now then, see here: you/he/whomeevre be the ‘beggars’ – I the beggee as it were (though not Begay, non- Notah type.)

    When you come to Rin with your little hat in your hands, He will determine whether for to grant you an audience…your time is up.

    NEXT!

    “No one respects someone who can’t back up their talk.”

    - I’d rather be feared than respected – Rin Tin Tin borrowing from Hailme school of thot; suspect I will go on undaunted by your chagrin…

    daddy-o


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Scottie per his usual follows – Rin – shadow doth protest too too much one so sure self when surely only reward his come SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY will be a reddened Cheifsdumb pride and backside … it’s gonna be ugly & get ugly in here.

    heh heh heh!


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Rin Tin Tin says: “- I’d rather be feared than respected”

    LMFAO!!! In your specific case…it’s NEITHER! Ha ha!

    But thanks for the laugh, though. Seriously. That’s the best one you’ve had for awhile.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Then if so, neither either be – you fell right into that one, blind as e’er…

    heh heh heh

    daddy-o


  • September 11, 2009  - True Red & Gold says:

    i am interested in dating dudes.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Lassie,

    No one fears you, pity maybe, fear no. Keep posting though, hate to think what you would do with more free time on your hands.
    Lets see if Pioli/Haley can hit the Herm line, loosely based on the Mendoza line. One game worst than the prev. coach, then cut five more wins off, then two more. Can they do it?
    Now get back on the paper intil you control you bladder better.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    By the way Scottie, that last bet you made with Rin – one you lost as e’ery – how’d that work out?

    Rin took St Louie- you took to the hills as in KC 0-4; talk is cheap (much as the Chief$ off $ea$on haul free agency “we wanna to win NOW” fancy tap dance the Platters – Jr., Egoli and Hailme) – “oh yes, we’re the great pretender(s)!”

    0-4 portending 0-5 season record draws nigh, says it so much better than any claim or wager herein – don’t you agree?

    heh heh heh


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Scottie – “Yes Rin, we lost to the Lambs and didn’t even score 1 offensive touchdown but we’ll beat the Ravens in Baltimore.”

    Trix are for kids… heh heh heh!


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin's Mom says:

    RIN IS NOT A CHIEFS FAN! PLEASE REMEMBER THIS AS YOU ENJOY BOB’S SITE AND WHEN YOU READ REAL OPINIONS FROM REAL FANS!

    RIN IS NOT A CHIEFS FAN!
    RIN IS NOT A CHIEFS FAN!
    RIN IS NOT A CHIEFS FAN!
    RIN IS NOT A CHIEFS FAN!


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    ‘An’ blog narrator … those who can do, those who cannot teach, those who can do neither nee nothing at all be called Analonymous…


  • September 11, 2009  - True Red & Gold says:

    Neither am I. Never have been, actually.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin's Mom says:

    RIn

    Silly faggit…. Herm’s dick is for chicks!


  • September 11, 2009  - arrowhead1978 says:

    I’m not a Chiefs fan either. I am only a fan of men.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Mom always liked her illegitimate spawn better…


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin's Mom says:

    No Rin that’s a lie! Your 50 yrs old and I still feed you, bathe you, load your video games for you….you’re my bitch Rin.

    heheheheh


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Lassie,

    Love it, you insult instead of respond to a criticism of Herm. Admit it you are no bigger fan of him than any of us.
    Todd only has to go 1-15, neg.4, neg. 6 to equal Herm’s pattern. I’m not saying Herm is a bad coach, yes I am, just his act would fly better some where more aligned with his stature. Anyone for eight man football?
    You play to win the game! No Herm you didn’t. Your biggest fan said in an earlier post that only the last year was a rebuilding year, reread your stuff Lassie, so what was the 4-12? The coach taking over for you, and rebuilding your destruction, will have trouble reaching that. Improvement and wins we will see, but it will be a hard fought battle.
    For those that doubt that Lassie and Bob are the same or working together, take a look at this thread. Slow, very few responses, then the village idiot, drunk, whatever gets on and it explodes in posts. Bad doggie, bad doggie


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Rin Tin Tin says:
    “By the way Scottie, that last bet you made with Rin – one you lost as e’ery – how’d that work out?”

    The bet was never made. Remember? You didn’t have the balls to take me up on it. And you still don’t. Just like you didn’t have the balls to take me up on the bet that Haley will have more wins this seasons that Herm did the last two.

    You should change your name to “Rin all-mouth-and-no-balls-to-back-it-up-with Tin Tin”. Listen…don’t sweat it. It’s what we’ve all come to expect from you. We knew you wouldn’t disappoint. But hey, we’re just “dumb” Chiefs fans anyway…so what do we know? Right?


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “Starting LT Jamaal Brown underwent hip surgery and will be out for the first six games of the season.”

    This will raise the urgency level for us if we plan to make any more moves on the line – as there now is another player in the market potentially.


  • September 11, 2009  - True Red & Gold says:

    I suck. I never contribute anything of substance to the site other than profess my love of Rin. I think I’ll be the one who stops posting for a week.


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Anonymous says:

    “For those that doubt that Lassie and Bob are the same or working together, take a look at this thread. Slow, very few responses, then the village idiot, drunk, whatever gets on and it explodes in posts.”

    Except that AFTER Rin shows up…there are very few posts that aren’t a complete waste of time. Mine included.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Ohh…so you as the Chiefs didn’t really lose the game huh; and they’re like you not really a loser of 0-4 proportions; and despite all the evidence to the contrary & ‘are’ executives of the year in the NFL – only no one who isn’t as impartial as you/Chiefsfandumb can see it… yet.

    Right. ‘check’

    And the Chiefs aren’t really gonna take it in the shorts & get their teeth kicked in Sunday by the Ravens…it too will be just a matter perception- rose colored glasses type…a mirage, not so much the knife done him in as trip to Caesar’s Palace.

    Yup, you can bet on it alright – can take it to the bank… but a $3 bill won’t open an account.

    Rin Tin Tin: a perfect 4-0 predictions to date – 5-0 aft SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! BE THERE(FOR THE BEATDOWN!)

    Scottie’s Monday morning whine: “Yeah, well… if only…we coulda…we shoulda…we woulda…we’re REALLY making great progress though…uh huh. Any true Chiefs(dumb) fan knows we are- it’s obvious.”

    Painfully so Scottie, painfully…

    heh heh heh

    &


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    True Scott, but yours are based in reality, not the Lassie world. The world where Herm is raising the Lombardie trophy every year. Now watch Lassie snip that part out and paste it in his post.
    And Bob says, good doggie, good doggie.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    I thought I would check in today ……Wow same shhhhh different day .We need a win sooooon not because we are chiefs fans……..Just too shut that dam dog next door that barks all night & piss on my clean wheels…….. everytime they let him out of his cage. Pns


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Analyzation by Mr. Analonymous – clothes do make the man…’cept nee only, the emperor Hailme hath none as in ofer nee ‘four’ …

    heh heh heh

    &


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Herm went 0 and 4 in 2007.
    Teeth get kicked in. Lassie they wear face masks.
    Take it in the shorts. Not date night at the kennel here, it’s football.
    Scottie whines on Monday, not so much, only you call it a whine when someone corrects you.

    Is that all you got Lassie?

    You do understand why I call you Lassie?
    The show was about a boy and his female dog. All the dogs used where male. The reasons were size, temperment, among others. So there you have it. The first cross dressing t.v. star!!!
    I quit signing my name, so call what me what you want, because of the cowardly way you hid behind the name of a dog while insulting people. Post your real name Lassie, come out of the closet, and I will post mine. We’ll meet for drinks, I will even buy the first round.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Correct that 0-4 Hailme’s & Egoli’s, will you Anal? They are in dire need copious doses Preparation H…

    heh heh heh


  • September 11, 2009  - arrowhead1978 says:

    I want to ride Rin’s jock.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Lassie,
    About our drink, bowl or saucer for you? Bad doggie, bad doggie


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Wow…I finally see the big picture now. I’m surprised. Not totally shocked…but surprised.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Here’s a file photo of the Chiefs new duo hard at work…

    https://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/y/a/2/joe-biden-igor.jpg

    Oh sorry…same affect, wrong saviors: here’s the Chiefs own genius duo “acting (looking) stupidly” as they perform their patented and ly ridiculous “any 22 guys from off the street” comedy routine.

    https://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0fOK3QR2SF16q/520x.jpg

    Only, no one’s laughing now…’cept for Rin & Herm

    heh heh heh!

    daddy-o


  • September 11, 2009  - arrowhead1978 says:

    I do wonder how long it will take before Haley dumps the running game for the pass, in that case the ravens could have a mayday with Cassell, Croyle, Thigpen either in sacks or interceptions or both…


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Ravens defensive backs are the only weakness, and even it is stronger than most. Quick slants, screens, or any short patterns might be the only chance. It will be fun to watch, at least I know if it gets to the end of the game, Herm will not order up a fieldgoal, and have his 31st ranked defense try to save the day.
    Lassie will be back shortly, currently out chasing cars.


  • September 11, 2009  - camarohead1978 says:

    arrowhead1978,

    The correct term is “hayday”. Mayday doesn’t work for the context of your sentence.

    Thanks for trying though!


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Mayday might be with qbs are yelling.

    What’s that Lassie? Herm has fallen in the well? You sure he’s not just looking for his team’s defense?

    Go Chiefs! Bad dog, bad dog, Lassie not on the carpet agian.


  • September 11, 2009  - ILChiefsFan says:

    Extremely Off-topic, but:

    I’m streaming the “Between the Lines” show on WHB right now and these doofuses should be ashamed of what they don’t know about Chiefs football. I haven’t listed to this show before yesterday, and I don’t know the names of these guys, but they sure don’t mind dishing out harsh judgments when they don’t even have their facts straight.

    I’ll pretend they’re listening and just say:
    - The 30 replaced players that Pioli spoke about this morning were not just from the 53-master; they included the practice squad
    - It’s remotely possible that Todd Haley is not lying to you and that Cassell may actually not start against the Ravens
    - Jason Babin is a defensive end, not a tight end
    - Jon Runyan didn’t decide he wanted to skip training camp, he’s just coming back from microfracture surgery in the offseason

    Sheesh! That’s some sorry radio.

    Thanks for letting me vent.


  • September 11, 2009  - ILChiefsFan says:

    Uh, that’s 53-man roster, not 53-master.


  • September 11, 2009  - camarohead1978 says:

    IL,

    610’s Chris and Cowboy are a better listen in the afternoon.


  • September 11, 2009  - ILChiefsFan says:

    camarohead,

    Thanks for the advice.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    On that radio station, listen to the Border patrol and The program, then turn it off. Kietzman, not sure of and not interested in correct spelling, is a whiner. Could be the one I call Lassie, who knows. Whined about critics of kstate, whined about his marriage, quit listening after that. Like all football resourses, get what you can, then move on.


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “I quit signing my name, so call what me what you want, because of the cowardly way you hid…”

    Hate to mention, but I don’t consider it exactly heroic for people to equate SG to Rin while hiding in anony-land.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    I am not the only anony-land dweller out there. Having established that, who equated you with Lassie? Sorry if you have been offended, but I don’t see where.


  • September 11, 2009  - ILChiefsFan says:

    Anonymous,

    I agree regarding the 810 radio shows. I do listen to Petro’s podcast from the Chief’s site and to The Program occasionally and they’re usually good, so I thought I’d try some of the other shows. I liked what I heard of the Border Patrol as well.


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “Having established that, who equated you with Lassie?”

    They never admitted to who they were – this occurred a week or two back in one of these blogs. Basically said that I and Rin were the same person. Very insulting to be sure. I challenged them to take a real name (which they never did) and have a real discussion – a challenge which still stands today if they’re reading our exchange.


  • September 11, 2009  - arrowhead1978 says:

    SG,

    I think you should have a gigantic diarrhea tonite.

    Thanks!


  • September 11, 2009  - True Red & Gold says:

    Yes, SG.

    A MASSIVE dump!


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    Phantom coward,

    Maybe you should return to school now before the truant officer beats the stuffin’s outta ya. In the meanwhile, you’re invited to get a REAL name and join the discussion with REAL Chiefs fans. We even continue to allow Rin to post here.

    You can start by giving your projected score on the game between KC and BALT this weekend. Otherwise, please find something else to do with your time, as real people are having a real discussion here.

    Thanks,

    SG


  • September 11, 2009  - True Red & Gold says:

    Chiefs: 49, Ravens: Diarrhea


  • September 11, 2009  - arrowhead1978 says:

    I would say the Chiefs will probably score six times and the Ravens will just soil themselves.

    DIARRHEA!


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “…these doofuses should be ashamed of what they don’t know about Chiefs football.”

    Some guys are really baseball announcers and just stand in during football season due to low budgets. The ratings will reflect their level of knowledge. Is that the case here perhaps?


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    That’s a pretty wasteful answer there Phantom-dumper. Nice to see you have a fractional football thought.


  • September 11, 2009  - ILChiefsFan says:

    SG,

    Perhaps; I’m not familiar with these guys. If that’s the case maybe they should be a little less arrogant – oh, wait, nevermind: it’s talk radio.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    How about those that equate Lassie with Bob? Thoughts on that one?


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “VIKINGS – released WR Bobby Wade;”

    Any possibility?


  • September 11, 2009  - Chris_Texas says:

    You can start by giving your projected score on the game between KC and BALT this weekend. Otherwise, please find something else to do with your time, as real people are having a real discussion here.

    Thanks,
    SG

    Wow I went out to the lab for a couple of hours and the above was almost the only rational thought guess Rin and company showed up to trash yet another football conversation not sure why we would want to discuss Chiefs football on this blog umm.

    Bob,
    Love your site but I now understand why a lot of the guys who had rational things to say do not blog here anymore too bad. I’ll keep trying but man you have 80+ post and only 40 or so are worth reading you have to skip all of the other trash.


  • September 11, 2009  - Josh says:

    Wow. Nice variety on the posts today. Seems like SOMEONE spent most of his day posting from the bathroom.

    Kietzman used to be the weekend sports guy on Fox 4…and of course, working under the “great” Frank Boal is probably where he gained his arrogance. If you can listen beyond his diatribe, there is some good meat to his points…occasionally. haha


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Guys,

    I apologize for adding to the “trash” today. And yesterday, and the day before, and…

    I’ll TRY to do better. Again.


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “Can the Chiefs still run the football with their current offensive line and Todd Haley as head coach/offensive coordinator?”

    More like…can Cassel/Brodie/Thiggy have enough time to throw a dump-off pass in the flat to LJ/Charles/Cox that they actually catch for positive yardage before one or more of the above get flattened?

    Also, how high a number can they achieve on Colquitt’s net-punt-yardage without Ed Reed or his cohorts running one back on them?


  • September 11, 2009  - arrowhead1978 says:

    “More like…can Cassel/Brodie/Thiggy have enough time to throw a dump-off pass in the flat to LJ/Charles/Cox that they actually catch for positive yardage before one or more of the above get flattened?”

    Haha. You said dump.


  • September 11, 2009  - Chris_Texas says:

    Scott,
    Appreciate the post but you are the least of the group I was speaking of.

    SG, like the above I’d really like to see the answers to that post after the game.

    Total runs:
    Total passes:

    Passing:
    0-10yd:
    10-15:
    15-20:

    instead of YAC yards we get

    FAC: (Flattened After Catch)


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Lassie’s owner here, I think the game will be 13-10 someone, sorry but I can not put the Chiefs there, and I refuse to but the Baltimore Sparrows there.
    Somebody go let Lassie in.


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    ILLChiefsFan said

    “Uh,”

    - a Chiefs fan mimics a typical response at a press conference…

    “that’s”

    - an Communications major from the University of North Florida; don’t have a football team… then again neither do the Chiefs so it worked out well for both…

    “53-man”

    - no, turned 42 this year – his methods just make him seem outdated…

    “roster not 53-”

    - not according to ‘check’ it isn’t, no…be any 22 his that he promised afore the season started leaving 31 Herm’s Chiefs – 59% Herm’s Men making up s ‘right’ 53, latter’s 41% raison 0-4.

    “Master.”

    - it’s OK, Rin forgives you… you may rise now

    daddy-o


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “instead of YAC yards we get

    FAC: (Flattened After Catch)”

    Best post of the day…nicely done.


  • September 11, 2009  - Scan says:

    I wish we’d sign Bobby Wade.

    SUCK ONE RIN.


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “Rin Tin Tin says:”

    “a typical…response”

    “make him seem outdated…”

    ‘right’

    “now”

    From his own words. Dude, we invite you to go to the rapier repair shop and get involved in the substance of real discussion today.


  • September 11, 2009  - zack says:

    I was actually at that game and it was not cold at all…I know it was December but I had my coat off (and no I wasn’t drunk). Also, the ravens offense was always getting to 2nd and short or third and short constantly, and always converted them. It made me so mad


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Oh, and by the way UNFL Communications Major…

    “Me”?

    Yeah you: 16 out of 25 starting spots Kaycee are Herm’s Chiefs – 7 on offense, 7 on defense, 2 on special teams.

    Let us review: 59% of the team Herm’s Chiefs, and even more – 64% – hold starting positions.

    Offense -

    Albert, Waters, Niswanger, Bowe (right, he’s now reserve, right…’check’), Bradley, Johnson & Cox makes 64% – add an 8th Sunday in Croyle makes 73% – WOW! E’en if we tried to help out remove Croyle and either Bowe or Bradley it STILL be 55% Herm’s Men at minimum!

    Defense –

    Hali, Johnson or Williams (both Herm’s), Dorsey, Tyler or Edwards (both Herm’s), Flowers, Carr & Page or McGraw (both Herm’s Men) for 64% of the starting ‘D’.

    STs – Colquitt & Gafford – 67% Herm’s Men.

    heh heh heh!

    “You done good Rin you done good!”

    “You too Coach – you’re STILL The Man & the Chiefs STILL be your Chiefs!”

    “Everyone knows it Rin!”

    “I’m a pickin’ Herm!”

    “And I’m a grinnin’!”

    & “Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh!”


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “If the defense doesn’t play well Sunday we’re looking at something along the lines of Chiefs-Panthers 2008.”

    I don’t think it will be near that bad. Balt. does not have an explosive enough offensive game to put that many points up. I also foresee us scoring a bit more as well.


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “One TD (probably on D, or at least set-up by the D) and three Succop field goals is my prediction.”

    Add two more FG’s to that (set up by the D). 22-21.


  • September 11, 2009  - Alexthe"GREAT" says:

    Scott, u r a funny guy really! First u say that u think that LJ is overrated b/c in the past he was able 2 run behind a great offensive line. But u r quick 2 fall head over heels for a backup Qb that only showed a “flash” of potential for 1yr. Hipocrisy at its finest baby! Well I dont know about u guys but before I start annointing Cassell as the best thing 2 ever come 2 Kc, he’s gonna have 2 show me something special for atleast 2 yrs straight(not including the cast he was given in NE). Go Chiefs in 2009 and Beyond!!!!!!


  • September 11, 2009  - SG says:

    “The o-line isn’t what it use to be but even behind an average o-line this guy has enough talent to put up pro-bowl numbers.”

    Isn’t that the whole flaw in your argument – them even being an average line?


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Lassie you got me convinced, these are Herm’s starters. WERE DOOMED


  • September 11, 2009  - Scott says:

    Alex the “great”,

    I am not “head over heels” for Cassel. And I never said anything about him being the “best thing to ever come to KC”. Don’t put words in my mouth. All I’ve said all along is that he’s the best QB on our roster. And he is…like him or not. Unlike you, and some others, I’m willing to see the man play in a Chiefs uniform before I declare he’s a “bust”. I do think he has a ton of potential, though. He’s a leader. And we haven’t have a real leader on the Offense since Trent got leveled.

    BTW…was there a BETTER option at QB this past off-season that we could have signed?

    And I stand by my comments about LJ.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    You forgot about that didn’t you, don’t worry someday we will all be old and forgetfull. You keep saying the Chiefs are lousy, and that they are Herm’s players. huh.

    Lassie, the is a flaw in your theory of, well, anything you have a theory of.

    Always wanted to know what it felt like to mindlessly add extra posts to look important. Feel like a dog. arf.


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Seriously here is one more post Lassie.

    As June said to Johnny “They’ll lead you ’round like a scalded hound, with your tail tucked between your legs”

    Does it hurt to be scalded?


  • September 11, 2009  - Alexthe"GREAT" says:

    Yea, Michael Vick…he’s leader and a mordern day humanitarian! Go Chiefs in 2009 and Beyond!!!(hehe)


  • September 11, 2009  - alex k says:

    totally agree Scott on your first comment about LJ…Id love for him to really mature and put it together but…I just dont see it….I hope we’re wrong.


  • September 11, 2009  - Aaron says:

    “You done good Rin you done good!”

    “You too Coach – you’re STILL The Man & the Chiefs STILL be your Chiefs!”

    “Everyone knows it Rin!”

    “I’m a pickin’ Herm!”

    “And I’m a grinnin’!”

    & “Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh!”

    So you have a personal relationship with Herm? Did this conversation happen in the bedroom?


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    “someday we will all be old and forgetfull.”

    - and use one too many letter L’s – which is to say ‘right diagnosis Analonymous, wrong patient’ – behold thyself!

    Rin reiterates as stated afore (you must of been busy ‘analyzing’ again) “latter’s 41% raison 0-4.”

    - ‘latter 41% raison 0-4′ being s men.

    You see, ’tis alimentary. Bowel does not function nee live by being Anal(onymous) alone. Must first do the bungwork nee give attention detail. Proper prep too: first read blog, masticate, consume and process (what you refer to as your blogging, that which the rest of us refer to as you ‘analyzing’ or ‘biling on’; wipe stoma upon eliminat-triumph.

    These step-by-step details from your best-selling book published in 1922 -

    “The Analonymous Story: How I Bile Away The Hours – A Guide For The Incontinent Man.”

    ‘Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the most anal blogger of all?’

    Mirror: ‘Analonymous!’

    &


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Aaron imagines himself Analonymous, sat down to **** but couldn’t get started (four letters, so many possibilities.)


  • September 11, 2009  - Aaron says:

    Spoken like a true pedofile Rin


  • September 11, 2009  - Larry says:

    what do you have like 20 posts in this thread laone rin – jesus christ get a f’ing life you old man loser piece of sh1t. Try that trash bs in public, or better yet at a chiefs games and see where it gets you. Oh, but I forget, as was established earlier in thread – you are a p***y, and judging by your old man bs you post, more than likely geriatric.


  • September 11, 2009  - Larry says:

    wtf motivates you to behave like this old man?


  • September 11, 2009  - jonsey says:

    You feeling it yet Rin? I think you are. You know we’re going to beat the Ravens in their own house. Dontcha Rin?


  • September 11, 2009  - FACT CHECK says:

    a lot has been said of “herm’s boys” and related ideas –

    FACT CHECK

    KC unloaded 30 players that were on the 58 man roster from last year. Only 2 are currently on NFL rosters.

    And one of them was Tony Gonzalez


  • September 11, 2009  - Devildog 1976 says:

    You know I am on my 2nd Johnny Walker Blk. on the rocks and most of the 114 posts ahead of this one do not make any sense. I will write back after my 3rd maybe that one will help. time check 2016 and coach Haley is still the one I trust.

    It is all about the TEAM….and….the right 53!!

    I say LJ runs with attitude and our Cheifs show determination all day long.(all 53 of them!)


  • September 11, 2009  - Larry says:

    I’m a little fairy


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    I dunno mirror mirror on Analonymous wall, Lar the little fair(y), joaney & douchedog69 are giving ‘A’ quite the battle for analnymity domination…

    heh heh heh!

    &


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Hey Carl give it a rest for tonight ……..you can get a early start tomorrow.PnS


  • September 11, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Rin loves it when they beg…

    daddy-o


  • September 11, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Just less than 2 days to the beginning of the truth ……..Well time be on your side or ours????


  • September 11, 2009  - Herm's boys says:

    FACT CHECK

    KC unloaded 30 players that were on the 58 man roster from last year. Only 2 are currently on NFL rosters.

    And one of them was Tony Gonzalez


  • September 12, 2009  - Herm's boys says:

    not even ole bernard has been picked up yet – and he was a starter!


  • September 12, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    Is that St. Bernard, Lassie loves big dogs


  • September 12, 2009  - Rin Tin Tin says:

    Analonymous, you can see clearly (thru the brown haze nee hue that be you) that Bernard Pollard as vested veteran will not be signed by anyone until sometime aft game 1 for rea$on$ said.

    Rin can imagine Pollard coming in to KC game #2 as a RADUH! and putting the ‘Bonecrush’ on the feeble Chiefs, final score about 27-10 Oakland.

    KC finishes the game 0-2 on the season, Bernard’s cleat marks displayed prominently upon their face that only a Chiefsandumb could love…

    heh heh heh

    &


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