From RealGM: Kansas City Chiefs waive Larry Johnson

by Brad Wells on Oct 28, 2009 7:35 AM EDT in NFL General

No second confirmation yet, but this is a big time cut if true:

Real GM’s Jeff Ridson has the story: According to a team source, the Chiefs are planning to cut ties with Larry Johnson for good. Johnson was previously suspended for freaking out at his head coach and making homophobic slurs in the meantime. Now, it appears the Chiefs are completely fed up.

More on this as it becomes available. Nice work, Larry.

I'll say it right now: No. I don't want anyone on this team who calls fans "faggots" when they dare to criticize his 2.7 yards per carry average. Johnson is a bum. Always has been. For all of you complaining about Joseph Addai (why, I don't know anymore), know that we could have been stuck with this schmuck the way the Chiefs have been stuck with him for years now.

He'd fit in better with the Patriots anyway.

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Well Johnson is getting what he wants. He’s wanted out of KC for two years now and he managed to malcontent his way off the team.

I need someone to pick him up quick though since I own him on two fantasy teams and was planing on dropping him this week because of the suspension. Obviously if he does go to the Patriots (perfect fit) I have to keep him because he’ll do great there.

by ThirtyOne on Oct 28, 2009 7:58 AM EDT reply actions

There's no indication this is true by the way...

This site has never broken news or had sources in the past.

Sure, everyone thinks (and knows) LJ will be released but this sounds like a premature report so that in a week when LJ really is cut they can throw their name on it. The investigation is still going on and LJ definitely has not been cut or been told he will definitely be cut.

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by Joel Thorman on Oct 28, 2009 8:53 AM EDT reply actions

That's why

I said no second source has confirmed.

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by Brad Wells on Oct 28, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh, yeah, I know

I’ve just seen a ton of these reports come up. I see that you pointed that out.

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by Joel Thorman on Oct 28, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

good for the Chiefs

I thought they would suspend him, but kudos to them for showing some spine and dumping him.

by Jamison1 on Oct 28, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions

As a Chiefs fan ...

I’d rather suspend him until the end of the season and then dump him, if only to recoup some of the contract money he’s owed.

by JacinB on Oct 28, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

i would...

poop my pants if the pats sign him.

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by SHaFF87 on Oct 28, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions

As a Pats fan...

it would make sense for the Patriots to grab him. Our backfield has been depleted by injuries and he would be an upgrade over Maroney and Green-Ellis. Yes he is having a shit year, but I think even Adrian Peterson would be having a tough time with the Chief’s oline. And to be honest, the Colts wouldn’t be a bad fit either with Donald Brown’s injury.

by hoyaeagle on Oct 28, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

hes had nothing but "shit years"

since his pro bowl line has retired though. He constantly gives up on runs, cuts to much and doesnt hit the holes hard. hes washed up. Pats can have him just hide your women!

by tomahawk44 on Oct 28, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't see what's so bad

About called people bundles of wood.

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Welcome to Shaun Alexander Town, Larry. Population? You! (…and Shaun Alexander).

by eltharion_doa on Oct 28, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

ESPN headline - "Johnson suspended until Nov. 9"

BBS has probably already seen this by now, but for anyone that hasn’t: Johnson’s suspended.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4603752&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

No, this isn’t any “gotcha” post aimed at BBS. I’m just putting this here to inform people, that’s all. I’m willing to bet that the “source” overheard discussions where it was discussed, but the option was ultimately rejected. That’s what I’d guess.

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by E.M.H. on Oct 28, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

Clarification: "... overheard discussions where waiving was discussed..."... wish I could edit submitted posts :(

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"How can a pickup truck contain enough mass to unfold into a towering machine? I say if Ringling Brothers can get 15 clowns into a Volkswagen, anything is possible."

Roger Ebert, Transformers review.

by E.M.H. on Oct 28, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions