Larry Johnson
The Washington Post’s NFL blog, The League, has a panel discussion up as to whether ex-Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson (he of the “faggot” slurs) can hook up with another team. I was invited to share my views and we all pretty much agree on this: If teams think LJ can still play, they will sign him, regardless of his past. An excerpt from what I wrote:
While I would like to think that Johnson’s use of three homophobic terms did him in, the real numbers that got him cut were 29 and 2.7; as in his age and his yards per carry this season. Johnson turns 30 on Nov. 19 and there are very few NFL running backs who thrive when they hit that age.
Johnson has yet to sign, though his agent says there are teams interested. We’ll see.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 2:17 am
In a word, no. Players can do many bonehead things in the NFL, but attacking the front office or coaches is not among them. What team wants to risk this imbecile becoming a public embarrassment after they give him a chance? If you want to know which NFL team is run by idiots, watch to see which team will sign him.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 2:38 am
Jim, your WaPo piece was too short, but I’m impressed that you were able to call out the NFL and LJ in the amount of space that you had. Sadly, I agree with you. Some team will pick up LJ because there are a few teams that are in such bad shape, any “new” blood will be welcome. If he starts to produce again, the interest will pick up among the less desperate teams, too. Productivity impresses more than off-field antics.
ossurworld, I agree with you in general, but then there’s the Raiders. We know they are run by idiots, so maybe LJ can find a home there?
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 3:01 am
Thanks, Cruz. The WaPo asks us to keep our pieces tight.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 4:36 am
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on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:34 am
He’s gonna get a job in Barney Franks’ backyard.
Go Patriots!