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133	'09	'08	'07
Games	--	12	8
Attempts	--	193	158
Rushing Yards	--	874	559
100 Yard Games	--	3	3
Receptions	--	12	30
Receiving Yards	--	74	186
Total TDs	--	5	4

Larry-johnson

Season Schedule

Week 1 - Sep 12

DAL @ WAS
Week 2 - Sep 19

HOU @ WAS
Week 3 - Sep 26

WAS @ STL
Week 4 - Oct 03

WAS @ PHI
Week 5 - Oct 10

GB @ WAS
Week 6 - Oct 17

IND @ WAS
Week 7 - Oct 24

WAS @ CHI
Week 8 - Oct 31

WAS @ DET
Week 9 - Nov 07

bye
Week 10 - Nov 15

PHI @ WAS
Week 11 - Nov 21

WAS @ TEN
Week 12 - Nov 28

MIN @ WAS
Week 13 - Dec 05

WAS @ NYG
Week 14 - Dec 12

TB @ WAS
Week 15 - Dec 19

WAS @ DAL
Week 16 - Dec 26

WAS @ JAC
Week 17 - Jan 02

NYG @ WAS

Week 1 - Sep 13

WAS 17 @ NYG 23
Week 2 - Sep 20

STL 7 @ WAS 9
Week 3 - Sep 27

WAS 14 @ DET 19
Week 4 - Oct 04

TB 13 @ WAS 16
Week 5 - Oct 11

WAS 17 @ CAR 20
Week 6 - Oct 18

KC 14 @ WAS 6
Week 7 - Oct 26

PHI 27 @ WAS 17
Week 8 - Nov 01

bye
Week 9 - Nov 08

WAS 17 @ ATL 31
Week 10 - Nov 15

DEN 17 @ WAS 27
Week 11 - Nov 22

WAS 6 @ DAL 7
Week 12 - Nov 29

WAS 24 @ PHI 27
Week 13 - Dec 06

NO 33 @ WAS 30
Week 14 - Dec 13

WAS 34 @ OAK 13
Week 15 - Dec 21

NYG 45 @ WAS 12
Week 16 - Dec 27

DAL 17 @ WAS 0
Week 17 - Jan 03

WAS 20 @ SD 23

Week 1 - Sep 07

KC 10 @ NE 17

22 rushes

74 rush yards

0 TDs

1 receptions

12 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 2 - Sep 14

OAK 23 @ KC 8

12 rushes

22 rush yards

0 TDs

receptions

rec yards

TDs
Week 3 - Sep 21

KC 14 @ ATL 38

24 rushes

121 rush yards

1 TDs

receptions

rec yards

TDs
Week 4 - Sep 28

DEN 19 @ KC 33

28 rushes

198 rush yards

2 TDs

5 receptions

0 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 5 - Oct 05

KC 0 @ CAR 34

7 rushes

2 rush yards

0 TDs

receptions

rec yards

TDs
Week 6 - Oct 12

STL 19 @ WAS 17
Week 7 - Oct 19

CLE 11 @ WAS 14
Week 8 - Oct 26

WAS 25 @ DET 17
Week 9 - Nov 03

PIT 23 @ WAS 6
Week 11 - Nov 16

NO 30 @ KC 20

19 rushes

67 rush yards

0 TDs

1 receptions

20 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 12 - Nov 23

BUF 54 @ KC 31

7 rushes

81 rush yards

0 TDs

2 receptions

24 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 13 - Nov 30

KC 20 @ OAK 13

24 rushes

92 rush yards

1 TDs

receptions

rec yards

TDs
Week 14 - Dec 07

KC 17 @ DEN 24

11 rushes

36 rush yards

0 TDs

receptions

rec yards

TDs
Week 15 - Dec 14

SD 22 @ KC 21

17 rushes

55 rush yards

0 TDs

3 receptions

18 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 16 - Dec 21

MIA 38 @ KC 31

12 rushes

108 rush yards

1 TDs

receptions

rec yards

TDs
Week 17 - Dec 28

KC 6 @ CIN 16

10 rushes

18 rush yards

0 TDs

receptions

rec yards

TDs

Week 1 - Sep 09

KC 3 @ HOU 20

10 rushes

43 rush yards

0 TDs

7 receptions

44 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 2 - Sep 16

KC 10 @ CHI 20

16 rushes

55 rush yards

0 TDs

3 receptions

32 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 3 - Sep 23

MIN 10 @ KC 13

24 rushes

42 rush yards

0 TDs

1 receptions

-5 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 4 - Sep 30

KC 30 @ SD 16

25 rushes

123 rush yards

0 TDs

3 receptions

25 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 5 - Oct 07

JAC 17 @ KC 7

9 rushes

12 rush yards

0 TDs

5 receptions

3 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 6 - Oct 14

CIN 20 @ KC 27

31 rushes

119 rush yards

1 TDs

2 receptions

24 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 7 - Oct 21

KC 12 @ OAK 10

24 rushes

112 rush yards

1 TDs

6 receptions

21 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 8 - Oct 28

WAS 7 @ NE 52
Week 9 - Nov 04

GB 33 @ KC 22

19 rushes

53 rush yards

1 TDs

3 receptions

42 rec yards

1 TDs
Week 10 - Nov 11

PHI 33 @ WAS 25
Week 11 - Nov 18

WAS 23 @ DAL 28
Week 12 - Nov 25

WAS 13 @ TB 19
Week 13 - Dec 02

BUF 17 @ WAS 16
Week 15 - Dec 16

WAS 22 @ NYG 10
Week 16 - Dec 23

WAS 32 @ MIN 21

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Larry Johnson

Washington Redskins

Kansas Steamer

He is among our least favorite players in the league. Not enough to forego his character sketch in favor of a steaming turd, but he's getting there. Larry Johnson has been arrested four times since 2003 on various assault charges against women. Believe us, had he been convicted of any of these charges, he'd already be a pile of dung.

It's not just his treatment of women that has us disgusted with him. The odd timeliness of his contract signing (August 2007) and his ensuing apathy toward his job strike us as too much coincidence. We don't care that he missed some camp in 2007 as he held out, but the fact that he was out-paced by a rookie named Kolby Smith in YPC and TDs per carry during the time that he played does matter. He then managed to get suspended for four games in 2008 for more women assault charges.

Larry's career goals can be best outlined in the following vid:

He's working on the married part first. He'll get there, though. Plus, Rihanna has been out cozying up to guys not named Chris Brown this summer; destiny is a weird thing.

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Working the System

LJ has a bad attitude. It was well-documented as he entered the league, but he behaved (and performed) well enough to earn himself some major F-you money before the 2007 season started (see below). This contract was the largest the Chiefs had ever signed with one player at the time. Since then, Larry has returned the Chiefs overly generous gesture with nothing but ill-preparation, injury, a couple of assault charges, and general aloofness.

Champion? Team player?

Per the original deal, the first three years of the contract were guaranteed as part of the "$19 million", but the Chiefs included a behavior clause such that they are no longer on the hook to pay LJ if he acts... like LJ. A few LJ assault charges later, and the Chiefs are looking wise. LJ appealed, lost, and now is at "voluntary" workouts all summer on his best behavior and actually giving Haley a reason to play him. The power of the greenback is certainly is compelling.

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2009 Fantasy Outlook

LJ could struggle this season in an offense that does not care much about running the ball.

Todd Haley's offenses in Arizona finished as follows:

Haley never had a RB of LJ's caliber (or lack of character) to work with, so if LJ is able to see the bulk of 400-440 team rush attempts, he could be in good shape. There are other factors working against him, though. First, the obvious: A new head coach, new scheme, and a new QB. Defenses should be able to capitalize on this team's early confusion. Beyond that, the Chiefs porous defense made it so that rushing attempts were scarce for a different reason other than the designed scheme. GM Scott Pioli dedicated the 2009 NFL draft to fixing the defensive issues by spending 1^st (DE Tyson Jackson-LSU), 3^rd (DT Alex Magree-Purdue), and 4^th (CB Donald Washington-Ohio State) rounders on defense, and then signed the interminable LB Zach Thomas to a contract as well. KC's defense was ranked 31^st in 2008, but ranked 13^th in 2007. The changes in personnel along with the coaching changes should go a long way to returning the Chiefs defense closer to their 2007 performance.

Only Jamaal Charles on the RB depth chart threatens to take carries away from LJ (3^rd downs and change of pace), so assuming he can avoid pushing, spitting, or waiving a gun in a woman's face this summer, he should be in uniform handling the bulk of the carries. Draft him as the 50th RB and you should receive larger returns on that if he doesn't get injured or suspended.

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Contract

Larry signed a six-year, $45.05 million contract before the 2007 season started. The deal contained $19 million guaranteed, including a $12.5 million signing bonus. The first three years' base salaries were guaranteed, but because LJ like to beat his women, there was a "special masters" ruling that stated the third year (2009) is no longer guaranteed. Is LJ worth almost $5 million? The remainder of the contract is as follows:

2009 - $4.55 million (+ $100,000 workout bonus + $62,500 per game roster bonuses)

2010 - $5 million (+ $1 million roster bonus in March + $100,000 workout bonus + $62,500 per game roster bonuses)

2011 - $5.3 million (+ $1 million roster bonus in March + $100,000 workout bonus + $62,500 per game roster bonuses)

2012 - $5.9 million (+ $1 million roster bonus in March + $100,000 workout bonus + $62,500 per game roster bonuses)

2013 - Free Agent

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Handcuff

Jamaal Charles - Jamaal is an excellent handcuff for Larry Johnson.

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In The Huddle

Offensive Line

Offensive Scheme

Major Off-Season Moves

2009 NFL Draft

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Strength of Schedule

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Rank #4 vs. Rush

Rank #3 vs. Pass

1=Toughest 32=Easiest

View Overall Strength of Schedule Chart

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Injury Report

Green

Though LJ missed 4 games last year, none were due to injury and he looks to be as healthy as ever coming into the 2009 season.

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Larry-johnson

Kansas Steamer
Working the System
2009 Fantasy Outlook
Contract

Handcuff
In The Huddle
Strength of Schedule
Injury Report

Breaking News

Larry Johnson is now a Cincinnati Bengal expand +

Though no official word has been given yet, sources close to the team say that a one-year contract is signed and that running back Larry Johnson is now a member of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Pyro's Take:

Wow, the Bengals really don't have a care in the world for character, do they? Larry is set to make the pro-rated minimum for this year and will sit as the fourth-string RB behind Cedric Benson, Bernard Scott, and Brian Leonard. Unless Benson goes out to injury for an extended period of time, don't expect to see this piece of shit "insurance policy" garner a single carry the rest of the season. He is not fantasy football worthy.

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Source: twitter.com

12:00 PM, 11.17.09

Bengals expected to announce LJ signing on Tuesday expand +

According to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, the Cincinnati Bengals have decided to sign former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson and will make some sort of announcement on Tuesday.

Pyro's Take:

Wait, really? The Bengals are going to sign one of the most hated, trouble-making pieces of shit the NFL has seen in the last decade? No way!
It's also been said that coach Marvin Lewis informed LJ that he would be no more than an "insurance policy" that he couldn't foresee Johnson being active on game days unless something happened to one of the team's top three RBs down the road.
Basically, he shouldn't be added to your fantasy football team just yet.

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Source: twitter.com

07:30 PM, 11.16.09

LJ could go to a contender late in the year expand +

Peter King of Sports Illustrated gives an over/under of two weeks for running back Larry Johnson to be signed by a playoff contender. His reasoning is that it will happen if one of those teams experiences an injury at the running back position.

Pyro's Take:

He might very well be right, but of course, it's impossible to predict injuries in the NFL... as fantasy football owners know all too well.
Keep LJ out on the waiver wire as it's too big a chance to take for no particular reason.

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Source: twitter.com

09:30 AM, 11.12.09

Larry Johnson goes unclaimed on waivers expand +

As expected, no NFL team claimed former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson off of waivers.

Pyro's Take:

LJ was set to make about $2.3 million over the final half of the season if claimed, which was likely the second largest reason nobody wanted him (2nd to him being a cancerous schmuck).
It has also been reported that the Redskins, Bears, and Steelers have no interest in signing the nine days shy of 30-years old RB. There are conflicting reports as to whether the Texans are interested or not, but we just heard that GM Rick Smith confirmed that the team will not pursue the free agent back, leaving LJ with very few options left.
We'll let you know if there ends up being a team out there stupid enough to grab this jackass.

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Source: twitter.com

08:45 PM, 11.10.09

Pats actually interested in LJ? expand +

According to a source that talked to Profootballtalk.com, coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots might be willing to take on running back Larry Johnson in the same sort of "one-strike and you're gone" manner that they took on Randy Moss in 2007.

Pyro's Take:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! This sounds and smells like a Bill Belichick mind-freak if I've ever seen one. Ol' Billy Boy is just trying to get his opposition to bite on this perpetual cancer, and it just might work!
That said, on the off-chance the Pats ARE serious about grabbing LJ, he could end up being the fantasy football diamond in the rough your team is looking for... We'll keep you posted on any breaking news.

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Source: profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

12:30 PM, 11.10.09

The drama surrounding Larry Johnson expand +

Here's how it stands as the world turns for running back Larry Johnson: The Patriots and Bill Belichick don't want him; the Redskins and Jim Zorn think they might; both Lovie Smith and the Bears and Gary Kubiak and the Texans both say they'll take a look at him like they would anyone else; yet what Larry wants is to clear waivers and sign with his home-state Steelers.

Pyro's Take:

The Patriots don't want him because they know he's useless. The Redskins might want him because Daniel Snyder is a putz and likes to sign big names, no matter who they are. Lovie Smith is a cliche' gray puppet who gives the blandest answers possibly of any coach ever. Gary Kubiak is just trying to scare his running backs into not fumbling the ball anymore. And Pittsburgh? They just won the Super Bowl! You think they really want to throw a cancer in the middle of one of the best organizations the NFL has?

We'll keep you informed as the rumor mill churns, but wherever, if anywhere, LJ ends up, he won't make a bit of difference as he's just no good.

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09:00 AM, 11.10.09

Texans to check out LJ? expand +

When asked about released running back Larry Johnson today, Texans coach Gary Kubiak said, "We'll go back and take a look at him just like any other player."

Pyro's Take:

Oh give us a break. We understand being concerned about fumbles, as Ryan Moats just lost one on the goal-line this past week as well, but Larry Johnson?!?! Come on Kub, just work on it with Slaton and let him get going again. LJ is NOT the answer to your problems.
Steve Slaton still holds the most fantasy football value in the Texans backfield, so don't go doing anything drastic.

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Source: twitter.com

04:45 PM, 11.09.09

Chiefs say 'See Ya!' to RB Larry Johnson expand +

The Kansas City Chiefs decided it wasn't worth the headache for the rest of the year and released running back Larry Johnson on Monday. Johnson leaves the team as the Chiefs second all-time leading rusher with 5,996 yards, just 74 yards shy of Priest Holmes' record of 6.070 yards.

Pyro's Take:

What else can we say but 'Good Riddance' LJ. You have been a perpetual scar on the face of the National Football League for the past seven years and we are glad to see you go. Don't call us, we'll call you... and feel free to hold your breath for that call.
As for fantasy football, please, for the love of all that is holy, please tell us that you've already dropped his sorry ass from your team.

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Source: profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

11:00 AM, 11.09.09

Chiefs officially suspend Larry Johnson expand +

An official statement released by the Chiefs on Monday said this about the Larry Johnson situation:
"The Kansas City Chiefs, in conjunction with the NFL Management Council, the NFL Players Association and RB Larry Johnson have settled all matters related to Johnson’s recent conduct. Johnson will remain suspended through the club’s game at Jacksonville on November 8th. He will not be permitted to participate in any team activities or be on team premises until Monday, November 9th. This matter is now closed, and the Chiefs will have no further comment."

Pyro's Take:

Say good bye to one of the bigger pricks the NFL has had to endure over the past decade. He can be dropped from fantasy football teams any day now, as he was pretty much worthless before his latest freak-out anyway.

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Source: www.kcchiefs.com

05:45 PM, 11.02.09

LJ gets his suspension mitigated to one game from two by the Chiefs expand +

The Chiefs caved and are now only suspending LJ for one game with pay.

Pyro's Take:

LJ is 75 yards from becoming the Chiefs all-time top RB. I am willing to bet everything I got that they cut him before he ever plays another down. If they don't, the city of KC should riot. He is a pile of shit that doesn't deserve, even for a minute, to be any franchise's leading rusher.

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Source: www.buffalonews.com

11:00 PM, 10.31.09

Larry Johnson files grievance against Chiefs expand +

Running back Larry Johnson has filed a grievance with the NFL Players' Union against the Chiefs for suspending him for two weeks on Wednesday.

Pyro's Take:

LJ is a little upset that $600,000 will go by the wayside for his little twittering episode. Our bet is that the suspension gets chopped down to one game, but that the coaches don't play him the rest of the year.
Drop this cancer from your fantasy football team or risk what the fantasy karma Gods have in store for you.

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Source: blogs.nfl.com

03:45 PM, 10.30.09

LJ will appeal his suspension expand +

According to his agent, Peter Schaffer, Chiefs RB Larry Johnson will be filing an appeal of his two-game suspension today.
"It is our belief that the action did not warrant the discipline unilaterally imposed by the Chiefs," said Schaffer. "We'll be asking for an expedited hearing, and hopefully we can work out a positive, mutual resolution with the Chiefs. If not, we'll defer to the arbitrator's decision. Larry's desire is to get back to his teammates as soon as he can."

Pyro's Take:

Again, not the smartest move Larry, IF you want to continue to play football in the NFL. This sort of challenge won't endear you to your coaches, fans, and organization.
Our guess is that LJ is looking to collect on whatever paychecks he can while he can, then move on to continue his life as a complete and utter, world-class, All-Pro douche.

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Source: profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

10:00 AM, 10.29.09

Larry Johnson suspended two weeks expand +

Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was suspended for two weeks on Wednesday for conduct detrimental to the team.

Pyro's Take:

This is just a temporary solution to the problem as the Chiefs will likely look further into the matter over the next couple of weeks. We'd be surprised if LJ isn't gone before the end of the suspension. Please, feel free to drop this putz from your fantasy football team.

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Source: twitter.com

07:45 PM, 10.28.09

Larry Johnson expected to be cut by Week 9 expand +

Michael Smith of ESPN said on Sportscenter today that he expects Chiefs running back Larry Johnson to be cut by the team's Week 9 game against the Jaguars.

Pyro's Take:

Smith also said that the Chiefs received a lot of calls complaining about Johnson's gay-bashing and comments about coach Todd Haley. Our take is that there will at least be a suspension of some sort and wouldn't be surprised if LJ never plays another down in the NFL. Feel free to drop him off your fantasy football team as he was pretty much worthless before this mess anyway.

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01:45 PM, 10.28.09

LJ told to stay away pending an investigation expand +

The Kansas City Chiefs have told running back Larry Johnson to stay away from practice and "other team activities" until a review of the incident by the team and the league is complete.
Johnson also apologized saying "I regret my actions. The words were used by me in frustration, and they were not appropriate. I did not intend to offend anyone, but that is no excuse for what I said."

Pyro's Take:

There hasn't been a suspension handed down yet, but there should and likely will be. The sooner the league can be rid of this guy the better. If you had him on your fantasy football team, feel free to dismiss him for good as well.

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Source: sports.espn.go.com

01:30 PM, 10.27.09

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