LJ out for the year!

[drd0g 0]

Herm Edwards and Carl Peterson said they haven't been told LJ has a broken foot. Do you think they are lying? If you really believe they are lying to us, why do you think they would find it necessary?

 

Also, broken or not, sometimes sprains take longer to heal than fractures.

 

I gave no opinion on whether the leak was valid, I only commented as to the reliance on "statute" to protect privacy.

[smashmouths@blf 33]

I played on a broken foot when I played college football many moons ago. It all depends where the break is and the pain associated with it. But his foot may not even be broken. We'll see.

[BOLTSRULE 0]

Report: Johnson has crack in his foot

 

FoxSports.com's John Czarnecki reports that Larry Johnson has a cracked bone in his foot, but the Chiefs are hopeful he'll play again this year.

 

Word is leaking out of Kansas City from multiple sources that Johnson indeed has a broken bone in his foot, but the Chiefs are hoping he can return this year because he can already stand on it. Still, LJ is out next week and the most likely scenario is that he'll miss many games after that. We'd still hang on to him in nearly all leagues. Nov. 11 - 9:42 am et

Source: FoxSports.com

[ashwiggins 0]

Rotoworld:

 

Larry Johnson-RB- Chiefs Nov. 11 - 7:43 pm et

 

 

Chiefs GM Carl Peterson said Sunday that he doesn't believe Larry Johnson (foot) will miss the remainder of the season.

[BMoney 0]

dd he break his foot after waving the cmh chiefs flag in the endzone vs the packers?...i didnt see if he spiked it into his foot or not...

 

bad move though....aj hawk doesnt dig the taunting.....you shall sit LJ..

[t.j 35]

dd he break his foot after waving the cmh chiefs flag in the endzone vs the packers?...i didnt see if he spiked it into his foot or not...

 

bad move though....aj hawk doesnt dig the taunting.....you shall sit LJ..

 

I couldn't believe they didn't penalize LJ for unsportsmanlike conduct for the flag-waving celebration. No props allowed, easy call.

[smashmouths@blf 33]

I couldn't believe they didn't penalize LJ for unsportsmanlike conduct for the flag-waving celebration. No props allowed, easy call.

 

NFL = No Fun League

[bigtuna 0]

fingers are crossed

[Milwalkeysbeast 0]

Why is this still pinned with the "out for the year" title

[nobody 2,091]

From CBS Sportsline... LJ vows to play again in '07.

 

Larry Johnson, RB KC

News: Larry Johnson stepped from the white luxury car with shiny rims and strode across the parking lot, making his way past a pair of whispering, giggling girls at the entrance of the restaurant. The Kansas City running back slapped hands with a few fans, then made his way down some steps to a seat next to Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson, lowering a set of headphones over his ears as he sat down. The significance of Johnson's little jaunt? He wasn't limping. Eleven days after injuring his foot in a game against Green Bay, Johnson is moving better and the swelling has reduced enough for him to put on a pair of green-and-yellow sneakers. Though ruled out for Week 11 at Indianapolis, Johnson says he will play again this season. "It's going good," Johnson said during Peterson's weekly radio show. "A lot of people don't realize my foot was swollen bad at the end of the game, then I was on crutches for two, three days. This is only the first week and I'm able to walk fine without using a boot."

Analysis: Johnson was injured when he was pulled down from behind by Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk and caught the top of his toe on the turf. Johnson had to be helped from the field, then was carted off to the locker room. There was a report last week that Johnson had broken his foot, and the Chiefs have been coy about the severity of the injury, saying only that it was a mid-foot sprain. Johnson didn't clarify the diagnosis, saying only that he's doing everything he can to speed up his return. Johnson won't be making the trip to Indianapolis. He's instead visiting a foot specialist in Charlotte, N.C. Johnson rushed for more than 1,700 yards each of the previous two seasons and was starting to come around before the injury, going over 100 yards three times in five games after a slow start. It's great to hear L.J. vows to play again this season, just make sure to keep him reserved Week 11.

[jgcrawfish 232]

Wow, Rotoworld is reporting that LJ told his teammates he has a cracked foot and might be out until late in the season.

 

LJ has cracked foot??!!

[Gepetto 1,003]

Wow, Rotoworld is reporting that LJ told his teammates he has a cracked foot and might be out until late in the season.

 

LJ has cracked foot??!!

 

Can you copy and post that from Rotoworld. It's blocked at my work. Thanks

[ffsmack 0]

Can you copy and post that from Rotoworld. It's blocked at my work. Thanks

Pretty much exactly what he said.

 

Larry Johnson has reportedly told teammates that he has a cracked foot.

L.J. was seen walking with socks on and no protective boot in the Chiefs' locker room Thursday. He plans to return later in the season, but it appears the best return date Johnson can hope for is Week 14 or so if what he's saying behind closed doors is true. Priest Holmes will be starting until then.

Source: Kansas City Star

Related: Priest Holmes

[Keyser Sose 0]

Drafting 4th in this year LJ was available, but I went with Addai. Thinking about the season I realized LJ had very little blocking support and a very weak offensive unit around him. All signs pointed to LJ having a big red target on his chest as the #1 gameplan against, as well as being a huge injury risk as KC would certainly try to ride him all day even if it means right into the ground. Not trying to be Mr. Right, but just saying it feels good when pre-draft planning comes together and you dodge a bullet.

[BigDaddy1978 0]

I'll take the blame. I had purposely stayed away from LJ in all 10 of my FF leagues this year, and that Sunday morning I got a trade offer out of the blue that was Rudi Johnson, Jeremy Shockey, and Andre Johnson for Larry Johnson, Kellen Winslow, and Reggie Williams. I couldn't say no. That afternoon, before the transaction had even finished (he even got LJ's stats for that game which I think was 2 TDs + yardage), and all the sudden boom, "broken foot, out for season". Two days later the trade completed and he was on my roster, and worthless. I did manage to pick up Priest Holmes to fill his shoes, but I still don't know if he's going to be adequate enough. But that's my little story for this situation.

[Patrick977 0]

Have you ever seen so much conflict about a player's status? On Rotoworld I've seen reports of him out for the year, then he's back at the end of November, then it's a report that LJ assures them he will play, then it's December, and now yet another report saying that he's going to undergo an MRI and may need surgery which would once again, end his season. Come on!

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,432]

Have you ever seen so much conflict about a player's status? On Rotoworld I've seen reports of him out for the year, then he's back at the end of November, then it's a report that LJ assures them he will play, then it's December, and now yet another report saying that he's going to undergo an MRI and may need surgery which would once again, end his season. Come on!

 

I would imagine that all of the swelling prevented them from getting a diagnosis that everyone could agree on. This week, the swelling should be down enough to give them that opportunity. At least that is what I read into all of this "new" info.

 

If he does not come back, then I am focked in the playoffs

[ffsmack 0]

Bad news from Rotoworld...

 

Sources close to Larry Johnson indicate that the Chiefs and their star runner are expecting to shut Johnson down for the season.

The decision was apparently made before the results of a Monday MRI are revealed. While the news may not officially announced right away, the team and Johnson were looking at a best case scenario in which Johnson would return for a few meaningless games. L.J's rivalry with Priest Holmes was playing a factor in Johnson's desire to return, but that's not enough to risk jeopardizing his career. Johnson owners can wait to hear confirmation, but don't expect him to help your fantasy squads again.

[Gepetto 1,003]

Bad news from Rotoworld...

 

"meangingless"?? I'm not taking Rotoworld serious when they can't even realize the Chiefs are only a game out of 1st in their division.

[t.j 35]

"meangingless"?? I'm not taking Rotoworld serious when they can't even realize the Chiefs are only a game out of 1st in their division.

 

It's possible that the games will not be meaningless at the end of the season, but chances are that they will be. They've lost 3 straight, they're currently in 3rd place in the division, and they're 2½ games back in the wild card race.

[Gepetto 1,003]

It's possible that the games will not be meaningless at the end of the season, but chances are that they will be. They've lost 3 straight, they're currently in 3rd place in the division, and they're 2½ games back in the wild card race.

 

And still only 1 game out of first. They play Oakland next week and then the Chargers after that. They've already beat the Chargers once and just lost to the Colts by only 3 points without LJ.

[t.j 35]

And still only 1 game out of first. They play Oakland next week and then the Chargers after that. They've already beat the Chargers once and just lost to the Colts by only 3 points without LJ.

 

San Diego and Denver still get to play Oakland as well. If KC can beat San Diego and/or Denver then they have a shot. Don't get too excited about the close game with Indy. The Colts offense is a mess with all their injuries (losing LJ is nothing compared to what they've lost), and the Chiefs offense is pitiful right now. San Diego and Denver are certainly capable of blowing it, but it's not looking good for KC right now.

[ffsmack 0]

"meangingless"?? I'm not taking Rotoworld serious when they can't even realize the Chiefs are only a game out of 1st in their division.

Perhaps... Gregg Rosenthal is a little more convincing on his blog post. Of course you should wait to hear what the Chiefs say, but I wouldn't have high hopes that LJ comes back right now.

On the Larry Johnson post

 

 

We're not usually in the business of breaking news at Rotoworld. Our goal is to have every scrap of NFL news posted to our site second, to aggregate everything faster than the competition so you don't have to.

 

This Larry Johnson post is an exception. Here's what we wrote:

 

Sources close to Larry Johnson indicate that the Chiefs and their star runner are expecting to shut Johnson down for the season.

The decision was apparently made before the results of a Monday MRI are revealed. While the news may not be officially announced right away, the team and Johnson were looking at a best case scenario in which Johnson would return for a few meaningless games. L.J's rivalry with Priest Holmes was playing a factor in Johnson's desire to return, but that's not enough to risk jeopardizing his career. Johnson owners can wait to hear confirmation, but don't expect him to help your fantasy squads again.

 

Our source has been right on regarding Johnson from the day the injury occurred. The same source was right a few years ago when Rotoworld was the first place to indicate that Priest Holmes was unlikely to play again in the 2005 season following a head/spine injury.

 

I'm not a doctor, but Johnson has a crack in his foot. The history of such injuries usually mean a lengthy rehab and he's not close to playing currently. Johnson was motivated to return this year, but what's the point if the best-case scenario has him returning in four weeks?

 

As a fantasy owner, of course I'd love to hear confirmation from the Chiefs before dropping Johnson from my roster. Herm Edwards has a press conference Tuesday, and it's possible they will advance the story publicly then. Until then, I can say this confidently: Both Larry Johnson and the Chiefs expect LJ's season to end without another snap. The Curse of 370 lives.

 

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on November 19, 2007 07:29 PM | Permalink

[Patrick977 0]

I agree that that blog post is rather convincing, but c'mon, the curse of 370 lives? This had nothing to do with that.

[SaintsInDome2006 128]

I'm cutting LJ.

 

The Rosenthal post makes sense.

 

Now that Holmes is out the incentive to return and prevent him from taking over (if LJ even thinks that way, which he might) is not even there.

 

The bone is broken, we know that.

 

And IF LJ came back, let's say week 14 or 15, would he be the 20 point (100+ yards, a few catches, 1 TD) Larry or the 8-9 point Larry we saw earlier in the year?

 

Has anyone else cut him or is anyone else about to?

[S.D. Jones 0]

Hey Mike, don't you live in KC? I'm surprised you'd keep a thread with a misleading title that is filled with speculation and misinformation pinned to the top of your news board.

 

 

 

Actually, I'm not surprised.

[McBokonon 1]

Hey Mike, thanks for this timely, pinned thread. What do you think this does for Priest Holmes' value?

[Dick Hertz 1]

I hope this doesn't affect their seeding.

[TurdFergeson 0]

I wonder if I should pick up Kolby Smith this week.

[S.D. Jones 0]

Bump. Update??

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

Who is this L.J. you guys are referring to?

[HenryChinaski 1]

This thread is the best.

[lunarclone 0]

He will be a play-off saviour

[SaintsInDome2006 128]

He will be a play-off saviour

 

This is really awful (from my standpoint) and from an unknown source (it's without attribution) but I just read a report that LJ told a group that he wants to return two Sundays from now. That plus Herm saying he ran around a little yesterday.

 

One more time, I have no idea why the Chiefs would do this - except and unless it's just because that's what LJ wants to do.

[Slim Pickins 0]

This is really awful (from my standpoint) and from an unknown source (it's without attribution) but I just read a report that LJ told a group that he wants to return two Sundays from now. That plus Herm saying he ran around a little yesterday.

 

One more time, I have no idea why the Chiefs would do this - except and unless it's just because that's what LJ wants to do.

I'm not familiar but maybe he has an incentive laden contract? Or maybe he doesn't want the Chefs to use a high draft pick to get a replacement for him (kind of like drafting him to replace Holmes)?

[SaintsInDome2006 128]

I'm not familiar but maybe he has an incentive laden contract? Or maybe he doesn't want the Chefs to use a high draft pick to get a replacement for him (kind of like drafting him to replace Holmes)?

 

Must be pure ego.

 

It makes no sense. They've lost 4 in a row, they're playing QB roullette (Huard may go back in this Sunday), Kolby has lit it up, and he's in for more major bucks next year. They won't draft a RB I would think if Kolby keeps it up. One cheap shot on his foot and he will be really hating life. I just looked at a poll on the KC Star and it has 70% of fans saying he won't come back. Maybe his paranoia of Holmes has now become a paranoia about Kolby. Even if he wants to come back the Chiefs should just tell him 'no.'

[Gepetto 1,003]

This is really awful (from my standpoint) and from an unknown source (it's without attribution) but I just read a report that LJ told a group that he wants to return two Sundays from now. That plus Herm saying he ran around a little yesterday.

 

One more time, I have no idea why the Chiefs would do this - except and unless it's just because that's what LJ wants to do.

 

because...

 

YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME!

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,432]

This is really awful (from my standpoint) and from an unknown source (it's without attribution) but I just read a report that LJ told a group that he wants to return two Sundays from now. That plus Herm saying he ran around a little yesterday.

 

One more time, I have no idea why the Chiefs would do this - except and unless it's just because that's what LJ wants to do.

I would imagine that the Chiefs would like to see him play some this season to determine if they need to make a move in the draft or if they think that he is going to be okay in the long term. I believe that is why the Dolphins wanted Ricky to play this year even though the players probably did not want him around. They wanted to see what they had and, frankly, the team could not really care if the guy gets hurt considering the way contracts are.

[HenryChinaski 1]

The paysite that I use, a reliable one, is stating that Larry Johnson has a pretty decent chance at playing next week.

 

This thread is funny, everyone that doesn't have Larry Johnson is saying that it's stupid for KC to let him play. But everyone that has LJ obviously thinks that he should play..

 

Chalk me up as a Larry Johnson owner, who also has Brandon Jacobs hurting on the same team. The thing that saved me the past couple weeks was me happening to have Chester Taylor stashed away on my bench. Luckily, AD went down right after LJ. So now, fittingly, AD is ready to come back, but so is Larry Johnson. It's too good to be true, really.

 

In trying to be realistic, I don't think Larry Johnson will be all that successful when he comes back. But a starting RB is a starting RB - especially when alot of owners (me) barely have enough healthy players to field a full lineup.

 

So hurry it up LJ.. I need you for my playoff run.

[HenryChinaski 1]

Must be pure ego.

 

It makes no sense. They've lost 4 in a row, they're playing QB roullette (Huard may go back in this Sunday),

 

Kolby has lit it up, and he's in for more major bucks next year. They won't draft a RB I would think if Kolby keeps it up.

 

one cheap shot on his foot and he will be really hating life. I just looked at a poll on the KC Star and it has 70% of fans saying he won't come back. Maybe his paranoia of Holmes has now become a paranoia about Kolby. Even if he wants to come back the Chiefs should just tell him 'no.'

 

What an awful post.

 

Larry Johnson wanting to come back is pure ego? Pure Ego that he wants to play football? Wow. If he didn't want to come back you would say that he is selfish.

 

Kolby Smith has lit it up? One game against Oakland - I didn't know that was "lighting it up."

 

Wait let me guess - you're counting on Kolby Smith for your playoff run - right?

 

If Kolby Smith was so good - why did Priest Holmes, fresh off the street, get the start ahead of him?