Report: Derrick Johnson available for a mid-round pick

**yashi** · 10-19-2009, 05:20 PM

Derrick Johnson

NFL Network's Mike Lombardi reports that Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson would be available "for a mid-round pick" before Tuesday's trade deadline.

Johnson's best position is strong-side linebacker in a 4-3 system. Teams that would be a good fit include Chicago, St. Louis, Buffalo, Indianapolis and Oakland, but mid-round picks are still difficult for any club to surrender.

I find it hard to believe that we're giving away a guy who was a 1st round pick a few years ago for a mid-rounder. It's not like he's been a huge bust. He hasn't been as good as we had hoped, but I still feel like he's our most talented ILB. I'd be surprised if some team doesn't jump on this opportunity.

**Hayvern** · 10-19-2009, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by yashi

I find it hard to believe that we're giving away a guy who was a 1st round pick a few years ago for a mid-rounder. It's not like he's been a huge bust. He hasn't been as good as we had hoped, but I still feel like he's our most talented ILB. I'd be surprised if some team doesn't jump on this opportunity.

I don't find it hard to believe at all. Haley does not like Johnson and will do anything to get him off this team. Why do you think he is not playing?

**Hayvern** · 10-19-2009, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by Seek

He is a free agent next year. Do any of you think he is going to re-sign with the Chiefs. Do you think the Chiefs will try to work out a new deal.

Any draft pick is worth it right now?

I never quite understood the idea of giving up a known commodity for an unknown in the draft. The chance that DJ will be a better linebacker than any draft pick is a pretty good bet.

**lucky_lefty** · 10-19-2009, 08:06 PM

Bears & Colts would probably be the only real bidders...no way Pioli trades within division and the Bills & Rams have way bigger issues than LB to be concerned about...Bears maybe but they already won't have 2 of their draft choices next year due to trades so that only leaves Colts....or the Pats (again)

**honda522** · 10-19-2009, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Canada

That will really suck if they trade him.

Yes it will.

**Chieffaninfl** · 10-19-2009, 10:06 PM

We need players that fit into our new regimes system. Apparently he doesnt, and wont so get what you can I say.

**bigpoppachief** · 10-20-2009, 03:04 AM

Yeah I ddint realize he is a FA next year if we could get a 2nd or a 3rd rounder I would be ok with that. I am mad because people are getting cut and traded but its business honestly all I care about is us going to the super bowl before I die and im 27 sooooooo Do WHAT IT TAKES

**thekidd** · 10-20-2009, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by lucky_lefty

Bears & Colts would probably be the only real bidders...no way Pioli trades within division and the Bills & Rams have way bigger issues than LB to be concerned about...Bears maybe but they already won't have 2 of their draft choices next year due to trades so that only leaves Colts....or the Pats (again)

Dolphins fan here bc of all the rumors swirling over the current trade rumors. I heard the Eagles are interested in Johnson bc Omar Gaither is hurt and Jeremaih Trotter is terrible now. Just thought i would post that.

**chief31** · 10-20-2009, 10:57 AM

I hope we trade DJ. I know we won't get anything more than a fifth round pick. But we aren't playing the guy anyway. Just let his misery end, already.

**pbatrucker** · 10-20-2009, 11:07 AM

The Seahawks are another possiblity now.

**Seek** · 10-20-2009, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Hayvern

I never quite understood the idea of giving up a known commodity for an unknown in the draft. The chance that DJ will be a better linebacker than any draft pick is a pretty good bet.

After watching him in the pre-season against back ups. He looked completely lost. He is out of position. DJ should be playing OLB, but it is either Vrable or DJ...and we know who wins that spot.

Some people believe that players like DJ, have always been praised and given everything they wanted. They are on winning college teams and don't really know what it takes at the next level because they were always the elite and their pure talent did the job. When these players hit adversity in the NFl, they don't have that same motivation to work harder. The concept from some people in the media is that DJ is lazy, and is waiting for the job to fall to him.

I love DJ, and his jersey is the last I had purchased but he needs that chip on his shoulder to produce like everyone expected him to. Haley has tried to provide that chip, but it looks like DJ may need a change to get that motivation. Everyone knows he has the talent.