Chiefs RB Larry Johnson Refusing To Report To Camp?

Sweets · 07-20-2007, 01:29 PM

Chiefs RB Larry Johnson is said to be dug in, entrenched, refusing to report to training camp until he has a new contract. The Chiefs believe Johnson already has a contract, which has one year remaining on it, scheduled to pay the running back over $1.9 million this season. Johnson is seeking somewhere in the vicinity of $28 million in guaranteed money, which is an easy enough number to trace. Three years ago, San Diego gave running back LaDainian Tomlinson a deal that included $21 million in bonuses. Since then, the salary cap has increased about 35 percent, which would make the guaranteed money in Tomlinson's deal worth about $28 million. At this time, Johnson is unwilling to take much less. ... Kansas City takes an opposite view. Johnson is scheduled to make more than $111,000 per game, wages he would lose if he has not reported. Plus, the Chiefs could opt to fine Johnson $14,000 each day he is not at training camp while also pursuing a pro-rated portion of his initial signing bonus that could amount to as much as $660,000. The potential lost wages could prove to be enough to bring back Johnson.
Source: Adam Schefter, NFL.com

**Chiefster** · 07-24-2007, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by DrunkHillbilly

I was always taught to round up:character0065:

Did you grow up on a ranch?

**DrunkHillbilly** · 07-24-2007, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Chiefster

Did you grow up on a ranch?

No but I like Ranch Dressing!!:bananen_smilies102:

**OTR Chiefs fan** · 07-24-2007, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by YZILLA

The more I look at this the more I am beginning to think We should pack him to Dallas and Take Barber and their first round picks. Which they have two I think. They got a first round from Clevland for Quinn. That seems fair for a 29 million dollar back. Hell Barber and one first round would be good. I think we can run with Colby Smith and Bennett and the Guy from Europa league who was tearing it up. We will be fine. its obvious he doesnt want to be here for loyalty . He wants the cash in case he gets hurt ( which I understand ) but cmon show that you actually wanna be a Chief , Sounds like he wants to go to the highest bidder to me . Only bad part about first round picks is that Herm will get more linebackers and ends instead of some beefy Offensive lineman. OH well....GO Chiefs!!!

LJ has never had any true loyalty to the Chiefs. He's always felt under appreciated and has had somewhat of a chip on his shoulder since he was drafted. Especially with Vermille's "taking off the diapers" quote. So, don't expect him to show any loyalty. For him it's all about getting paid. Having said that, I don't blame him. He needs to get paid more than he's getting now. But not 28 mil. :sign0082: True, that Chiefs management have never paid top dollar for talent. But I have a feeling this will get done. If not, they need to make a decision quick and not make this a prolonged thing

**Coach** · 07-24-2007, 08:31 PM

I hope we don't get short changed in a trade. I agree that LJ has been pissed since the diaper comment. Now he is looking to make a statement to the league. Getting paid LT money is validation for him.

**Chiefster** · 07-24-2007, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by admin

I hope we don't get short changed in a trade. I agree that LJ has been pissed since the diaper comment. Now he is looking to make a statement to the league. Getting paid LT money is validation for him.

Oh geeez, I forgot all about that; if that's what's feuling his fire then he needs to just let it go because all he's doing is confirming the sentiment.

**Coach** · 07-24-2007, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by Chiefster

Oh geeez, I forgot all about that; if that's what's feuling his fire then he needs to just let it go because all he's doing is confirming the sentiment.

Agreed!

**Chiefster** · 07-25-2007, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by admin

Agreed!

Love the tallent, but can't stand the attitude.:character0099:

**kenny1937** · 07-26-2007, 02:34 AM

We need a young Priest Holmes clone, there has to be one out there somewhere. (sigh), Iwould even settle for a Barry Sanders clone, come on Carl this can't be as elusive as your five year plan, the talent has to be out there, do your job and find it. (groan)

Don't tell me how to do my job, You old whippersnapper You!!!

**luv** · 07-26-2007, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by Sweets

Thanx m0e...I try!!!

I just wonder if LJ is looking at the numbers and really serious about sitting out, of course in his defense, and I say this from my point of view only since I'm not a Chiefs fan, was he really treated fairly in KC? He's always be put in a negative light by the KC media I think, even after his great showing last season the Chiefs never really looked at him as the RB in the limelight, the go to guy and he proved he should have gotten a better pay day, contract or no, pay the man for what he did over and beyond I mean he would have gotten his normal pay regardless if he didn't do well last season so show him the money....it's not his fault there are parts of the team that suck...

KC Chiefs management stop being cheap bastadges!!!!!!

You're a closet Chiefs fan?