April 9th, 2009 11:07pm PST
Who's in the news this week....
Who's in the news this week....
Johnson could be released by Chiefs soon.
In less than two years after signing one of the most lucrative contracts in the NFL, running back Larry Johnson has quickly fallen from glory and gone from the top floor penthouse to the outback doghouse. In 2007 Johnson was coming off back to back 1,700-yards rushing season with 40 touchdowns. He was highly considered one of the leagues very best runners and in the summer of 2007, he was rewarded for his efforts. But in the short time that has passed (less than two years) all that has changed.
Johnson recently pleaded guilty to two counts of disturbing the peace and received what sounded like a slap on the wrist for his off-the-field troubles. Johnson was fortunate to have his assault charges reduced and got a suspended two years probation. L.J. will still have a lot of work to do to get back in good graces with the rest of the NFL, but his days of bliss in KC could be at an end. The team recently won a grievance against L.J. for breach of contract. This will free the team of any obligation to pay Johnson his inflated salary.
Given the current circumstance, the likelihood of L.J. remaining in Kansas City seem remote at best. He may have already burned too many bridges in KC and after missing 12 games over the last two seasons, the new regime in town may see more value in parting ways. Even though Johnson is in attendance for the team's voluntary offseason program, but it may be too little to late for the troubled running back.
"That's My Take" on today's happenings!
Johnson recently pleaded guilty to two counts of disturbing the peace and received what sounded like a slap on the wrist for his off-the-field troubles. Johnson was fortunate to have his assault charges reduced and got a suspended two years probation. L.J. will still have a lot of work to do to get back in good graces with the rest of the NFL, but his days of bliss in KC could be at an end. The team recently won a grievance against L.J. for breach of contract. This will free the team of any obligation to pay Johnson his inflated salary.
Given the current circumstance, the likelihood of L.J. remaining in Kansas City seem remote at best. He may have already burned too many bridges in KC and after missing 12 games over the last two seasons, the new regime in town may see more value in parting ways. Even though Johnson is in attendance for the team's voluntary offseason program, but it may be too little to late for the troubled running back.
"That's My Take" on today's happenings!
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