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NFL Wanted Larry Johnson To Be Fined $10,000

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A couple of websites are reporting that the NFL wanted Larry Johnson’s punishment for recent outbursts and behavior unbecoming a well lets say Kansas City Chief to be much less severe than what the folks at One Arrowhead Drive actually imposed. As per Nancy Gay of AOL’s...
>> arrowheadaddict.com/2009/11...
 

Union, Larry Johnson not on same page regarding future grievances

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ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported last week that the NFLPA will file a grievance against the Chiefs if running back Larry Johnson isn't restored to his status as a starter after returning for his one-game suspension.We reported recently that Larry Johnson...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Chiefs Post New Sign About Losers, Directed at Larry Johnson?

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The Chiefs are in the midst of yet another losing season, having a record of 1-6 on the year. While we’re already aware of the issues they’ve had with volatile running back Larry Johnson, it seems as if they’re trying to avoid any other problems within the organization...
>> larrybrownsports.com/footbal...
 

Bernard Pollard didn't like Chiefs' coaches' cursing

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Texans safety Bernard Pollard started all 16 games for the Chiefs in 2008, but he ended up in Houston after Kansas City cut him just before the start of the 2009 season.Pollard describes getting cut by the Chiefs as a...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Kansas City@Jacksonville The view from the stadium

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I saw things today I haven't seen this year, in fact I saw things I have never seen before.  For me, it was a beautiful memorable day. I saw the B52 Stealth Bomber perform the fly-over. You can see it on the horizon and you can watch it grow in size but you can't...
>> www.bigcatcountry.com/2009/11...
 

Jacksonville Jaguars defeat Kansas City Chiefs: Too Close for Comfort

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More photos » by Phil Coale - AP Browse more photos » The above picture is an actual image of a Jacksonville Jaguar, in this case defensive end Julius Williams, actually sacking an opposing quarterback. ...
>> www.bigcatcountry.com/2009/11...
 

Chiefs Activate RB Kolby Smith; Release Veteran WR Bobby Engram

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The Chiefs official website today reports that the team has called up RB Kolby Smith, and dumped veteran WR Bobby Engram, who had made little impact on the team so far: The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Saturday that the club has activated RB Kolby Smith from the Reserve/Physically...
>> www.nflgridirongab.com/2009/11...
 

Why I’m Not Sold On Todd Haley

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Let me have Bernard Pollard explain: “With professional athletes, you’re dealing with grown men. You’re not dealing with boys,” Pollard tells the Journal Gazette. “You’re not in a locker room with sophomores in high school. You’re dealing with...
>> www.sportsfrog.com/2009/11...
 

Kansas City Chiefs Mid-Season Grades

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As we complete the bye week, the faculty of Arrowhead Addict has completed its mid-season grades. Quarterbacks QB Matt Cassel – C Difficult situation. Started off the semester injured with a heavy course load. Classmates are not carrying their load Offensive Line – C- Remedial...
>> arrowheadaddict.com/2009/11...
 

Chiefs activate Kolby Smith, release Bobby Engram

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In a move that could spell the end of Bobby Engram's 14-year NFL career, the Chiefs released the veteran wideout to make room for running back Kolby Smith. Smith is a third-year player with starting experience who spent the first...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

I get the feeling that Chiefs fans don't like Larry Johnson

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Priest Holmes(notes) is currently all the all-time leading rusher for the Kansas City Chiefs, but Larry Johnson(notes) -- recently suspended for "conduct detrimental to the team", i.e. using a nasty gay slur twice in a 24-hour period -- is closing in on that record. If...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blo...
 

Bobby Engram Released by the Chiefs

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According to PFT in an article here Bobby Engram has been released by the Chiefs to make room for Kolby Smith. He only had five catches this whole year. I doubt we will pick him back up and this could be the end of his career.
>> www.seahawkaddicts.com/2009-ar...
 

League wanted Chiefs to fine Larry Johnson $10,000 only

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On Monday, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson returns from his one-game exile. The outcome was negotiated after the Chiefs suspended Johnson for two weeks after the veteran tailback ripped coach Todd Haley on Twitter, used a three-letter homophobic slur on...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Week 9 Inactives for the Chiefs Matchup

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Kansas City: WR Bobby Wade, TE Brad Cottam, CB Donald Washington, OG Ike Ndukwe, TE Jake O’Connell, SS Jon McGraw, QB Matt Gutierrez, LB Pierre Walters. Jacksonville: LB Adam Seward, FS Anthony Smith, CB Brian Witherspoon, DL Derek Landri, DL Greg Peterson, OT Jordan Black, OG...
>> www.jaguarsgab.com/2009/11...
 

Fins Promote LB Folsom, Release LB Kershaw

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The National Football Post reports that the team has promoted J.D. Folsom, and cut LB William Kershaw: The Miami Dolphins have promoted linebacker J.D. Folsom from the practice squad to the active roster. They cut linebacker William Kershaw today to create a roster for Folsom. Folsom...
>> www.dolphinsgab.com/2009/11...
 

Chiefs Redecorate While Larry Johnson Is Gone

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Larry Johnson has been suspended for two weeks. You already knew that. But have you seen how the Chiefs have spruced up the place in L.J.'s absence? To quote Ryan Hudson at SB Nation, they've quite literally put the writing on the wall for when Johnson returns. You pretty...
>> www.sportingnews.com/blog/th...
 

Bernard Pollard: One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure

More photos » by Matt York - AP Browse more photos » Safety has been a position of need pretty much since the Texans inception in 2002. Eric Brown, Glenn Earl, Jason Simmons, C.C....
>> www.battleredblog.com/2009/11...
 

Chiefs send Larry Johnson home

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[Editor's note: We previously characterized the Chiefs' action against Johnson as a suspension. We're told that it isn't, and that he agreed to stay home until the ongoing investigation regarding his comments is completed. Though it's arguably a matter of...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10...
 

Chiefs Petition a Protest From the Heart

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by Dan GrazianoFiled under: Chiefs, NFL Fans, NFL AnalysisThe Chiefs fans who want Larry Johnson off their team aren't your typical angry fans, lashing out over something as unpleasantly common as another losing season. The online petition they started, which was barreling toward...
>> nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11...
 

John Tait Sympathizes With Your Crappy O-line

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John Tait turned away $4.8 million, and the final year of his six-year contract signed in 2004, to retire before this season started. Sigh. Apparently, the ankles could take no more. Double sigh. Now, filed under one-who-would-know, Tait offers his (overly?) optimistic opinion of the...
>> www.blogdownchicagobears.com/2009/11...
 

LARRY JOHNSON SUSPENDED FOR 2 WKS

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Kansas City Chiefs running back and noted petulant bastard Larry Johnson was suspended for two weeks after calling random people the British slang word for “cigarette.” The Chiefs cited “conduct detrimental to the club” in barring Johnson from team activities...
>> withleather.uproxx.com/2009/10...
 

Pollard interception ruins Colts' drive

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Holy, Toledo, Milo: Bernard Pollard just intercepted a gadget play pass by receiver Reggie Wayne at the Texans' 24-yard line...
>> blogs.chron.com/nfl/200...
 

Chiefs fans petitioning franchise to dump Larry Johnson

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Johnson is only 75 yards away from becoming the team’s all-time leading rusher, and a group of Chiefs fans are petitioning the club to release him before that happens. An online petition started by Chiefs fans asks general manager Scott Pioli to deactivate Johnson and keep...
>> www.scoresreport.com/2009/11...
 

Best and worst of the first half - Defense

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Biggest surprise - Bernard Pollard. Pollard has made an incredible difference since he was inserted into the starting lineup in week 4. Of course, it’s not just because of him - but it’s hard to ignore that his incredible run support immediately paid huge dividends. Mike...
>> www.houstondiehards.com/?p=6710...
 

Larry Johnson Suffers “Twitter Meltdown”

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Multiple sources describe a “Twitter Meltdown” by our running back Larry Johnson after yesterdays stomping the Chiefs suffered courtesy of San Diego. After careful study of the linguistics used by Mr. Johnson it appears he feels that Coach Haley suffers from a lack of actual...
>> arrowheadaddict.com/2009/10...
 
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