breakimg news larry johnson expected to sign with bengals

[whodey]

Wow this team is determined this year and I love it. Benson gets banged up and this team goes out to get johnson. This is a great move. Yes I know he has had his problems but he is by far still a nfl) that can produce numbers. Maybe being on a better team he will get his head back in the game. This could help us in our run to the superbowl. He can keep benson healthy and benson was a nobody before his second chance and who knows maybe lj can save his career. I do like how this team is finally agressive. Any one have any opinions on this.

[SteelCityPlayers]

He wants to start, so I dont see him going to Cincy. Whats up with Benson's injury btw, you hear anything?

[d107]

Originally Posted by SteelCityPlayers

He wants to start, so I dont see him going to Cincy. Whats up with Benson's injury btw, you hear anything?

Bengals-Johnson union imminent?

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was en route to Cincinnati on Monday and, barring a last-minute breakdown, he expects to sign with the AFC North-leading Bengals, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN's Michael Smith.


A deal, if consummated, is expected to be for the prorated league minimum.

The Bengals, along with several other teams, first expressed interest in Johnson last week as depth behind Cedric Benson, who suffered a hip injury in Sunday's 18-12 victory at Pittsburgh.

If Johnson learns the offense quickly, it stands to reason he could be active for the Bengals on Sunday against the Raiders.

The Chiefs released Johnson last Monday, the day he was due back from his second (two-week) suspension in the past 12 months. His last brush with controversy came two weeks ago when he posted on his Twitter account a gay slur, insulted followers and questioned the competence of head coach Todd Haley.

Since rushing for a team-record 1,789 yards on an NFL-record 416 carries in 2006, Johnson was never quite the same in Kansas City.

In 2008, then-coach Herm Edwards benched him for three straight games for violating team rules and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him a fourth game for violating the league's player conduct policy.

Johnson was later sentenced to two years' probation after pleading guilty to two counts of disturbing the peace. One woman accused him of throwing a drink on her and another said he had pushed her head at a Kansas City night spot.

After his huge year in '06, Johnson stayed away from training camp, demanding more money and he got it, a six-year deal worth $45 million, including $19 million guaranteed.

But hampered by a foot injury, he wound up with only 559 yards and three touchdowns. In 2008, he ran for 874 yards as the Chiefs sank to 2-14. Still, Johnson was only 75 yards away from breaking Priest Holmes' team rushing record when the team let him go.

Michael Smith covers the NFL for ESPN. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

[whodey]

Originally Posted by SteelCityPlayers

He wants to start, so I dont see him going to Cincy. Whats up with Benson's injury btw, you hear anything?

Just a hip flexor he can play if they need him too. Lj will save his body some.

[dhunter]

LJ is in no position to be picky. He'll take what he can get even it means being a backup. Plus bengals are a playoff team. Could influence his decision

[TheLink]

If Cedric is truly healthy doesn't make sense given the Bengals issues with tempermental players since the last time they made the playoffs. Could be a great opportunity for him but think the risk is much higher than the reward.

[Sweetleaf22]

Add him in with the rest of the jailbirds, I want to see the team chemistry when the chips are on the line.

[SteelCityPlayers]

Originally Posted by whodey

Just a hip flexor he can play if they need him too. Lj will save his body some.

Thanks, i picked up Scott in fantasy last week and wondered benson's status.

[magicbus]

Originally Posted by TheLink

If Cedric is truly healthy doesn't make sense given the Bengals issues with tempermental players since the last time they made the playoffs. Could be a great opportunity for him but think the risk is much higher than the reward.

I agree Bengals have been trying to clean up their thug issues. Why would you want to add LJ . The team is playing well together dont throw a wrench in it

[Sweetleaf22]

Love the way Ocho was One-Uping palmer after bad throws and stairing him down, real smart

[dannyray]

he belongs on the raiders.....

[magicbus]

Originally Posted by Sweetleaf22

Add him in with the rest of the jailbirds, I want to see the team chemistry when the chips are on the line.

I think they were some chips out yesterday

[whodey]

Originally Posted by Sweetleaf22

Love the way Ocho was One-Uping palmer after bad throws and stairing him down, real smart

you sure do have alot to say about the team that finally owns you guys leaf. we turn players around tank, benson, henry, and now lj, marvin lewis has this team in the right direction. this team will take a chance to make them better. lj will be a moss look what happened when he wasn't happy then goes to the pats and tears it up. hope we sign him.

[Sweetleaf22]

Bungys have way to many issuses, Whats the point of clowing your QB like that?




Bungys 1st sweep in 19 years

[whodey]

Originally Posted by Sweetleaf22

Bungys have way to many issuses, Whats the point of clowing your QB like that?




Bungys 1st sweep in 19 years

thank you its about time as i die hard i can only hope for the best as we have stunk it up for so many years. best of luck to both teams shall we meet again in the playoffs.