Larry Johnson Speaks His Mind

And why is that?

Almost every topic you've discussed this past couple of weeks alluded to race as an issues. It's time to clean up your act dude because it's getting repetitive, boring, tiring and quite frankly makes you look like a jackass.

Let's see, I've brought up fantasy stud/ duds, fantasy kickers, an apology thread, plus a slew of others, but I mentioned racism in direct relation to someone else bringing up racism in another thread, I said it was NOT racism, then said if you want to see racism look no further than the NBA (all in the same topic / thread). Then I mention it here as a reality (think it's not a reality, then why does the NFL have a minority hiring program) and you say I've alluded to race in "every topic you've discussed". It's been EXACTLY 2, and I only brought it up in one...this one.
So maybe it is you...DUDE...that needs to clean up your act and stop trying to attack people before you know what is actually going on. I understand race is a sensitive issue, and in no way were my comments in mallace. So I expect an apology for your remarks, and a little more respect from you for attacking before know what is going on. I understand you are young, but there are plenty of other young men (and women) on this site that pay more attention and use proper judgement and display respect for others without a biased exaggeration.

(also, I have over 5000 posts on this site, and have made a discussion about racism in exactly 2 threads...grow up)

Certainly there will be people that would cry racism, that's unavoidable. But if he were to be fired, any sane person would know that his race would have no bearing on his dismissal. His fate will be determined by his team's performance on the field, not the color of his skin.

Right now I don't know who could win in KC. Their line has fallen apart in the past two years. Their #1 WR, Eddie Kennison, is on the downward slope on his career. Dwayne Bowe isn't ready to be the guy yet. Larry Johnson is an enigma wrapped in a riddle on a plate of mystery. The time he spent holding out probably helped him recover from the ridiculous number of carries he had last year but at the same time holding out means he's not in football shape. At least he doesn't appear to be right now. Brodie Croyle is allegedly their future at QB, but he looked awful from what I saw of him this preseason. And Damon Huard? I mean, what can you say about Huard?

And that's just the issues on offense.

It's not a good time to be a Chiefs fan.

Certainly there will be people that would cry racism, that's unavoidable. But if he were to be fired, any sane person would know that his race would have no bearing on his dismissal. His fate will be determined by his team's performance on the field, not the color of his skin.

Right now I don't know who could win in KC. Their line has fallen apart in the past two years. Their #1 WR, Eddie Kennison, is on the downward slope on his career. Dwayne Bowe isn't ready to be the guy yet. Larry Johnson is an enigma wrapped in a riddle on a plate of mystery. The time he spent holding out probably helped him recover from the ridiculous number of carries he had last year but at the same time holding out means he's not in football shape. At least he doesn't appear to be right now. Brodie Croyle is allegedly their future at QB, but he looked awful from what I saw of him this preseason. And Damon Huard? I mean, what can you say about Huard?

And that's just the issues on offense.

It's not a good time to be a Chiefs fan.

I absolutely agree with you. Edwards will be fired (cause let's face it, all coaches are the scapegoats for their team's performance) and people will see it as unjustified due to his "weapons". I agree race will have no bearing on his dismissal. I would hope in this day and age, no one would get fired due to race.

1. I'm 28...I'm not exactly spring chicken.
2. Racism isn't something to be trivialized and you're making a mockery of it.
3. The minority program in the NFL is intended to prevent racism in the hiring practice of the NFL that prevailed for so long. They don't give people head coaching jobs just because they're black.
4. It isn't about the quantity of your post, it's about quality.
5. Respect is earned. As it stands you're at par.

1. I'm 28...I'm not exactly spring chicken.

Very true, I thought you were younger, my apology, although I said for you to grow up, which does not refer to age.

2. Racism isn't something to be trivialized and you're making a mockery of it.

You are wrong here. I have not once made a mockery of it. That might be your opinion, but you are wrong in that opinion. I take racism VERY seriously.

3. The minority program in the NFL is intended to prevent racism in the hiring practice of the NFL that prevailed for so long. They don't give people head coaching jobs just because they're black.

Not sure where this is coming from, I agree with the comment. I am referring to the fact that PEOPLE will complain about Edwards being fired, not the NFL.

4. It isn't about the quantity of your post, it's about quality.

Fact is, I showed you the error of your ways, and then you insult all my posts? There have been VERY few posts about racism, all posts in exactly 2 threads even though you said it was in EVERY thread. You are wrong sir. Dead wrong. You owe an apology, and I don't appreciate your undertones.

5. Respect is earned. As it stands you're at par.

Right back at you. My suggestion to you is to stop seeing things that aren't there. You want to make a big deal out of nothing and you are causing trouble. Stop it.

Everyone settle down. As always, no one wants to see people get personal with one another and, for better or for worse, no one cares who "started it."

He didn't but he has a pattern of speaking too frankly with the press and acting like a spoiled brat. Problems with the house, should stay in house IMO.

Yup- wasn't it Vermeil that told him to take his diaper off ? To imply that he was being a baby and stop whining.

Vermeil is emotional himself (remember when he cried like a baby in front of the media), but Vermeil seems to work through pressure and adversity well. Larry Johnson is not strong enough yet to handle tough times and gets frustrated easily. Sometimes adversity is presented to you, to make you stronger - he needs to keep this in mind and remember the old saying - What doesn't kill you...