Gauging The Eagles' Interest In Larry Johnson

by soybon on Apr 13, 2009 12:24 PM EDT

Greetings from Arrowhead Pride.

There has been a lot of talk lately, among Chiefs fans, about Larry Johnson's future with the Chiefs. As some of us over at AP try to work out possible trade scenarios on draft day, estimating LJ's value becomes an important datum. A recent poll at AP has attempted to answer this question.

However, asking Chiefs fans about LJ's value is a bit like "get(ting) a good look at a T-bone by sticking your head up a butcher's ass." So, instead, I've opted to ask the butcher himself and poll you guys on LJ's trade value. I plan on reporting the results of this poll to my fellow Chiefs fans.

I've selected the Eagles because it seems you may have a real interest in garnering the services of a veteran back who still has some tread on the tires.

So, without further ado:

Poll

What would the Eagles be willing to give up for Larry Johnson? (in order of value)

1st round draft pick

2 votes

2nd round draft pick

20 votes

3rd round draft pick

38 votes

4th round draft pick

25 votes

5th round draft pick

20 votes

Combination of Second Day Draft Picks

23 votes

Autographed McNabb Jersey

8 votes

Autographed McNabb Jockstrap (used)

31 votes

Autographed TO Jersey

23 votes

190 votes | Poll has closed

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i really don’t know why we haven’t made a move already, this guy was ridiculous only like 2 years ago and chiefs would probably accept a 3rd and a 5th.. even though now that i think about it, it might be too much but i’d do it if i were the eagles

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by Remis on Apr 13, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions

Personally, I like the fit. A few years back, when the Chiefs were perhaps the best screen-team in the NFL, LJ was great in his role – moving the chains on the ground and catching the occasional screen pass for nice yardage. Plus he’s only 2 years removed from back-to-back 1,700+ yard rushing seasons, and his personal/injury issues aside last year, he ran for 4.5 ypc and compiled 850+ yards in 12 games on a below average offense with a shaky O-line.

His childish behavior though, is a big concern, as is his age (29 years old, which is like 34 in RB years). I’d only consider it if LJ would be OK with a severely diminished role. If that were the case, I’d be comfortable parting with a 4 for him.

by JimmyK on Apr 13, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions

wouldnt work out, he was whining about having a diminished role in KC when they moved to a more pass based offense. our offense is more pass-based then perhaps any other offense, nevermind the fact that hed be splitting what little carries there are to go around with westbrook.

by njh3293 on Apr 13, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions

+1

Not to mention, Philly women don’t take to kindly to spit in their grill.

by Iggles Fan 4 Life on Apr 13, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

lmao

autographed mcnabb jock used is hilarious

by bclancy15 on Apr 13, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

I'd send a 4th and a 5th

We have a ton of picks anyway, so why not?

I’m a bit apathetic towards LJ. He’d be great, but he’d also be a headache and is a bigger question mark than the point of bailing out AIG.

by Alon on Apr 13, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

i would only do it if the eagles don’t use one of their 1st – 3rd picks on a quality back like brown or moreno. even then, i wouldn’t want to pay the guy. maybe we’d send a 4th or 5th rounder.

by awd777 on Apr 13, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions

http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2009/4/13/833193/gauging-the-cardinals-interest-in
you’re not that original

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by Remis on Apr 13, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

That's the same guy on both posts

Fly, Eagles, Fly...

by Bob_Q on Apr 13, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

i realize that

http://www.libertyballers.com/

by Remis on Apr 13, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

then whats the point of your comment

by mgrisez on Apr 13, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

If you are suggesting I am lazy

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by Remis on Apr 13, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Remis,

I am simply attempting to determine how fans in other cities perceive LJ’s worth. If you can suggest a more practical method of gathering this information, please share. As for originality, I wrote the post and therefore possess all entitlement to reproducing it. If you are suggesting I am lazy, I would respond that only a boob would think rewriting the post is worthwhile.

I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.

by soybon on Apr 13, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

only a boob would think rewriting the post is worthwhile

WELL THEN CALL ME PAMELA ANDERSON!!!!!

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by Remis on Apr 13, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

i got your back baby ! lol

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

RIP Harry Kalas 1936-2009 -NPK

by NorthPhillyKid on Apr 14, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

ill be your bra :P honk honk

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

RIP Harry Kalas 1936-2009 -NPK

by NorthPhillyKid on Apr 14, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

haha. mmmmm pushup??!!!!

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by Remis on Apr 15, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

zero point zero

by andyreidswaistline on Apr 13, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

Just won't happen

No way we would feature him enough to be happy. He’d be a problem in no time.

"Now Sav Rocca played for the Magpies in Australia. I don't know if it's a bird or a pie or what it is." Ike Reese

by The Badassador on Apr 13, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

I would give up absolutely nothing.

If the Chiefs released LJ tomorrow I still wouldn’t sign his sorry ass.

He has been arrested 4 times for beating or some sort of assault towards women and that doesn’t fly in my book. He shouldn’t be making millions of dollars he should be drinking his dinner through a straw.

And he hasn’t finished a season since 06, no thanks.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Apr 13, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

+1

Dinner through a straw is my sentiment exactly!

"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs

by jalarsen1 on Apr 13, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

if we are willing to part with mcnabb's used jockstrap....

i would like to see a conditional pick thrown in there(ala lito sheppard.)

by snowhill82 on Apr 13, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

Easy 2nd and 6th pick

LJ is still that 1000 yard back and him side by side with westbrook would make us the best backfield in the league. That is 2 probowl running backs on the same team. Could us eagle fans only imagine 2000 yards rushing and mcnabb throwing for another 4000 and then tradeup and grab crabtree bye giving up another 2nd and a first crazy thing can happen and I think its time for the people in philly to make it happen

by dceagles on Apr 14, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions