Larry Johnson
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To Live and Die in KC
Warpaint Illustrated &bull Dec 13, 2011
With the not unexpected news of the dismissal of head coach Todd Haley, it's time to take look at what his legacy is and what we can expect from Clark Hunt and Scott Pioli. What was hailed as a master stroke initially and on the heels of the hiring of the arguably best general manager candidate, the Todd Haley experiment was going to begin as a literal housecleaning. He brought his abrasiveness and passion to a floundering organization and Scott Pioli fully invested the fortunes of the Chiefs in his hiring. Everyone remembers the hallway meeting at One Arrowhead Drive… Full Story »
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The NFL's Unsung Heroes Of Week 5
Cold Hard Football Facts &bull Oct 11, 2011
By Kerry J. The NFL always provides unsung heroes in all phases of the game. Week 5 of the 2011 season was no exception. This week's unsung heroes include one grizzled veteran offensive lineman, an anonymous veteran running back and an undrafted rookie wide receiver.… Full Story »
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What We've Needed Since Last Season Ended, Vol. I
Arrowhead Addict &bull Oct 11, 2011
In 2007, the Kansas City Chiefs were fortunate enough to have two of the best RBs of the past five years on their team at the same time. Larry Johnson was then the stud back, and received virtually all carries for the team, before having his ankle broken and going… Full Story »
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Battle has waited his turn to run for Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs News on The Wichita Eagle &bull Oct 6, 2011
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Jackie Battle had reason to believe he was going to be a star running back when on his first carry as a rookie for the Chiefs in 2007, he ran over a Detroit linebacker and scored a touchdown. I thought I was going to be a legit running back in the NFL," Battle said.… Full Story »
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Chiefs, Allen still wonder about what might have been
Kansas City Chiefs News on The Wichita Eagle &bull Sep 29, 2011
KANSAS CITY, Mo. From the time they made Tamba Hali their top draft pick in 2006, the Chiefs dreamed of the day when he and Jared Allen, each in the prime of his career, were chasing after the quarterback. Sunday's game against Minnesota at Arrowhead Stadium isn't what they had in mind. Allen will play against the Chiefs for the first time since the 2008 trade that sent him to the Vikings.… Full Story »
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Miami Dolphins Coaches need to take Control and instill Confidence
Phins.com &bull Sep 29, 2011
The Miami Dolphins signed Larry Johnson in August. Then, they released him during the final roster cuts. Five days later, the Dolphins gave Johnson another chance, but the running back only lasted a couple more weeks. Now, news has broken… Full Story »
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Why Is Cedric Peerman On The Bengals Roster?
Cincy Jungle &bull Sep 28, 2011
As most of you are well aware, Bengals running back Cedric Benson is facing a three-game suspension for his arrest during the NFL lockout. While the issue is still in the appeals process, the Bengals are proactively trying out veteran… Full Story »
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Vikings' Allen wistful about what could have been in Kansas City
New Orleans Saints News on Sun Herald &bull Sep 28, 2011
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- From the moment they made Tamba Hali their top draft pick in 2006, the Chiefs dreamed of the day he'd join Jared Allen, each in the prime of his career, in chasing after the quarterback. Sunday's game against Minnesota at Arrowhead Stadium isn't what they had in… Full Story »
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Benson waits for suspension decision
NFL News on Fox Sports &bull Sep 28, 2011
Cedric Benson is content with how his appeal hearing went. Now the Cincinnati Bengals running back has to wait to see if he'll have to serve a suspension for an offseason arrest. Benson's appeal of a three-game suspension was heard… Full Story »
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Benson will play Sunday despite pending ban
NFL News on ESPN &bull Sep 28, 2011
Running back Cedric Benson will play for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Buffalo Bills despite his pending three-game suspension, coach Marvin Lewis said Wednesday. Benson had a hearing to appeal the suspension Tuesday. Benson and his attorney, David Cornwell, expressed… Full Story »
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Benson will play Sunday despite pending ban
NFL News on ESPN &bull Sep 28, 2011
Running back Cedric Benson will play for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Buffalo Bills despite his pending three-game suspension, coach Marvin Lewis said Wednesday. Benson had a hearing to appeal the suspension Tuesday. Benson and his attorney, David Cornwell, expressed… Full Story »
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No immediate ruling on Benson appeal
Pro Football Talk &bull Sep 28, 2011
On Tuesday, the appeal of Bengals running back Cedric Benson's three-game suspension was heard. But with no ruling on the matter, Benson remains on track to play this weekend against the Bills. A player is not suspended until he has… Full Story »
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Bengals Worked Out WR Brett Swain
Cincy Jungle &bull Sep 28, 2011
In addition to working out with former Kansas City Chiefs (and Bengals ) running back Larry Johnson and former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis on Tuesday in preparation for Cedric Benson's pending three-game suspension, which he appealed today in… Full Story »
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Benson? Johnson? Portis?
Cincinnati Bengals News on Cincinnati Enquirer &bull Sep 27, 2011
With Cedric Benson's status for Sunday's game against Buffalo as well as the two games after that remains unknown, the Bengals worked out veteran running backs Larry Johnson and Clinton Portis Tuesday. Full Story »
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Commentary: Bengals Need to Move on From Benson in 2012
Cincy Jungle &bull Sep 27, 2011
Cedric Benson has been the Bengals ' bell-cow back since midway through the 2008 season when the Bengals brought him in as a free agent to replace the completely ineffective Chris Perry. Since the end of the '08 season, Benson has been the man. Throughout the 2009 season he led the Bengals offense to the their second AFC North title in five years and had his first 1,000-yard rushing season in his career. In… Full Story »
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No decision on Benson
Cincinnati Bengals News on Cincinnati Enquirer &bull Sep 27, 2011
A league spokesman said that a decision on Benson's appeal of a three-game suspension was not reached on Tuesday and that there is no timetable on a decision. Benson is the third player to visit with Commissioner Roger Goodell to… Full Story »
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Still Waitin': No Decision Made On Cedric Benson's Appeal
Cincy Jungle &bull Sep 27, 2011
After pleading no contest to two assault charges that occurred during the span of a year, Bengals running back Cedric Benson was sentenced to 20 days in jail and fined $2,000. Benson ended up only spending four of it in… Full Story »
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Did The Chiefs Ban Jonathan Baldwin From Twitter?
Arrowhead Addict &bull Sep 27, 2011
For a team that is as secretive as the Chiefs, a platform that allows to blab to the world and say stupid things and get into arguments with fans, Twitter must be terrifying. Baldwin has not sent out a tweet… Full Story »
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Bengals to Workout RB Larry Johnson Today
Stripe Hype &bull Sep 27, 2011Johnson, age 31 was a 1st round draft pick in the 2003 NFL draft. He played for 6 years in Kansas City before his tenure ended there on bad terms in 2009. Since then Johnson has played for Cincinnati, Washington and most recently, Miami. The TicketSpecialists have everything, from Bengals… Full Story »
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Bengals LT Andrew Whitworth Unhappy With NFLPA Over "Exception For Eight"
Cincy Jungle &bull Sep 26, 2011
When Cedric Benson was informed that he would be suspended, along with seven other players, for legal trouble from the offseason he was surprised having been under the impression that he would not be punished for the assault he was… Full Story »
