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Former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson joined the show to discuss the Chiefs' decision to release him and his future in the NFL.
"I gave Kansas City all that I had as far as being on the field and being upbeat. It was just time," Johnson said.
Johnson tried to explain his behavior. He said it wasn't that he's a bad guy -- he was frustrated with the results on the field.
"If anybody likes losing, they shouldn't be playing this game," Johnson said. "It left a bad taste in my mouth every game we were losing... You just felt like you were useless. ... If I was frustrated and upset, it was mainly for myself."
Johnson tried to clear up several misconceptions in the media. For example, he said he liked head coach Todd Haley and his no-nonsense style. "I was the biggest Todd Haley fan," Johnson said. Johnson also praised Chiefs president Scott Pioli.
Johnson said that some of the negative things he Tweeted and said were part of larger conversations. "You completely lose yourself and you make a mistake," Johnson said. He went on to say that the Kansas City media is tough. Every little thing he says gets blown up.
Johnson does think that him potentially breaking Priest Holmes' team rushing record was a factor in releasing him. Johnson said he can understand that and even said the team probably did the right thing. Johnson said maybe when he's 33 or 34 he'd like if the Chiefs took him back.
Johnson said he still can help an NFL team. But he wouldn't commit to which team he wanted to play. And he said he'd be a backup. He said his mother loves the Cowboys and wants him in Dallas. His father wants him near home in Pittsburgh. But Johnson said he's not in a position to pick his place.
"I still feel like I can play this game at a high level," Johnson said. |
Larry Johnson explains why he's no longer in Kansas City
Former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson joined the show to discuss the Chiefs' decision to release him and his future in the NFL.
"I gave Kansas City all that I had as far as being on the field and being upbeat. It was just time," Johnson said.
Johnson tried to explain his behavior. He said it wasn't that he's a bad guy -- he was frustrated with the results on the field.
"If anybody likes losing, they shouldn't be playing this game," Johnson said. "It left a bad taste in my mouth every game we were losing... You just felt like you were useless. ... If I was frustrated and upset, it was mainly for myself."
Johnson tried to clear up several misconceptions in the media. For example, he said he liked head coach Todd Haley and his no-nonsense style. "I was the biggest Todd Haley fan," Johnson said. Johnson also praised Chiefs president Scott Pioli.
Johnson said that some of the negative things he Tweeted and said were part of larger conversations. "You completely lose yourself and you make a mistake," Johnson said. He went on to say that the Kansas City media is tough. Every little thing he says gets blown up.
Johnson does think that him potentially breaking Priest Holmes' team rushing record was a factor in releasing him. Johnson said he can understand that and even said the team probably did the right thing. Johnson said maybe when he's 33 or 34 he'd like if the Chiefs took him back.
Johnson said he still can help an NFL team. But he wouldn't commit to which team he wanted to play. And he said he'd be a backup. He said his mother loves the Cowboys and wants him in Dallas. His father wants him near home in Pittsburgh. But Johnson said he's not in a position to pick his place.
"I still feel like I can play this game at a high level," Johnson said.