Larry Johnson has been suspended for using gay slurs and criticizing his head coach. The Kansas City running back has seen plenty of action this season even though he has had minimal success.
In the first seven games of the 2009 NFL season, Johnson has 132 carries for 358 yards. He also has 12 catches for 76 yards. His 2.7 yards per carry and his lack of a touchdown have been disappointing developments for the Chiefs — to say the least.
With Johnson watching the game when Kansas City returns to action in Week 9 after the bye week, who will fill …read more

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Pete Prisco of CBS Sports.com found KC to be a big winner in the 2008 NFL draft.
The Chiefs’ draft started with defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey and offensive tackle Branden Albert in the first round and they continued right through the draft. Even sixth-round pick Kevin Robinson, a return man from Utah State, could be an immediate contributor.
From start to finish, the Chiefs cashed in big. That’s why they get the only premium grade in this report card.
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Best pick: They saw Dorsey fall to them with the …read more

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It is a great draft year for running backs. The 2008 NFL draft is loaded with running backs. If your team needs a running back and wants to use one of its first 4 picks, then odds are, your team will get their man.
Thanks to an influx of underclassmen, this year’s NFL draft has excellence and depth at running back. As many as five are projected as first-round prospects, and eight could hear their names called on the draft’s first day, according to ratings by NFLDraftScout.com. The top five …read more

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Rashard Mendenhall does the happy dance after Rivals ranks him number 2 after Darren McFadden
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Rivals.com lists the running backs. Go there and learn about each one.
1. Darren McFadden, 6-1, 217, Arkansas
Arkansas’s best.
2. Rashard Mendenhall, 5-11, 225, Illinois
Only a junior. Dominated Big 10.
3. Jonathan Stewart, 5-10, 230, Oregon
4. Felix Jones, 5-11, 200, Arkansas
5. Chris Johnson, 5-11, 195, East Carolina
Fastest player at the NFL combines.
6. Kevin Smith, 6-0, 210, Central Florida
7. Jamaal Charles, 6-0, 200, Texas
8. Matt …read more