October 23rd, 2008 — Analysis, Free Agency, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL News and Takes, NFL Rumors and Speculations
It may not be as big as Brett Favre announcing his un-retirement, but there’s a chance at least some team will be satisfied with the news that former Oakland Raiders quarterback Daunte Culpepper has reconsidered retirement. Culpepper, who surprised some earlier this season when he retired at age 31, was contacted by the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this week, according to ESPN’s John Clayton.
“A number of teams have contacted me since my retirement announcement and have provided some important information that has caused me to reconsider returning to the league,” Culpepper said in an e-mail. “As much as I have enjoyed my brief break from playing, I know that I love the game and I have some unfinished business in the NFL. It has never been because of a lack of passion for the game but rather the absence of a fair opportunity to complete and play that caused me to retire.
July 15th, 2008 — Analysis, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Predictions and Speculation, Thoughts, Opinions, and Projections
Short memories can kill a fantasy player’s value. Such is the case with Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson. After putting together two of the most impressive single seasons in recent memory, Larry Johnson disappointed fans and fantasy football pundits alike in 2007 when he managed just 557 rushing yards in eight starts before an injury ended his season. Or put it out of its misery. Depends on your viewpoint, really.
Johnson, who was projected to be a top three back by virtually everyone (the only real debate was whether he’d be 2 or 3), got off to a slow start, to say the least. In his first two starts he carried the ball just 26 times for 98 yards, which prompted frustrated fantasy owners to question Herm Edwards’ plan. Then in week three L.J. was given 24 carries, which he turned into 42 yards.