Derrick Johnson

More photos » Chris Schneider - AP Browse more photos » Welcome to Derrick Johnson week. I'm obsessed with understanding this issue as best as I can. The ability to leave such a talented player on the bench so much of last season was beyond me. So along with yesterday's post which attempted to ask the right questions regarding the Todd Haley and Derrick Johnson saga, today I turn to the wisdom of others. Introducing the ever-helpful Bob Gretz, who everyone here will know from his...Read Full Story

More photos » Orlin Wagner - AP Browse more photos » There's no greater mystery on the current Chiefs roster, in my opinion, than the conundrum and confusion surrounding Derrick Johnson. A former first round choice, the linebacker is arguably the most talented of any currently on the roster. Yet this past season, DJ didn't even play in Week Three against the Eagles (a 20 point loss that could have used Johnson's talents on the field, for sure), and posted two more games (both...Read Full Story

More photos » Andy King - AP Browse more photos » The Kansas City Chiefs will more than likely offer a tender to restricted free agent Derrick Johnson before the onset of free agency tomorrow night. What we don't know is what level that will be at. Since there is expected to be a lot more movement going on in the restricted free agent market, tender levels can say a lot about a player, according to Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post. "If a team is interested in trading...Read Full Story

More photos » Chris Schneider - AP Browse more photos » Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson has been running with the first and second team throughout training camp. On Friday, the Chiefs switched things up slightly by pairing him with LB Corey Mays. Previously he's been working with Jovan Belcher on the inside. DJ told Bob Fescoe of 610 Sports after practice Friday that he's becoming more of a complete player. "I think I'm getting better every day and I think it's because of the scheme," DJ...Read Full Story

More photos » Charlie Riedel - AP Browse more photos » Hunter Ansley of FOX Sports recently compiled a list of 10 NFL players who "need to pack their bags" this offseason. On the list was three Chiefs -- Glenn Dorsey, Branden Albert and Derrick Johnson. I think you can make an argument that each of those players needs to be moved (an argument I would strongly disagree with but a legitimate one). However, I came across the write-up for DJ and found it a little odd. The Chiefs built...Read Full Story