Who will back up Priest???

[T-DIDDY]

I just got Priest as my 8th pick in my draft. I was very happy that he fell to me at that position. Some S.O.B. took Larry Johnson way too early and didn't give me a chance to aquire my top RB's backup. My question is: Is LJ the definite backup? I haven't read anything declared him the official backup. Anyone know for sure???

[DUKE]

Right now he's battling with Jarmar Julien and Derrick Blaylock for the gig. LJ made a strong case to be the main backup against Seattle over the weekend, and I think he's most likely the man.

[Cornbread Maxwell]

Tony Richardson will see the majority of carries if Holmes goes down.

Larry Johnson is incredibly overhyped. Vermeil has not been impressed with him this preseason. Looks like all those people who noticed his college numbers were inflated by an easy schedule were right. He is not the dominate RB most people who draft him belive him to be. As of right now, he isnt worth a fantasy spot on anything less than a 14 team league. So far, Jarmar Julien and Derrick Blaylock have been the backups with Larry Johnson getting few carries (and a couple of fumbles) against second and third stringers.

[ondeckb]

Johnson sure was dominant this weekend against Seattle.......he'll be the backup to Holmes. While he didn't show much earlier in the preseason, he's emerged as the clear #2 now.

[Enoch]

Johnson sure was dominant this weekend against Seattle.......he'll be the backup to Holmes. While he didn't show much earlier in the preseason, he's emerged as the clear #2 now.

I also feel that Johnson is now the #2. If Johnson can't get the job done then Blaylock would be the man. Tony Richardson has too much value as FB they play so much better with him in at FB, he could/would get some short goal line runs if Holmes is out

[LeftyQB]

Right now both Johnson and Blaylock are listed on the depth chart as the back up's to Holmes.

[drunkenmonkey]

Have to agree with Cornbread. I've been reading too many negative things about Johnson. The Chiefs aren't enamored with him right now, and I've heard that he will start the season as the number three back on the depth chart.

[The Guru]

It is true, the cheifs and Vermeil have not been happy with their #1 pick during training camp and thoughout the preseason. However, against Seattle LJ looked very good and put up good #'s.

It's still a battle for the #2 RB spot in Kansas City. Between LJ, Blaylock, and Julien a little behind the first two guys.

I don't think it is set yet, but you gotta figure sometime during the season LJ will earn that spot. I say don't really worry about it to much about not having him on your team. If it looks like he has solidfied that #2 RB some time during the season, try to work a trade to get him.

[awwchrist]

Well watching the Seattle / KC game about 5 times I can tell you the Run Def for Seattle was absolutely ATROCIOUS. Just as all the RBs of last year...they looked like fantasy gods againts us.

Johnson was no exception last weekend. He did his job and took advantage of our porous run D. Give him credit or blame it on Seattle..it's yours to decide.

[T-DIDDY]

Thanks for the info...