LJ: Fantasy Steal or Bust?

Question

In 8 games in 2007, he rushed for 559 yards and 3 TD's

LJ had a HORRIBLE year. Larry Johnson is my favorite running back in the entire NFL and I can't see him doing this again. While the Chiefs still have a lackluster offense, I think the upgrades to the offensive line and some improvements to the QB game could help the Chiefs and LJ out

I say he's a top 20 pick, but people could let him DROOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPP. pick him up.

Discuss

Answer 1

I'd say he's a bust. He's past his prime, and won't be that good in a Herman Edwards style offense.

Answer 2

a Bust probably one of the most overrated player in the NFL and fantasy football, i find him useless in  a fantasy team

Answer 3

Steal or Bust? Too early to tell but there is no way he should slide out of the top 20. In the 4 leagues I've drafted in he has gone right around pick #12, I took him at 13 in one league and am thrilled. I dont expect him to go for 1700 yards again but 1300 and 10-12 TDs seems pretty reasonable to me. He had 14 carries for 61 yards last night, a prelude to what we can expect from him this year. Becaue of the QB situation he surely will be called upon to carry a heavy load, good for fantasy players. He should have 2 or 3 more years of quality fantasy production, I wouldnt pass him up if I had a pick from 12 to 15. I dont think he would exactly qualify as a steal around 12-15th picks and I would be surprised if he were a bust (too good barring injury for that).

Answer 4

If he is still on the board at # 20...then you are playing in a league of fantasy rookies.

Answer 5

The Fantasy Jungle guys are usually good on Running Back rankings and they aren't in love with Johnson. At some point he's a good pick but not that early.

Answer 6

LJ is a fantasy beast who got injured last year.  He is a top 12 pick and those who disagree will pay the price of not having him.

Answer 7

LJ is junk