Larry Johnson has the benefit of running behind the best run-blocking OL in football, but he would be an exceptional back no matter where he played. He has a terrific blend of patience, vision, athleticism, and power. He keeps his feet moving after contact and seldom goes down on the first hit. His conditioning is superb; he’s a workhorse RB who can carry the ball 30+ times in a game without slowing down. He’s an effective short-yardage and goal-line runner, and he improved as a pass-blocker during the 2005 season. Despite only starting nine games last year, Johnson set a single-season franchise record with 1750 yards rushing. He finished the 2005 season by running for over 100 yards in nine straight games.
Larry Johnson will be the featured runner for the Chiefs as long as he remains healthy, and will try to pick up in 2006 where he left off last season. The Chiefs’ rushing attack is nearly unstoppable; Johnson should be the #1 or #2 fantasy RB on nearly everyone’s list right now.
With just 9 starts Larry Johnson rushed his way to yards and along the way broke the Chiefs' single season rushing record and earned himself a Pro Bowl nod. This year he's ranked as the #1 fantasy draft pick for '06. Johnson speaks on his outstanding season, playing under Priest Holmes and being selfish with the ball.
