Larry Johnson, RB KC
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs RB Larry Johnson is planning to not attend the club's training camp this summer unless he gets a contract extension before it begins. Johnson is under contract for 2007 but is a free agent in 2008 and is expecting a contract similar to LaDainian Tomlinson's. When asked if he was prepared for a long hold out, Johnson said, "I'm prepared. They (my agent and father) got me saving money. I'm hustling to get more money to put in the bank. They already started setting aside different accounts, if that would have to happen. They're already telling me to be cautious about how I spend, where I go and stuff like that. To make sure that if it goes down like that, then I've got to be able to pace myself so I won't be in trouble."
Analysis: While we agree that Johnson deserves a pay raise, we're nervous that a holdout will stunt his potential for another huge-stat season. Most players who hold out of training camp don't report in shape (physically or mentally). Now, should this impact your draft? For now, it should not -- the Chiefs know they'll be sunk this season if Johnson isn't at his best. But if training camp starts and Johnson isn't there, then we may recommend taking someone else third overall in all Fantasy drafts. As of now, Johnson remains a No. 1 stud workhorse worthy of being the third overall choice in all leagues behind LaDainian Tomlinson and Steven Jackson.
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