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Todd Haley lost 7 of his last 15 games by 20 or more points. It was time for him to go. I’d consider Kuechly if they traded back, though admittedly I haven’t watched him enough to know if he’s a fit. So draft a MLB when we have Pro bowler Derrick...
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The unit had to carry the team for the most part because the offense couldn’t score. Crennel’s ability to get so much out of so many players — especially the linebacker group and cornerbacks Flowers and Brandon Carr — shows you why he is so good at...
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NFC quarterback Cam Newton (R) of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball as linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) of the Kansas City Chiefs tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii January 29, 2012. View Photo »
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This season is not over, at all
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The Chiefs are a very young team and quite frankly, they haven’t had many big stars worth spending money on since Scott Pioli came to town. Of the stars they do have, the Chiefs have re-signed most of them including Brandon Flowers, Tamba Hali, Jamaal...
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Ranking the new NFL head coaches: Fisher is unquestionably No. 1, but No. 2 will surprise you
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His first head-coaching stop in Cleveland didn't yield much, but he's in a better situation in Kansas City. He's a great defensive mind and has done well to turn players such as linebackers Tamba Hali and Derrick Johnson into stars while serving as...
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Presswire Willis McGahee, Derrick Johnson and John Fox were the best at their position in the AFC West in 2011. Let’s wrap up the 2011 AFC West season by giving our annual awards: MVP: Denver running back Willis McGahee He was the best player on the...
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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos scrambles and tries to elude linebacker Derrick Johnson #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. View Photo »
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He ran his routes and a couple of times he was open ... You have a small margin for error when you play the Patriots, and Tom Brady did a good job when he got his opportunities.
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"I watch those Harbaugh guys, they are pretty into the games. It is about the end result. Like I said, when I got let go in Kansas City, and the calls and the texts that I was getting from the players there, Derrick Johnson, Dwayne Bowe and all of...
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I watch those Harbaugh guys, they are pretty into the games. It is about the end result. When I got let go in Kansas City, and the calls and the texts that I was getting from the players there, Derrick Johnson, Dwayne Bowe and all of those guys, that...
About Derrick Johnson
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Derrick "DJ" O'Hara Johnson (born November 22, 1982 in Waco, Texas) is an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round (15th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Texas. Full Article
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NFC quarterback Cam Newton (R) of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball as linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) of the Kansas City Chiefs tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii January 29, 2012.
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Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Johnson (56), Kendrick Lewis (23) and Jovan Belcher (back) break up a pass intended for the Chicago Bears' Roy Williams (R) during the second half of their NFL football game in Chicago, Illinois, December 4, 2011. The Chiefs won the game 10-3.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 27: Running back Rashard Mandenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes against pressure from linebackers Derrick Johnson #56 and Jovan Belcher #59 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half on November 27, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City,...
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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 06: Wide receiver Brandon Marshall #19 of the Miami Dolphins rushes around linebacker Derrick Johnson #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs after catching a pass, during the first quarter on November 6, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Miami...
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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back C.J. Spiller #28 of the Buffalo Bills rushes to the outside against pressure from linebacker Derrick Johnson #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter on September 11, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The...
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KANSAS CITY, MO - CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Derrick Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Johnson (56), Jovan Belcher (59) and Andy Studebaker can't stop Green Bay Packers tight end Tom Crabtree (83) from scoring during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Oakland Raiders fullback Manase Tonga (41) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Derrick Johnson during the second half of the Raider's overtime win in their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri December 24, 2011.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Roy Williams (11) can't make make a reception while covered by Kansas City Chiefs safety Kendrick Lewis, left, and linebacker Derrick Johnson, rear, in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Chiefs safety Jon McGraw (47)...
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Chicago Bears running back Marion Barber (24) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defenders Kendrick Lewis (23) and Derrick Johnson (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Coming in at right is Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher (59).
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (R) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Derrick Johnson during the first half of their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, November 27, 2011.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. , Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.
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Combination photo shows New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski scoring a touchdown over Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) and in front of Kansas City Chiefs safety Kendrick Lewis (23) in the second half of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November...
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (top) scores a touchdown over Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson in the second half of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 21, 2011.
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Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano (80) reaches for a touchdown while tackled by Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. , on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011.
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Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) rushes with the ball ahead of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California, October 23, 2011.
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Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Javier Arenas (L) and safety Donald Washington (bottom) as linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) watches during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California, October 23, 2011.
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FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2011 file photo, Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Kelly Gregg (77) and inside linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. It wasn't long ago that...
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Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best (44) scores on a nine-yard touchdown reception as Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws while being rushed by Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Johnson (56) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis.
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In this Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, photo, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) celebrates during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the St. Louis Rams in Kansas City, Mo. Johnson is starting to look like the athletic, impressive middle linebacker the...
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Kansas City Chiefs linebackers, from left, Cameron Sheffield, Derrick Johnson and Micah Johnson run drills during NFL football training camp Saturday, July 30, 2011, in St Joseph, Mo.
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Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Jon McGraw (47) intercepts a pass intended by Chicago Bears wide receiver Roy Williams in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. At right is Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56). The Chiefs won 10-3.
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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Wallace Gilberry (92) blocks a pass by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. The pass was intercepted by Derrick Johnson.
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NFC quarterback Cam Newton (R) of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball as linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) of the Kansas City Chiefs tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii January 29, 2012.
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