Professor

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/15145272.htm

RIVER FALLS, Wis. | Tackle Willie Roaf, the foundation of one of the NFL’s best offensive lines, has retired.

Roaf wasn’t with the Chiefs when they reported for training camp on Thursday. Roaf told The Kansas City Star this morning by telephone that he had told president/general Carl Peterson and coach Herm Edwards of his plans weeks ago and even sent the Chiefs a letter declaring his intentions.

“I guess they want me to reconsider,’’ Roaf told The Star. “I’m solid on retiring and going back to school.’’

Roaf, 36, was emphatic in the spring that he would play this season. But today he said lingering hamstring and knee trouble led to his decision.

Roaf missed six games last season because of hamstring problems. He missed half of the 2001 season while playing for New Orleans after tearing knee ligaments.

Roaf joined the Chiefs in a trade from the Saints in 2002 and was a major factor in their offensive success. His retirement leaves a significant hole at left tackle.

Edwards said Thursday the Chiefs would use Jordan Black at left tackle and Kyle Turley at right tackle when practice begins this afternoon.

So, LJ loses T-Rich and now Roaf, ouch

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SUPER_MAN_#65

That will be a huge let down for the Chiefs. HE was one of the best people on the oline in the NFL. I think that could affect L.J.'s rushing total big time.

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J-Unit

I didnt see this coming...but like 'Canes said this will affect LJ and that Chief's offense.

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P-Rez25

now we are about to find out how good Larry Johnson really is.

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Professor

I posted this in another thread, but it should be here as well

Here are LJ's numbers in the games Roaf missed:

Roaf missed games 2,3, and 4 while LJ and Priest were splitting carries and here are the results:

Game 2: Priest and LJ combined for 27 carries for 116 yards and a one TD
Game 3: Priest and LJ combined for 22 carries for 74 yards and no TD's.
Game 4: Priest and LJ combined for 25 carries for 118 yards and one TD

Those are decent numbers but when it was just LJ the numbers shot up in games Roaf missed:

Game 9- LJ 22 carries for 107 yards, 3 for 48 rec, 2 TDs
Game 10-27 for 132, 5 for 46
Game 11- LJ 36 carries for 211 yards and 2 TD's.

my question is, when he's starting week one, will he be able to put up those kind of numbers in weeks 12-17, when it matters most? I think no matter what losing a guy like Roaf effects the entire offense.

Gonzo's numbers:
Games:
2: 5 for 44
3: 5 for 29
4: 2 for 5
9: 5 for 70
10: 8 for 81
11: 9 for 98

granted he seemed to do well, but those teams that he faced while roaf was out were all pretty bad defenses against the run:

Oak (ranked 25th): Priest and LJ combined for 27 carries for 116 yards and a one TD
Den (ranked 2): Priest and LJ combined for 22 carries for 74 yards and no TD's. LJ had 8 for 13, 1.6 ypc
Phi (ranked 21st): Priest and LJ combined for 25 carries for 118 yards and one TD. LJ had 7 for 34
Oak (ranked 25th): LJ 22 carries for 107 yards, 3 for 48 rec, 2 TDs
Buff (ranked 31st): 27 for 132, 5 for 46
Hou (ranked 32nd): 36 carries for 211 yards and 2 TD's.

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Jayhawk_Colin

yep, we are screwed, just look at the stats from the games w/o wille vs. the stat when we did have him

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Professor

He still did alright vs. bad defensive teams.

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Potatoking

I've deranked him
i still expect 1500+ yards from him

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Bourn Identity

I wonder how this will effect his TD's? He suppose to be a fantasy football beast next season, but if his projected TD's drop, might be seeing some people trading him before season starts.

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Potatoking

LT is definately my #1 Fantasy RB prospect now

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