Larry Johnson Apologizes For Behavior

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson made a public apology today for behavior that’s led to an NFL investigation and to his being benched for a second straight week (with pay, mind you). In a pseudo press conference setting, Larry gave the following statement but didn’t invite any questions:

“I want to start off by saying I apologize to the Hunt Family and my family, first and foremost and to fans, my teammates, coaches and players. This is the first time in my life that I actually woke up and was kind of disgusted with myself and disgusted as far as the way my life and my career is headed right now.

“I can’t speak any further on the legal issues at this time other than to say that the truth will come to light and promise not only to the fans, not only to teammates, players, coaches, GMs and my own family, that I do anticipate seeking help to get better as far as getting my life on track and knowing what I want out of this life, not necessarily football and just work on, as hard as I can, not only being a good football player, but obviously being a son of the National Football League, a son of my own family, hopefully a brother, a father and a future husband.

“I’m going to work to that point to get my life back on track and know that I and I alone put myself in these critical situations and environments to where things don’t come out favorably to me. All I can do is promise to you guys and to people who are watching that as a man, I’m still growing and as a man everyone makes mistakes. In times of darkness, you’ve got to look for the light. That’s what I plan on doing, regardless of what suspensions and fines are being handed down. I will take them as sincerely as they give them out.”

I guess this is the first step in getting over whatever problems Larry has. And becoming a productive member of society first and foremost, then a productive member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Otherwise, it’s just a life and talent wasted. It sounds like Larry is on the right path.

Source: KCChiefs.com, Photo: Newscom