Vermeil's remark upsets Johnson

According to a story by Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star, halfback Larry Johnson was upset at Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil's remark at his Tuesday news conference that it was time for Johnson "to take the diaper off and go play" because Priest Holmes' ankle injury is likely to keep him out of Sunday's game against Houston.

"If the man can't say something in my face... it don't mean nothing to me," Johnson said. Johnson has been unhappy over his lack of playing time almost since joining the Chiefs as their first-round draft pick last year. He vented at times last season but kept his frustration in check this year until Wednesday.

If Holmes doesn't play, Johnson will back up Derrick Blaylock.

Fantasy Football Analysis: Funny how much this stuff happens when a team is 0-2.