Article: Johnson to give Jags collision course: The Kansas City back, 2nd in the NFL in rushing, doesn't shy from contact.

Byline: Alan Schmadtke

Dec. 30--JACKSONVILLE -- They give him the ball and keep giving it to him. Larry Johnson isn't all of the Kansas City Chiefs' offense, but it often looks that way. Johnson has one significant NFL benchmark and one franchise record in sight, and it's no surprise he'll be the focal point of Jacksonville's defense Sunday in a game that matches strength against strength for a possible playoff berth. "We know they like to run the ball, and we like to play defense," Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith said. "We just have to bring our hard hats." Keep them on. Johnson isn't going anywhere. If it weren't for a fellow nicknamed "L.T." in ...

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