Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson

ethat001 · 11-10-2009, 01:01 AM

Why would we sign another old RB? RB's are OLD once they hit 29-30. This brings NO value, alienates Betts and continues to destroy our team spirit. Bring back Aldrige or Mason for heaven's sake. You spend on high priced vets when you have a shot to go deep into playoffs. We have NO shot at that, I'd rather develop young talent and spend less.

I saw Portis after game yesterday taking pictures with the crowd. He seemed fine to me. I bet he only misses one game as a precaution.

Luxorreb · 11-10-2009, 02:01 AM

Let Larry Johnson sleep under the over pass before bringing him here.

MTK · 11-10-2009, 08:22 AM

Redskins split on signing Larry Johnson | ProFootballTalk.com

sandtrapjack · 11-10-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

The move would be a total waste of money. You would be better served in drafting a low rounder RB than acquiring Johnson.

I would not say it would be a "total" waste of money.
If LJ is signed, there is no waste at all.

Any player that is one the roster for week 1 of the regular season, then, the team is on the hook for his salary for the entire regular season. Even if he is released in week 2, he still gets the salary for the whole year.

However, any player signed AFTER week 1 is in the books, then if released you dont own him squat.

So if a team brings in LJ for the remainder of this season and allows him to prove himself before signing him to a longer deal, there is little risk and high reward if he pans out.

SBXVII · 11-10-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Thank You.... Somebody with some damn since..... Benson is a beast, how is forte working out in Chicago.....

I know I get brain farts with the simplest words also.....sense god knows when.

Monkeydad · 11-10-2009, 10:16 AM

Instead of posting rumors, how about a better source:

Redskins Insider - Will Larry Johnson be the new RB?

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Speaking to reporters today, Zorn did not rule out the possibility of the Redskins pursuing Johnson. He said the team has had internal discussions this morning and will continue to talk about the troubled running back.

Zorn said the team will likely sign a running back if Portis can't play -- he specifically mention Quinton Ganther, whom the team released last Friday. As for Johnson, "I don't know," Zorn said.

I need to have a longer conversation than I've had to make a decision," Zorn said.

diehardskin2982 · 11-10-2009, 10:46 AM

smootsmack have you heard anything on this?

Chico23231 · 11-10-2009, 11:14 AM

What I dont understand is we have RB depth already, Betts. Im not a huge fan of him, but why do we always look for something better when what we got is suffecient. Remember the Jason Taylor debacle? I hope we dont do this. Culture change is needed, knee-jerk decisions by Snyder and Vinny have not worked in Snyder's miserable ownership era.

DynamiteRave · 11-10-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Redskins split on signing Larry Johnson | ProFootballTalk.com

I'm interested in knowing who's split. $10 says Vinny nearly shat himself with glee when he found out LJ was on waivers.

GTripp0012 · 11-10-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

smootsmack have you heard anything on this?

I think SS is on vacation.

It might be an ESPN-mandated "work vacation" though. Those aren't nearly as fun.

Ruhskins · 11-10-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think SS is on vacation.

It might be an ESPN-mandated "work vacation" though. Those aren't nearly as fun.

Is it a paid vacation though? Here at UMD we're forced to take unpaid leave (a.k.a. furloughs).

MTK · 11-10-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

What I dont understand is we have RB depth already, Betts. Im not a huge fan of him, but why do we always look for something better when what we got is suffecient. Remember the Jason Taylor debacle? I hope we dont do this. Culture change is needed, knee-jerk decisions by Snyder and Vinny have not worked in Snyder's miserable ownership era.

Portis could be out for a while, and if LJ was to get picked up it would be a short term kind of deal anyway with no real financial risk and no picks given up. Not saying I would support such a move, but I could understand it.

rbanerjee23 · 11-10-2009, 02:18 PM

No no no...please let this not be true, this season is a waste already, don't blow any more resources.

12thMan · 11-10-2009, 02:20 PM

Yeah, I would caution against us potentially picking up LJ as just another Snyder high-priced free agent signing or as another sign that things will never change at Redskins Park. Under the circumstance, I could understand us signing, I would imagine, a healthy Larry Johnson.

I'm willing to bet, he'd be much better than Shawn Alexander too.

Ruhskins · 11-10-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

No no no...please let this not be true, this season is a waste already, don't blow any more resources.

It is my understanding that the Redskins wouldn't have to pay him or wouldn't have to pay him much if he's picked up.

11-10-2009, 01:01 AM	#46
ethat001 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 848	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Why would we sign another old RB? RB's are OLD once they hit 29-30. This brings NO value, alienates Betts and continues to destroy our team spirit. Bring back Aldrige or Mason for heaven's sake. You spend on high priced vets when you have a shot to go deep into playoffs. We have NO shot at that, I'd rather develop young talent and spend less. I saw Portis after game yesterday taking pictures with the crowd. He seemed fine to me. I bet he only misses one game as a precaution.

11-10-2009, 02:01 AM	#47
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 1,615	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Let Larry Johnson sleep under the over pass before bringing him here. __________________ GO SKINS!!! ^21^

11-10-2009, 08:22 AM	#48
MTK ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 43 Posts: 87,989	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Redskins split on signing Larry Johnson \| ProFootballTalk.com __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-10-2009, 10:46 AM	#52
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,465	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson smootsmack have you heard anything on this? __________________ That got ugly fast

11-10-2009, 11:14 AM	#53
Chico23231 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 39 Posts: 16,482	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson What I dont understand is we have RB depth already, Betts. Im not a huge fan of him, but why do we always look for something better when what we got is suffecient. Remember the Jason Taylor debacle? I hope we dont do this. Culture change is needed, knee-jerk decisions by Snyder and Vinny have not worked in Snyder's miserable ownership era. __________________ Jose Fernandez

11-10-2009, 02:18 PM	#58
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,441	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson No no no...please let this not be true, this season is a waste already, don't blow any more resources. __________________ "Tough times don't last but tough people do" -Mike Shanahan HTTR

11-10-2009, 02:20 PM	#59
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Yeah, I would caution against us potentially picking up LJ as just another Snyder high-priced free agent signing or as another sign that things will never change at Redskins Park. Under the circumstance, I could understand us signing, I would imagine, a healthy Larry Johnson. I'm willing to bet, he'd be much better than Shawn Alexander too.

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