Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson

T.O.Killa · 11-10-2009, 08:19 PM

If the Skins call he will come running. They pay like twenty grand a game.

SFREDSKIN · 11-10-2009, 08:37 PM

He's going to end up with the Texans.

sandtrapjack · 11-10-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

No, the Chiefs owe him. It was written in his contract. Normally that is correct though.

Source: No team claimed former Kansas City Chief Larry Johnson - ESPN

That is because he was on the Chiefs roster for week 1 of the regular season.

skinsnut · 11-10-2009, 10:44 PM

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Lotus · 11-10-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

If a team picks LJ up off the waiver wire (which means before 4 PM eastern time on 11/10), then that acquiring team also picks up his moneies owed. And LJ is carrying a 2.1Mill price tag right now.

The "Waiver Wire" is done in the order of the draft, each team gets a chance in that order to pick him up.

If no team picks him up off the wire (before 4PM EST), then he becomes and unrestricted free agent and can be signed by any team, but, the contract negotiations start all over and he looses that 2.1 mill.

We are far enough into the season that waivers work in order of current records, not previous draft position. For example, the Redskins drafted 13th but now are around position 6 (depending on tiebreakers) for waivers.

SolidSnake84 · 11-11-2009, 09:45 AM

It doesnt surprise me now that the talk has simmered down.

I remember when we picked up Shaun Alexander last season. Portis wasn't very nice to him and you could tell that there was alot of animosity. I got the feeling from listening to him talk that CP was jealous of Alexander for what he had done early in his career.

But i see him being the same way about Larry Johnson. He'd take it personal that they'd bring in a guy that is just as good, maybe better than him at this point in his career.

This is different tho because Larry Johnson isn't a backup RB. If we brought him in now, there is a good chance we keep him next season. And with all the stuff about Portis' decline and the uncapped off-season, i think it creates too much of a locker room drama. I could totally see Portis going to Dan Snyder and giving him hell about bringing in another marquee back...

freddyg12 · 11-11-2009, 10:06 AM

Zorn on comcast last night pretty much said HE wasn't interested in picking up LJ, saying that he would have to sit down w/him first & talk to him to make sure there wouldn't be a chemistry issue. He then said he figured LJ would be picked up before they could do that.

So it sounded like Zorn isn't in favor of grabbing him up, but of course he doesn't sign the checks.

freddyg12 · 11-11-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

He was interviewed on the Dan Patrick show about 45 minutes ago and he seemed to be a very articulate, intelligent guy, kind of impressed by him. Too bad his actions speak louder.

He interviews well, seems to be a good guy, yet has always had problems dating back to when Vermeil said he'd have to "take his diapers off."

diehardskin2982 · 11-11-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsnut

Larry Johnson: Zorn shoots down Larry Johnson rumorsFantasy Football Breaking News - Rotoworld.com

He didn't say we wouldn't sign him. He said he doesn't have time to interview him. Like it's Zorn decision anyway, lol we all know if its anybody's decision its Vinny's.

diehardskin2982 · 11-13-2009, 10:41 AM

The funniest thing about this is that Betts is hurt and there is a realistic chance Gainther may play. We should have made this move!

calia · 11-13-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

The funniest thing about this is that Betts is hurt and there is a realistic chance Gainther may play. We should have made this move!

Funny?

Monkeydad · 11-13-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

just saw on rotoworld that Jim Zorn said the redskins will have internal discussions about whether to sign Larry Johnson. The skins will pay 2.1 million in waivers to get the disgruntled ex-chief.

This is huge news. They aren't bringing him in, or considering him, to be a backup. This tells me portis' days as the marquee back are coming to an end. And with rumors of the uncapped off-season, Portis could be gone next season...

Now do you see why you shouldn't start threads based on rumors?

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MTK · 11-13-2009, 11:22 AM

We do it all the time, Buster. Not all rumors fizzle out.

Besides, the Skins did consider him. That's not a rumor.

sandtrapjack · 11-13-2009, 11:39 AM

I for one am not that confident that Zorn is making those decisions anyway. Now that CP is ruled out of the Broncos game and dinged up, along with that ankle sprain that Betts has, I would not be surprised if Zorn got a call from VC telling him to go to the airport to pick up Johnson and give him a locker.

diehardskin2982 · 11-13-2009, 11:51 AM

I say it is funny because the front office is soooo bad. They are making moves based on the fans opinions and the sizzle it will create, not making moves based on the best interest of the football team.

11-10-2009, 08:19 PM	#76
T.O.Killa The Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 2,061	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson If the Skins call he will come running. They pay like twenty grand a game.

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SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson He's going to end up with the Texans. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

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11-11-2009, 09:45 AM	#81
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,953	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson It doesnt surprise me now that the talk has simmered down. I remember when we picked up Shaun Alexander last season. Portis wasn't very nice to him and you could tell that there was alot of animosity. I got the feeling from listening to him talk that CP was jealous of Alexander for what he had done early in his career. But i see him being the same way about Larry Johnson. He'd take it personal that they'd bring in a guy that is just as good, maybe better than him at this point in his career. This is different tho because Larry Johnson isn't a backup RB. If we brought him in now, there is a good chance we keep him next season. And with all the stuff about Portis' decline and the uncapped off-season, i think it creates too much of a locker room drama. I could totally see Portis going to Dan Snyder and giving him hell about bringing in another marquee back... __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

11-11-2009, 10:06 AM	#82
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Zorn on comcast last night pretty much said HE wasn't interested in picking up LJ, saying that he would have to sit down w/him first & talk to him to make sure there wouldn't be a chemistry issue. He then said he figured LJ would be picked up before they could do that. So it sounded like Zorn isn't in favor of grabbing him up, but of course he doesn't sign the checks.

11-13-2009, 10:41 AM	#85
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson The funniest thing about this is that Betts is hurt and there is a realistic chance Gainther may play. We should have made this move! __________________ That got ugly fast

11-13-2009, 11:22 AM	#88
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson We do it all the time, Buster. Not all rumors fizzle out. Besides, the Skins did consider him. That's not a rumor. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-13-2009, 11:39 AM	#89
sandtrapjack The Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,994	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson I for one am not that confident that Zorn is making those decisions anyway. Now that CP is ruled out of the Broncos game and dinged up, along with that ankle sprain that Betts has, I would not be surprised if Zorn got a call from VC telling him to go to the airport to pick up Johnson and give him a locker.

11-13-2009, 11:51 AM	#90
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson I say it is funny because the front office is soooo bad. They are making moves based on the fans opinions and the sizzle it will create, not making moves based on the best interest of the football team. __________________ That got ugly fast

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