Redskins Sign Larry Johnson

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

That's a lot of ink on that backfield!!

I didn't know LJ's father played for the Redskins back in 1974. I remember after he signed with Cincy last year (after being cut by KC) he was interviewed by Dan Patrick on his show and I was very impressed with him, he was very articulate and seemed very bright. Hard to believe after all the shit he pulled in KC. Maybe he has matured and will surprise us fans.

It could very well happen. As Ruhskins said, we seem to be signing these guys to realistic, performance based contracts. He's only making big money if he performs well. I think he's worth signing if only to get Portis's attention. Anything that makes Portis a little uncomfortable is good in my book. Maybe he'll get his ass in gear which I think SmootSmack was alluding to in one of his posts.

[skinsfan69]

If this was 3 -4 years ago the I'd be all for it. But he's older and a locker room nightmare. Our new RB coach is going to be miserable coaching CP and Larry Johnson. Could you imagine coming to work everyday and having to deal with these two malcontents??? lol.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

Draft one...look around and ye shall also find one somewhere. Johnson just reminds me of Shawn Alexander.

Get real Son. Johnson does not have the miles that Shaun Alexander had on him. LJ has alot to prove since his career the last few years have not gone well.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

That's a lot of ink on that backfield!!

I didn't know LJ's father played for the Redskins back in 1974. I remember after he signed with Cincy last year (after being cut by KC) he was interviewed by Dan Patrick on his show and I was very impressed with him, he was very articulate and seemed very bright. Hard to believe after all the shit he pulled in KC. Maybe he has matured and will surprise us fans.

Um no. He got cut because when the shit got bad in KC and the losses piled up he ripped his coach on his twitter page. I actually found it funny that Haley has never played football at any level ever. But keep that crap to yourself. Disrespecting your coach on your twitter page is anything but mature.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

PEOPLE I'm not 100% behind this BUT we only have 5 picks in this draft unless we pick up more & we have so many holes to fill. Maybe this won't be the year to draft a RB WE ONLY HAVE 5 PICKS you do the math.

Agree with you we dont have enough picks this year to waste it on a lower round RB. I think with Portis, LJ and Alridge we can get the job done. Who knows maybe we sign a undrafted rookie free agent who could be a gem. We have a more pressing need to adress the O-Line in the draft. The only RB worth taking in the 1st round is CJ Spiller and we cannot afford to pick him with our 1st rd pick.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by backrow

Big IF!

And IF his fists stay away from any woman.


Right now the move seems very questionable.

Dude we have players in the NFL that have killed people ( D.Stallworth, Lenard Little) and a convicted fellon ( M.Vick) get off the LJ woman thing.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

If this was 3 -4 years ago the I'd be all for it. But he's older and a locker room nightmare. Our new RB coach is going to be miserable coaching CP and Larry Johnson. Could you imagine coming to work everyday and having to deal with these two malcontents??? lol.

The coach is who brought Larry here and also the guy who made CP.

The days of our coach being a doormat to the players are over.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Reading is a Good Thing People!

Ok, for the whiners and complainers out there, we got LJ basically for nothing. The base salary for the 3 years is 3.5 million, I think the guaranteed money is 1.5 mil? The 12 million comes from incentives and whatnot

I'm starting to believe that BA knows how to work out contracts. While I wanted Willie Parker, being only a season removed from being the #1 guy on a good team, I'm sure WP would have wanted a heck of a lot more money. LT left SD because of money, and that's what he's looking for. Also, I'm sure these two guys may be looking to be the feature back wherever they land.

As far as LJ's off the field issues, well this is where I trust Shanahan as a disciplinarian. (And Lord knows we need one on this team). But I also see this as LJ's 2nd chance to show that he's not done or that his off the field issues are a thing of the past.

I am glad we are heading towards a multiple RB system. A lot of the successful teams are doing this, and I'm glad we seem to be headed that way. And for the young/hungry player fans out there, I'm sure we're drafting a RB in April. Hopefully we'll land our next Shonn Green or Tashard Choice.

Well said. At last a Redskin fan that has a real football knowledge. We have some fans that need to Bit*h slapped.

[skins89moss]

We have a coach and GM that have a plan for the future of the organization. We as fan need to sit back and let them make the decisions to get our roster ready for 2010 season. I trust that they know more about football than 99% of us on here. LJ signing is a low risk high reward signing due to his incentive type contract. If T. Owens can become a model football player than why not LJ. I think he just really wanted out of KC so he became a distraction. He from the DC area and he has alot to prove this year. I say lets wait and see how this plays out before we make a determination. We just dont have enough picks to draft a RB this year so we needed a veteran to back up Portis if he gets a season ending injury. LJ is the big brusing back we need to wear down defenses in the NFC East. I hope LJ gets off this season. 2 good backs are a must now.

[SirClintonPortis]

I think LJ has a good three years left in the tank, if you consider the amount of carries he has, which is 1421. Put that in this perspective: that's less than what Riggo had when Riggo first "retired".

[skinsnut]

This is how I feel...I am a Gibbs guy and hate guys with attitude problems...but keep in mind he dealt with Riggo...anyways...that is nothing compaired to abuse...I dont know anything about that...so I will assume the best...that it is not true and that LJ just has attitude issues....
If so, who is suprised? this is Shanny's MO.

Bottom line question....is Larry Johnson a greater threat on the field as a backup or is Betts?

I don't think you will get much of an argument there...has anyone ever had Betts on their Fantasy Football team? ....NOT!

And the other point made...which is obviously beutiful...we have 5 picks...we want at least 1 starting Oline guy, a quality QB and a safety...not to mention a LB perhaps and others that fit a 3-4. That doesn't leave jack squat for RB.

Think of it this way....if you honestly thought Parker, LT and LJ , etc would be available without trade cost at the beginning of the year, you'd be crazy. I know they are getting older and have declined, but I don't buy it. Many of these guys are historical studs and at least a couple of them will continue to do damage....more damage than Betts could ever do. I just don't like his ethics issues....just get used to it. This aint Gibbs team anymore, Shanny hires guys with records.

I am on the fence, but objectively, he makes the team better as a backup RB.

[tryfuhl]

Chris Harris pretty much brushed the signing away

Larry Johnson's signing with the Washington Redskins means little from a fantasy perspective - ESPN

[JPPT1974]

Hopefully he will be good and put the baggage he left behind in KC!

[Luxorreb]

I think CP and LJ are both 'past their prime' backs, but it does't mean that the Redskins can't win with them. Not a bad gamble with both of them, but I wonder how long Portis has here. Would we really start season with Portis, Johnson? That's over 10 million in HBs...

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by JPPT1974

Hopefully he will be good and put the baggage he left behind in KC!

Do you really hope so?