Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson

DBUCHANON101 · 11-09-2009, 02:31 PM

Id take him, then we can have time to work on the oline in the draft instead of going after a RB in this draft to replace CP.

hail_2_da_skins · 11-09-2009, 02:58 PM

Oh no!!! Didn't we learn anything from the Shaun Alexander and TJ Duckett fiasco. Retread backs are just that...retreads. The rubber will finally come off!

The Trigga · 11-09-2009, 03:04 PM

I will officially become a UFL fan if this happens. I'm not even 1% kidding

KLHJ2 · 11-09-2009, 03:10 PM

I'd rather start Betts and Cartwright.

Honestly, what in the hell do they think we will get out of a 30 yo back? 30 yo running. I think that Betts and Cartwright did outstanding yesterday considering our line issues

GusFrerotte · 11-09-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry

I'd rather start Betts and Cartwright.

Honestly, what in the hell do they think we will get out of a 30 yo back? 30 yo running. I think that Betts and Cartwright did outstanding yesterday considering our line issues

Betts without the fumbles is just as good or better than Portis at this point. Rock isn't a slouch either. Larry Johnson is indeed washed up and wouldn't do any better than Portis behind this line either.

duetsch215 · 11-09-2009, 03:14 PM

this is not the answer....at all

warpaint · 11-09-2009, 03:24 PM

Betts does great when he is when CP is out, plus he sighned a big contract to stay here.

We dont need LJ, we need to clean house.

CultBrennan59 · 11-09-2009, 03:29 PM

Nah, let me know when a young good OLman is available though...

Paintrain · 11-09-2009, 03:30 PM

I'd rather bring back Alridge if we need a short term back for the roster.

Lotus · 11-09-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

I'd rather bring back Alridge if we need a short term back for the roster.

I agree. Alridge, Mason, Dorsey, or even Ganther are familiar with the system and the terminology. LJ is no longer a 1,700 yard back. I don't understand the attraction of LJ when we have other acceptable options.

SBXVII · 11-09-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

I'd rather bring back Alridge if we need a short term back for the roster.

Me too, but I'm sure it has something to do with blocking knowledge or something. Instead though they would rather bring someone on board who has no knowledge of the Skins play calls and blocking scheme and let him sit a few games to learn like Levi Jones.

htownskinfan · 11-09-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

Me too, but I'm sure it has something to do with blocking knowledge or something. Instead though they would rather bring someone on board who has no knowledge of the Skins play calls and blocking scheme and let him sit a few games to learn like Levi Jones.

me too also,I would absolutely frickin love it if they resigned Aldridge and gave him at the very least 10 carries in a game.I want to see somebody with some speed!

Zerohero · 11-09-2009, 03:38 PM

Meh i still think Betts and Rock running yesterday proved that we can run with a good rb, it's not all the lines fault. The play that Portis got hurt was the perfect example of why he is just as much to blame for the Skins not being effective in the run game. He's got a big hole, holding the ball with both hands and has no burst or balance. He's out and suddenly we can get 4 yards on first down which completely opened up the offense.

On that note, Larry's got a lot of baggage and adequate rb's are a dime a dozen. Bring back the young rb's we dropped.

MTK · 11-09-2009, 03:54 PM

On a team with a good OL I think LJ could still be effective, but his off the field baggage right now makes him untouchable.

And to claim him off waivers when it's very unlikely anyone else is going to touch him at that $2M tag is absurd.

Lotus · 11-09-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

On a team with a good OL I think LJ could still be effective, but his off the field baggage right now makes him untouchable.

And to claim him off waivers when it's very unlikely anyone else is going to touch him at that $2M tag is absurd.

I totally agree. If we do sign LJ, at least wait to make a better deal. I am reminded of Erasmus James, on whom we spent a 7th pick when the Vikes were going to cut him anyway.

11-09-2009, 02:31 PM	#1
DBUCHANON101 The Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,373	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Id take him, then we can have time to work on the oline in the draft instead of going after a RB in this draft to replace CP. __________________ But there's booze in the blender. And soon it will render. That frozen concoction that helps me hang on.

11-09-2009, 02:58 PM	#2
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 69 Posts: 868	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Oh no!!! Didn't we learn anything from the Shaun Alexander and TJ Duckett fiasco. Retread backs are just that...retreads. The rubber will finally come off! __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

11-09-2009, 03:04 PM	#3
The Trigga Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 30	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson I will officially become a UFL fan if this happens. I'm not even 1% kidding

11-09-2009, 03:10 PM	#4
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 47 Posts: 5,829	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson I'd rather start Betts and Cartwright. Honestly, what in the hell do they think we will get out of a 30 yo back? 30 yo running. I think that Betts and Cartwright did outstanding yesterday considering our line issues

11-09-2009, 03:14 PM	#6
duetsch215 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond (School at ODU) Posts: 100	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson this is not the answer....at all

11-09-2009, 03:24 PM	#7
warpaint The Starter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 1,022	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Betts does great when he is when CP is out, plus he sighned a big contract to stay here. We dont need LJ, we need to clean house. __________________ "Not only do you get a 1st down, but you get a whole new set of downs" John Madden

11-09-2009, 03:29 PM	#8
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Nah, let me know when a young good OLman is available though...

11-09-2009, 03:30 PM	#9
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson I'd rather bring back Alridge if we need a short term back for the roster. __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

11-09-2009, 03:38 PM	#13
Zerohero Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: phoenix, az Age: 46 Posts: 901	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson Meh i still think Betts and Rock running yesterday proved that we can run with a good rb, it's not all the lines fault. The play that Portis got hurt was the perfect example of why he is just as much to blame for the Skins not being effective in the run game. He's got a big hole, holding the ball with both hands and has no burst or balance. He's out and suddenly we can get 4 yards on first down which completely opened up the offense. On that note, Larry's got a lot of baggage and adequate rb's are a dime a dozen. Bring back the young rb's we dropped.

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson On a team with a good OL I think LJ could still be effective, but his off the field baggage right now makes him untouchable. And to claim him off waivers when it's very unlikely anyone else is going to touch him at that $2M tag is absurd. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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