Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

I just don't get the confusion nor the discontent with Larry Johnson's contract and better yet, his age.

By reading some of the posts you would think Larry Johnson is some 50 year old, escape convict returning to the NFL. Johnson is a CLEAR upgrade over Betts/Cartwright.

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[QUOTE=12thMan;676887]I just don't get the confusion nor the discontent with Larry Johnson's contract and better yet, his age.

By reading some of the posts you would think Larry Johnson is some 50 year old, escape convict returning to the NFL. [B]Johnson is a CLEAR upgrade over Betts/Cartwright.[[/B]/QUOTE]

...that's definitely true and he could even be an upgrade over Portis as the season unfolds.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=12thMan;676887]I just don't get the confusion nor the discontent with Larry Johnson's contract and better yet, his age.

By reading some of the posts you would think Larry Johnson is some 50 year old, escape convict returning to the NFL. Johnson is a CLEAR upgrade over Betts/Cartwright.[/quote]

We're not going into the season with just two backs. I think complaints will disappear when we have a new young back after the draft. People are complaining about an unfinished picture. Jahvid Best, Portis, and LJ would make a not too bad backfield. :)

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

I like Portis and Johnson 1-2 in either order.I also like Aldridge in the mix. I'd like to see the Skins pick up Ryan Torian if he is available as a fourth back if only just as camp fodder. Injury prone but drafted by Shanny I think as a prototypical zone blocking runningback. He played well in the one game he played in. Unproven either way but worth taking a chance on. Ironically enuff he had no injury history in college.

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I'm a bit surprised they haven't signed Torain yet. I fully expect him to be a participant in training camp. That's not based on any knowledge, just speculation

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bring in that ASU Sun Devil :)

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=budw38;677330]bring in that ASU Sun Devil :)[/quote]

This guy? :confused:

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[IMG]http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0712/campus.cheer.asu/images/SI_Lauren_Thompson-ASU-1010.jpg[/IMG]

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=Buster;677398]This guy? :confused:



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as long as he brings her

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

Unlike CP, LJ can make a tackle without getting hurt:
[YT]eVO93amUv7Y[/YT]

:D

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

think this matters?


Posted by Michael David Smith on July 17, 2010 7:43 AM ET
Redskins running back Larry Johnson was back in court in Kansas City Friday, and the presiding judge criticized Johnson for failing to comply with the terms of his probation and refusing to do the kind of community service the judge expected.

When Johnson was sentenced to 40 hours of court-ordered community service, that service was supposed to involve coaching children at the Kansas City Police Athletic League. But Johnson refused to play sports with the children and said he wanted to start an art program. For some reason he was credited with nine hours of community service, even though the art program was canceled when it didn't draw enough students.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=dmek25;712866][B]think this matters?[/B]


Posted by Michael David Smith on July 17, 2010 7:43 AM ET
Redskins running back Larry Johnson was back in court in Kansas City Friday, and the presiding judge criticized Johnson for failing to comply with the terms of his probation and refusing to do the kind of community service the judge expected.

When Johnson was sentenced to 40 hours of court-ordered community service, that service was supposed to involve coaching children at the Kansas City Police Athletic League. But Johnson refused to play sports with the children and said he wanted to start an art program. For some reason he was credited with nine hours of community service, even though the art program was canceled when it didn't draw enough students.[/quote]


no. he just needs to spend about a week doing his service to comply.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

Just confirms what a total jerk he is.

[url=http://www.kansascity.com/2010/07/16/2088990/larry-johnson-gets-scolding-for.html]Larry Johnson gets scolding for poor effort on community service - KansasCity.com[/url]

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

It is not a secret that LJ = Douchebag. It confirms what we've known for a while, he's a primadonna with a "me" complex and wants the world to revolve around him. Hopefully the judge kicks him in ass Lindsay Lohan style.

I hope Portis has a huge year and this POS doesn't see the field other than in junk time.

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[quote=Buster;677398]This guy? :confused:

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[IMG]http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0712/campus.cheer.asu/images/SI_Lauren_Thompson-ASU-1010.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

That creepy Mascot just gave that cute cheerleader the shocker? ;)

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[url=http://blog.redskins.com/2010/03/12/why-larry-johnson-signs-every-autograph/]Why Larry Johnson Signs Every Autograph[/url]

Yeah LJ is such a DB :rolleyes:. He probably had his reasons and although I cannot imagine what they were doesn't mean that he is a complete ass.

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Back to LJ. He does have his issues, and I hope that CP is ready to go full bore this year. As far as our backfield, I have a feeling that Willie P won't make it through training camp and his spot will go to one of the young guys or Brian Westbrook.

Or will a guy like Dennis Morris make you want to keep 2 FB and 3 Rbs on the squad?

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;713144]That creepy Mascot just gave that cute cheerleader the shocker? ;)[/quote]

Maybe that's why she's smiling...ZING!

Thank you folks, I'll be here all week.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=Angry;713145][url=http://blog.redskins.com/2010/03/12/why-larry-johnson-signs-every-autograph/]Why Larry Johnson Signs Every Autograph[/url]

Yeah LJ is such a DB :rolleyes:. He probably had his reasons and although I cannot imagine what they were doesn't mean that he is a complete ass.[/quote]

Every bad guy has a redeeming quality. Even the most evil man in the history of the world, a certain German dictator, was very kind to women and children. Bernie Madoff put [URL="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/bernard-madoff/3868882/Bernard-Madoff-One-of-worlds-biggest-charity-foundations-forced-to-shut.html"]countless dollars towards charity[/URL]. Hell even OJ was thought of as endearing to the general public. Obviously these are extreme examples, and [B]I can't emphasize enough [/B]that LJ isn't even remotely close to the scumbags I've listed. However it just goes to show you that just because someone does something right doesn't mean that they're a good person.

Either way I've come to accept that LJ is a member of the Redskins and if he can do better then Torrain/Portis/Parker/Westbrook then I'll be happy. At least Tom Cable isn't coaching our O-Line.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;713148]Either way I've come to accept that LJ is a member of the Redskins and if he can do better then Torrain/Portis/Parker/Westbrook then I'll be happy. [B]At least Tom Cable isn't coaching our O-Line.[/B][/quote]Yet.

<He was a Broncos assistant before joining the Raiders.>

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[quote=GTripp0012;713153]Yet.

<He was a Broncos assistant before joining the Raiders.>[/quote]

Lol, had to take away my last bit of sanity and dignity huh? Oh well, I agree it's still a realistic possibility but with the O-Line all but fixed I have a hard time believing that Forester will be forced to go somewhere else anytime soon.