Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=freddyg12;673918]LJ seems bright enough. I saw him on cold pizza a few years back & he spoke like someone who's pretty mature. Of course, he hasn't acted that mature at times. I hope being in his home area will have a positive impact on him. The timing is right for both he and the skins. I wasn't excited about his signing, but at the same time I think he's got more in the tank than LT & fast willie, maybe more than TJ too.[/quote]

I might be the only person, but i think the signing of a guy like LJ makes me think that the redskins are very cautious with Portis, or are just being smart and having a plan B incase Portis isn't the answer. We will know more after the draft...

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=SolidSnake84;673937]I might be the only person, but i think the signing of a guy like LJ makes me think that the redskins are very cautious with Portis, or are just being smart and having a plan B incase Portis isn't the answer. We will know more after the draft...[/quote]

cautious in what way? I think it's obvious they're cautious of his ability, it's highly unlikely that he'll even get 20 carries in any game this year if LJ et al are healthy. So yeah, I agree w/your plan B theory.

If you mean they're cautious due to his concussion, I really don't think that comes into play. He's had his injuries over the years & they certainly have to have a good backup since Betts is gone.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=SolidSnake84;673937]I might be the only person, but i think the signing of a guy like LJ makes me think that the redskins are very cautious with Portis, or are just being smart and having a plan B incase Portis isn't the answer. We will know more after the draft...[/quote]

I think it means we're going to see a platoon in the backfield. The days of CP being the #1 workhorse and getting 20-25 carries a game are over with.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=Mattyk;673954]I think it means we're going to see a platoon in the backfield. The days of CP being the #1 workhorse and getting 20-25 carries a game are over with.[/quote]

definitely. I could even see a rookie late rounder working his way into the rotation & CP being #3 by year's end.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but I'm just getting bad vibes about this offseason. Mike Shanahan has never been known as that great of a GM in terms of acquiring players (draft or free agency) though he is great at wheeling and dealing (getting 3rd and 4th rounders from the Redskins for Ashley Lelie (via TJ Duckett), getting a 2nd rounder in addition to Champ Bailey from the Redskins, getting a 3rd and 4th rounder for Jason Campbell's draft slot from the Redskins).

This move just screams of another useless Travis Henry signing. I mean, we might as well have just kept Ladell Betts.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

LJ isn't the one coming off of a torn ACL (for the second time in less than five years), he's also younger than Betts

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=SmootSmack;674194]LJ isn't the one coming off of a torn ACL (for the second time in less than five years), he's also younger than Betts[/quote]

True but Larry Johnson has taken a heck of a lot more beatings and also has some character issues. I thought by unloading Betts, we would be looking for young blood or someone cheaper... LJ is essentially neither. My gut feeling is that this was a pointless signing, but it's not going to make or break the Redskins.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

I think it's a harmless signing. I still fully expect us to draft a RB of the future, and if LJ pays off then that's great. If not, it's not much of a hit to us.

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Blount will still be in Washington

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[quote=diehardskin2982;674208]Blount will still be in Washington[/quote]

I want him, but if we do still go RB in the draft, I got a feeling it will be for a speed back.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

So I see we have a couple of new guys. Welcome to the board.

Agree with Blount.

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[quote=freddyg12;673955]definitely. I could even see a rookie late rounder working his way into the rotation & CP being #3 by year's end.[/quote]


I wouldn't bet on that but anything is possible. If Portis is on the opening day roster, he will be given every chance to have a huge year.

They aren't paying a 3rd string runningback 10 million.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=Audi;674191]I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but I'm just getting bad vibes about this offseason. Mike Shanahan has never been known as that great of a GM in terms of acquiring players (draft or free agency) though he is great at wheeling and dealing (getting 3rd and 4th rounders from the Redskins for Ashley Lelie (via TJ Duckett), getting a 2nd rounder in addition to Champ Bailey from the Redskins, getting a 3rd and 4th rounder for Jason Campbell's draft slot from the Redskins).

This move just screams of another useless Travis Henry signing. I mean, we might as well have just kept Ladell Betts.[/quote]


You just said that he isn't been good at aquiring players but that he is good at getting players and draft picks through trades. Which is it?

You could argue that he hasn't been good at getting defensive players but he has picked some monsters on offense.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=SmootSmack;674194]LJ isn't the one coming off of a torn ACL (for the second time in less than five years), he's also younger than Betts[/quote]


If anyone really thinks that Betts is a better back than LJ right now, they need to fix the gas leak in their house.

Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson
 

[quote=Audi;674198]True but Larry Johnson has taken a heck of a lot more beatings and also has some character issues. I thought by unloading Betts, we would be looking for young blood or someone cheaper... LJ is essentially neither. My gut feeling is that this was a pointless signing, but it's not going to make or break the Redskins.[/quote]


We haven't had the draft yet and FA is far from over.

I think that having 2 veterans and a project is better than 2 projects and a veteran.