Jim Zorn says redskins could pursue L. Johnson

[GusFrerotte]

The move would be a total waste of money. You would be better served in drafting a low rounder RB than acquiring Johnson.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

The move would be a total waste of money. You would be better served in drafting a low rounder RB than acquiring Johnson.

I would not say it would be a "total" waste of money.
If LJ is signed, there is no waste at all.

Any player that is one the roster for week 1 of the regular season, then, the team is on the hook for his salary for the entire regular season. Even if he is released in week 2, he still gets the salary for the whole year.

However, any player signed AFTER week 1 is in the books, then if released you dont own him squat.

So if a team brings in LJ for the remainder of this season and allows him to prove himself before signing him to a longer deal, there is little risk and high reward if he pans out.