Redskins Sign Larry Johnson

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

If these reports of LJ's approach to practice holds true, CP definitely better wake up. A guy who works hard in practice is going to earn the trust and respect of the team and coaches pretty quick. Especially if the guy he's competing against is sitting out with mystery ailments all the time.

This is EXACTLY what Portis needs. I hope LJ works his ass off.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

This is EXACTLY what Portis needs. I hope LJ works his ass off.

At the risk of reading way too much into it ... perhaps ShanAllen (yes, I am going to keep repeating this until every else uses it) were aware of LJ's work habits? Maybe they knew from speaking to his former coaches that he was a mean practicing player? Maybe they thought "This will get under CP's skin and CP will either get fired up or fired." Would that indicate a plan??

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

At the risk of reading way too much into it ... perhaps ShanAllen (yes, I am going to keep repeating this until every else uses it) were aware of LJ's work habits? Maybe they knew from speaking to his former coaches that he was a mean practicing player? Maybe they thought "This will get under CP's skin and CP will either get fired up or fired." Would that indicate a plan??

Football circles are pretty small I would imagine. And don't forget ShanAllen (Okay, I'll join you) coached in the same division and played LJ twice a year.

I wouldn't surprised one bit if LJ comes here and rushes for a little over 1,000 yds this year.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

At the risk of reading way too much into it ... perhaps ShanAllen (yes, I am going to keep repeating this until every else uses it) were aware of LJ's work habits? Maybe they knew from speaking to his former coaches that he was a mean practicing player? Maybe they thought "This will get under CP's skin and CP will either get fired up or fired." Would that indicate a plan??

Sure, and it's also consistent w/what shanny (not to be confused w/ShanAllen in this case) has said all along, he wants competition at each position.

If CP was a big disruption the last couple years (good evidence of that!) & they owe him $7 mil regardless this year, it's certainly worth having a plan in place that will force him to change. There has to be more than 'Clinton, we want you to practice'. This really sends a message early on & will force him to be accountable. My only fear is that he & CP try to outdo each other in off field blunders, quotes, etc.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Sure, and it's also consistent w/what shanny (not to be confused w/ShanAllen in this case) has said all along, he wants competition at each position.

If CP was a big disruption the last couple years (good evidence of that!) & they owe him $7 mil regardless this year, it's certainly worth having a plan in place that will force him to change. There has to be more than 'Clinton, we want you to practice'. This really sends a message early on & will force him to be accountable. My only fear is that he & CP try to outdo each other in off field blunders, quotes, etc.

Football players have a way of putting on different masks when on the field and off the field. Some are great on the field and lame off it and vice versa.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

At the risk of reading way too much into it ... perhaps ShanAllen (yes, I am going to keep repeating this until every else uses it) were aware of LJ's work habits? Maybe they knew from speaking to his former coaches that he was a mean practicing player? Maybe they thought "This will get under CP's skin and CP will either get fired up or fired." Would that indicate a plan??

I think in the end it mostly has to do with our need at RB, all the other stuff is a bonus.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

At the risk of reading way too much into it ... perhaps ShanAllen (yes, I am going to keep repeating this until every else uses it) were aware of LJ's work habits? Maybe they knew from speaking to his former coaches that he was a mean practicing player? Maybe they thought "This will get under CP's skin and CP will either get fired up or fired." Would that indicate a plan??

Indeed. I think it would.....hmmmm. Maybe juuuusssst maybe, these guys know what they're doing?

[celts32]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

If these reports of LJ's approach to practice holds true, CP definitely better wake up. A guy who works hard in practice is going to earn the trust and respect of the team and coaches pretty quick. Especially if the guy he's competing against is sitting out with mystery ailments all the time.

True...and I think if you read between the lines when Shanny speaks it has been pretty clear that CP is not going to be here if he doesn't clean up his act when it comes to practicing and conditioning. Whether it's LJ or some rookie...either way it's not going to be CP starting if he's not in shape and practicing.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

If these reports of LJ's approach to practice holds true, CP definitely better wake up. A guy who works hard in practice is going to earn the trust and respect of the team and coaches pretty quick. Especially if the guy he's competing against is sitting out with mystery ailments all the time.

Unfortunately we had the same situation when Betts was here: Betts worked hard every day and had the respect of the people around him. Then on Sundays Portis would start.

I hope that the new FO changes this dynamic. It seems that how the FO responds is more important here than LJ's work habits. Let's see what happens.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Unfortunately we had the same situation when Betts was here: Betts worked hard every day and had the respect of the people around him. Then on Sundays Portis would start.

I hope that the new FO changes this dynamic. It seems that how the FO responds is more important here than LJ's work habits. Let's see what happens.

Doubt that would have happened under Shanahan though, that's the big difference.

[freddyg12]

also, I think LJ is probably the better back. Don't think he's much of a blocker like CP, but at running & recieving he's better at this point.

[diehardskin2982]

i was thinking of a nick name for this duo, something like P&J...

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

i was thinking of a nick name for this duo, something like P&J...

How about the broke-dick-bros?

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

How about the broke-dick-bros?

Or-

"Stumble" and "Fumble"

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Or-

"Stumble" and "Fumble"

What are Tony and Wade's nicknames? Choke and Joke?