Redskins Sign Larry Johnson

tryfuhl · 03-12-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ethat001

$12 million sounds like a lot for a 30 year old RB, but I understand that only a portion is usually guaranteed as stated above. Anyway, running backs retire WAY earlier than other positions since they get so banged up. 40 year old QB's are not uncommon, but 33 year old RB's are almost unheard of.

Anyway, I agree he technically has less mileage than his age suggests.

Rabach got 3 years/12 mil

I'd say paying that for an RB isn't so bad

dmek25 · 03-12-2010, 08:15 PM

[QUOTE=ethat001;673244]$12 million sounds like a lot for a 30 year old RB, but I understand that only a portion is usually guaranteed as stated above. Anyway, running backs retire WAY earlier than other positions since they get so banged up. 40 year old QB's are not uncommon, but 33 year old RB's are almost unheard of.

Anyway, I agree he technically has less mileage than his age suggests.[/QUOTE
how can you say that? he lead the league in carries a couple of times. and i think he might have set a record for most carries in a season. he has got a ton of mileage on him

SirClintonPortis · 03-12-2010, 07:06 PM

Most of that 12 million is not guaranteed.

dirtythirty · 03-12-2010, 07:08 PM

i read only 2mil is guaranteed

MTK · 03-12-2010, 07:19 PM

I thought fast Willie would have been the better change of pace, but there's always room to make that type of move in the draft.

If LJ keeps his nose clean it might work out to be a good signing.

davy · 03-12-2010, 07:39 PM

I don't want this piece of crap in a Redskins uniform.

I hope he doesn't make it through training camp.

Pocket$ $traight · 03-12-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davy

I don't want this piece of crap in a Redskins uniform.

I hope he doesn't make it through training camp.

Good to see you aren't holding a grudge against the guy.

So you are pulling for our #2 runningback to get injured? Too bad we don't have more fans like you.

rstone1979 · 03-12-2010, 07:42 PM

Isn't he like 80 years old at this point? Kind of hard to hold a football and a walker at the same time

NYCskinfan82 · 03-12-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rstone1979

Isn't he like 80 years old at this point? Kind of hard to hold a football and a walker at the same time

skinsfan69 · 03-12-2010, 07:47 PM

I can't stand this guy. Don't we already have a drama queen RB??? His numbers speak for themselves but I don't know. He's always ripping teammates, coaches and so on. This has disaster written all over it.

CrustyRedskin · 03-12-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I can't stand this guy. Don't we already have a drama queen RB??? His numbers speak for themselves but I don't know. He's always ripping teammates, coaches and so on. This has disaster written all over it.

I hear ya man, to me the risk-reward is just not there. We are trying to build a fresh atmosphere around the park and we sign this guy. idk, but i am officially stupid.

tryfuhl · 03-12-2010, 07:59 PM

as long as he puts in the effort it's good

not like we told him he's the man for the next 3 years, just signed a contract

redskin37 · 03-12-2010, 08:06 PM

Its a big game and the skins have the ball first and goal from the 5 yard line. L.J and C.P are both healthy. Who do you want in the backfield?. L.J gets my vote.
l

Mechanix544 · 03-12-2010, 08:08 PM

Ya, same here. How dare I question anything this FO does.

And now I dont read any posts..........Stupid is as stupid posts.

Schneed10 · 03-12-2010, 08:19 PM

The fact of the matter is Clinton Portis isn't the ideal back for grinding out short yardage. In his younger days when he was quicker, he could knife his way through tiny holes to get tough yards. But not so much anymore.

You need a bull around the goalline, and Johnson still fits that mold. I like it.

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03-12-2010, 07:06 PM	#3
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson Most of that 12 million is not guaranteed.

03-12-2010, 07:08 PM	#4
dirtythirty Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: fredericksburg va Posts: 48	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson i read only 2mil is guaranteed __________________ Dallas Sucks

03-12-2010, 07:19 PM	#5
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,044	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson I thought fast Willie would have been the better change of pace, but there's always room to make that type of move in the draft. If LJ keeps his nose clean it might work out to be a good signing. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-12-2010, 07:39 PM	#6
davy Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 972	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson I don't want this piece of crap in a Redskins uniform. I hope he doesn't make it through training camp. __________________ “Don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to.”

03-12-2010, 08:15 PM	#2
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson [QUOTE=ethat001;673244]$12 million sounds like a lot for a 30 year old RB, but I understand that only a portion is usually guaranteed as stated above. Anyway, running backs retire WAY earlier than other positions since they get so banged up. 40 year old QB's are not uncommon, but 33 year old RB's are almost unheard of. Anyway, I agree he technically has less mileage than his age suggests.[/QUOTE how can you say that? he lead the league in carries a couple of times. and i think he might have set a record for most carries in a season. he has got a ton of mileage on him __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-12-2010, 07:42 PM	#8
rstone1979 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Midlothian, VA Age: 47 Posts: 107	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson Isn't he like 80 years old at this point? Kind of hard to hold a football and a walker at the same time

03-12-2010, 07:47 PM	#10
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,586	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson I can't stand this guy. Don't we already have a drama queen RB??? His numbers speak for themselves but I don't know. He's always ripping teammates, coaches and so on. This has disaster written all over it.

03-12-2010, 07:59 PM	#12
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 42 Posts: 12,514	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson as long as he puts in the effort it's good not like we told him he's the man for the next 3 years, just signed a contract

03-12-2010, 08:06 PM	#13
redskin37 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oneida N.Y Posts: 138	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson Its a big game and the skins have the ball first and goal from the 5 yard line. L.J and C.P are both healthy. Who do you want in the backfield?. L.J gets my vote. l

03-12-2010, 08:08 PM	#14
Mechanix544 The Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Posts: 2,277	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson Ya, same here. How dare I question anything this FO does. And now I dont read any posts..........Stupid is as stupid posts.

03-12-2010, 08:19 PM	#15
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Redskins Sign Larry Johnson The fact of the matter is Clinton Portis isn't the ideal back for grinding out short yardage. In his younger days when he was quicker, he could knife his way through tiny holes to get tough yards. But not so much anymore. You need a bull around the goalline, and Johnson still fits that mold. I like it. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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