Redskins Sign Larry Johnson

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

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...

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.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

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.

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

[Audi]

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.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Audi

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.

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.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

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

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.