Bears waive troubled DT Tank Johnson

SmootSmack · 07-02-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

While I agree that Tank's past infractions warrant the condemnation he has received, am I the only one who feels the fact that he wasn't in violation of the law this time is pretty significant? I'm not saying we should sign him, but I still think Tank can get it turned around.

That's fine, but let him turn his life around on his own time. Not on our time. If he turns things around then maybe we can give him a call

djnemo65 · 07-02-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That's fine, but let him turn his life around on his own time. Not on our time. If he turns things around then maybe we can give him a call

Oh I agree that we shouldn't pursue him. I just think that, while his past crimes were truly bad, there isn't anything wrong with someone having a few beers and driving home within the legal limit. Maybe I am saying the Bears shouldn't have cut him without all the facts being in.

SBXVII · 07-03-2007, 12:06 AM

Lets be honest. Today's society would rather have the tolerance level at 0. He is young. I don't care how you want to chalk it up but he is young and not using his brain as "most" young people do. I know alot of people who are young and follow the norm but most young adults tend to make the wrong decisions without guidance. Usually this comes from someone who they respect...maybe parents or another player. Their in college and it's all play play play. drinking games, parties etc...then pull them from college and give them alot of money. I did not know of any previous gun charges or any previous charges period. I say sign him. give him a strict contract with an out for us if he screws up. He will have what 6-8 wks to prove himself and learn the playbook. Everyone is screeming we need a DT or DE well here he is and he would not even be a cancer because he would not be here. atleast not until the half way point which might be when we need help due to injuries.

Luxorreb · 07-03-2007, 04:49 AM

I say sign him NOW!

DGreene28 · 07-03-2007, 02:48 PM

Monday, July 2, 2007
Updated: July 3, 8:21 AM ET
Test results: Johnson's blood alcohol level was .072

ESPN.com news services

GILBERT, Ariz. -- Blood tests show former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson's blood alcohol level was below the legal limit when he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving June 22, police said Monday.

Johnson's blood alcohol level was .072, under the presumptive limit in Arizona of .08 percent, Gilbert police Sgt. Andrew Duncan said. No charges have been filed pending results of a completed investigation, and Duncan declined further comment.

Under Arizona law, Johnson could still face a charge for "impairment to the slightest degree." The state has separate charges for blood alcohol levels of .08 or higher and .15 or higher. The "slightest degree" charge usually accompanies the other charges, but the state does not have to show any blood alcohol level to bring the minimum charge.

Lorna Propes, an attorney for Johnson, emphasized Monday that the player hadn't been charged "and the fact that his blood level came back as it did is certainly encouraging."

Johnson, whose legal name is Terry Darnell Johnson, was arrested when officers pulled him over at 3:30 a.m. for driving 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. Duncan said an officer placed him under arrest because he believed Johnson was under the influence of alcohol. He was released without being booked or charged after providing a blood sample, and police said he was very cooperative.

Johnson, 25, was released by the Chicago Bears three days after his arrest. The team said it was "upset and embarrassed" by the defensive tackle's legal troubles.

The Bears declined comment Monday.

Johnson had already had been suspended for the first eight games of the 2007 NFL season for violating probation on a gun charge. He spent two months in jail and was released in May.

Last December, police raided the 300-pound Johnson's suburban Chicago home and found six unregistered firearms -- a violation of his probation on an earlier gun charge.

Two days after the December raid, Willie B. Posey, Johnson's bodyguard, was shot and killed in an early morning fight while he and Johnson were at a Chicago nightclub.

Johnson was suspended by the Bears for one game for being at the club. He played in the Super Bowl as the Bears lost to Indianapolis.

In March, Johnson began his two-month jail stint. In May, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge from the December raid as part of a deal with prosecutors that kept him from serving more time in jail.

Johnson was chosen by the Bears in the second round of the 2004 draft out of Washington. He played in 46 games, starting 15.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

'Innocent until proven guilty' comes to mind.

Sounds like he made the responsible decision to stop drinking before he became too drunk to drive... SIGN HIM!!!

SmootSmack · 07-03-2007, 03:00 PM

DGreene, stick to IndyCar

12thMan · 07-03-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DGreene28

Monday, July 2, 2007
Updated: July 3, 8:21 AM ET
Test results: Johnson's blood alcohol level was .072

ESPN.com news services

GILBERT, Ariz. -- Blood tests show former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson's blood alcohol level was below the legal limit when he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving June 22, police said Monday.

Johnson's blood alcohol level was .072, under the presumptive limit in Arizona of .08 percent, Gilbert police Sgt. Andrew Duncan said. No charges have been filed pending results of a completed investigation, and Duncan declined further comment.

Under Arizona law, Johnson could still face a charge for "impairment to the slightest degree." The state has separate charges for blood alcohol levels of .08 or higher and .15 or higher. The "slightest degree" charge usually accompanies the other charges, but the state does not have to show any blood alcohol level to bring the minimum charge.

Lorna Propes, an attorney for Johnson, emphasized Monday that the player hadn't been charged "and the fact that his blood level came back as it did is certainly encouraging."

Johnson, whose legal name is Terry Darnell Johnson, was arrested when officers pulled him over at 3:30 a.m. for driving 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. Duncan said an officer placed him under arrest because he believed Johnson was under the influence of alcohol. He was released without being booked or charged after providing a blood sample, and police said he was very cooperative.

Johnson, 25, was released by the Chicago Bears three days after his arrest. The team said it was "upset and embarrassed" by the defensive tackle's legal troubles.

The Bears declined comment Monday.

Johnson had already had been suspended for the first eight games of the 2007 NFL season for violating probation on a gun charge. He spent two months in jail and was released in May.

Last December, police raided the 300-pound Johnson's suburban Chicago home and found six unregistered firearms -- a violation of his probation on an earlier gun charge.

Two days after the December raid, Willie B. Posey, Johnson's bodyguard, was shot and killed in an early morning fight while he and Johnson were at a Chicago nightclub.

Johnson was suspended by the Bears for one game for being at the club. He played in the Super Bowl as the Bears lost to Indianapolis.

In March, Johnson began his two-month jail stint. In May, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge from the December raid as part of a deal with prosecutors that kept him from serving more time in jail.

Johnson was chosen by the Bears in the second round of the 2004 draft out of Washington. He played in 46 games, starting 15.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

'Innocent until proven guilty' comes to mind.

Sounds like he made the responsible decision to stop drinking before he became too drunk to drive... SIGN HIM!!!

I read this too. Thanks for posting this. See Matty, Tank is on his way to becoming a model citizen. Toldya!!

Seriously, let's face it, Tank suddenly doesn't "look" so bad to a team needing help on its Dline. In other words, this non-offense, if you will, somehow gives a GM a little more breathing room to pull the trigger on Tank. (no pun intended!)

DGreene28 · 07-03-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

DGreene, stick to IndyCar

Don't get me started pleasure cruise!

SmootSmack · 07-03-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DGreene28

Don't get me started pleasure cruise!

Excuse me?! Don't you have another rain delay to sit through? Enjoy Watkins Glen!

diehardskin2982 · 07-03-2007, 05:04 PM

It's like the stock market..., buy low, sell high & right now he is low... buy !buy !!buy !!! Give him a 4 year deal. This would be a move that would solidify the line and give an added push in dept when we get closer to the playoffs. I trust our vetran group of lineman can help him get in the right direction.

skinsWill · 07-03-2007, 05:06 PM

low price, got something to prove, KNOWS hes getting something with a tight personal conduct policy... I would sign him asap. B4 training camp hits and the injury bug goes around and drives up the market for him

skinsnut · 07-03-2007, 11:53 PM

Anyone know about DT Corey Simon?

Apparantly he may become available by the colts...is he any good? injured?

SmootSmack · 07-03-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsnut

Anyone know about DT Corey Simon?

Apparantly he may become available by the colts...is he any good? injured?

Yeah he's probably going to be released. And of course rumors have started flying that the Redskins might be interested.

He was pretty darn good in Philly, but has had a pretty disappointing time of it with the Colts. And then last year he was placed on injured reserve (I believe) for some sort of undisclosed illness with supposedly had to do more with personal problems that who knows if they've been resolved.

I don't know that he's worth it at the moment

skinsnut · 07-04-2007, 12:55 AM

how about at 1 mil/year and carry 5 DTs? no harm in that is there?
At best hes #2 and at worst (assumming he aint broken) hes #3

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-04-2007, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah he's probably going to be released. And of course rumors have started flying that the Redskins might be interested.

He was pretty darn good in Philly, but has had a pretty disappointing time of it with the Colts. And then last year he was placed on injured reserve (I believe) for some sort of undisclosed illness with supposedly had to do more with personal problems that who knows if they've been resolved.

I don't know that he's worth it at the moment

i would sign Corey Simon over Tank Johnson (or would I)

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07-03-2007, 12:06 AM	#108
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Bears waive troubled DT Tank Johnson Lets be honest. Today's society would rather have the tolerance level at 0. He is young. I don't care how you want to chalk it up but he is young and not using his brain as "most" young people do. I know alot of people who are young and follow the norm but most young adults tend to make the wrong decisions without guidance. Usually this comes from someone who they respect...maybe parents or another player. Their in college and it's all play play play. drinking games, parties etc...then pull them from college and give them alot of money. I did not know of any previous gun charges or any previous charges period. I say sign him. give him a strict contract with an out for us if he screws up. He will have what 6-8 wks to prove himself and learn the playbook. Everyone is screeming we need a DT or DE well here he is and he would not even be a cancer because he would not be here. atleast not until the half way point which might be when we need help due to injuries.

07-03-2007, 04:49 AM	#109
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 52 Posts: 1,630	Re: Bears waive troubled DT Tank Johnson I say sign him NOW! __________________ ^21^

07-03-2007, 02:48 PM	#110
DGreene28 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 335	Re: Bears waive troubled DT Tank Johnson Monday, July 2, 2007 Updated: July 3, 8:21 AM ET Test results: Johnson's blood alcohol level was .072 ESPN.com news services GILBERT, Ariz. -- Blood tests show former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson's blood alcohol level was below the legal limit when he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving June 22, police said Monday. Johnson's blood alcohol level was .072, under the presumptive limit in Arizona of .08 percent, Gilbert police Sgt. Andrew Duncan said. No charges have been filed pending results of a completed investigation, and Duncan declined further comment. Under Arizona law, Johnson could still face a charge for "impairment to the slightest degree." The state has separate charges for blood alcohol levels of .08 or higher and .15 or higher. The "slightest degree" charge usually accompanies the other charges, but the state does not have to show any blood alcohol level to bring the minimum charge. Lorna Propes, an attorney for Johnson, emphasized Monday that the player hadn't been charged "and the fact that his blood level came back as it did is certainly encouraging." Johnson, whose legal name is Terry Darnell Johnson, was arrested when officers pulled him over at 3:30 a.m. for driving 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. Duncan said an officer placed him under arrest because he believed Johnson was under the influence of alcohol. He was released without being booked or charged after providing a blood sample, and police said he was very cooperative. Johnson, 25, was released by the Chicago Bears three days after his arrest. The team said it was "upset and embarrassed" by the defensive tackle's legal troubles. The Bears declined comment Monday. Johnson had already had been suspended for the first eight games of the 2007 NFL season for violating probation on a gun charge. He spent two months in jail and was released in May. Last December, police raided the 300-pound Johnson's suburban Chicago home and found six unregistered firearms -- a violation of his probation on an earlier gun charge. Two days after the December raid, Willie B. Posey, Johnson's bodyguard, was shot and killed in an early morning fight while he and Johnson were at a Chicago nightclub. Johnson was suspended by the Bears for one game for being at the club. He played in the Super Bowl as the Bears lost to Indianapolis. In March, Johnson began his two-month jail stint. In May, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge from the December raid as part of a deal with prosecutors that kept him from serving more time in jail. Johnson was chosen by the Bears in the second round of the 2004 draft out of Washington. He played in 46 games, starting 15. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. 'Innocent until proven guilty' comes to mind. Sounds like he made the responsible decision to stop drinking before he became too drunk to drive... SIGN HIM!!! __________________ Optimism can make you look stupid, but cynicism always makes you look cynical. - Calum Fisher

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07-03-2007, 05:04 PM	#115
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: Bears waive troubled DT Tank Johnson It's like the stock market..., buy low, sell high & right now he is low... buy !buy !!buy !!! Give him a 4 year deal. This would be a move that would solidify the line and give an added push in dept when we get closer to the playoffs. I trust our vetran group of lineman can help him get in the right direction. __________________ That got ugly fast

07-03-2007, 05:06 PM	#116
skinsWill Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cow-pukes Country Age: 42 Posts: 191	Re: Bears waive troubled DT Tank Johnson low price, got something to prove, KNOWS hes getting something with a tight personal conduct policy... I would sign him asap. B4 training camp hits and the injury bug goes around and drives up the market for him __________________ The views and opinions above do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of skinsWill or any of his affiliates. We do however acknowledge that he can be an ass and does likes to argue. Pomotional consideration paid for by the following...

07-03-2007, 11:53 PM	#117
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,900	Re: Bears waive troubled DT Tank Johnson Anyone know about DT Corey Simon? Apparantly he may become available by the colts...is he any good? injured?

07-04-2007, 12:55 AM	#119
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,900	Re: Bears waive troubled DT Tank Johnson how about at 1 mil/year and carry 5 DTs? no harm in that is there? At best hes #2 and at worst (assumming he aint broken) hes #3

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