Pocket$ $traight
03-12-2010, 10:36 PM
The reactions to this pick up have been all over the place.
It is still so early in the offseason. There is a good chance Larry Johnson will not even make our final roster. This draft is deep in the RB position. Even if we draft only one RB, there will be some undrafted rookies that will get signed. Plus there is the final camp cuts from other teams that always has a talented RB or two.
I would bet there is a better chance that Portis doesn't make the final roster.
Johnson knows this may be his last stop. Portis thinks he is the guy who just left the U.
theJBexperience
03-12-2010, 10:42 PM
I believe that people deserve second chances. If he doesn't work out cut him.
Agreed. He probably won't even be the starter.
Pocket$ $traight
03-12-2010, 10:43 PM
I don't want this piece of crap in a Redskins uniform.
I hope he doesn't make it through training camp.
Good to see you aren't holding a grudge against the guy.
So you are pulling for our #2 runningback to get injured? Too bad we don't have more fans like you.
Pocket$ $traight
03-12-2010, 10:50 PM
Plus, correct me if I a wrong, but didnt he have a pretty serious injury that kept him out his entire rookie season? I mean, a history of knee injuries to an overworked 30 yo bitchy RB doesnt really strike me like he is our back of the future, but why waste $$ and time on this asshole? Sorry, this move officially effin sucks. There are much better/younger options, especially if ppl think shanny can turn any RB he touches to gold. This might be his biggest project/challenge to date.
I really love how people make ridiculous claims like "there are a lot of better younger options than Larry Johnson" (like this guy is a nobody in the league) but can't name a single one.
It is easy to second guess every move and never offer a solution.
backrow
03-12-2010, 10:53 PM
If he helps us more than he hurts us we should be fine with it
Big IF!
And IF his fists stay away from any woman.
Right now the move seems very questionable.
Redskins8588
03-12-2010, 11:09 PM
Big IF!
And IF his fists stay away from any woman.
Right now the move seems very questionable.
Pimp hand is strong with this one...
SirClintonPortis
03-12-2010, 11:17 PM
Plus, correct me if I a wrong, but didnt he have a pretty serious injury that kept him out his entire rookie season? I mean, a history of knee injuries to an overworked 30 yo bitchy RB doesnt really strike me like he is our back of the future, but why waste $$ and time on this asshole? Sorry, this move officially effin sucks. There are much better/younger options, especially if ppl think shanny can turn any RB he touches to gold. This might be his biggest project/challenge to date.
And apparently he went out and ran for two consecutive 1700+ yard seasons. Highly doubtful his rookie injury has affected him since then.
Ruhskins
03-12-2010, 11:34 PM
Reading is a Good Thing People!
Ok, for the whiners and complainers out there, we got LJ basically for nothing. The base salary for the 3 years is 3.5 million, I think the guaranteed money is 1.5 mil? The 12 million comes from incentives and whatnot
I'm starting to believe that BA knows how to work out contracts. While I wanted Willie Parker, being only a season removed from being the #1 guy on a good team, I'm sure WP would have wanted a heck of a lot more money. LT left SD because of money, and that's what he's looking for. Also, I'm sure these two guys may be looking to be the feature back wherever they land.
As far as LJ's off the field issues, well this is where I trust Shanahan as a disciplinarian. (And Lord knows we need one on this team). But I also see this as LJ's 2nd chance to show that he's not done or that his off the field issues are a thing of the past.
I am glad we are heading towards a multiple RB system. A lot of the successful teams are doing this, and I'm glad we seem to be headed that way. And for the young/hungry player fans out there, I'm sure we're drafting a RB in April. Hopefully we'll land our next Shonn Green or Tashard Choice.
celts32
03-12-2010, 11:35 PM
Plus, correct me if I a wrong, but didnt he have a pretty serious injury that kept him out his entire rookie season? I mean, a history of knee injuries to an overworked 30 yo bitchy RB doesnt really strike me like he is our back of the future, but why waste $$ and time on this asshole? Sorry, this move officially effin sucks. There are much better/younger options, especially if ppl think shanny can turn any RB he touches to gold. This might be his biggest project/challenge to date.
Who are these better younger options? And who said he needs to be our back of the future? He could very well have been signed just to be a backup. Its only March...other RB's will be drafted or signed.
GusFrerotte
03-12-2010, 11:42 PM
I hope we draft a back. Larry probably still has some juice in the tank, but we should have maybe waited to see if a younger FA RB would have been available.