Redskins Sign Larry Johnson

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.

How about the broke-dick-bros?
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"Stumble" and "Fumble"

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.

in years past, the only leverage portis really had over the team was his relationship with the owner and his contract. given that the owner is, by all appearances, a non-factor when it comes to football decisions, its an uncapped year, and shanahan's already gotten rid of Portis once, i'd say he's on about as thin of ice as there is. if portis becomes a problem, i'd be shocked if he wasnt kicked to the curb.

shanahan doesnt seem like the kind of guy who takes crap from anyone. given that all the teams "leaders" were present at redskins park yesterday, it seems like the team knows it, too.

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"Stumble" and "Fumble"


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

Dick Vermeil says that Larry Johnson will push CP out of a job

Vermeil: Johnson Will 'Take Over' Redskins' RB Spot -- NFL FanHouse (http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/03/16/vermeil-johnson-will-take-over-redskins-rb-job/)


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"He will take over the running back position," Vermeil told The Washington Post's Rick Maese. "That's what I think. He'll push that guy [Portis] right out of a job. Larry Johnson will work all week -- he'll work Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday -- and he'll make you start him on Sundays."

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

I thought it was Choke and Bloat?

Ignoring the ancillary conversation on LJ the scumbag, as I stated prior, I like the football move here.

One thing no one seems to be focused on is that Portis seemed to lose his burst to the hole sometime in 2008/9. I am not so interested in how hard he practices or where he does his off-season workouts (assuming he knows his assignments). CP gives 110% on the field during every play, always has.

What I am concerned with is that the guy has just lost the physical ability to break through the hole. You can't practice or work your way out of that...sometimes the body just starts to fade, especially with RBs. I think CP is done and will be out of the league by 2011, motivated or not.

I think that's very debatable. If you're out of shape you can look older than your years. He definitely couldn't hit holes, find holes the same or keep his balance. But at least some of that has to be attributed to his lack of practice. When younger he could get away w/out practicing & being in shape. Now he needs it more than ever.

The way he lost his balance w/out being touched really shows that he was out of shape. When older players don't practice or stay in shape, they not only lose their quickness & speed, they lose their balance & timing. I agree he's lost a step, but he could've been much better in 09 if he prepared like a pro. I don't think your 2011 prediction is far off.

I think that's very debatable. If you're out of shape you can look older than your years. He definitely couldn't hit holes, find holes the same or keep his balance. But at least some of that has to be attributed to his lack of practice. When younger he could get away w/out practicing & being in shape. Now he needs it more than ever.

The way he lost his balance w/out being touched really shows that he was out of shape. When older players don't practice or stay in shape, they not only lose their quickness & speed, they lose their balance & timing. I agree he's lost a step, but he could've been much better in 09 if he prepared like a pro. I don't think your 2011 prediction is far off.

I agree Freddy and that's my biggest gripe with Portis. People like to post his total yards but how much better would they have been if he would've practiced and stayed in shape? Anyway...with Shanny in town it's all water under the bridge now. He'll be in shape and practice or he'll be outta here.

Apparently, Clinton Portis has shown up in great shape. So that's a good sign