Larry Johnson Cut

Portis didn't run 7 yards backwards.

Portis didn't run a lot either. Personally, I don't understand why we got LJ in the first place, it's just that people need to realize that there's an issue with the run block in general, and not just one player.

Now, if Portis runs for 100+ yds against a good team, then we're all good. Until then, there is a problem with the running game.

Once again, fans focused on just one player and missing the big picture.

I think before people go nuts on the LJ bashing, you may want to stop and realize that our offensive line is not doing the best run blocking. LJ played well in Cincy, which has a good power run game. Right now the team seems to be a pass first offense, something that might be a bit hard to get used to given our history of being run-first.

You make a good point Rush, but the big picture you're alluding too is being missed here.

I have no problem with the team cutting him if that's what they decided to do. He had limited opportunities, didn't contribute on teams, and had to deal with whatever deficiencies are those of the O/L that prohibits the running game from producing thus far, regardless of who the runner is. RB's need reps to be effective in any offense, he didn't and obviously wasn't going to get that here.

LOL @ cutting LJ. Makes you have to question the rational of the coaching staff at this point in the game. I guess desperate times call for desperate measures...the question is are we a desperate team?

I don't think that any of our backs with the exception of Portis were above being cut at this point

this brings in a little youth and competition, he and Torain can battle it out for ST/3rd RB -- loser goes to PS

I beleive if we sign someone of someone else's PS they have to make the squad they can not be placed on our PS someone please confirm.

I beleive if we sign someone of someone else's PS they have to make the squad they can not be placed on our PS someone please confirm.

That is correct. If you pluck a player from another teams practice squard, he must be signed to your 53 man roster.

That is correct. If you pluck a player from another teams practise squard, he must be signed to your 53 man roster.

Thanks for the confirmation.

It says in our paper here that Johnson could be re-signed after Sunday's game, kind of similar to what Pittsburgh did with Byron Leftwich.

They apparently need the roster spot temporarily.

Maybe so. But why Simpson? To scout the Colts?

that's right.. my fault

can always cut him

I think they might be looking at him as a 3rd down back a Westbrook type back.