Larry Johnson cut today

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:49 pm

No link sorry but I just heard it on NFL networks Around the League. Don't doubt their source as he hasn't performed aside from giving ware a concussion pretty much did it to himself though

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:50 pm

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#redskins released larry johnson 3 minutes ago via mobile web

Redskins Release Johnson

By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
Posted: September 21, 2010
Fitzgerald

The Redskins have released running back Larry Johnson, the team announced on Tuesday.

Johnson played in two games for the Redskins this season, serving in a reserve role and recording five carries for just two yards.

His last carry was a 10-yard loss in the fourth quarter of the Redskins' 30-27 loss to the Houston Texans last Sunday.

In a statement, Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said: "We appreciate Larry’s attitude and contributions to the Redskins. However, we needed to make a roster move in preparation for this week’s game against the Rams.”

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:54 pm

Nice. Should have done this after his preseason games, IMHO.

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:54 pm

Also reported we signed Charles? Simpson? Could habe the name wrong I'm sure someone will chime in w who from where stats etc

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:56 pm

LJ played 11 out of 119 snaps in two games with Redskins. Williams, an undrafted FA, played 15 snaps Sun 3 minutes ago via TweetDeck

I think that they were hoping that he would've been the short yardage back this team has been lacking but after watching him try to dance around in the backfield and look like me trying to run from the houston defense, it was an easy decision.

SAP_Pete · Post by **SAP_Pete** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:58 pm

cowboykillerzRED wrote:Also reported we signed Charles? Simpson? Could habe the name wrong I'm sure someone will chime in w who from where stats etc

Chad Simpson.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Red ... mpson.html

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:04 pm

I know he played for the Colts last season but not sure what that does for Williams' roll this week. I'm sure he'll be the #2 back and if the lead is good, he should get some good touches this week. Also, he's on KO return duties so I think that'll now stop too w/ Simpson being a ST's ace.

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:06 pm

That was fast.. Thanks for the quotes and links.. I agree its about time! Any opinions on Simpson?

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:13 pm

Just that he'll be there to be a returner. I have a feeling we may start to see the emergence of Thomas as a WR. I expect to see him a bit this week but this may be fully a depth move here. But Simpson was a very decent K/Off returner. I don't know what he does in coverage - if anything though.

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:18 pm

Can't be to good getting cut by the colts AND the bills this preseason... Hopefully he does good for us tho

Bucket · Post by **Bucket** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:22 pm

They could be using Simpson for ST duties so Keiland can focus on running the rock with Portis.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:29 pm

Surprised we didn't promote Torrain.

KazooSkinsFan · Post by **KazooSkinsFan** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:31 pm

This isn't smack, so I can't say what I really think of Larry Johnson, so let's just go with don't let the door hit you on the way out, scum bucket: =D>

markshark84 · Post by **markshark84** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:45 pm

LJ was horrible. I hate saying this, but we are better off without him. With his age (and it is insane saying that as he is only 30), he is now CRAZY slow.

Not sure about this Simpson guy. Never heard of him. We'll see what happens with that. I don't think it was a big deal that he was waived from Buffalo mainly because they are EXTREMELY deep at the RB position -- in fact, they could have the best backs in the league with Spiller, Jackson, and Lynch.

Cappster · Post by **Cappster** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:17 pm

Chris Luva Luva wrote:Surprised we didn't promote Torrain.

Yeah, I was hoping Torrian would make it to the 53 man roster. Was Simpson a part of someone else's practice squad or was he signed as a FA? I am not sure how those rules work, but maybe Torrian will be active against the rams this week?

chiefhog44 · Post by **chiefhog44** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:40 pm

bu bye

CajunSkin · Post by **CajunSkin** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:07 pm

Ahh The Football God has smiled upon us

aswas71788 · Post by **aswas71788** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:50 pm

cowboykillerzRED wrote:That was fast.. Thanks for the quotes and links.. I agree its about time! Any opinions on Simpson?

A waste of time and effort. I would rather have Betts back.

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:02 pm

Somehow, whoever handed him the pink slip couldn't be direct about the nature of his dismissal because his agent seems to think this was a strategic move to free up a roster spot temporarily, ala Pittsburgh with Byron Leftwich. Is it remotely possible that LJ will be back next week?

tribeofjudah · Post by **tribeofjudah** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:11 pm

Today...JUST today...I was going to start a "get rid of L J Thread" and wow.

How very fitting....! nice

tribeofjudah · Post by **tribeofjudah** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:15 pm

aswas71788 wrote:
cowboykillerzRED wrote:That was fast.. Thanks for the quotes and links.. I agree its about time! Any opinions on Simpson?

A waste of time and effort. I would rather have Betts back.

Let's snatch Tolbert from the Bolts.

Bucket · Post by **Bucket** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:05 pm

The guy looks way to slow on the field. I am hoping Williams gets some more carries now. I would like to see them split between him and Portis.

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:14 am

tribeofjudah wrote:
Let's snatch Tolbert from the Bolts.

That would be a fun phrase to have a dyslexic try to repeat ten times.

mastdark81 · Post by **mastdark81** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:57 am

cowboykillerzRED wrote:That was fast.. Thanks for the quotes and links.. I agree its about time! Any opinions on Simpson?

From the very few times I've seen him play, I liked him. I think he got caught in a numbers game with the Bills already having 2 other scat/speed backs in F. Jackson and #1 pick Spiller.

If he can catch I think he's a good pickup. He got some moves.

PulpExposure · Post by **PulpExposure** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:04 pm

Irn-Bru wrote:Nice. Should have done this after his preseason games, IMHO.

Or at the very least right right after he tried to reverse field against Houston. Good lord that was painful.

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