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Old Larry Johnson finally cut!
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:49 pm
by cowboykillerzRGiii
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
Larry Johnson cut today
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:50 pm
by frankcal20
john_keim
#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.”
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:54 pm
by Irn-Bru
Nice. Should have done this after his preseason games, IMHO.
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:54 pm
by cowboykillerzRGiii
Also reported we signed Charles? Simpson? Could habe the name wrong I'm sure someone will chime in w who from where stats etc
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:56 pm
by frankcal20
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:58 pm
by SAP_Pete
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
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:04 pm
by frankcal20
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:06 pm
by cowboykillerzRGiii
That was fast.. Thanks for the quotes and links.. I agree its about time! Any opinions on Simpson?
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:13 pm
by frankcal20
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:18 pm
by cowboykillerzRGiii
Can't be to good getting cut by the colts AND the bills this preseason... Hopefully he does good for us tho
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:22 pm
by Bucket
They could be using Simpson for ST duties so Keiland can focus on running the rock with Portis.
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:29 pm
by Chris Luva Luva
Surprised we didn't promote Torrain.
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:31 pm
by KazooSkinsFan
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:
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:45 pm
by markshark84
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:17 pm
by Cappster
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?
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:40 pm
by chiefhog44
bu bye
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:07 pm
by CajunSkin
Ahh The Football God has smiled upon us
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:50 pm
by aswas71788
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:02 pm
by tcwest10
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?
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:11 pm
by tribeofjudah
Today...JUST today...I was going to start a "get rid of L J Thread" and wow.
How very fitting....! nice
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:15 pm
by tribeofjudah
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:05 pm
by Bucket
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.
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:14 am
by tcwest10
tribeofjudah wrote:
Let's snatch Tolbert from the Bolts.
That would be a fun phrase to have a dyslexic try to repeat ten times.
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:57 am
by mastdark81
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.
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:04 pm
by PulpExposure
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.