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Rudi Johnson to visit Lions Sunday night (1 Viewer)
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Gopher State
Footballguy
Texans | Rudi a possibility?
KFFL
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:49:37 -0700
ESPN's John Clayton reports the Houston Texans could be a possible landing spot for free-agent RB Rudi Johnson (Bengals).
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KFFL
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:49:37 -0700
ESPN's John Clayton reports the Houston Texans could be a possible landing spot for free-agent RB Rudi Johnson (Bengals).
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Traders2001
Footballguy
Dont worry Rudi is so finished that he will just back up Smith.
Traders2001
Footballguy
Dont worry Rudi is so finished that he will just back up Smith.
DaddyFatSacks
Footballguy
It makes too much sense for the Lions to sign Rudi....Millen would never do it.
Gopher State
Footballguy
It's been said before on this board (by A.B.) that Detroit needs a RB who can play special teams, I don't think Rudy would be a good special teamer?
Bears_Man2
Footballguy
I didn't really understand the keeping of Tatum Bell. He doesn't play ST, 3rd downs, not good in short yardage, not a bad pass protector. I thought these types are on the waiver wire.
I guess Rudi would be a good signing there. If nothing more than to get rid of Bell.
I guess Rudi would be a good signing there. If nothing more than to get rid of Bell.
remote controller
Footballguy
Northbound Train
Footballguy
Lions could definetly use him...
You would think when they relesed Pinner who knows the system/playbook this late in camp that Detroit would have a plan B...but then again, this is the LIons.
You would think when they relesed Pinner who knows the system/playbook this late in camp that Detroit would have a plan B...but then again, this is the LIons.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
***Rudi Owner***
He's (hopefully) just stopping in Detroit to get dinner... on his way to Denver :crossedfingers: .
He's (hopefully) just stopping in Detroit to get dinner... on his way to Denver :crossedfingers: .
gianmarco
Footballguy
You can say that again.....Dont worry Rudi is so finished that he will just back up Smith.As a Kevin Smith owner I sure hope Rudi ends up in Houston...
puckalicious
Footballguy
I can see him signing Rudi... for 3x what anyone else would pay.
Rockchild
Footballguy
If he was healthy would the Bengals not have kept him? Or, if they were trying to trade him and he was healthy would they not have at least played him in their last pre-season game to show that he was okay? Even if there are no takers on a trade the worst that happens is you cut him. This leads me to the conclusion that he's not healthy. He may get healthy at some point but I would think that unless he's completely healthy right now a team would want to wait until after week 1 to sign him.
I'm torn really. I own Rudi in one league and K Smith in the other. I was hoping for Smith to emerge as a solid #3.Very interesting what the Lions forum is saying... They want Rudi as their #1 back and Kevin Smith to be the primary kick returner/backup RB.
Gopher State
Footballguy
Broncos | Rudi a possibility?
KFFL
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:49:05 -0700
ESPN's John Clayton reports the Denver Broncos could be a possible landing spot for free-agent RB Rudi Johnson (Bengals).
For the Young owners on the board
KFFL
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:49:05 -0700
ESPN's John Clayton reports the Denver Broncos could be a possible landing spot for free-agent RB Rudi Johnson (Bengals).
For the Young owners on the board
WildEyedOne
Footballguy
Rotoworld...Lions claimed RB Marcus B. Thomas off waivers from the Chargers.
San Diego took a big risk by waiving Thomas after his solid preseason and it didn't pay off. A fifth-round pick out of UTEP, Thomas immediately becomes Detroit's No. 3 tailback and could be the team's best short-yardage runner already, assuming a veteran isn't signed. Keep an eye on him.
Related: Chargers
Less likeli Rudi is signed after this...
San Diego took a big risk by waiving Thomas after his solid preseason and it didn't pay off. A fifth-round pick out of UTEP, Thomas immediately becomes Detroit's No. 3 tailback and could be the team's best short-yardage runner already, assuming a veteran isn't signed. Keep an eye on him.
Related: Chargers
Less likeli Rudi is signed after this...
Traders2001
Footballguy
Hmm...that makes me breathe a bit easier about Det, but the Denver situation isn't good.
I don't understand it...apparently Young is good enough to be their starter, Hall is coming on strong and is their best goalline back (threatening to take over as the starter?), Torain is so good he's going to come back and take the starting job when he's healthy, but they're going to sign Rudi
I don't understand it...apparently Young is good enough to be their starter, Hall is coming on strong and is their best goalline back (threatening to take over as the starter?), Torain is so good he's going to come back and take the starting job when he's healthy, but they're going to sign Rudi
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Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
Are Lions fanas that uninformed?Very interesting what the Lions forum is saying... They want Rudi as their #1 back and Kevin Smith to be the primary kick returner/backup RB.
Our Gang
Footballguy
If Rudi ends up in Houston or Denver I think his value is greater that it would have been with Cinn. Cinn is the new Detroit.Hmm...that makes me breathe a bit easier about Det, but the Denver situation isn't good. I don't understand it...apparently Young is good enough to be their starter, Hall is coming on strong and is their best goalline back (threatening to take over as the starter?), Torain is so good he's going to come back and take the starting job when he's healthy, but they're going to sign Rudi
Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
.....but if Detroit signs Johnson, then Detroit is the old Detroit.If Rudi ends up in Houston or Denver I think his value is greater that it would have been with Cinn. Cinn is the new Detroit.Hmm...that makes me breathe a bit easier about Det, but the Denver situation isn't good.
I don't understand it...apparently Young is good enough to be their starter, Hall is coming on strong and is their best goalline back (threatening to take over as the starter?), Torain is so good he's going to come back and take the starting job when he's healthy, but they're going to sign Rudi
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Close... but it's
Chaka
Footballguy
Is Clayton just going to keep throwing out team names until he gets it right?
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
I THINK IT'S IN THE WATER.Are Lions fanas that uninformed?Very interesting what the Lions forum is saying... They want Rudi as their #1 back and Kevin Smith to be the primary kick returner/backup RB.
Our Gang
Footballguy
.....but if Detroit signs Johnson, then Detroit is the old Detroit.If Rudi ends up in Houston or Denver I think his value is greater that it would have been with Cinn. Cinn is the new Detroit.Hmm...that makes me breathe a bit easier about Det, but the Denver situation isn't good.
I don't understand it...apparently Young is good enough to be their starter, Hall is coming on strong and is their best goalline back (threatening to take over as the starter?), Torain is so good he's going to come back and take the starting job when he's healthy, but they're going to sign Rudi
puckalicious
Footballguy
Uh, yes. Coming from an NFL fan near Detroit.Are Lions fanas that uninformed?Very interesting what the Lions forum is saying... They want Rudi as their #1 back and Kevin Smith to be the primary kick returner/backup RB.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
coolnerd
Footballguy
Yes.
EugeneChung
Footballguy
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
IMO Rudi Johnson is washed up. But as a Lions fan, we need a few warm bodies at the RB position. Millen could do a lot worse. But for the record, I think you can stick a fork in Rudi. He's done. And any team that signs him is getting the same that they would get from any other over the hill, slow, washed up, journeyman RB. At best he will be good for a one or two more solid but unspectacular seasons.
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
It's Detroit. They have one of the worst O-lines in the league. Worse than Houston. I don't think there was much fantasy RB value there to begin with. As a fan, I hope I'm wrong, but I don't see a solid running game this year even with Martz gone.
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Smith is smallish. Might not hurt to have a short yardage/gl back. Rudy fits better than bell.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Doubtful. Who would intentionally stop in Detroit unless it was absolutely necessary?
Gr00vus
Footballguy
As a Charger fan I'd like to take this opportunity to say - DAMMIT!!!You guys just stole a potentially decent player.You Kevin Smith owners need to keep an eye on this guy. I don't think he's NFL ready yet (still runs too high and isn't accelerating through the holes with authority), but his flaws are correctable. He's got a gliding style, decent wiggle, good speed and refuses to go down.If Smith gets hurt be prepared to pick this guy up.WildEyedOne said:
footballgeek
Footballguy
Rudi is welcome here in Detroit
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article.../809010337/1049
and
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation/0-1-524/Rudi-Johnson-would-improve-Lions--depth.html
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation/0-1-5...ons--depth.html
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Rattlesnake
Footballguy
bucsbaby said:I'm a Rudi believer
Me too He will bounce back (for sure) 
Shooter McGavin
Down the middle
I can't believe I'm saying this, but "Good move, Lions front office!"I feel dirty.WildEyedOne said:
