Charles Johnson - WR Grand Valley State (1 Viewer)

[MAC_32]

This ship may have sailed. Taylor Gabriel is getting more pub from the local guys, per the coaching staff, than him.

 

[Sabertooth]

dumped him today for Damien Williams.

 

[Bronco Billy]

The regular season hasn't started yet, and even if he bombs, what was anyone's meaningful investment anyhow? He's a great late flyer, no more, right now.

 

[Bronco Billy]

The regular season hasn't started yet, and even if he bombs, what was anyone's meaningful investment anyhow? He's a great late flyer, no more, right now.

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

The regular season hasn't started yet, and even if he bombs, what was anyone's meaningful investment anyhow? He's a great late flyer, no more, right now.

The regular season hasn't started yet, and even if he bombs, what was anyone's meaningful investment anyhow? He's a great late flyer, no more, right now.

Reminded me of this scene of one of my favorite comedy movies:

http://www.tubechop.com/watch/3488064

 

[Slapdash]

Is he even going to make the team?

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Second-year WR Charles Johnson made the Browns' 53-man roster.

At 6'2/215 with 4.38 wheels, we wouldn't rule out an impact for Johnson as long as his reconstructed knee holds up. He'd give the Browns' receiving corps something they currently lack -- natural size/speed ability. They are currently set to start Miles Austin and Andrew Hawkins. Johnson had six catches for 65 yards on 115 preseason snaps.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Aug 31 - 11:41 AM

 

[Slapdash]

Hmmm, surprising.

 

[GoodLloydHaveMercy]

Per rotoworld he just got cut today after browns picked up laron Byrd off waivers

 

[FUBAR]

Per rotoworld he just got cut today after browns picked up laron Byrd off waivers

What a waste of raw talent.

 

[Berlin]

Per rotoworld he just got cut today after browns picked up laron Byrd off waivers

What a waste of raw talent.

I am not sure I will even consider him on my taxi squads in dynasty - cut from possibly the worst WR squad in history for Laron Byrd.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Yeah, I'm surprised by this. If he couldn't even make CLE's current 53 you have to imagine there's something terribly wrong here. I was all ready to waste some FAAB $ on this guy in a couple weeks too. Oh well.

 

[az_prof]

Yeah, I'm surprised by this. If he couldn't even make CLE's current 53 you have to imagine there's something terribly wrong here. I was all ready to waste some FAAB $ on this guy in a couple weeks too. Oh well.

Well, he did have a serious injury not too long ago right? Maybe he hasn't fully recovered or maybe he won't.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Yeah, I'm surprised by this. If he couldn't even make CLE's current 53 you have to imagine there's something terribly wrong here. I was all ready to waste some FAAB $ on this guy in a couple weeks too. Oh well.

Well, he did have a serious injury not too long ago right? Maybe he hasn't fully recovered or maybe he won't.

I was paying attention to him during CLE's preseason games and he looked pretty good/healthy to me. I remember in the opener he caught a screen, cut inside and took off for a 15 yard gain; his knee looked healthy enough there. You can find it around the 2:40 mark in these highlights.

 

[GoodLloydHaveMercy]

Yeah I'm not sure what to take from this move... Kind of disappointing

 

[Dawg Pound 69]

In practice he played small as he always struggled to beat the jam at the line. Had good hands and quickness. Would take a creative OC to play to his few strengths, and Shanahan wasn't the right guy. Byrd is about same size as Johnson so he'll have a legit chance to quickly gain a significant role, since rest of Browns WR's are smurfs.

 

[ROYALWITCHEESE]

They are down to 4 wideouts. What does this cut mean? Trade? Stephen Hill?

 

[steveski]

I'm holding onto Johnson for a little bit longer. Maybe a decent organization will sign him and he can work his way up.

 

[GoodLloydHaveMercy]

I'm holding onto Johnson for a little bit longer. Maybe a decent organization will sign him and he can work his way up.

Yeah I'm here with this train of thought... Would love to see him in philly

 

[PatsWillWin]

Jeez, if he can't earn a spot on a team with those WR's...

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Browns signed WR Charles Johnson to their practice squad.

He obviously passed through waivers unclaimed -- no other NFL teams wanted him -- but the Browns still see potential here. If LaRon Byrd or Taylor Gabriel fails to impress this regular season, Johnson could get an in-season callup.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

@caplannfl: #Vikings announced: Signed WR Charles Johnson off #Browns practice squad.

@caplannfl: #Vikings OC Norv Turner and his son Scott worked with Charles Johnson for a few months last season with the #Browns.

 

[Faust]

Minnesota Vikings sign wide receiver Charles Johnson

 

[steveski]

I've been pretty close to cutting him. Glad I hung on for a bit. I'm hoping the fact that he wasn't on the roster for the Browns was due to the ineptitude of the Browns and not his lack of talent. All reports all camp were very positive. He did well in preseason but nothing spectacular. Hopefully a change of scenery will help him.

Probably a dumb question, but the Vikings have to keep him in their active roster, right? You can't just sign someone from another teams practice squad and then just put him on your practice squad?

 

[Diamond]

They have to keep them on the 53 for three weeks minimum.

 

[mr roboto]

So he got a lot of targets and made a few catches today. Anyone watch him?

 

[lod01]

So he got a lot of targets and made a few catches today. Anyone watch him?

Yep. Looked pretty good from what I saw. It's not like there is much competition either. Jennings is old. Patterson is just another Robert Meachem. Fast and nothing else.

 

[steveski]

I hope he gets some more opportunities the rest of the season. It took a couple injuries for him to get out there, but maybe now that he's done well they will give him some more.

He's an athletic freak. If he can catch the ball and move the chains, I don't see why teams wouldn't want him out there. It blows my mind how he's been bouncing around the league. I'm glad I was arrogant and held onto him.

 

[lod01]

Johnson primed for garbage time points vs GB Sunday.

 

[lardonastick]

 

[GoodLloydHaveMercy]

Interesting that he gets an opportunity against the team that drafted him and then eventually let him get away... Extra incentive?

 

[loose circuits]

Isn't Jennings playing? Will targets be there? If Jennings was out, id consider starting him...

 

[lod01]

Jennings is playing. If they are dumb enough to start a worthless turd like Patterson over a guy that A. can get open which Patterson cannot, and B. can catch the football which Patterson sucks at, then they really should be fired.

 

[mr roboto]

Unless you are desperate I wouldn't start a Vikings WR. Bad passing game and they spread it around A LOT.

Signed,

A Vikes Fan

 

[lod01]

Unless you are desperate I wouldn't start a Vikings WR. Bad passing game and they spread it around A LOT.

Signed,

A Vikes Fan

I twould simply be for garbage time as the will get the GB beatdown thru the 1st 3 quarters.

 

[Tsunami]

He's in my lineup in a rookie league and a daily (cheap!) so hope he gets some looks again this week.

 

[loose circuits]

He's in my lineup in a rookie league and a daily (cheap!) so hope he gets some looks again this week.

wright and jennings are both starting, he's wr4 so you are taking a leap of faith. the reason he broke out last week is both those guys sat

 

[lod01]

1st series Stinkwater twice towards Johnson one wide open way overthrown. Could be locked into him.

 

[mr roboto]

1st series Stinkwater twice towards Johnson one wide open way overthrown. Could be locked into him.

Stop with the toolish nicknames. But I do hope Teddy gets his deep ball in order cause Johnson could do some damage.

 

[Maelstrom]

1st series Stinkwater twice towards Johnson one wide open way overthrown. Could be locked into him.

And really...learn to see what actually happened - miscommunication between WR/QB - CJ turned to the sideline and Bridgewater thought he would continue upfield. They need to be on the same page, but it wasn't the kind of thing that warrants stupid names.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

1st series Stinkwater twice towards Johnson one wide open way overthrown. Could be locked into him.

And really...learn to see what actually happened - miscommunication between WR/QB - CJ turned to the sideline and Bridgewater thought he would continue upfield. They need to be on the same page, but it wasn't the kind of thing that warrants stupid names.

Exactly. If anything call him Teddy Bridge Over Troubled Water.

 

[mr roboto]

1st series Stinkwater twice towards Johnson one wide open way overthrown. Could be locked into him.

And really...learn to see what actually happened - miscommunication between WR/QB - CJ turned to the sideline and Bridgewater thought he would continue upfield. They need to be on the same page, but it wasn't the kind of thing that warrants stupid names.

Exactly. If anything call him Teddy Bridge Over Troubled Water.

This is really a better contribution.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

1st series Stinkwater twice towards Johnson one wide open way overthrown. Could be locked into him.

And really...learn to see what actually happened - miscommunication between WR/QB - CJ turned to the sideline and Bridgewater thought he would continue upfield. They need to be on the same page, but it wasn't the kind of thing that warrants stupid names.

Exactly. If anything call him Teddy Bridge Over Troubled Water.

This is really a better contribution.

Thx. It seems to more accurately describe the current state of the team.

 

[Slapdash]

Wow, should have picked him up before this. 5 targets already and a TD.

 

[The Man With No Name]

Great! Started him today with a bunch of my guys injured.

Everyone in Cleveland thought they screwed up letting him go.

 

[steveski]

Great! Started him today with a bunch of my guys injured.

Everyone in Cleveland thought they screwed up letting him go.

Of course they did. I don't understand why they never even gave him a chance. Outside of Gordon their WR's are horrible.

For those watching...Who is he getting snaps over? Patterson or Jennings?

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Held this guy seemingly forever before giving up sometime earlier in the year in a dynasty league. God the Browns suck.

 

[Maelstrom]

Great! Started him today with a bunch of my guys injured.

Everyone in Cleveland thought they screwed up letting him go.

Of course they did. I don't understand why they never even gave him a chance. Outside of Gordon their WR's are horrible.

For those watching...Who is he getting snaps over? Patterson or Jennings?

More likely Wright and him split.

 

[Johnny Rock]

He's the Viking's best WR. It may be because he's not drawing the top defensive coverage but he has a connection with Touchdown Teddy and he seemingly always has a step or two on his man. It was only a matter of time.

Trade Cordarrelle for a LT.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

[SIZE=14.2857141494751px]Appears he may have moved into the #1 role -- [/SIZE]8 first half targets, but only two catches.