Redskins release Larry Johnson (1 Viewer)

[gbill2004]

Howard Balzer of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports the Redskins have released Larry Johnson.

 

[hotlanta]

Is Keiland Williams even worth picking up or will they add another free agent?

 

[BringItOn]

Hi, Larry, This is the New England Patriots calling.......

 

[Clifford]

I'd say worth picking up. Man, does anyone have a video of that run everyone is talking about?

 

[RICK ROMO]

Any chance the Packers pick up Larry?

 

[shader]

I wonder if they call up Torain from the practice squad or make a trade.

 

[identikit]

paging Coach Otis...

 

[Hang 10]

Wow, that was fast.

 

[texasheat]

If Shanny can't find use for you as an NFL RB I think that's a decent sign your career is just about over.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Take away his 10 yard loss and he's averaging 2.4/carry. Not really much off normal. Hell Portis isn't much better.

 

[Don Quixote]

I don't know who Howard Balzer is, but Rick Maese of Washington Post seems to confirm that LJ is on the way out... "Expected to take Larry Johnson's spot RT @ProFootballTalk Redskins have signed RB Chad Simpson, per league source."

http://twitter.com/RickMaese

 

[Dr. Awesome]

If Shanny can't find use for you as an NFL RB I think that's a decent sign your career is just about over.

Though I wonder which teams will bring him in for a workout.

 

[Clifford]

If Shanny can't find use for you as an NFL RB I think that's a decent sign your career is just about over.

Though I wonder which teams will bring him in for a workout.

At least now you don't have to trade Gore for him.

 

[Hang 10]

Any chance the Packers pick up Larry?

Why would they? Dude is finished. He runs like he's in quicksand.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

paging Coach Otis...

It's not Week 10 yet. Some team will be chomping at the bit to add a slow plodding washed up prima donna that hits and spits on women for a late season boost.

 

[Otis]

paging Coach Otis...

Opportunity knocks. He'd be devastating in Green Bay, as well as a few other spots that could use a half back...

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Any chance the Packers pick up Larry?

Why would they? Dude is finished. He runs like he's in quicksand.

Let's not pretend Brandon Jackson doesn't suck.

 

[Don Quixote]

Schefter's reporting it now too: "Redskins cut running back Larry Johnson and signed running back Chad Simpson. Need more help on special teams, which Simpson provides."

 

[identikit]

paging Coach Otis...

Opportunity knocks. He'd be devastating in Green Bay, as well as a few other spots that could use a half back...

:screech:

 

[hook014]

paging Coach Otis...

Opportunity knocks. He'd be devastating in Green Bay, as well as a few other spots that could use a half back...

:screech:

 

[Otis]

paging Coach Otis...

Opportunity knocks. He'd be devastating in Green Bay, as well as a few other spots that could use a half back...

:screech:

I can think of several much more dynamic offenses that could use him right away.GBNEDENTo name a few. :eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:

 

[Sam Quentin]

I'm sure a few teams will call in LJ for a workout

I'm not sure if after seeing him run that they will sign him

 

[ROBOPUNTER]

paging Coach Otis...

Opportunity knocks. He'd be devastating in Green Bay, as well as a few other spots that could use a half back...

:screech:

But would he devastate his opponents, or his own team?

 

[shader]

Does this move Keiland Williams to primary backup?

 

[buster c]

paging Coach Otis...

Opportunity knocks. He'd devaste Green Bay fans, as well as a few other spots that could use a half back...

fixed

 

[gary mexico]

Hi, Larry, This is the New England Patriots calling.......

Green Bay

 

[hook014]

Does this move Keiland Williams to primary backup?

I doubt if Simpson would be made backup off the street.Picked up Keiland 2 weeks ago in my dynasty as this could be a possibility with Portis and LJ. Didn't think it would happen this fast but if he's available in your league snatch him up. Kid looks good and Shanny's already used him in game 2. (4 rec)

 

[Doug B]

Picked up Keiland 2 weeks ago in my dynasty as this could be a possibility with Portis and LJ. Didn't think it would happen this fast but if he's available in your league snatch him up. Kid looks good and Shanny's already used him in game 2. (4 rec)

K Williams will be a 3-down stud if given the starting opportunity.

 

[fatness]

Moral: Don't run backwards.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

Any chance the Packers pick up Larry?

Kinda hoping so

 

[Chaka]

paging Coach Otis...

Opportunity knocks. He'd be devastating in Green Bay, as well as a few other spots that could use a half back...

You're right about one thing LJ is pretty much only half a running back.

 

[FavreCo]

Hi, Larry, This is the New England Patriots calling.......you are washed up and suck. Goodbye.

Finished that one for ya. You are welcome.

 

[fatness]

link

Agent Peter Schaffer told the Washington Post that the Redskins told him the decision was a "short-term situation" relating to the team needing a roster spot.

Asked if the Redskins might re-sign Johnson, Schaffer said, "I don't know. There are no guarantees about anything in this league."

 

[G-Money]

Redskins | Chad Simpson signs Tue Sep 21, 06:50 PM

The Washington Redskins signed free-agent RB Chad Simpson (Bills) to an undisclosed deal Tuesday, Sept. 21, according to The Washington Post's Jason Reid.

 

[Deaddawg]

Darn it!!!!! I was targeting Keiland for pickup this week as well as D. Thomas!! Sigh! Now I will have to fight to get them on the Waiver wire.

 

[ponchsox]

Start putting Williams in the top 10 RBs with Jahvid Best!!!!!

 

[SCT]

Hi, Larry, This is the New England Patriots calling.......you are washed up and suck. Goodbye.

Finished that one for ya. You are welcome.

 

[Kleck]

Any chance the Packers pick up Larry?

I'd rather see Raji lining up as a RB. Probably faster than LJ, and definitely a better motor.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

whats the hawk move here?

 

[ft_ball_fn]

Any chance the Packers pick up Larry?

I agree it would be a good fit... GB or NE...

 

[killrobotkill]

I remember back in '05 when he came in to replace Priest Holmes mid-season and carried my fantasy team on his back to win my league title. What a shame to see him go out like this.

 

[cstu]

I remember back in '05 when he came in to replace Priest Holmes mid-season and carried my fantasy team on his back to win my league title. What a shame to see him go out like this.

LJ should tweet this.

 

[DoubleG]

whats the hawk move here?

K. Williams. Portis will get hurt or underperform at some point, then BAM! Game over. 3-down back attack. Book it.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

I thought that Johnson would be a good sleeper when old and decrepit Portis eventually went down.

 

[Raider Nation]

Take away his 10 yard loss and he's averaging 2.4/carry. Not really much off normal. Hell Portis isn't much better.

Sadly (as a Portis owner), this is very true. There just aren't any holes to run through. I'm not sure Peterson would have much success behind Washington's O-line right now.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

paging Coach Otis...

Opportunity knocks. He'd be devastating in Green Bay, as well as a few other spots that could use a half back...

:screech:

I can think of several much more dynamic offenses that could use him right away.GBNEDENTo name a few. :eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:

Hawk move is hold then?

 

[Otis]

whats the hawk move here?

Stay the course, feathered friend.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Bump Finley way up based on this information.

 

[thayman]

whats the hawk move here?

K. Williams. Portis will get hurt or underperform at some point, then BAM! Game over. 3-down back attack. Book it.

Williams big fault has been his pass blocking. Portis excells at this, in fact the only reason the Redskins were able to pass for any kind of yards last week was because of Portis.Williams won't be too much of a factor until he improves his blocking.

 

[fatness]

Apparently the Redskins are having more trouble getting rid of Johnson than they anticipated. He got the news, cleaned out his locker, headed for the door, then turned and went the other way. Slowly.