Buddha Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Worth a look? With Gardener's uncertainty, I think he has to be a target. Even with a healthy Gardener, he'd give us a solid interior DL rotation and avoid having us play Powell out of position. http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2002/0827/1423622.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trevor Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 I think he would definetly be worth a look. He's a solid player. Spurrier should know about him considering I believe he was a Gator. I hope the Eagles don't get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Buddha, I dont know much about this guy - maybe the Gator homers (I mean, the fellow Gator Skin fans sorry guys ) can fill me/us in on Johnson. Still, must be something bad since the Colts I thought were porous and weak on the DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 He certainly fits the mold we have been looking at all offseason. Traditionally undersized, and more a single gap player than a wide body. At some point I'd like to start settling in on what we have, but, remember, we already have numbers problems on the defensive line. We are keeping the following players. Smith Wynn Wilkinson Gardener Cowsette Powell Jackson Scott Now, this list leaves Arp out. That's fine. Would picking up Johnson here make us cut someone on this list, or not? He's certainly got more credentials as a player than Powell, Jackson, Scott or Cowsette. At this point we need to start factoring in who we are cutting when we make moves since we are getting tight on roster space. Also, let's not forget the team really likes Leverette and he should be ready for the regular season opener. Is he a cut after missing camp or do we keep him active a few weeks to see if he is a player? I do like the thought of adding Johnson because of his proven nature, but, that almost certainly means cutting Cowsette or keeping an extra body on the defensive line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeP. Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Originally posted by Trevor I think he would definetly be worth a look. He's a solid player. Spurrier should know about him considering I believe he was a Gator. I hope the Eagles don't get him. What would Spurrier know about him. He plays defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trevor Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 I would think keeping an extra player for the defensive line wouldn't be a bad thing considering we don't know how much Gardener is going to end up contributing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 I like Ellis Johnson, Dungy had an obscene number of DTs in camp, so this is not necessarily a reflection on Johnson, and most likely Dungy did it early so Johnson could latch on with another team. If wew can get him at the minimum, he would be a very nice addition, far better than Dotson was, thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 The Redskins are going to have competition for Johnson. The Vikings and Cardinals are still in the market for help on the DL as are the Texans. I agree that the Skins should look into adding Johnson. He is a player that is full motor and has a good work ethic from what I have gleaned. Remember our line rotation in 1991 featured one anchor in Charles Mann and rotated othe players on the DL based on down and distance: Eric Williams, Jumpy Geathers, Tim Johnson, Fred Stokes, Jason Buck, etc....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins57 Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I believe I read on CBSSportsline that he asked t be released. He would be worth a look and I believe he would be a good addition to the line. If the price is right I say go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Gotta keep at least 9 lineman. That position usually gets hit hardest by injuries. Gardener (back), Smith (age), and Scott (rookie) are not guys we can rely on week in and week out either. Sign Johnson for a similar contract that you just gave Gardener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarhog Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I read that Johnson asked to be released because he didn't want to be part of a rotation, demanded to start or be released (so unlikely he'd want to be a skin), but it does sound fishy? I'd have no problem with going after him, but I think if we are looking for security, we ought to pad our O-line which I think is a lot more shaky, especially if we lose any of our studs there. Think the D will be fine regardless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfan Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Any word yet as to whether Mendes/Cerrato are going to go after this former Gator, whether he has any interest in playing for the ole HBC, and, if so, who we're competing with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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