per: PFT Skins Sign Larry Johnson to a three yr. deal

[thecardiacrll]

I really don't like running backs over 30 years old. That seems to be the age where almost all of them lose a step. I don't think LJ will be an exception.

This over 30 thing is blown out of preportion. It seems like the media mad this so called rule if your 30 and a runningback you automatically lose a step. How come when I was a kid growing up nobody said that about Emmitt Smith, Thurman Thomas, Eric Dickerson, Marcus Allen, Curtis martin ect. ect ect. I think LJ can still play I just have a problem with his off the field antics. But I also think Shanny will keep him in line and i think this signing makes Clinton work twice as hard.

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[tiger187126]

Three years for 3.5 million?

I don't get this signing at all, in fact I'm pretty sure Larry Johnson is as washed up as possible, but that's a pretty fair deal.

if those numbers are right this is a pure incentive based contract. we're not on the hook if he doesn't do anything, but if he blows up he makes his money.

if this is how shanahan does business, i'll take it.

screw guaranteed money.

[aqq]

Shouldnt be on the redskins. He is a declining player but most importantly a terrible teammate

[tiger187126]

This over 30 thing is blown out of preportion. It seems like the media mad this so called rule if your 30 and a runningback you automatically lose a step. How come when I was a kid growing up nobody said that about Emmitt Smith, Thurman Thomas, Eric Dickerson, Marcus Allen, Curtis martin ect. ect ect. I think LJ can still play I just have a problem with his off the field antics. But I also think Shanny will keep him in line and i think this signing makes Clinton work twice as hard.

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*cough* riggo *cough*

[NYskins]

I do, however like the approach we have taken this year. Id rather an LJ on the cheap than overpaying someone similar to LJ.

[Churchill84]

His father is a coaching legend down here in Charles County so I'll be rooting for him, but I have zero expectations.

[Jahbird]

How long till McD5 starts a thread declaring L.J. a superior back to Clinton?

[Snarky]

Take a good back that others haven't optimized and put him under Shanny and see what happens. If a fire isn't lit, we're out 5 mil or so. That sounds so sensible, it makes the prior regimes sound clueless. Um, err...

[E-Dog Night]

Well, for those who were freaking out about the Redskins' lack of movement in the FA, you can relax. The Skins just signed a big name player who is past his prime to a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract.

Things are back to normal.

[bulldog]

the common thread in ALL the signings:

PERFORM AND YOU WILL GET PAID.

DON'T PERFORM AND YOU WILL BE GONE.

I've been waiting 10 plus years to see this in print

[wvtbred]

those numbers look too normal

vinny would've given the man a 10+mil signing bonus

Again it depends on what's guaranteed. Say he plays this year with 1.5 guar and then we have a lockout with no guar in 2011 and 2012 with no guar it looks pretty damn good then. It's the incentives I really love.

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

Well, it is what it is.

This is what we asked for as far as a new regime, so now we're reaping the benefits.

[thecardiacrll]

*cough* riggo *cough*

excuse me father I have sinned...lol

[tiger187126]

How long till McD5 starts a thread declaring L.J. a superior back to Clinton?

i asked that myself, but i wonder if he'll jump this board and go to the board of whatever team signs LB.

[onedrop]

How long till McD5 starts a thread declaring L.J. a superior back to Clinton?

its already written. he just needs to fill in the name and copy from word

[tiger187126]

excuse me father I have sinned...lol

i'll let you go this time, but as i was reading your list i was wondering what happened to that name...

i mean the man is the most prolific over 30 rb ever.

or are you actually CP?

it all makes sense now.

[thecardiacrll]

Well, for those who were freaking out about the Redskins' lack of movement in the FA, you can relax. The Skins just signed a big name player who is past his prime to a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract.

Things are back to normal.

You cant be serious the contract looks pure insentive based that is not like the past at all. Its a win win situation if he plays good he gets paid and we as fans are happy if he doesnt he gets a little over a million a year and we can get rid of him with no consequence. Totally different my friend.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

This over 30 thing is blown out of preportion. It seems like the media mad this so called rule if your 30 and a runningback you automatically lose a step. How come when I was a kid growing up nobody said that about Emmitt Smith, Thurman Thomas, Eric Dickerson, Marcus Allen, Curtis martin ect. ect ect. I think LJ can still play I just have a problem with his off the field antics. But I also think Shanny will keep him in line and i think this signing makes Clinton work twice as hard.

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I dunno man, that's a hell of a list right there. I wonder what the list is for RBs losing a step right around this age? I'd imagine it's a lot bigger. For example, LT is the latest one to be a part of the club.

[thecardiacrll]

i'll let you go this time, but as i was reading your list i was wondering what happened to that name...

i mean the man is the most prolific over 30 rb ever.

or are you actually CP?

it all makes sense now.

What makes it even worse is i put down Emmitt Smith....I feel a little dirty right now hahaha

[Brucko]

I think he will be ok, less carries than Portis and he will be motivated. I split time with Holmes so he hasn't taken the pounding that Portis has. He should have fresher legs.

[REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE]

Yessssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tiger187126]

I dunno man, that's a hell of a list right there. I wonder what the list is for RBs losing a step right around this age? I'd imagine it's a lot bigger. For example, LT is the latest one to be a part of the club.

there is definitely a precedence for over 30 backs going downhill, but as someone already pointed out LJ doesn't have the carries that other backs have at this stage in his career.

that makes a huge difference in how he runs. thomas jones was 30 last year i think and he was the #1 rusher on the #1 rushing team.

in this two back league rbs are going to start lasting longer.

[thecardiacrll]

I dunno man, that's a hell of a list right there. I wonder what the list is for RBs losing a step right around this age? I'd imagine it's a lot bigger. For example, LT is the latest one to be a part of the club.

You watch though man I think Norv liked sproles a little to much and the injuries defineately didnt help but if LT signs with the Vikings or the Jets he will look like the old LT. I really think he has something to prove.

[Stoox]

do we still have Quinton Ganther after the purge?

Ganther is a UFA who they probably won't resign in addition to the team letting Betts, Mason, EWilliams and Cartwright go.

Current RBs on the squad are:

-Portis (starter 1a)

-Johnson (starter 1b)

-Alridge (3rd down/kick-returner)

-PJ Hill (short-yardage banger & ST)

I think all of them will make the roster - Shanny might not draft a RB this year, since we have all the angles covered with the position now, and we have a lot of other needs. He might just bring in a few UDFAs after the draft for camp fodder/potential depth. (Just a guess on my part)

I'm curious to see what PJ Hill does in training camp. He was a monster at Wisconsin - no need to draft a guy like Legarette Blount with this guy on the roster IMO:

http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?prospect_id=1321

http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2009pjhill.php

[apiah]

Westbrook would have been a better addition in my opinion