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Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: sleekdogg ()
Date: August 23, 2011 05:23AM

We all know what he once was. Does anyone know his skills at this point in his career? If nothing else should be a mentor for the young guys.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: berkeley223 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 05:30AM

not sure I want him as a "mentor"---total me first jerky kind of player

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Larry Johnson??
Posted by: berkeley223 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 05:19AM

we signed him today to replace Sheets. seems VERY washed up to me---5 carries for 2 yards last season for WAS.....

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Re: Larry Johnson??
Posted by: sleekdogg ()
Date: August 23, 2011 05:27AM

hey just saw this as well. I haven't seem him play in quite a while. Maybe a the few seasons of rest will help to give him a little life.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: colonel ()
Date: August 23, 2011 05:36AM

He's had legal/behavioral problems so he's not the best person to mentor--at least not off the field. The teams he played for were pretty pathetic so he'd didn't do much for them (circumstances). This could be a great opportunity for him and the Dolphins.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: Phinsfan2 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 05:43AM


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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: JC ()
Date: August 23, 2011 05:48AM

I don't get this signing. If we're going to sign a veteran RB why not just keep Ricky or Ronnie.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: montequi ()
Date: August 23, 2011 05:51AM

I'd rather have Tiki Barber than this guy.

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ONCE AGAIN?????
Posted by: MattyG69 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 06:04AM

Once again this organization goes out and makes ANOTHER stupid and unproductive move!!! Are you kidding me L.Johnson WTF? We could have kept Ronnie or Ricky but we let them go to sign a woman beater who hasnt done ANYTHING in 2yrs!! I cant understand why they do the things they do, I really feel Ross has told Sparano and Ireland dont worry about anything that they will have there jobs next year NO MATTER WHAT!!!

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: Aqua&Orange ()
Date: August 23, 2011 06:07AM

you guys are so funny to watch overreact.

This guy probably wont even be on the roster come opening day...so, who gives a crap about this???

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: Jonathan Twilley ()
Date: August 23, 2011 06:09AM

Usually a back-up running back has to play on special teams. If he were to make the team, I find it hard to believe that a back of his age can do that. Hopefully he has something left in the tank and can, at least, provide us with a tough goaline back.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: Phinsfan2 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 06:31AM


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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: Phinsfan2 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 06:32AM


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Re: ONCE AGAIN?????
Posted by: Phinsfan2 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 06:33AM


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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: chatafkup ()
Date: August 23, 2011 06:48AM

Wish it was C Johnson from Tennessee.....now were talking!

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: Crowder52 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 07:16AM

IF the coaches like him more then Sheets, then it was a decent move... I also hear there was a connection between Penn state and larry johnson and our RB coach Hixon and Penn State... they have some type of prior relationship and what help lead to the signing...

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: JC ()
Date: August 23, 2011 07:27AM

Phinsfan2 Wrote:
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> JC Wrote:
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> > I don't get this signing. If we're going to
> sign
> > a veteran RB why not just keep Ricky or Ronnie.
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>
> This is a 4th RB spot JC. He's going to have to
> beat out Hilliard to make the team.
>


> Its not really a big deal. If he has something
> left...great...he's a player. If he doesn't...no
> bog deal...he's gone in 2 weeks.


I know I'm probably over-reacting but I can't see how this guy is better than Kory Sheets. I guess we'll see at the next exhibition game.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: berkeley223 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 07:27AM

what is the facsination with bringing in guys our coaches have coached before. LJ has a massive body of work and baggage in the NFL, the fact that our RB coach coached him a million years ago in college shouldn't have played a factor at all. I find this signing very odd.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: montequi ()
Date: August 23, 2011 07:48AM

Agreed! What impact players do we have on this team that one of our coaches coached previously? I don't consider Fasano an impact player. Maybe back in '08, but not now. Otherwise, who? Columbo??? Remember Ayodele? How did THAT work out for us??!!

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: berkeley223 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 07:54AM

I can see bringing in folks like that in year 1 of the new regiem--the players know the routine and can lead by example. but in year 4 it's time to lose that crutch. it just seems lazy to me---easier to sign someone you know from years ago then do due dilligence on someone new

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: Fins72 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 08:48AM

I think this is much ado about nothing. Kory Sheets hadn't shown much and was cut. No big deal. Johnson is signed for peanuts and if he shows something, he sticks. It's more likely that the guy is spent and never makes it to game 1. I can't see anything more to it.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: CanalByJoeRobbie ()
Date: August 23, 2011 09:27AM

Crowder52 Wrote:
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> IF the coaches like him more then Sheets, then it
> was a decent move... I also hear there was a
> connection between Penn state and larry johnson
> and our RB coach Hixon and Penn State... they have
> some type of prior relationship and what help lead
> to the signing...


Yeah Johnson's dad is the RB coach at Penn. St. so maybe they gave him a look...but thats all it is..i got fam on the Pats saying Portis look real good in his workout i was thinkin maybe him...but i dont think much of this

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: eesti ()
Date: August 23, 2011 09:32AM

Seems as though Sheets was all bark and no bite. He actually said he and Bush were the same player. Problem is Bush showed up and Sheets did not.

They may have viewed Grigsby as his equal so they let him go to bring in a power back to inspire Thomas.

Doubt he makes 53.

Its a battle for the 5th RB spot not 4th.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Date: August 23, 2011 09:52AM

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> I don't get this signing. If we're going to sign
> a veteran RB why not just keep Ricky or Ronnie.


Exactly. Not Ronnie, he is still looking for money and not a Big bruising up the middle kind of guy, But why not Ricky? He was a leader in the Locker room and still a frigging bull. I'm not sure this is an upgrade over Ricky Williams who could be had year to year , for not alot of $$$. But...better then Sheets for sure. He sheet the bed this preseason.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: berkeley223 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 10:46AM

both our top 2 backs are questions, thomas b/c he is a rookie and bush b/c he's always hurt. so I think we do need a legit back to fill the role LJ was brought in to play. I just question whether he was the best guy to bring in and whether he's got anything left. when RBs go downhill, they do so in a hurry---see Shaun Alexander. I think LJ is right there with him

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: dolfanmark ()
Date: August 23, 2011 11:39AM

They need another speed back with good hands. They are going to add this Reggie Bush dimension to the offense, with a guy who can get to the edge, and who is a big threat in the passing game. And if he gets hurt, you will totally lose that dimension without adding a guy with skills more like Bush.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: berkeley223 ()
Date: August 23, 2011 12:00PM

bring back lorenzo booker!!

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: eesti ()
Date: August 23, 2011 12:44PM

I think LJ is here to compete with Hilliard for a roster spot.

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: 561_Dolphins ()
Date: August 23, 2011 12:57PM

Whats to lose? The guy had back to back 1750+ yard seasons at one point. If the guy turns out to be a headcase we cut him. Win/win situation

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Re: Dolphins sign Larry Johnson
Posted by: eesti ()
Date: August 23, 2011 01:02PM

Exactly. He is down to 225 lbs and reported to look fit.

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