HoTbOy Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Has LJohnson signed with the Bengals just saw on ESPN...Must be more to CBenson injury than 1st thought...
membengal Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Just got a tweet to that effect that Adam Schefter is reporting he is coming to Cincy to sign a contract.I wonder if that means that Ced's injury is more serious than first thought...
kedgey Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Larry Johnson carries a lot of baggage. If we are getting him I will trust our coaches to keep him in check given they have made so many right moves this year.
kingwilly Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 holy key-rist.gets a eyebrow raising "wow" but not a huge shock.1. The SoP School for Wayward Man-Children has a new pupil. Little Larry Johnson, please report to th headmaster's office for an orientation,2. Cedric Benson can now take as much time as he needs to get healthy.3. Fui, you seem like a nice guy but this is called a "Playoff Run" and the team cannot count on 7th rounders and college FA's an scrap-heap guys at every position./>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/16/larry-johnson-bengals-joh_n_359317.html
ShulaSteakhouse Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 I'm mixed on this, not knowing how serious Benson's injury is.Adam Schefter Link
membengal Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Well, for all the complaining on here that the team isn't proactive in back-filling injuries, this is a response. If this were New England, I am guessing it would be praised. We'll see. Hope he fits into the locker-room okay. I am guessing there are enough leaders on that team now that won't be the issue it used to be. I just don't see Whitworth et al on the line, much less Carson, taking any bulls**t.
HoTbOy Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Posted November 16, 2009 I'm mixed on this, not knowing how serious Benson's injury is.Adam Schefter LinkThat's my concern also how serious is CBenson's injury, I heard that he would be playing next week...
derekshank Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Cedric Benson take 2. Except Larry is a much bigger douche. I'm fine with signing him and giving him 100 carries in the next 3 games. Then bring Benson back.
ShulaSteakhouse Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Well, for all the complaining on here that the team isn't proactive in back-filling injuries, this is a response. If this were New England, I am guessing it would be praised. We'll see. Hope he fits into the locker-room okay. I am guessing there are enough leaders on that team now that won't be the issue it used to be. I just don't see Whitworth et al on the line, much less Carson, taking any bulls**t.Yeah I would think there's a no-tolerance policy with him, regarding off or on-field/clubhouse issues. He's a bit of a luxury if Benson's injury is truly minor.I hope this doesn't lead to some sort of meltdown like 2005 with Henry and Chad etc.., I would expect the Bengals' to be criticized in the media, because it's the Bengals.
kingwilly Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 If I am Larry Johnson, I would be thanking my lucky stars at the opportunity.Running behind the line that has given Benson gaping swaths of green to ramble across is enough to make any RB smile but this is I also note that NE, Atlanta and Seattle all find themselves with the Bengals attempting to shore up an injury to the running back corp.LJ would fit in Seattle and NE. This move shows good foresight in signing the best available RB, before he is snatched up by one of these othr teams. One of them would have grabbed him.
Clackwoods Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Larry Johnson is a cancer and the last thing we need in here. I would rather anyone else or just let Brian take the load
membengal Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 In the not-too-distant-past:NE fan might have saidCorey Dillon is a cancer and the last thing we need here.Randy Moss is a cancer and the last thing we need here.Just sayin'.
kingwilly Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Cedric Benson take 2. Except Larry is a much bigger douche. I'm fine with signing him and giving him 100 carries in the next 3 games. Then bring Benson back.Exactly.But, let's think it through.If Benson and LJ can co-exist, that is a freaking intimidting 1-2. unreal if they can tandem like DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.Guys, this O-line is monstrous running against teams not named Pittsburgh.
HoosierCat Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 I can't say I'm thrilled by this, but Mikey has certainly never solicited my advice, and his last few calls (Tank, Ced) have been good ones. Hopefully this isn't a reversion to the mean.
kingwilly Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Larry Johnson is a cancer and the last thing we need in here. I would rather anyone else or just let Brian take the loadBrian Leonard is a nice player, and an effective blocker/screen pass guy but he is not the caliber of NFL RB that Larry Johnson is.Dude, I just hope he gets a dose of Bengals Lockerroom Chemo before he gets a locker.Larry, here is your chance, Don't F it up.If he does, I hope the Axe falls SWIFTLY.If he toes the line and joins the "team", then bonus.
gregstephens Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 FWIW--Florio reporting the same thing at PFT:/>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/16/larry-johnson-on-way-to-cincinnati/
gregstephens Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Larry Johnson is a cancer and the last thing we need in here. I would rather anyone else or just let Brian take the loadBrian Leonard is a nice player, and an effective blocker/screen pass guy but he is not the caliber of NFL RB that Larry Johnson is was.Dude, I just hope he gets a dose of Bengals Lockerroom Chemo before he gets a locker.Larry, here is your chance, Don't F it up.If he does, I hope the Axe falls SWIFTLY.If he toes the line and joins the "team", then bonus.Leonard isn't supposed to be the same type of RB as Johnson WAS(fixed that for you btw). Leonard is a swing pass back that guts out for every single inch he can take. He's not a prick in public OR the locker room. I agree with you Leonard getting the majority of the carries is not the answer. I'm not sold on LJ. He better just be a short term rental as far as I'm concerned.That said, I do have to prop SoP for being proactive about the running back issue, something he would not have been, or has not been, in times past.
derekshank Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Larry has always been a bit of a dick. But he kept things in control when they were winning in KC.As long as this is just a one year deal at the vet minimum, I'm ok with it. I hope he feels like he has something to prove... and is content because of the team's success.Perhaps this is the guy to lighten Benson's workload that has caused so much concern.
gregstephens Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Cedric Benson take 2. Except Larry is a much bigger douche. I'm fine with signing him and giving him 100 carries in the next 3 games. Then bring Benson back.Exactly.But, let's think it through.If Benson and LJ can co-exist, that is a freaking intimidting 1-2. unreal if they can tandem like DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.Guys, this O-line is monstrous running against teams not named Pittsburgh.You are overselling LJ at this point. He WAS an excellent back, perhaps the best for one or two seasons. Injuries, age and attitude have changed all that. He may still be serviceable for a short-term pinch, being part of the 1-2-3 team of Scott, Leonard and Douche. He and Scott will get similar numbers of touches, Leonard will still do his specialties. Bottom line, with our weaker schedule coming up, we'll be fine in the rush department.
agreen_112 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Say what you guys want, but, after losing around 30% of season ticket holders and Chad calling out MB for not bringing in the players we need to win; I think MB finally gets the point!This is a HUGE move for the Bengals. LJ is a Beast. He's not a cancer. He wants to win. Same as Corey Dillon. Same as Randy Moss. Same as T.O. Same as Ocho Cinco. Same as the list goes on and on and on.....Good move Mikey. Hopefully the remaining games will sell out soon. Who Dey!
NJ29 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 I just wanna say, that I'm semi-on board with this move. I think it's messed up that he was throwing around a gay slur, but part of his frustration with Todd Haley was apparently that he had no football background -- apparently he was a college golfer. LJ had a bit of problem with that and didn't find him credible.
Jet23 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 I see this as a win-win. You have a guy with a HUGE chip on his shoulder. Like DS said, work him like a horse until Ced gets back. Let him wear down the defenses for B. Scott. The problem will come if they decide to sign him long term, but as for this year, bring it on! He's on a contender and they get someone to eat carriers. This is a great move...
kingwilly Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 Larry Johnson is a cancer and the last thing we need in here. I would rather anyone else or just let Brian take the loadBrian Leonard is a nice player, and an effective blocker/screen pass guy but he is not the caliber of NFL RB that Larry Johnson is was.Dude, I just hope he gets a dose of Bengals Lockerroom Chemo before he gets a locker.Larry, here is your chance, Don't F it up.If he does, I hope the Axe falls SWIFTLY.If he toes the line and joins the "team", then bonus.Leonard isn't supposed to be the same type of RB as Johnson WAS(fixed that for you btw). Leonard is a swing pass back that guts out for every single inch he can take. He's not a prick in public OR the locker room. I agree with you Leonard getting the majority of the carries is not the answer. I'm not sold on LJ. He better just be a short term rental as far as I'm concerned.That said, I do have to prop SoP for being proactive about the running back issue, something he would not have been, or has not been, in times past.He could still be the back he'd been. How would Benson have looked behind that KC line? probably awful.I think we do need to give props to SoP. I was very distressed he did not bring someone in when Odom went down but I don't think anyone would have predicted the way Fanene and Rucker and Johnson have stepped up.I am one who thinks LJ could co-exist here. Benson is a horse. LJ is a horse. If anything, this also reduces the pressure on, and possibl raises the effectiveness for, Carson Palmer.Unless he walks in and takes a piss on the organization, this a a wise, strategic move, and this is before we know the full detail of Bensons's injury. Maybe in hindsight, this was the ONLY smart thing they could do?
walzav29 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 This is a good move. Locker room douche's can only excel if they're the best player. Palmer is the best player on the team. PERIOD. The Bengals don't need him, he needs the Bengals. Get a Pro-Bowler to fill in for Cedric? You gotta do it.
agreen_112 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Posted November 16, 2009 It's a one year contract... Any s**t from him and he's gone!Win-win. I love it!!!!
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