dolphins sign larry johnson

[Zounds]

Larry Johnson will not make the final roster

 

[vagrantprodigy]

LJ had 5 carries for 2 yards last year.

 

[Vaark]

 

[greasyObnoxious]

LJ had 5 carries for 2 yards last year.

statistically speaking, that's an upgrade over Sheets :-D

 

[bryan]

They should have just resigned either Ricky or Ronnie and kept one of our own. Whatever.

 

[Tunaphish429]

Does this mean jay z and lebron come to games together?

 

[Njphinsfan]

I like this move. I think that means Hilliard will be moved to FB and that Polite may be on his way out depending on if Clay is the TE or FB.

I like the move too. It can't hurt for Bush and Thomas to learn a little from a guy like Johnson. I just hope that Hilliard does not move to the FB position. I don't think he is strong enough or has proven that he can carry that load. I love Polite, but I understand that he is taking up a roster spot in an offense that is not going to use him that much, but I think we have to keep him this year. If Polite was in on that 4th and goal play from the 1 against the Panthers on Friday, there would have been no doubt of him getting in. That's what he brings to the table. I hope they keep him one more year until Hilliard or Clay develop a little more.

 

[JB1089]

Herm Edwards killed Larry Johnson. Fact.

 

[Chubby]

I like this move. I think that means Hilliard will be moved to FB and that Polite may be on his way out depending on if Clay is the TE or FB.

Why even bother moving Hilliard to FB? 1. He is not that good as a RB 2. We can roll with 1 FB on the roster why waste a spot on someone who might be able to Block ok? We have Clay, Cut Hilliard and lets move on.
Chubbs

 

[Canadianfishfan]

I don't see any value in adding Johnson. Sheets wasn't going to make the roster, so maybe we're just taking a look at Johnson. Was there not anyone better... like ANYONE???

This team continues to amaze me with their lowballing tactics. A team with 90% backups and broken down aging players.

Ugh!

 

[Fin_Of_Steal]

I just want to post this

 

[CNNChris]

We NEED a Right Tackle, not a runningback. Ditching Ricky and Ronnie was a mistake, we shoulda kept one.

 

[ryanosaur2000]

Herm Edwards killed Larry Johnson. Fact.

I think Larry's off the field nonsense (spitting in a woman's face etc) is what killed his career.

 

[tay0365]

Does anyone feel this is an indication of how the Dolphins feel about DT right now? Not happy?

Not really, I believe they just want an experienced powerback just to have an insurance policy in a worst case scenario, just in cast DT does not hit full stride right away, and a better 3rd back to take some of the pressure off DT even if he does.

They can't put their full trust in a rookie, so with Johnson will hopefully allow DT to come along with less pressure on him.

 

[Lilseb93]

Why even bother moving Hilliard to FB? 1. He is not that good as a RB 2. We can roll with 1 FB on the roster why waste a spot on someone who might be able to Block ok? We have Clay, Cut Hilliard and lets move on.
Chubbs

Hilliard contributes well on ST. There's no way he leaves.