The Larry Johnson-Jared Ordrick Connection

[dolphinfan41]

A lot of people are over analyzing the Larry Johnson signing. The Dolphins are kicking the tires on Johnson, simple as that. The signing has NOTHING to do with Daniel Thomas or his progess. They have added a veteran who is idolized by Daniel Thomas who can teach the young rook a couple tricks, mentor Thomas & add depth to the runningback position if all goes well. The Dolphins knew about Johnson because the runningback not only lives in South Florida, but is very good friends with Jared Ordick.

My father played for coach from "rememeber the titans". Our coach played golf. My father played with redskins briefley. Our coach. Nuthn.
-- Twitter from @toonicon (Larry Johnson).

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2003 - Arrested for felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor domestic battery for waving a gun at his then-girlfriend

2005 - Arrested for assault when a woman accused Johnson of pushing her to the ground.

2008 - Arrested for allegedly pushing a woman's head at a nightclub that night.

2008 - Arrested and charged with one count of non-aggravated assault for allegedly spitting a drink in a woman's face at a Kansas City nightclub, then fleeing the scene only to be tackled by Police.

I'm sure he will be a great mentor. Just keep him away from twitter, and the nightclubs.

 

[Gadsden86]

I am a big PSU fan and have followed LJ for his entire career. I was happy to see us sign him after a year off i hope to see he still has something left and can help this team and teach Thomas a thing or 2.

 

[dlockz]

A lot of people are over analyzing the Larry Johnson signing. The Dolphins are kicking the tires on Johnson, simple as that. The signing has NOTHING to do with Daniel Thomas or his progess. They have added a veteran who is idolized by Daniel Thomas who can teach the young rook a couple tricks, mentor Thomas & add depth to the runningback position if all goes well. The Dolphins knew about Johnson because the runningback not only lives in South Florida, but is very good friends with Jared Ordick.

Odrick is close to the Johnson family. How close? Larry Johnson Sr., was Odrick's Dline Coach at Penn State. Odrick & Larry Johnson have been working out all offseason and the Fins were well aware of it and the shape Johnson was in. Johnson is said to be in excellent shape and weigh in today at 225.

The Dolphins first brought Johnson for a workout when the news of Tiki Barber was reported. The Dolphins worked out two RBs that day, Tiki & Johnson. If Larry Johnson impresses in the next two preseason games he is expected to make the team. The Dolphins have kept 4 RBs the last three years on their roster and Johnson could find himself a spot on the roster if all goes well. Johnson has 2 weeks and several practices to make a return to the NFL.

either way there were plenty bhetter runningbacks to sign than a guy that couldnt even play in the nfl last year