Football Seattle Seahawks WANT to Sign Running Back Larry Johnson

bishop_74 · 10:42 PM

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...-larry-johnson

Anyone who supports the Seattle Seahawks should be well aware of our pathetic running game. 84.5 YPG, good for 30th in the league.

"feature back" Julius Jones has been awful, 27th in the league with 382 yards, and has a 3.6 YPC average.

Greg Knapps' scheme is no good, whatever he is doing, it sucks, and no more injury excuses, yes Walter Jones is out, but the rest of the line is healthy.

He said it would take half the season for the running game to click, we respond with 55 yards rushing, against the Detroit F'ing Lions!

I'm all for pulling a 2007, at 4-4, Holmgren said he would pass us into the playoffs, and so he did.

At 3-5, with the tinest amount of playoff hope still alive, and a deep receiving unit, it makes sense, we could air it out 40-50 times a game en route to a more effective offense.

Still, the running game has to improve, in 2007, we at least had a former MVP at running back, who ironically, gained more yards in 2007 with that club on then his replacement did in 2008.

With an ineffective Julius, and a cut Edge, I would not mind seeing Justin Forsett taking over the lead role. Watching yesterdays game, most of the good running plays were with him at Running Back, coincidence?

I don't see a team fighting for their playoff lives handing the running game over to a second year player drafted in the 7th round though.

If this team is thinking playoff push, thats a big "if" at this point, the running game needs to be upgraded to at least take a little pressure off of Hasselbeck and the loaded passing game.

"Head case" Larry Johnson just got released by the Kansas City Chiefs. Sure, there are negatives to him signing here, or anywhere. He uses the word "pillowbiter" like all of us have done, and wants the ball.

30th ranked running game, or putting up with the fact he called his coach a pillowbiter because his team is 1-7 and he is pissed off they keep losing?

I don't think any Seahawks fan should want the former, or care about the latter. Unless you want to watch Julius getting those amazing 3 yards a carry every play.

Now that he is out of Kansas City, he's likely going to behave, he got his wish, now he can go elsewhere.

Johnson is a Mike Solari product, thats another huge benefit, he knows his Offensive Line schemes, something that should be taken into account.

No transition is seamless, but if you know where the blockers are going to be, the rest can't be that hard.

What on earth do the Seahawks have to lose by signing him? What other team fighting for their playoff lives has a bigger need at Running Back then the Seahawks? Nothing, and none, which is why the Seahawks should sign Larry Johnson.

Marcellus · 11-09-2009, 07:41 PM

They are unimpressed with JJ's 3 ypc average so he wants them to sign LJ and his 2.7 ypc.

Awesome.

**Iowanian** · 11-09-2009, 07:43 PM

hahahahahahaha

Couldn't be further from NYC and still in the league. Perfect.

kstater · 11-09-2009, 07:44 PM

Umm, this isn't true. This article states he wants the Seahawks to sign LJ.

Brock · 11-09-2009, 07:44 PM

Is this WPI for seahawks fans?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 11-09-2009, 07:45 PM

He has to clear waivers first.

bishop_74 · 11-09-2009, 07:45 PM

Yeah... I'm going to modify the title. I just copied it verbatim without reading it fully.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 11-09-2009, 07:47 PM

Hooks.
Nuts.

**Easy 6** · 11-09-2009, 07:47 PM

Perfect place for him, now he can cry about subbing for Julius Jones.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 11-09-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bishop_74

Yeah... I'm going to modify the title. I just copied it verbatim without reading it fully.

You should've added fan after Seattle Seahawks. I'd be more than shocked if they went after him. But if he does come to Seattle, I'm going bar hopping until I get a chance to make it rain on that bitch.

kstater · 11-09-2009, 07:50 PM

But I do love the logic of this fan. Replace a RB that has a horrible 3.6 YPC with RB that has a much better YPC at 2.7.

kcpasco · 11-09-2009, 08:58 PM

They could probably just bring Alexander back, he falls down as good as LJ.

soundmind · 11-09-2009, 09:29 PM

Larry would start to paint with sad colors and eventually pour himself a tall, ice-cold, vodka and antifreeze. I'm just hoping he's left out by any real "contender" because that would just serve my spite.

Truthfully, just glad he's gone.

**Rausch** · 11-09-2009, 09:30 PM

Good luck to him.

I hold no grudge.

I also never lie or bang strange women in uncomfortable places...

Agent V · 11-09-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kstater

But I do love the logic of this fan. Replace a RB that has a horrible 3.6 YPC with RB that has a much better YPC at 2.7.

I just heard on NFL radio a few hours ago that the Chargers lack power in their running game and need a running back "with the effective power running style of Larry Johnson". I nearly pissed my pants laughing at these idiots.

11-09-2009, 07:38 PM
bishop_74 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Denver, CO. USA Casino cash: $8654993	Seattle Seahawks Fan WANTS to Sign Running Back Larry Johnson http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...-larry-johnson Anyone who supports the Seattle Seahawks should be well aware of our pathetic running game. 84.5 YPG, good for 30th in the league. "feature back" Julius Jones has been awful, 27th in the league with 382 yards, and has a 3.6 YPC average. Greg Knapps' scheme is no good, whatever he is doing, it sucks, and no more injury excuses, yes Walter Jones is out, but the rest of the line is healthy. He said it would take half the season for the running game to click, we respond with 55 yards rushing, against the Detroit F'ing Lions! I'm all for pulling a 2007, at 4-4, Holmgren said he would pass us into the playoffs, and so he did. At 3-5, with the tinest amount of playoff hope still alive, and a deep receiving unit, it makes sense, we could air it out 40-50 times a game en route to a more effective offense. Still, the running game has to improve, in 2007, we at least had a former MVP at running back, who ironically, gained more yards in 2007 with that club on then his replacement did in 2008. With an ineffective Julius, and a cut Edge, I would not mind seeing Justin Forsett taking over the lead role. Watching yesterdays game, most of the good running plays were with him at Running Back, coincidence? I don't see a team fighting for their playoff lives handing the running game over to a second year player drafted in the 7th round though. If this team is thinking playoff push, thats a big "if" at this point, the running game needs to be upgraded to at least take a little pressure off of Hasselbeck and the loaded passing game. "Head case" Larry Johnson just got released by the Kansas City Chiefs. Sure, there are negatives to him signing here, or anywhere. He uses the word "pillowbiter" like all of us have done, and wants the ball. 30th ranked running game, or putting up with the fact he called his coach a pillowbiter because his team is 1-7 and he is pissed off they keep losing? I don't think any Seahawks fan should want the former, or care about the latter. Unless you want to watch Julius getting those amazing 3 yards a carry every play. Now that he is out of Kansas City, he's likely going to behave, he got his wish, now he can go elsewhere. Johnson is a Mike Solari product, thats another huge benefit, he knows his Offensive Line schemes, something that should be taken into account. No transition is seamless, but if you know where the blockers are going to be, the rest can't be that hard. What on earth do the Seahawks have to lose by signing him? What other team fighting for their playoff lives has a bigger need at Running Back then the Seahawks? Nothing, and none, which is why the Seahawks should sign Larry Johnson. Last edited by bishop_74; 11-09-2009 at 10:42 PM.. Reason: Incorrect heading again
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11-09-2009, 07:41 PM	#2
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kstater Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2007 Casino cash: $-1563437	But I do love the logic of this fan. Replace a RB that has a horrible 3.6 YPC with RB that has a much better YPC at 2.7. Last edited by kstater; 11-09-2009 at 08:00 PM..
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