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Anyong Bluth
06-25-2007, 01:09 PM
He'll be out the 1st 8 games of the season- maybe less, but you have to think some team would look at picking him up. After looking at the details of his weapons blunder, I'm less weary about him. They guy is a gun collector, and he wasn't supposed to have them while on probation, but they were actually registered and licensed in another state. Not the brightest of moves for sure. His other situation was a deal at a club where he was cleared of the situation, and his getting pulled over in AZ last week for being "slightly intoxicated"- last I heard he wasn't charged and simply released.

Its a red flag, but I don't think this is a Pac-man Jones situation. Someone is going to pick the guy up. It wouldn't surprise me if a team like Denver goes for this guy...

Thoughts, would you be interested in the guy?

No link, sorry
eazyb81
06-25-2007, 01:13 PM
How can you be slightly intoxicated when driving? Isn't it one or the other?

Anyways, I would pass on Tank. I think our DTs look good right now and I want to see what the rooks can do with playing time.
ceebz
06-25-2007, 01:15 PM
*Waits for the donkeys to pick him up*
Direckshun
06-25-2007, 01:16 PM
You kidding me? I'd definitely take him.

But I do think there will be a bidding war that will end up paying him more than he's worth.

If there were any way the Chiefs could get him for a reasonable price, he'd be a great pickup for us.
Anyong Bluth
06-25-2007, 01:18 PM
I guess AZ has a odd law, but he was picked up on it and released w/out being cited or charged?
ceebz
06-25-2007, 01:18 PM
I want no part of Tank Johnson.
The Poz
06-25-2007, 01:21 PM
Here's a link:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2916083

I wasn't even through the thread title and thought of the donk's going after him.
luv
06-25-2007, 01:21 PM
How many Tanks do we need?
Sam Hall
06-25-2007, 01:23 PM
Let's not sign him.
Braincase
06-25-2007, 01:24 PM
Both Tank and Pac-Man will end up with the Bengals.
Direckshun
06-25-2007, 01:24 PM
The Bears are dangerously thin up the gut now.

Here comes LJ.
Bwana
06-25-2007, 01:30 PM
He will be a Raider in the near future.
JohnnyV13
06-25-2007, 01:31 PM
He was slightly intoxicated and he got his girlfriend slightly pregnant, then he changed his luck and had a slightly gay experience.
Valiant
06-25-2007, 01:36 PM
*Waits for the donkeys to pick him up*


Thats my bet who signs him first, I would love to get him for the league minimum and then performance based salary and then add clauses for him getting into trouble...
Sure-Oz
06-25-2007, 01:37 PM
Him and JA can share drink recipes
kcxiv
06-25-2007, 01:38 PM
Heh, he's a good player, and he's young. There will definately be teams out there that will take a chance on him.
Redrum_69
06-25-2007, 01:40 PM
Hes just another Bam Morris
Frazod
06-25-2007, 01:47 PM
I'd say no. Million dollar ability, five cent head. He's just too f#cking stupid to keep out of trouble.
Rooster
06-25-2007, 01:47 PM
How many Tanks do we need?

LOL.. That's what I thought. All those Tanks would be confusing.
GoHuge
06-25-2007, 01:48 PM
I'll pass.
RustShack
06-25-2007, 01:57 PM
He has a new contract dosn't he? If hes still on his rookie contract I would give him a shot but I don't think he is...
bdeg
06-25-2007, 01:58 PM
He has a new contract dosn't he? If hes still on his rookie contract I would give him a shot but I don't think he is...
Well he got cut so whoever picks him up will be negotiating a new contract.
RustShack
06-25-2007, 01:59 PM
If he gets picked up off waivers they get the contract he already has.
bdeg
06-25-2007, 02:05 PM
I never really got the whole waivers thing, can anybody explain it to me?

But here's the info for ya RustShack

Johnson, 25, had two seasons remaining on his original rookie contract with Chicago, at base salaries of $510,000 for 2007 and $548,750 in 2008.
CoMoChief
06-25-2007, 02:11 PM
I never really got the whole waivers thing, can anybody explain it to me?

But here's the info for ya RustShack

Johnson, 25, had two seasons remaining on his original rookie contract with Chicago, at base salaries of $510,000 for 2007 and $548,750 in 2008.


I'd do it then. He'd be suspended for some games this season, but imagine this kinda depth:

DE
Jared Allen
Turk McBride

Tamba Hali
Jimmy Wilkerson

DT
Tank Johnson
Tank Tyler
Alphonso Boone
Ron Edwards
James Reed
RustShack
06-25-2007, 02:12 PM
When a player is released, he must first pass through the waiver wire. The waiver wire goes in the order of the draft. So if the Raiders wanted him, and we wanted him, the Raiders would get him. They would also get the contract he had with the Bears when he was released.

Since Johnson isn't making that much, I would pick him up and see how he handles it. We don't HAVE to keep him, or renew his contract.
StcChief
06-25-2007, 02:16 PM
How many Tanks do we need?

We need two tanks. Left Tank and Right Tank.
sedated
06-25-2007, 02:17 PM
i'd pick him up if he comes cheap.

the DLine is the key to Defense, can never have to many good DT's.

but does he fit the cover 2?
Donger
06-25-2007, 02:18 PM
How many Tanks do we need?

I'm probably the only person who read this and thought about The Fulda Gap.
Frazod
06-25-2007, 02:21 PM
I'd do it then. He'd be suspended for some games this season, but imagine this kinda depth:

Goodell may well suspend him for the entire season after this latest screw-up. He might not see the field at all in 2007 regardless of who signs him.
Hydrae
06-25-2007, 02:42 PM
How can you be slightly intoxicated when driving? Isn't it one or the other?

Anyways, I would pass on Tank. I think our DTs look good right now and I want to see what the rooks can do with playing time.


Signs down here in Texas tell you that "Buzzed driving is drunk driving."
Mile High Mania
06-25-2007, 02:50 PM
I don't think there's any question that his suspension is a lock for the full year this season. And, if Goodell wants to have some power behind his words... Pacman and Tank will receive life-time bans.
StcChief
06-25-2007, 03:17 PM
Signs down here in Texas tell you that "Buzzed driving is drunk driving."
They are up here in MO too... so never get a buzz just go with Coor Light.
KurtCobain
06-25-2007, 03:32 PM
The Bears are dangerously thin up the gut now.

Here comes LJ.

Oh hell yes. Good observation. I'm thinking it'll be an easy win game 2. We're sure to go 4-0 against the nfc again.
Hydrae
06-25-2007, 03:33 PM
I don't think there's any question that his suspension is a lock for the full year this season. And, if Goodell wants to have some power behind his words... Pacman and Tank will receive life-time bans.


Pacman, yes
Tank, no

Pacman's issues just seem more egregious.
Rooster
06-25-2007, 03:36 PM
Signs down here in Texas tell you that "Buzzed driving is drunk driving."

They have a radio campaign in KS with that slogan right now. I haven't mowed in weeks.
Direckshun
06-25-2007, 03:45 PM
Oh hell yes. Good observation. I'm thinking it'll be an easy win game 2. We're sure to go 4-0 against the nfc again.
LOL

I wouldn't go that far, but getting the Bears thin up front softens the road for LJ to knock the spit out of Urlacher a few times.

Of course, this is Chicago, who seem to grow DLmen like Pittsburg grows LBs.
Rooster
06-25-2007, 03:47 PM
LOL

I wouldn't go that far, but getting the Bears thin up front softens the road for LJ to knock the spit out of Urlacher a few times.

Boomer will take care of that pesky Urlacher fellow. :thumb:
Direckshun
06-25-2007, 03:48 PM
Boomer will take care of that pesky Urlacher fellow. :thumb:
Just in time for LJ to drag Briggs five yards or so.

Can you tell we're itching for football a little around here?
Buehler445
06-25-2007, 03:50 PM
Just in time for LJ to drag Briggs five yards or so.

Can you tell we're itching for football a little around here?

I know I am. But June is all but over, it will be here before we know it:).
KurtCobain
06-25-2007, 04:00 PM
Just in time for LJ to drag Briggs five yards or so.

Can you tell we're itching for football a little around here?

I don't think Briggs'll be there. I honestly think we could go 3-0. Without being homerish. Last year I had us tracked for 0-4.
Thig Lyfe
06-25-2007, 04:03 PM
How many Tanks do we need?

It would evolve into this George Costanza "T-Bone" situation. Eventually one of them would have to change their nickname or leave.
StcChief
06-25-2007, 04:11 PM
Boomer will take care of that pesky Urlacher fellow. :thumb:
Boomer and Jason Dunn too. Sounds like the Bears D is becoming a shell of it's SB self.
Direckshun
06-25-2007, 04:11 PM
I don't think Briggs'll be there. I honestly think we could go 3-0. Without being homerish. Last year I had us tracked for 0-4.
That Houston game is a trap. I'm feeling very bad about it.

That's the same hornets nest we wandered into last year in Cleveland. That team has a tough DL (pretty thin, but the starters are young and hungry), with a good linebacking core. The offense doesn't really frighten me too much except for that killer receiver they have -- what's his name? Johnson?

Either way, I think that defense is going to be a good test for our OL, for our run game, and for Croyle, who'll have the fight of his life trying to keep the defense honest. It's a young D, though, so I don't think they'll be changing things up and coming up with elaborate plots to give Croyle headaches -- that'll be week 2.

The Chiefs are the better team, and they should beat the Texans, but it's going to be a very intense fight. The entire city will be hungry for a win.

Same deal in Chicago, which I still believe we're the underdogs for. But week 3 should be ours. I want us to be at least 2-1 heading into San Diego in week 4.

If we can rack up a 2-2 record at the start of the season, we'll be surefire playoff contenders.
luv
06-25-2007, 04:16 PM
Just in time for LJ to drag Briggs five yards or so.

Can you tell we're itching for football a little around here?
I'm anxious to see who will be where and how everything will pan out. BRING IT ON!
Ebolapox
06-25-2007, 04:18 PM
I'm probably the only person who read this and thought about The Fulda Gap.

eh, I read enough tom clancy that it crossed my mind
Ebolapox
06-25-2007, 04:19 PM
It would evolve into this George Costanza "T-Bone" situation. Eventually one of them would have to change their nickname or leave.

the one who isn't any good can go by 'gammaw'
Spicy McHaggis
06-26-2007, 12:15 AM
Him and JA can share drink recipes

Jared Allen meets Tank Johnson after signing with the Chiefs:

JA: "So, looks like we will be playing together"
Tank: "Yup."
JA: "Probably goanna get some tackles and stuff, yeah?"
Tank: "Probably."
JA: "..."
Tank: "So...um...do you like beer?"
JA: "Are you kidding?!? I love beer!!!"
Tank: "Me too!!!"
JA: "Aw this is great!!!"
007
06-26-2007, 12:19 AM
Goodell may well suspend him for the entire season after this latest screw-up. He might not see the field at all in 2007 regardless of who signs him.
He should wait for that ruling until right after Dungver signs him.
Mr. Laz
06-29-2007, 06:11 PM
apparently you can add pathetic liar to Tank's profile......


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NFL | Family says T. Johnson not truthful about childhood
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:50:54 -0700

Mike Hutton, for the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the aunt of unrestricted free-agent DT Tank Johnson (Bears), Chris Johnson, said he has lied and exaggerated stories about his childhood, especially about how his father was always in and out of prison when he was younger. Terry Johnson Sr., Tank Johnson's father, said he has never been to jail.
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Eleazar
06-29-2007, 06:32 PM
"makeup" is what this guy is lacking. You can't fix that.