Patriots to Discuss Pursuing Larry Johnson

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick was his usual noncommittal self on Tuesday when asked whether the team might sign former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson.

But Belichick did acknowledge that the team plans to discuss it before the 4 p.m. deadline for putting in a waiver claim.

"We'll discuss that organizationally this afternoon," Belichick said today, per the Boston Herald. "We'll decide then if there's anything we want to do. To be honest with you, we've just been focused on Indianapolis, and our pro people are figuring that. We kind of do that every week at this time. Our pro people go through the guys that are available, whether it's waivers or teams that have injuries or changes to a guy's status or guys we want to work out or other teams work out.

"After all that, it's not just about one guy, but after all that gets done, we'll talk about the whole thing in a group and what our plans are for the whole week. Whether it's to work a guy out or claim a guy or talk to his representative, whatever happens. That's something we'll do between now and 4 o'clock."

At first glance, Johnson wouldn't seem to be the type of guy Belichick would want around. But Belichick has had success in the past with acquiring a talented but disgruntled running back -- Corey Dillon was widely viewed as a locker room cancer with the Cincinnati Bengals, but once he became a Patriot, he suddenly became a team player and ran for 1,635 yards in 2004.

 

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Corey Dillon, Randy Moss, Larry Johnson?

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick was his usual noncommittal self on Tuesday when asked whether the team might sign former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson.

But Belichick did acknowledge that the team plans to discuss it before the 4 p.m. deadline for putting in a waiver claim.

"We'll discuss that organizationally this afternoon," Belichick said today, per the Boston Herald. "We'll decide then if there's anything we want to do. To be honest with you, we've just been focused on Indianapolis, and our pro people are figuring that. We kind of do that every week at this time. Our pro people go through the guys that are available, whether it's waivers or teams that have injuries or changes to a guy's status or guys we want to work out or other teams work out.

"After all that, it's not just about one guy, but after all that gets done, we'll talk about the whole thing in a group and what our plans are for the whole week. Whether it's to work a guy out or claim a guy or talk to his representative, whatever happens. That's something we'll do between now and 4 o'clock."

At first glance, Johnson wouldn't seem to be the type of guy Belichick would want around. But Belichick has had success in the past with acquiring a talented but disgruntled running back -- Corey Dillon was widely viewed as a locker room cancer with the Cincinnati Bengals, but once he became a Patriot, he suddenly became a team player and ran for 1,635 yards in 2004.

They could use him but IMO he's not on the level of Moss or Dillon as a far as talent goes.

 

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Corey Dillon, Randy Moss, Larry Johnson?

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick was his usual noncommittal self on Tuesday when asked whether the team might sign former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson.

But Belichick did acknowledge that the team plans to discuss it before the 4 p.m. deadline for putting in a waiver claim.

"We'll discuss that organizationally this afternoon," Belichick said today, per the Boston Herald. "We'll decide then if there's anything we want to do. To be honest with you, we've just been focused on Indianapolis, and our pro people are figuring that. We kind of do that every week at this time. Our pro people go through the guys that are available, whether it's waivers or teams that have injuries or changes to a guy's status or guys we want to work out or other teams work out.

"After all that, it's not just about one guy, but after all that gets done, we'll talk about the whole thing in a group and what our plans are for the whole week. Whether it's to work a guy out or claim a guy or talk to his representative, whatever happens. That's something we'll do between now and 4 o'clock."

At first glance, Johnson wouldn't seem to be the type of guy Belichick would want around. But Belichick has had success in the past with acquiring a talented but disgruntled running back -- Corey Dillon was widely viewed as a locker room cancer with the Cincinnati Bengals, but once he became a Patriot, he suddenly became a team player and ran for 1,635 yards in 2004.

They could use him but IMO he's not on the level of Moss or Dillon as a far as talent goes.

Definitely not. I just meant how they seem to like to pick up other teams cancers. It worked out pretty well for them in the past too.

 

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick was his usual noncommittal self on Tuesday when asked whether the team might sign former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson.

But Belichick did acknowledge that the team plans to discuss it before the 4 p.m. deadline for putting in a waiver claim.

"We'll discuss that organizationally this afternoon," Belichick said today, per the Boston Herald. "We'll decide then if there's anything we want to do. To be honest with you, we've just been focused on Indianapolis, and our pro people are figuring that. We kind of do that every week at this time. Our pro people go through the guys that are available, whether it's waivers or teams that have injuries or changes to a guy's status or guys we want to work out or other teams work out.

"After all that, it's not just about one guy, but after all that gets done, we'll talk about the whole thing in a group and what our plans are for the whole week. Whether it's to work a guy out or claim a guy or talk to his representative, whatever happens. That's something we'll do between now and 4 o'clock."

At first glance, Johnson wouldn't seem to be the type of guy Belichick would want around. But Belichick has had success in the past with acquiring a talented but disgruntled running back -- Corey Dillon was widely viewed as a locker room cancer with the Cincinnati Bengals, but once he became a Patriot, he suddenly became a team player and ran for 1,635 yards in 2004.

They could use him but IMO he's not on the level of Moss or Dillon as a far as talent goes.

Definitely not. I just meant how they seem to like to pick up other teams cancers. It worked out pretty well for them in the past too.[/quote:1wzdhxgd]

I agree, he could come in and contribute to their running game.

 

[kdailey4315]

Johnson is one of the most frustrating athletes ever. He has all the God given talent needed to DOMINATE the league yet he lacks the drive/desire/common sense to do it.

 

[gt2590]

Johnson's agent is saying 8-10 teams are interested and 4 would be a big surprise to everyone. And agents never lie or exaggerate!

I think the Iggles would be one of the surprise teams if the "surprise" teams even exist.

 

[ctmike]

Don't the Pats still have Fred Taylor? Or is that not working out too well? Is Maroney injured? Perhaps I should follow this better but with those guys and LJ they'll just be adding to his unhappiness if they are all healthy as he will split time. I think he'd be better off on a team that needs a full time guy to carry a load and he needs to show what he can do and that he's not what everyone thinks he is. Kansas City has sucked for so long who could blame him for developing a bit of an attitude? I'm not saying I agree with him but I can certainly understand it.

 

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Don't the Pats still have Fred Taylor? Or is that not working out too well? Is Maroney injured? Perhaps I should follow this better but with those guys and LJ they'll just be adding to his unhappiness if they are all healthy as he will split time. I think he'd be better off on a team that needs a full time guy to carry a load and he needs to show what he can do and that he's not what everyone thinks he is. Kansas City has sucked for so long who could blame him for developing a bit of an attitude? I'm not saying I agree with him but I can certainly understand it.

Fred Taylor is on IR. Maroney's not too great.

 

[ctmike]

Don't the Pats still have Fred Taylor? Or is that not working out too well? Is Maroney injured? Perhaps I should follow this better but with those guys and LJ they'll just be adding to his unhappiness if they are all healthy as he will split time. I think he'd be better off on a team that needs a full time guy to carry a load and he needs to show what he can do and that he's not what everyone thinks he is. Kansas City has sucked for so long who could blame him for developing a bit of an attitude? I'm not saying I agree with him but I can certainly understand it.

Fred Taylor is on IR. Maroney's not too great.

Well according to Yahoo :

One team that won't be interested: The New England Patriots. They've found success with Laurence Maroney, despite injuries to Fred Taylor and Sammy Morris. Besides, the Patriots are just fine with Tom Brady passing often to Randy Moss and Wes Welker in most games, and Kevin Faulk serves as the steady third-down back, a role in which Johnson can't help.

So of course he'll probably end up in New England.

 

[SOONERCOWBOY]

I really can't think of anyone who needs him. If no one wants Marvin Harrison I don't think any team will pickup Johnson.