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Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:54 pm
by HMFFL
In the first major surprise of the day, the Bengals informed halfback Rudi Johnson that his contract has been terminated.
His agent, Peter Schaffer, confirmed that the Bengals notified him that his client will no longer be with the team. Johnson was in the fourth year of a five-year, $20.7 million contract. Hamstring problems bothered him this summer, and injuries have been a concern for the past couple years.
Johnson came to minicamp in incredible shape. He added muscle and lost body fat.
The release of Johnson gives Chris Perry the starting job. He was scheduled to make $3.65 million this season.
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Re: Cincinnati Has Released Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:04 pm
by randomhero423
wow. hmm, wonder where he goes.
Re: Cincinnati Have Released Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:27 pm
by Al n' Perk No Layups!
NFL.com confirms it:
http://blogs.nfl.com/2008/08/30/agent-j ... y-bengals/That is really surprising, I didn't think they would flat out cut him.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:40 pm
by greenbeans
daymmm . . . youd figure theyd atleast get SOMETHING for him. even just a bottom of the barrel draft pick, thats nuts. come to the pats Rudi, who needs tight ends anymore, we'll have 6 rb's.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:11 pm
by Mr Awesome
Ill bet a lot of teams wouldn't mind having more RB depth. I was surprised at this also. Rudi was a top back for several seasons before last season. There has to be some kind of situation behind the scenes.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:12 am
by Icness
Mr Awesome wrote:Ill bet a lot of teams wouldn't mind having more RB depth. I was surprised at this also. Rudi was a top back for several seasons before last season. There has to be some kind of situation behind the scenes.
That situation behind the scenes is called "The Brown family is cheap and will not stand for internal criticism".
Rudi might not get claimed because of his salary but he will be on a roster soon thereafter.
They also cut Willie Anderson, which surprises me even more than Rudi. I already knew Rudi wasn't going to be a Bengal this year, but cutting Willie surprises me. That locker room has to be in absolute shambles right now. They're going to be lucky to win 4 games.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:14 am
by randomhero423
you hear any rumors where willie, rudi or colvin will end up? colvin seems like a perfect fit with the g-men.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:11 am
by Icness
randomhero423 wrote:you hear any rumors where willie, rudi or colvin will end up? colvin seems like a perfect fit with the g-men.
If Colvin had anythign left he'd still be in Houston. Or New England for that matter.
I knwo the Bengals were talking to the Bucs about Rudi but I haven't heard anything on that front lately. Denver might be an option. I would assume Houston has to have interest with Chris Brown out for the season.
Willie Anderson should call the Raiders ASAP. They need him more than he needs them. He's just a great leader, great guy, good teacher and mentor. Never let the losing and chaos bring him down.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:43 am
by Da Schwab
I remember watching the first preseason game Rosie was in as a member of the Pats, and they were making such a big deal about how the deal went under the radar; that it was huge steal and would put the Pats over the top. Then a few plays later, he blew out his hip, and it was all downhill from there.
Why ruin the youth movement in the Giants' LB corps, by bringing in a guy who was past his prime almost 6 years ago?
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:48 am
by randomhero423
he can rush the passer, and that's what we need. if it doesn't work we can cut him, but i think it's worth a shot
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:39 am
by Da Schwab
Maybe if we get desperate, due to further injuries or bad play, but not now.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:25 am
by A.J.
I would love for us to get Rudi.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:21 pm
by Celtics_Champs
Da Schwab wrote:I remember watching the first preseason game Rosie was in as a member of the Pats, and they were making such a big deal about how the deal went under the radar; that it was huge steal and would put the Pats over the top. Then a few plays later, he blew out his hip, and it was all downhill from there.
Why ruin the youth movement in the Giants' LB corps, by bringing in a guy who was past his prime almost 6 years ago?
Huh? It was a regular season game against the eagles. He was attempting to recover a fumble when someone landed on him, something like that... And he was out for that whole year, yes, but he had some great seasons with us after that.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:54 pm
by Da Schwab
I must be thinking of another guy then. Who the hell am I thinking of?
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:14 pm
by Celtics_Champs
Da Schwab wrote:I must be thinking of another guy then. Who the hell am I thinking of?
I don't know, you were right about the hip though. Rosey hurt his hip early on, he just wasn't a bust for the rest of his tenure though.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:16 pm
by Da Schwab
This is going to bother me now.
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:55 pm
by Celtics_Champs
Didn't feel this merited its own thread, but according to the Globe, chad jackson has been released.
Surprised at the timing of this. A day after cut day? He performed well during his last two preseason games. Oh well...
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Mon Sep 1, 2008 1:35 am
by cowboys4life
randomhero423 wrote: colvin seems like a perfect fit with the g-men.
If colvin goes to the Giants i will go out of my mind
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Mon Sep 1, 2008 3:31 am
by Philly KDub
Celtics_Champs wrote:Didn't feel this merited its own thread, but according to the Globe, chad jackson has been released.
Surprised at the timing of this. A day after cut day? He performed well during his last two preseason games. Oh well...
he should be signed by another team before the beginning of the season or just after week 1. i see some potential in him
Re: Cincinnati parts ways with Rudi Johnson
Posted: Mon Sep 1, 2008 5:03 am
by BillsGiants_Rep
In all honesty I don't see either Rudi Johnson or Shaun Alexander being on a roster this season