LAD_Brooklyn Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24504933/titans-likely-to-release-rb-chris-johnson-next-week Chris Johnson's tenure in Tennessee may be coming to an end. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro days | Top free agents One way or another, Chris Johnson almost certainly won't be with the Titans next month when the team reports for offseason workouts. Johnson was reportedly on the trade block in early March. And even with multiple teams interested in his services, his $8 million base salary in 2014 is prohibitive, which is why he'll likely be released, perhaps as soon as next week, according to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora. As for possible landing spots, the Tennessean's Jim Wyatt thinks Johnson ends up with the Falcons, who signed 30-year-old Steven Jackson last offseason. At the annual NFL meetings earlier this week, new Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt said the team will continue to weigh their options with the 29-year-old Johnson, the team's 2008 first-round pick. "This whole thing is a process," Whisenhunt said, via the Tennessean. "There's not a timetable on doing it. We're trying to do what's best for the team. We're certainly sensitive to try and resolve this whole deal sooner than later. It's just a process that you go through. I hope the fan base understands we're trying to do what's best for our team. All that matters is what we do on Sundays and winning those games." Meanwhile, Johnson, who averaged a career-low 3.9 yards per carry last season, plans to show up for the Titans' offseason workouts that begin April 7. "Yeah, I plan on being there," Johnson told the the Tennessean Tuesday. "If I haven't been traded or released by that time, I will show up in Nashville and be ready to go from day one with the team. There's been a lot of speculation about the future, and where I'll be. But I am under contract with the Tennessee Titans. That's my team. And whatever team I am with when the offseason program starts, that is where I am showing up. "I want to run and lift with the team and do what I can to make the team better. If April 7 gets here and I am on the Tennessee roster, then I am going to show up ready to go." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Idzik can change the face of this offense by signing Johnson and Jackson makes us an immediate Super Bowl contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 wow there really is no trade market for these 8 - 10 mm dollar players this year. GM's just wait you out now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 http://www.ganggreennation.com/2014/2/18/5422038/potential-jets-chris-johnson Feb 18th There are currently rumors that Chris Johnson will soon be cut from the Tennessee Titans due to his impending $8 million salary next year, and will be a free agent. If this is true, the New York Jets would be wise to bring Johnson in for a visit and, if financially feasible, sign him to a multi-year contract. Although Johnson’s performance has suffered since his 2,000 yard season, he has never gone below 1,000 yards in a season in six years. He is still a dynamic threat that is averaging 4.53 yards/attempt (better than the likes of Frank Gore, Arian Foster, Maurice Jones-Drew, Reggie Bush, Ray Rice, Matt Forte, Doug Martin, Marshawn Lynch, Steven Jackson, and others) over his career and has caught no less than thirty-six passes in a season. I think Johnson desperately needs a change of scenery. He’s seemingly lost some motivation on the listless Titans, and I think he’d be a fantastic partner to Chris Ivory and would give the Jets a home run threat, which they desperately need. He’s much better than Mike Goodson, and much more durable. He has never missed a game, despite playing on a torn meniscus this season. If the price is right, and to me that means no more than $2-3 million per year, John Idzik should make signing Chris Johnson a priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 There is no talent available after the first week of free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Less than zerooooooo chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 QB Vick/Geno RB Johnson, Ivory WR Jackson, Kerley WR Decker, Hill, Nelson TE ? , Cumberland Someone deserves to be fired if such an offense wasn't to work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Less than zerooooooo chance So you admit that there is a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 QB Vick/Geno RB Johnson, Ivory WR Jackson, Kerley WR Decker, Hill, Nelson TE ? , Cumberland Someone deserves to be fired if such an offense wasn't to work out. I really don't see them ending up with Jackson and Johnson. But if they did you would think it would make sense to start Vick with all that win now talent around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 QB Vick/Geno RB Johnson, Ivory WR Jackson, Kerley WR Decker, Hill, Nelson TE ? , Cumberland Someone deserves to be fired if such an offense wasn't to work out. League leading offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 I really don't see them ending up with Jackson and Johnson. But if they did you would think it would make sense to start Vick with all that win now talent around him. It's logical to think so but I still will like it to be earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 League leading offense. If this was 2010 maybe but with that bag of sh** that they've made us watch the past 3 years I would just hope for a top 15 offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Less than zerooooooo chance I hope it is. Guy got his contract and then didnt do much after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Im all for improving this offense. But these castoffs are not the way to go about it. Now that this guy is released he will sign a team friendly deal then get paid and forget how to play again after much bitching like he did the last time he cried for a contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 If he wants to play then yes please. Johnson was an extremely talented player so wouldn't be shocked if he's just down to talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Less than zerooooooo Not for nothing, but let's please leave the literary references to the professionals here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Not for nothing, but let's please leave the literary references to the professionals here. This is an excellent point. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better2bgreenthanblue Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Rather have Jax and Goodson, than CJ and a 2nd or 3rd round WR, assuming we are going DB 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Rather have Jax and Goodson, than CJ and a 2nd or 3rd round WR, assuming we are going DB 1st. Definitely. Goodson is JAG but djax changes this O. Honestly, I don't want CJ0.5K. He's soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Definitely. Goodson is JAG but djax changes this O. Honestly, I don't want CJ0.5K. He's soft. Depends what the intention is in bringing him here. If it's to give him 250-300 carries (plus all 3rd downs), then no. If it's for half that plus 3rd downs yes he could play out 3 years of a deal (or all of a 3-year deal) if that's his intended workload, and be effective doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Idzik can change the face of this offense by signing Johnson and Jackson makes us an immediate Super Bowl contender. Lmfaorotfsmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000318310/article/chris-johnson-will-have-meniscus-surgery-this-week Chris Johnson will have meniscus surgery this week (January) Chris Johnson is expected to hit free agency for the first time in his career this offseason. If that happens, he'll do it coming off surgery. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Johnson will have surgery this week to repair a torn meniscus, per a source who has spoken to the running back. Johnson's knee bothered him for most of the season. Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean first reported the news. Johnson said in December that there's "no way" he'll take a pay cut to stay with the Tennessee Titans, so he probably won't stay with them. Johnson is owed $8 million next season and there's no reason to think the Titans will pay that amount. Johnson was limited to 3.9 yards-per-carry and 1,077 rushing yards in 2013. NFL Media columnist Mike Silver reported in December that Johnson is not in the team's long-term plans. While the injury gives Johnson a reason for his sluggish play, coming off knee surgery doesn't help his market value. Johnson has been remarkably durable in his career, missing only one game in six years. Johnson has the league's longest active consecutive games started streak for running backs. Teams simply don't pay for running backs in free agency unless they are truly special. Johnson gets what's blocked; he has struggled to make defenders miss in space for years. He's a fine complementary piece to a running attack, but we don't expect Johnson to carry the load for any team next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Chris Johnson and DeSean Jackson = an NFL Super Bowl contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Depends what the intention is in bringing him here. If it's to give him 250-300 carries (plus all 3rd downs), then no. If it's for half that plus 3rd downs yes he could play out 3 years of a deal (or all of a 3-year deal) if that's his intended workload, and be effective doing it. Chris Johnson wants to be a full time player and someone will give him a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXD Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Chris Johnson wants to be a full time player and someone will give him a chance I'm not sure how many RB-needy teams remain. We'll see who is involved. There was only one team chasing Tate. It may reach a situation where there are no teams willing to offer him a starting gig. That could drive his asking price down and I can see a fit here for him. Of course no one is concerned that Idzik will overpay for him, right? The fear with Tanny would be an emotional, huge signing. At least John practices restraint. (A little too much for my taste sometimes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Dolphins and Raiders already have their guys. Steelers, Jets and Pats are amongst the teams who should still be in the sweepstakes of landing a RB. Don't she Johnson wanting the Pats. But with a guy like a Johnson on the market more teams may emerge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Chris Johnson and DeSean Jackson = an NFL Super Bowl contender. #dreamteam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Meniscus surgery? Even weekend joggers are not the same after meniscus surgery. Are we sure Chris Johnson isn't done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Chris Johnson wants to be a full time player and someone will give him a chanceIf that's the case then that's the case. We don't need that. We need a complementary back who morphs into a 3rd down only back when he loses another step. If that's a bad fit for him them he can piss off. There's a draft coming up, and another next year. He's a used RB, not a franchise savior. And it's want more than need anyway. Plus I want even aware of his knee surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 If he'd be willing to assume the LT role here, I'd be ok with it. Better than reaching on a back probably....even though I like Tre Mason a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 If he'd be willing to assume the LT role here, I'd be ok with it. Better than reaching on a back probably....even though I like Tre Mason a ton. Mason, Sankey or Seastrunk would be great in that role. Unless they plan on Goodson being healthy, it's a position they should address, especially if they want Geno to develop. That being said, you can get productive backs, especially just 3rd down backs throughout the entire draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Mason, Sankey or Seastrunk would be great in that role. Unless they plan on Goodson being healthy, it's a position they should address, especially if they want Geno to develop. That being said, you can get productive backs, especially just 3rd down backs throughout the entire draft. Mason's a beast man...would love to have him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 At some point, JI has to put his pride to the side and sign someone that does not fit his expectations. We don't have a player that can break those long runs at any second and Chris Johnson can definitely do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Mason's a beast man...would love to have him here. He's got a lot of early Ray Rice to him. Wouldn't mind going forward with both Ivory and Mason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 ESPN New York's Rich Cimini believes the Jets will pursue Chris Johnson when he is released from the Titans. Cimini does not know if Johnson would accept the committee role he would be given in New York, but he certainly fits the speed back mold the Jets are looking for to complement Chris Ivory. Johnson may be looking for more than a committee role, but that will be all he is likely to find in free agency. The Falcons have also been strongly linked with CJ?K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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