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**Narcodran** · 08-23-2011, 04:09 PM

Dolphins sign running back Larry Johnson

Chiefs' Larry Johnson runs into the end zone in a 2008 game. (John Sleezer / Kansas City Star photo)

Tribune News Services 9:32 a.m. CDT, August 23, 2011

DAVIE, Fla. -- Veteran running back Larry Johnson signed with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday after sitting out most of last season.

Johnson gained 2 yards on five carries in two games before he was released by the Washington Redskins last September. He has career rushing totals of 6,221 yards and 55 scores, but has played in just 16 games in the past three seasons.

With the addition of the 31-year-old Johnson, the Dolphins hope to improve their depth behind Reggie Bush and rookie Daniel Thomas. The team waived running back Kory Sheets, who missed all of last season with an Achilles tendon injury.

In 2009 Johnson was released by the Kansas City Chiefs in November and finished the year with Cincinnati.

His time in Kansas City was marred by off-field problems, including two suspensions in his final 12 months with the team. The Chiefs released him after he posted a gay slur on his Twitter account and questioned the competence of coach Todd Haley.

After playing in seven games as a reserve in Cincinnati, Johnson signed a three-year, incentive-laden contract with Washington in March 2010 in hopes of reviving his career. His best years were 2005-06 with the Chiefs, when he had consecutive 1,750-yard seasons and ran for a total of 37 touchdowns.

**juliannamed** · 08-23-2011, 08:14 PM

wow the dolphins are gonna suck.

**iodillalm** · 08-23-2011, 08:17 PM

wow the dolphins are gonna suck.

Getting in on the Andrew Luck sweeptakes

**thegamexpertsdotcom** · 08-23-2011, 08:25 PM

Getting in on the Andrew Luck sweeptakes

That would make for a good topic...

**Varbaiskkic** · 08-23-2011, 08:28 PM

Getting in on the Andrew Luck sweeptakes

Yup.

**iodillalm** · 08-23-2011, 08:35 PM

That would make for a good topic...

Could make it a twofer...

The Luck/Cowher sweepstakes.

**Varbaiskkic** · 08-23-2011, 08:37 PM

That would make for a good topic...

Could make it a twofer...

The Luck/Cowher sweepstakes.

I might have something even better.....

**thegamexpertsdotcom** · 08-23-2011, 08:50 PM

Could make it a twofer...

The Luck/Cowher sweepstakes.

Eh...

I think the shine is off of Cowher just a bit.

**iodillalm** · 08-23-2011, 09:07 PM

Eh...

I think the shine is off of Cowher just a bit.

I see it different, he's just waiting for the right offer.

In a state with no income tax...

**thegamexpertsdotcom** · 08-23-2011, 09:15 PM

I see it different, he's just waiting for the right offer.

In a state with no income tax...

New York has no income tax?

I think people see what Tomlin has done, and wonder how much success to attribute to Cowher, and how much to contribute to LeBeau.

**iodillalm** · 08-23-2011, 09:31 PM

New York has no income tax?

I think people see what Tomlin has done, and wonder how much success to attribute to Cowher, and how much to contribute to LeBeau.

Florida, smart guy.

He's taking his act to South Beach.

with new QB.

I wonder if he can get another star to join him so he can have a TV show/press conference on ESPN.

**Narcodran** · 08-23-2011, 11:20 PM

Funny enough, it seems that the Phins passed on Barber and Portis prior to signing LJ..

**iodillalm** · 08-23-2011, 11:22 PM

Funny enough, it seems that the Phins passed on Barber and Portis prior to signing LJ..

The writing is on the wall for those too.

**AutoCadPhotoSHOP** · 08-24-2011, 12:02 AM

So is it going to be the Reggie Bush show from 20 to 20 and then Grandma-ma will punch it in for six?

**thegamexpertsdotcom** · 08-24-2011, 12:08 AM

So is it going to be the Reggie Bush show from 20 to 20 and then Dan Carpenter will punch it in for three?

Fixed.

**poRmawayncmop** · 08-24-2011, 12:20 AM

Would have never guessed the signing of Larry Johnson would have generated this much discussion.

I say he doesn't even make the team. I'd put up some sullies if we still had vBet.

**iodillalm** · 08-24-2011, 12:25 AM

Would have never guessed the signing of Larry Johnson would have generated this much discussion.

I say he doesn't even make the team. I'd put up some sullies if we still had vBet.

I don't know.

Thye worked out 3 RBs. I think he may stay for a change of pace.

**thegamexpertsdotcom** · 08-24-2011, 02:07 AM

Would have never guessed the signing of Larry Johnson would have generated this much discussion.

I say he doesn't even make the team. I'd put up some sullies if we still had vBet.

You could take a side bet on the following...

Which will happen first:

Munson's schedule clears up enough to make adding vBet back feasible

or

Mad completes his degree in Digital Media, gets a job in the field, and takes enough Web Development side classes to figure it out.

**juliannamed** · 08-24-2011, 02:27 AM

Would have never guessed the signing of Larry Johnson would have generated this much discussion.

I say he doesn't even make the team. I'd put up some sullies if we still had vBet.

Just looks like a bad team picking up pieces off the scrap heap.

**juliannamed** · 08-24-2011, 02:29 AM

You could take a side bet on the following...

Which will happen first:

Munson's schedule clears up enough to make adding vBet back feasible

or

Mad completes his degree in Digital Media, gets a job in the field, and takes enough Web Development side classes to figure it out.

Isn't sully taking programming classes?

08-23-2011, 04:09 PM	#1
Narcodran Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	Dolphins sign Larry Johnson Dolphins sign running back Larry Johnson Chiefs' Larry Johnson runs into the end zone in a 2008 game. (John Sleezer / Kansas City Star photo) Tribune News Services 9:32 a.m. CDT, August 23, 2011 DAVIE, Fla. -- Veteran running back Larry Johnson signed with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday after sitting out most of last season. Johnson gained 2 yards on five carries in two games before he was released by the Washington Redskins last September. He has career rushing totals of 6,221 yards and 55 scores, but has played in just 16 games in the past three seasons. With the addition of the 31-year-old Johnson, the Dolphins hope to improve their depth behind Reggie Bush and rookie Daniel Thomas. The team waived running back Kory Sheets, who missed all of last season with an Achilles tendon injury. In 2009 Johnson was released by the Kansas City Chiefs in November and finished the year with Cincinnati. His time in Kansas City was marred by off-field problems, including two suspensions in his final 12 months with the team. The Chiefs released him after he posted a gay slur on his Twitter account and questioned the competence of coach Todd Haley. After playing in seven games as a reserve in Cincinnati, Johnson signed a three-year, incentive-laden contract with Washington in March 2010 in hopes of reviving his career. His best years were 2005-06 with the Chiefs, when he had consecutive 1,750-yard seasons and ran for a total of 37 touchdowns. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:14 PM	#2
juliannamed Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	wow the dolphins are gonna suck. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:17 PM	#3
iodillalm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	wow the dolphins are gonna suck. Getting in on the Andrew Luck sweeptakes Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:25 PM	#4
thegamexpertsdotcom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Getting in on the Andrew Luck sweeptakes That would make for a good topic... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:28 PM	#5
Varbaiskkic Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	Getting in on the Andrew Luck sweeptakes Yup. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:35 PM	#6
iodillalm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	That would make for a good topic... Could make it a twofer... The Luck/Cowher sweepstakes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:37 PM	#7
Varbaiskkic Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	That would make for a good topic... Could make it a twofer... The Luck/Cowher sweepstakes. I might have something even better..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:50 PM	#8
thegamexpertsdotcom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Could make it a twofer... The Luck/Cowher sweepstakes. Eh... I think the shine is off of Cowher just a bit. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 09:07 PM	#9
iodillalm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	Eh... I think the shine is off of Cowher just a bit. I see it different, he's just waiting for the right offer. In a state with no income tax... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 09:15 PM	#10
thegamexpertsdotcom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	I see it different, he's just waiting for the right offer. In a state with no income tax... New York has no income tax? I think people see what Tomlin has done, and wonder how much success to attribute to Cowher, and how much to contribute to LeBeau. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 09:31 PM	#11
iodillalm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	New York has no income tax? I think people see what Tomlin has done, and wonder how much success to attribute to Cowher, and how much to contribute to LeBeau. Florida, smart guy. He's taking his act to South Beach. with new QB. I wonder if he can get another star to join him so he can have a TV show/press conference on ESPN. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 11:20 PM	#12
Narcodran Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	Funny enough, it seems that the Phins passed on Barber and Portis prior to signing LJ.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 11:22 PM	#13
iodillalm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	Funny enough, it seems that the Phins passed on Barber and Portis prior to signing LJ.. The writing is on the wall for those too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-24-2011, 12:02 AM	#14
AutoCadPhotoSHOP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	So is it going to be the Reggie Bush show from 20 to 20 and then Grandma-ma will punch it in for six? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-24-2011, 12:08 AM	#15
thegamexpertsdotcom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	So is it going to be the Reggie Bush show from 20 to 20 and then Dan Carpenter will punch it in for three? Fixed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-24-2011, 12:20 AM	#16
poRmawayncmop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 664 Senior Member	Would have never guessed the signing of Larry Johnson would have generated this much discussion. I say he doesn't even make the team. I'd put up some sullies if we still had vBet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-24-2011, 12:25 AM	#17
iodillalm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	Would have never guessed the signing of Larry Johnson would have generated this much discussion. I say he doesn't even make the team. I'd put up some sullies if we still had vBet. I don't know. Thye worked out 3 RBs. I think he may stay for a change of pace. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-24-2011, 02:07 AM	#18
thegamexpertsdotcom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Would have never guessed the signing of Larry Johnson would have generated this much discussion. I say he doesn't even make the team. I'd put up some sullies if we still had vBet. You could take a side bet on the following... Which will happen first: Munson's schedule clears up enough to make adding vBet back feasible or Mad completes his degree in Digital Media, gets a job in the field, and takes enough Web Development side classes to figure it out. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-24-2011, 02:27 AM	#19
juliannamed Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Would have never guessed the signing of Larry Johnson would have generated this much discussion. I say he doesn't even make the team. I'd put up some sullies if we still had vBet. Just looks like a bad team picking up pieces off the scrap heap. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-24-2011, 02:29 AM	#20
juliannamed Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	You could take a side bet on the following... Which will happen first: Munson's schedule clears up enough to make adding vBet back feasible or Mad completes his degree in Digital Media, gets a job in the field, and takes enough Web Development side classes to figure it out. Isn't sully taking programming classes? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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