Alternative to Vinny AND Bledsoe: Brad Johnson

[Waffle]

Here's a look at Johnson's stats since 2002...

C A C% Yds. Y/C TD Int
| 2002 (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002.htm) tam (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam2002.htm) | 13 (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/games/JohnBr00.htm#2002) | 281 451 62.3 3049 6.8 22 6 | 13 30 0 |
| 2003 (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003.htm) tam (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam2003.htm) | 16 (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/games/JohnBr00.htm#2003) | 354 570 62.1 3811 6.7 26 21 | 25 33 0 |
| 2004 (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004.htm) tam (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam2004.htm) | 4 (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/games/JohnBr00.htm#2004) | 65 103 63.1 674 6.5 3 3 | 5 23 0

CAREER

TOTAL | 115 | 2165 3503 61.8 23913 6.8 143 98 | 222 528 7

This is just an alternative theory to VT or Bledsoe. Even in limited action this season, his TD to INT ratio is on the plus side, and he threw for over 3,000 yards in both 2002 and 2003. Take notice his high completion percentage too. That number may be skewed a little high due to the "dink and dunk" nature of Gruden's version of the WCO, but his career completion percentage is still nearly 62%. McNabb would kill to have that.

Also, look at his career TD/Int ratio. 143-98 isn't too shabby if you ask me. Yes, he's 36, but neither VT nor Drew Bledsoe are spring chickens themselves.

I know he has deficiencies as well. He isn't very mobile, but neither is DB or VT. He has had some injury concerns as well. However, he WON a SB in 2002 unlike Vinny or Bledsoe. Johnson most likely wouldn't demand to be the starter either and may sign a cap friendly contract if his value isn't artificially inflated by Dennis Green in Arizona.

This is just something to chew on, that's all. Other thoughts on why we should or should not look at Brad Johnson as a vet backup or to compete w/ Henson/Romo???

[Chocolate Lab]

I really, really liked him a couple of years ago, but the little bit I saw last year, he looked like he was finished. You know, they always say that when you hit your late 30s you can just fall off the shelf at any time.* I think he has.

*Except for Vinny, of course. :)

[Tuna Helper]

I really, really liked him a couple of years ago, but the little bit I saw last year, he looked like he was finished. You know, they always say that when you hit your late 30s you can just fall off the shelf at any time.* I think he has.

*Except for Vinny, of course. :)

It happened to Aikman. It was like he hit a brick wall when the Irvin injury occurred. Except Aikman wasn't quite as old.

[jimmy40]

It happened to Aikman. It was like he hit a brick wall when the Irvin injury occurred. Except Aikman wasn't quite as old.He hit the wall when he could barely stand up straight. His bad back was the wall.

[Roughneck]

I'd actually prefer Bledsoe. Johnson never really had much of an arm to begin with. How far can he even throw the ball now-a-days? 30 yards? 35 yards?

[AmishCowboy]

I was thinking about the same thing, he would be a perfect Half year starter until Henson is ready, plus he would most likely take a 1 or 2 year deal. I'am sure Bledsoe wants a 3 to 4 year contract at good money. :iggles:

[Waffle]

I was thinking about the same thing, he would be a perfect Half year starter until Henson is ready, plus he would most likely take a 1 or 2 year deal. I'am sure Bledsoe wants a 3 to 4 year contract at good money. :iggles:

I'm not necessarily advocating a Brad Johnson signing, but you're thinking along the lines that I am. I think he should at least be considered if we decide not to re-sign Vinny, that's all.

It doesn't HAVE to be Bledsoe just because Parcells drafted him and now he's available, does it??

[Cbz40]

Brad Johnson, Kelly Holcomb, Warner............Bledsoe. The pickins are mighty thiin in my estimation. :rolleyes: