Al Johnson

[bbgun]

Who is that?

Some kid from a German amateur team.

 

[Wolverine]

Who is that?

I'd run him 3-4 miles everyday until I get at least 100 of that off - too big and fat.

Crown you know I am like serious. His one leg has to be bigger around then I am. Also I bet he can really tear a violent loud fart.

 

[Crown Royal]

He's like the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man.

 

[AbeBeta]

in terms of calling the snaps and the alignments, Al is pretty solid, weight was his only problem, hope gaining weight solves it, and experience...

his weight is part of the issue. but his real problem is that he is not strong enough -- you look at his arms and he doesn't he just doesn't appear very muscular. really though his technique is his problem. even at last year's size he's big enough if he plays technically well. right now, he's decent but not great in that area. if he can get stonger and use better technique, he'll be around for some time.

 

[silverbear]

Here is the link. That will cost you a $10 archive user fee.


Also it has some real good stuff in there about how this NFL scout thinks that Kyle Kosier will be a upgrade at guard and he did mean a upgrade over Allen.

Also I was wrong about Johnson up to 318...he is up to 317. I was 1 pound off.

I like hearing that, but I'll also note that reliable reports last year had him playing at around 295, NOT at 305...

I find myself wondering how a guy could add 22 pounds in such a short period of time, simply by working out...

 

[theogt]

I like hearing that, but I'll also note that reliable reports last year had him playing at around 295, NOT at 305...

I find myself wondering how a guy could add 22 pounds in such a short period of time, simply by working out...

It comes in a syringe.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I find myself wondering how a guy could add 22 pounds in such a short period of time, simply by working out...

roids

 

[Bob Sacamano]

It comes in a syringe.

:bang2: bastage

 

[Rush 2112]

yes, no OG will go in round 1, and they typically don't go fast in the 2nd either, and arent highly valued, remember Elton Brown was the consensus #1 OG on the board, but he fell to round 3, Matua is ranked 5th according to Goose

Elton Brown wasn't the consensus #1 OG by anyone who knew what they were talking about.

Strictly internet scouts.

He was last year's Lendale White.

Left combine and and Senior Bowl early.

Arrested twice. Combo of Lendale and Justice.

 

[ghst187]

in terms of calling the snaps and the alignments, Al is pretty solid, weight was his only problem, hope gaining weight solves it, and experience...

Yes his biggest problem was being able to get the blocks, he got overpowered
Yes, he was good at the line calls
but no he did have other problems. For 2-3 games he cued the DL to the snap count.
Also, he better keep the same mobility that he had despite the added weight or else he'll still have problems. Also, I think 318 is the heaviest AJ has ever been so keep that in mind.
C was the position I was most concerned about going into this offseason and resigning Gurode didn't exactly allay those concerns. That's why I was a huge proponent of signing Bentley. I still think its our weakest link until proven otherwise. and I hope I am in the first game.
AJ really needs to come around and be the man for us at C. I hope Gurode gets better too.

 

[burmafrd]

I had heard that by the endof the season he was done to about 290 or even less. So this might be an effort to have more to lose over the season. The big question is how much quickness will he lose with the greater bulk.

 

[baj1dallas]

in terms of calling the snaps and the alignments, Al is pretty solid,

In terms of pass protection as well, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if he had graded out as the 2nd best lineman last year. It's not just his weight that was the problem, because gaining more won't necessarily solve anything. He has to be stronger at the point of attack in the run game.

 

[TwentyOne]

Sometimes, thats what you have to do, chew a player out, let him know that to you, he let you down.

Sorry, no offense but this is complete BS! And it really drives me mad when i here people saying something like that.

So if you mean, sometimes you need that for yourself, then ok. But if you mean that you need that sometimes to - in the end - help the player playing better (because in the end that's what you really want from him, don't you?) then sorry but then i have to say it can't be more untruth.

Chewing a player out or giving him the blame for something he didn't do for you just will make him drive away from you. Maybe not at the first time but with time he will do his own thing. With a trainer who acts like that, he will lose his team really quick.
Chewing out players or giving someone in live the blame for something just shows to me that the one who does it didn't archive a goal he set for himself and is frustrated about it but doesn't know how to handle the failure or how to change it. So he needs someone to whom he gives his frustration. Thats all and thats what you will get when you act like that: People who are finger pointers and don't take responsibility for things they did/do.

Chewing someone out or giving him always the blame doesn't make someone better or motivates people (and in the end that has to be the main goal for a coach. Just take the word "coaching": he teaches you something. For what? to chew you out and because he needs someone who takes the blame for something. No, he wants you to learn something, to make you better in that specific thing).
Motivation comes through praise. I myself don't think Bill Parcells is such a good coach or is able to handle head cases like LT or LA (2 years back) because he is making them "bad" (gives them the blame etc..). I think he is able to handles those players because he trys to find out what kind of person a player is. To understand in what things the player takes pride and so what motivates the player.

Take TO for example: To me he is a player who doesn't need someone who tells him to go to workout. He doesn't need a father figure. He also wants to win games that's his highest priority. he pushes himselfs playing the best football there is in him. So do you really think you will motivate him in saying he let the team down? He wants to win, and this is a team sport. So letting him know he let someone down is not a good idea i guess.
But letting him know he let himself down is a much better idea. He let himself down because he didn't try hard enough and so he didn't play well. Letting him know he played better then the average player on the team but that's not what you expect from him because you know there is much more in him then playing average football. I think that will motivate this player and he will listen to you the next time you tell him something (tactics etc..).

To me giving someone the blame for something always shows only your own inablility to deal with your OWN problems in life.

 

[Charles]

I like hearing that, but I'll also note that reliable reports last year had him playing at around 295, NOT at 305...

I find myself wondering how a guy could add 22 pounds in such a short period of time, simply by working out...

No need to wonder. It is very possible.

I don't think Al Johnson's problem has been getting to the a target weight prior to the season. I think his problem has been keeping on the weight and maintaining his strenght throughout the season. By seasons end Al Johnson looks like an out of shape TE (280-290 lb range).

Hopefully by getting up to the 320 plus LB range prior to the season, his playing weight won't drop below 300lbs. He should be much stronger, but will the extra weight affect his abilities to play in space........we'll see.

If Gurode masters the mental aspect of the game.we'll be in for a very good center competition.

 

[big dog cowboy]

If Gurode masters the mental aspect of the game.we'll be in for a very good center competition.

He signed a one year deal so he know this is do or die time. If he can't get it done this year he may be finished as a Cowboy.