DMN Blog - Johnson: "I was not the snitch" - 4/30/09

[Hostile]

for real man. he never just gives me a straight answer I usually have to pm him to have a decent shot at a straight answer.

Because sometimes straight answers on a forum this size stir up fecal matter.

 

[Doomsday]

Johnson didn't deny that he discussed the T.O./Tony Romo situation with the NFL Network's Warren Sapp, who won a Super Bowl with Johnson as Buccaneers and referenced a conversation with the quarterback during footage of a Ravens-Cowboys production meeting that aired this week.

It is one thing to chat with an ex teammate who you are friendly with, it is a different story to go blabbing to Ed Werder. I still think it was Barbie trying to get in good with his buddies at ESPN. Why else was he on first take over and over? He was obviously feeding the drama.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Barbie is the snitch, its just too many coincidences for him not to be. Check this out.

1. Bobby has been buried on the depth chart since day 1 and the team is so impressed with the guy, that they sign guys on social security to play in front of him (Zach, Brookings, ect).

2. Bobby loves the media attention. He has spent more time on ESPN than he has on the field and the more contraversy there is, the more face time Bobby gets on ESPN.

3. Bobby gets no respect at all from his teammates. I cant remember if it was on hard knocks or something else, but the video was showing practice and the o-lineman were just taunting Bobby like crazy on a blitz drill. They were yelling "Barbie" and when the ball was snapped they would put Bobby on his arse, just throwing him around like a rag doll. You know Bobby would love some payback against his teammates by sabatoging the season.


I am sorry fellas, but this is just too much to overlook in my opinion. I would bet dollars to donuts that Bobby is the guy feeding ESPN their inside info.

 

[dadymat]

if BJ was blabbing to his BFF Sapp wouldnt NFLN have broke the story ......?

 

[SaltwaterServr]

if BJ was blabbing to his BFF Sapp wouldnt NFLN have broke the story ......?

Not if Bradly wanted Trent Dilfer's job. Which network has the biggest audience? Which network broadcasts more live NFL games?

There may be more ex football players on NFLN, but it's also easier to get lost in the shuffle there as well.

 

[InmanRoshi]

It's got to be Bobby....right? I mean he's got all the motive in the world. He gets no respect from his teammates. No respect from the fans and can barely still see the field. Sounds like someone is bitter..and it isn't me!!

Carpenter has absolutely no reason to snitch. It was an offensive player who was exposed to all of the nutcases antics up close and personal and got tired of the antics and the free reign the organization allowed him... and thank God he did it.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Here's my problem with Brad.

You just admitted you were gabbing with Sapp about 'in house' stuff with the Cowboys.

So even if you didn't go to Werder I still think he's a fool.

And I don't want to hear anyone giving Johnson a pass on this because Sapp is an old friend either because Sapp, and Johnson damn well knew this, has a big fat mouth and he's now part of the 'evil media' that was supposedly out to get the team last season.

All we ever heard about Johnson was that he's a team leader, a solid guy and that he was a very smart QB.

Well then why didn't 'Mr. Smart QB' know that he should have just kept it vanilla with Sapp when he spoke to him?

In one way I am glad Johnson is gone. But I am not too happy that 'The Rat' may still be in the locker room.

It was barbie and Sexton.

 

[THUMPER]

I think the "snitch" was Dave Campo. No particular reason, I just don't like him.

 

[InmanRoshi]

I think the "snitch" was Dave Campo. No particular reason, I just don't like him.

That seems to be the main reason people are pointing to Carpenter.

 

[Clove]

Seems like Brad is distancing himself from all of that, and he really doesn't have too.

 

[Hoofbite]

That seems to be the main reason people are pointing to Carpenter.

I think more people are looking at Carps ESPN gig and wondering how the hell he got it. Naturally, people are assuming he spouted off at the mouth in exchange for a seat next to Skippy.

Personally, I don't care who it was. If someone snitching to the media is the straw that broke the camels back on TOs departure, thank god someone snitched.

Thank god TO is gone.

Same goes for Brad because he couldn't play a lick anymore. Same goes for Pacman and Tank cause they were pieces of **** and same goes for Canty for taking the payday and immediately falling in line and opening up the mouth. Screw them all.

The only player I really wish would have returned was Burnett. I like KB and I know he pretty much said Dallas coaching could kiss his *** for not ever letting him start but I really wish he was still around.

If Jerry would cut bait with Ellis, this would probably be one of the more successful offseason in a LONG while. Get rid of all the guys who can't help but be pissed about something and go crying to the media. Free up that cap space and reward Ware. Only thing problem is, I don't see Jerry doing it. Ellis and Adams are the only remaining players from the time when Jerry was running the show. I think he sees those two as a way of saying "well, I wasn't a complete idiot. As long as they continue to play well I can feel alright". Hopefully I am wrong and Jerry tells Ellis to get lost this year and looks real hard for Adams' replacement in the near future.

Back on topic, I really don't care who "snitched". I'm sure whoever it is (if it is even known by the players) has lost some respect in the locker room but that man should get award because he is partly responsible for TO being gone.

 

[Woods]

Well, if we assume it's an offensive player who is no longer on the team, then it's either

Berger
Curtis
B Johnson
B Bollinger

I can't think of anyone else who's gone on the offensive side of the ball.

 

[popcorn]

he blabed to sapp and sapp blabed to warner. anyway cancer gone

 

[PullMyFinger]

He sure is defensive about it. Isn't he?

 

[THUMPER]

I think more people are looking at Carps ESPN gig and wondering how the hell he got it. Naturally, people are assuming he spouted off at the mouth in exchange for a seat next to Skippy.

Personally, I don't care who it was. If someone snitching to the media is the straw that broke the camels back on TOs departure, thank god someone snitched.

Thank god TO is gone.

Same goes for Brad because he couldn't play a lick anymore. Same goes for Pacman and Tank cause they were pieces of **** and same goes for Canty for taking the payday and immediately falling in line and opening up the mouth. Screw them all.

The only player I really wish would have returned was Burnett. I like KB and I know he pretty much said Dallas coaching could kiss his *** for not ever letting him start but I really wish he was still around.

If Jerry would cut bait with Ellis, this would probably be one of the more successful offseason in a LONG while. Get rid of all the guys who can't help but be pissed about something and go crying to the media. Free up that cap space and reward Ware. Only thing problem is, I don't see Jerry doing it. Ellis and Adams are the only remaining players from the time when Jerry was running the show. I think he sees those two as a way of saying "well, I wasn't a complete idiot. As long as they continue to play well I can feel alright". Hopefully I am wrong and Jerry tells Ellis to get lost this year and looks real hard for Adams' replacement in the near future.

Back on topic, I really don't care who "snitched". I'm sure whoever it is (if it is even known by the players) has lost some respect in the locker room but that man should get award because he is partly responsible for TO being gone.

I am with you HB, whatever it took to get rid of Owens.

 

[Clove]

Back on topic, I really don't care who "snitched". I'm sure whoever it is (if it is even known by the players) has lost some respect in the locker room but that man should get award because he is partly responsible for TO being gone.

So from now on you can't have private moments in the locker room?

From now on Romo can't whisper to Witten that he thinks Ware is over rated, or something that if leaked, could simply destroy the locker room for the season?

I know you hate TO as if he stole your wife from you, but to cut a talent based on lip service is the dumbest idea in history, and anyone who subscribes to it, should not be allowed out of the house without a helmet and a supervisor.

The locker room is supposed to be a place where your "team family" is allowed to air grievances, get things off their chest, and work through issues without some idiot running to the media like a b****, just remember, what comes around goes around, but next time it could go against a player you love.

 

[Clove]

he blabed to sapp and sapp blabed to warner. anyway cancer gone

Here's that word again, cancer. I guess this is going to be a long day for me, apparently this board is littered with a ton of under achieving athletes, who never had a chance to be a part of a locker room, or run a route, throw a pass, everyone's going to chime in on how a locker room should be run, this is starting to remind me of some guy watching an NFL game next to me, asking me what does 1st down mean.

 

[Monster Heel]

There's not much anyone can say to absolve Carpenter of my suspicion. The guy just has too much motive. I agree that it could've and may have been someone else who did. All in all, I'm tired of all of the whining and mouthing off all around. Greg Ellis is at the top of the list of people who need to go. And I know nobody else will agree, but I'm ready to cut bait with Terence Newman. One of the top cover corners in the league...blah, blah, blah. Who cares if he's only going to have be effective for 8 games and be one of the bigger malcontents on the team? With Roy L out of the door, the only person on defense with a worse contract is Ken Hamlin.

 

[Va_BoysFan4 Life]

So from now on you can't have private moments in the locker room?

From now on Romo can't whisper to Witten that he thinks Ware is over rated, or something that if leaked, could simply destroy the locker room for the season?

I know you hate TO as if he stole your wife from you, but to cut a talent based on lip service is the dumbest idea in history, and anyone who subscribes to it, should not be allowed out of the house without a helmet and a supervisor.

The locker room is supposed to be a place where your "team family" is allowed to air grievances, get things off their chest, and work through issues without some idiot running to the media like a b****, just remember, what comes around goes around, but next time it could go against a player you love.

I totally agree with your post. And unless you have bee on a team or played organized ball you would not understand how sacred the locker room should be in those situations. If I was a player in there, I would really want to know. But overall, that shows a lack of respect for the team and the organization. But hopefully if they are not gone, they will be exposed early this season and sent packing.

 

[Hoofbite]

So from now on you can't have private moments in the locker room?

From now on Romo can't whisper to Witten that he thinks Ware is over rated, or something that if leaked, could simply destroy the locker room for the season?

I know you hate TO as if he stole your wife from you, but to cut a talent based on lip service is the dumbest idea in history, and anyone who subscribes to it, should not be allowed out of the house without a helmet and a supervisor.

To say he was cut because of "lip service" is delusional. Everyone knows why he was cut.

Neither of us has a clue as to what goes on in the locker room but you can bet its a lot more than talking if it results in a guy getting cut. I have ALWAYS given TO his due in terms of performance and production. The man is a hell of an athlete and if you think the team cut him simply because whispers were flying around the locker room, you're nuts.

Jerry cut him because like every other team the man has played for, he just wasn't worth it anymore. His act had worn itself out, plain and simple. That's it. As simple as it gets, he wasn't worth the headache. End of story.

And no, I don't hate TO. Me acknowledging the guy was an jerk does not mean I hate the guy. Me acknowledging that the team is better off without his circus does not mean I hate the guy. I have given TO credit numerous times by saying that I was wrong about how long it would take for him to wear out his welcome in Dallas. I've said before that I was surprised at how good his behavior was in Dallas. But like all good things it came to an end. There's a point where you gotta decide if the extra baggage a guy brings is justified by what he gives you on the field. Jerry and Co. reached that point and I am damn glad that he had the stones to cut bait instead of trying to force it to work.

Trying to map the TO situation onto other players is a weak defense. Using the hypothetical of all hypotheticals (Romo talking behind Ware's back to Witten) as a reason why the "snitch" was wrong in divulging information to Werder just doesn't fly. A good part of the reason someone "snitched" (Can't express how much I despise this word) is probably due to the fact that they were fed up with all the crap. Given TOs history with locker room confrontation (You do remember he fought Hugh Douglas, right? As in teammate Hugh Douglas. Quite the guy to get into a fight when your "family" member confronts you on something.) they probably just kept quiet until a prying reporter came around asking all the right question. Mix in a little sensationalization on the part of Werder and ESPN and you have a "snitch" once the locker room gets ahold of the story.

The locker room is supposed to be a place where your "team family" is allowed to air grievances

Honest question here. What happens if airing grievances doesn't work? Then what? I would bet the farm that sometime in the TOs tenure in Dallas someone aired grievances and was met with a nice little response.

get things off their chest, and work through issues without some idiot running to the media like a b****

It's funny you mention running to the media. Throughout the season during all the turmoil and such, there was a player who consistently went to the media and used post-game conferences as a chance to blast others. Believe it not, it was TO.

An anonymous player going and saying TO is the problem is considered "snitching" while TO going to the media blaming everyone else isn't. Odd the way it works.