Tank to visit Cowboys this week

[AdamJT13]

 

[tunahelper]

Since he's suspended until midseason, he has 6 weeks to commit another crime before he even suits up. He could steal money from the Cowboys before he ever plays a game if he gets another suspension during these next six weeks.

Not a good idea. Not at all!

Still worth the risk in my opinion. Make sure the contract is written in way he does not hurt the salary cap and suit him up!

 

[superpunk]

Tank Johnson said Monday night he expects to play for the Dallas Cowboys upon returning from his eight-game NFL suspension.

"I'm here to work some things out. I'm looking here for a fresh start," Johnson said when reached in his room at the hotel where the Cowboys stay before home games.

Earlier on Monday, a high-ranking team source said there have been lengthy discussions among members of the team's coaching staff and owner Jerry Jones about Johnson's off-field problems and his playing ability.

The Cowboys or any team would be able to sign Johnson during his suspension but he cannot work out or have contact with a team until he serves his suspension in its entirety.

Although Johnson has never played nose tackle, Phillips has extolled the flexibility of his 3-4 defensive scheme to accommodate players of different sizes and styles. The Cowboys lost starter Jason Ferguson for the season when the nose tackle suffered a torn right biceps tendon in Dallas' season-opening win against the Giants.

Johnson was waived by the Chicago Bears on June 25, three days after he was stopped by police in Arizona driving 40 mph in a 25-mph zone. Johnson was not charged with any crime. He was suspended by the league for violating probation on a gun charge that stemmed from a raid on his home. Johnson served a two-month jail term in the spring.

Ed Werder covers the NFL for ESPN.

 

[Clove]

Tank Johnson said Monday night he expects to play for the Dallas Cowboys upon returning from his eight-game NFL suspension.

"I'm here to work some things out. I'm looking here for a fresh start," Johnson said when reached in his room at the hotel where the Cowboys stay before home games.

Earlier on Monday, a high-ranking team source said there have been lengthy discussions among members of the team's coaching staff and owner Jerry Jones about Johnson's off-field problems and his playing ability.

The Cowboys or any team would be able to sign Johnson during his suspension but he cannot work out or have contact with a team until he serves his suspension in its entirety.

Although Johnson has never played nose tackle, Phillips has extolled the flexibility of his 3-4 defensive scheme to accommodate players of different sizes and styles. The Cowboys lost starter Jason Ferguson for the season when the nose tackle suffered a torn right biceps tendon in Dallas' season-opening win against the Giants.

Johnson was waived by the Chicago Bears on June 25, three days after he was stopped by police in Arizona driving 40 mph in a 25-mph zone. Johnson was not charged with any crime. He was suspended by the league for violating probation on a gun charge that stemmed from a raid on his home. Johnson served a two-month jail term in the spring.

Ed Werder covers the NFL for ESPN.

I'm sure if this went down, Phillips can sneak him the playbook, and a video tape of his duties in this scheme, and instructions on how his position is interpreted in this scheme - Basically he should be able to walk into practice when his suspension is over, and go straight to playing with no problems.

That's my dream

 

[sk0aL]

:laugh2::laugh1:

 

[Silverstar]

Don't want Johnson in a Cowboy uniform, because we simply don't need him IMO.

I stated months ago, that Ratliff should backup Ferguson at NT and eventually take over. He'll only get better with this early oppurtunity and will save us a high draft pick next year...mark my words. Also, I liked what I saw from Ayodele in preseason and I think he's a very good backup.

I'm happy with Ratliff...it's Spears that continues to piss me off.

 

[newlander]

I'm with the majority here: as Ditka used to say: " The past is for cowards and LOSERS." Very low risk, high reward scenario. Get it done, before the midget in DC does.

 

[wileedog]

Don't want Johnson in a Cowboy uniform, because we simply don't need him IMO.

I stated months ago, that Ratliff should backup Ferguson at NT and eventually take over. He'll only get better with this early oppurtunity and will save us a high draft pick next year...mark my words. Also, I liked what I saw from Ayodele in preseason and I think he's a very good backup.

I'm happy with Ratliff...it's Spears that continues to piss me off.

I like Ratliff too, but I think its asking a lot of an undersized NT to play just about every snap for 15.5 games.

And there is no doubt Tank is an upgrade to Ayodele.

 

[adbutcher]

:laugh2:

 

[cobra]

I think some of our fans have over-valued Tank Johnson. Yeah, he was on a great Bears D-line. But the talent there wasn't Tank. The talent there was Tommie Harris. If we were going to be signing Tommie Harris, this would be a HUGE signing. Tank Johnson was just supporting cast. I'm not sure Tank is any better than Jay Ratliff. Just more known because of the fact he was on that Bears dominate defense (and his off-the-field issues). If Tank had been released by Kansas City, no one here would be clamouring for him.

 

[Rampage]

I think some of our fans have over-valued Tank Johnson. Yeah, he was on a great Bears D-line. But the talent there wasn't Tank. The talent there was Tommie Harris. If we were going to be signing Tommie Harris, this would be a HUGE signing. Tank Johnson was just supporting cast. I'm not sure Tank is any better than Jay Ratliff. Just more known because of the fact he was on that Bears dominate defense (and his off-the-field issues). If Tank had been released by Kansas City, no one here would be clamouring for him.

hey we could always use another linemen with the crappy ones we already have. maybe he will do well in big D

 

[AdamJT13]

I think some of our fans have over-valued Tank Johnson. Yeah, he was on a great Bears D-line. But the talent there wasn't Tank. The talent there was Tommie Harris. If we were going to be signing Tommie Harris, this would be a HUGE signing. Tank Johnson was just supporting cast.

Johnson got 3.5 sacks in 5.5 games last season after Harris got hurt.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I don't ban people for insulting me. Especially when it's about the level of "your mama wears combat boots" mentality.

I bet she does.

 

[Bach]

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

per Rotoworld and Dallas Morning news

I hope Jerra gives him weapons as a bonus. Laxer Texas gun laws will appeal to him.

 

[Verdict]

So he takes minimal money from the Cowboys. Still a bad thing. Something Dallas could award Romo, they'd waste on Tank. Not even worth it.

On the contrary, if Tank is signed to the minimum he might not have much, if any impact on the team's cap, and it would not be guaranteed, except for the bonus money, if any. I am sure AdamJT13 could tell you exactly to the penny how much the impact would be.

 

[zrinkill]

And Hostile chimes in with his typical, self congratulating words of STUPIDITY.

Aren't you the twit who was ready to quite the Boys over T.O.?

Who cares what you think?

 

[DC Cowboy]

Aren't you the twit who was ready to quite the Boys over T.O.?

Who cares what you think?

looks like he is signed to a 2 yr. deal