Jeron Johnson signs with Redskins

https://twitter.com/Rand_Getlin/status/576431414670835712

Not surprising with Scot McLoughan running the show there.

Even if he doesn't sign with Washington, I have to assume he is looking for a starting position somewhere.

Good luck to him wherever he ends up.

Johnson leaving would bother me more than Carpenter, Walters, or Malcolm Smith.

Damn. I like that guy.

Our defensive backs are going to be poached every year. Should be a rule that we get an extra mid-round pick each year to account for it. Apparently Pete and Kris know how to coach a secondary.

With the injuries to Earl and Kam, I hope we make an effort to keep Johnson

volsunghawk":s12mj6np said:

Johnson leaving would bother me more than Carpenter, Walters, or Malcolm Smith.

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Same here. He is depth that we could really use next year with our secondary banged up (even though he has been banged up a lot in his career).

Johnson's exodus is another blow to special teams.

IIRC ..... Chris Maragos was a huge impact player for Philly.

Upgrading Special Teams should, at some point, become a theme this off season.

Johnson was always going, I believe he's said that he wants a starting role. Redskins makes sense, but there are a lot of teams where he'd be a starter imo. I know they just signed Mike Adams, but he's 34 next week and outside of him the Colts are really weak at safety (Winston Guy might have a shot at starting on their current roster). They could do much worse than JJ.

I hope he gets at least 5 mil a year!

Good for him, he should find himself a starting opportunity. I will miss him though.

This is why we already have Eric Pinkins waiting in the wings to develop as the next backup SS and special teams guy, never mind the upcoming draft. Losing Johnson is hardly a blow considering this staff's proven ability to take even undrafted guys such as Johnson and develop them into quality backups and ST's contributors, plus he would add another +1 to our comp pick formula for 2016. I hope the Skins get him, and I hope they throw a huge check at him in doing so.

God damn vultures!! begone!

HawkFan72":soag0l52 said:

volsunghawk":soag0l52 said:

Johnson leaving would bother me more than Carpenter, Walters, or Malcolm Smith.

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Same here. He is depth that we could really use next year with our secondary banged up (even though he has been banged up a lot in his career).

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Agreed. This worries me more with Earl coming off of surgery.

Good for him. He deserves a chance to start.

With our injury situation, he might not need to go to another team to get a starting opportunity (at least at the beg of the year). I really hope they take a look at bringing him back.

This is why I think we draft at least one CB and at least one Safety this year. I like the kid from Fresno State - Derron Smith. The secondary's injuries worry me most about next year.

I think Simon would make a good safety - if we get some new corners.

The Redskins and Scot are quietly having a great off season.

Getting Scot was a smart move by them. If he has his issues in check he's a brilliant talent evaluator.

crosfam":3d4hhvyh said:

This is why I think we draft at least one CB and at least one Safety this year. I like the kid from Fresno State - Derron Smith. The secondary's injuries worry me most about next year.

I think Simon would make a good safety - if we get some new corners.

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I don't know. I really like Simon as a long boundary cb, but I think he would struggle having to go in multiple directions and break down to tackle in space.

He's gone. Gotta re-stock that safety depth.

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