Comments on: Chris Johnson needs 14 yards to save $300,000 in 2012 pay

By: larrydavid815

larrydavid815 — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:10:54 +0000

Get rid of him

By: bangitfootball

bangitfootball — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:31:26 +0000

Listen he knows hes gonna get released at the end of the year so he might fake an injury if they play him. Bench him.

By: bangitfootball

bangitfootball — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:27:04 +0000

Did you see him standing around last week and then getting absolutely leveled lol. Id of took him off the field and cut him right there.

By: bangitfootball

bangitfootball — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:25:15 +0000

Whoever approved a 54 million dollar contract for this bum should be fired. Hes got his 10 million dollar signing bonus and 3 million for this year. Let him sit on the bench next week and save 300,000 and then release him and cut your losses. Youll be out 13 million but thats better than a 54 million mistake.

By: trevor123698

trevor123698 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:15:24 +0000

To say he is not the same player as a few years ago is laughable. You will see what he does in upcoming years to shut up all the people who blindly judge players and teams they don’t even watch.

By: imaduffer

imaduffer — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:32:46 +0000

Let him stand on the sidelines and watch $300,000 go down the drain.

By: waltdawg

waltdawg — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:24:26 +0000

I would make him sell that gold grill to get a shot at the 14 yards…CJ 2K is tired. Helu and Royster are the new breed……Hail

By: d2thejr

d2thejr — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:20:42 +0000

I think u ppl that say you should sit him to keep him from making HIS money r as dumb as it gets. And the ppl that think he should b cut r even dumber. I am no Titans fan by no means but to suggest that his career is done from one season is just retarded. So if u cut him who u gonna sign? Javon Ringer ya he’s a proven player! HA! CJ2K avg. 4.0 yds a carry on over 200 carries and all the focus from the defenses. Javon Ringer avg 3.1 yds with less carries and alot less attention from the defense! Good call. Thats why dumb ppl usually dont run football teams!!!!

By: dctitanfan

dctitanfan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:40:39 +0000

Maybe the Titans should have paid CJ at the START of training camp — like they promised him they would in 2010 — instead of the eve of the season. Poor negotiating strategy by the team. (Read the Tennessean every day if you’re going to spout an opinion on this issue.)

By: brettfavresmidget

brettfavresmidget — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:30:46 +0000

CJ shooting for 1,000 yds? It seems like only last year he was shooting for 2,000 yds. How quickly one begins to fade.

By: uwsptke

uwsptke — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:58:39 +0000

If he doesn’t get the yardage and there is any sign of intent by the team to deny him the opportunity, you can bet the NFLPA would be up their arse. There’s no way he doesn’t get it unless he injures himself, or has another incredibly crappy game.

By: icanspeel

icanspeel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:58:17 +0000

He should get the 14 yards after about 10 carries.

By: realitypolice

realitypolice — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:26:45 +0000

@nakedcowboy:

If you think you can’t get 62 yards a game (which is what 1000 yards average out to over 16 games) for a hell of a lot less than $13.4 million per year (the new-money average of his new deal) than I don’t see much future for you as a GM either.

By: chademer07

chademer07 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:16:01 +0000

Some of you posters are completely misguided…. The man had every right to hold out, players have to honor a contract that management can rip up at anytime. However, he got his money and quit. I know the titans oline didn’t play as well but There’s a reason he stopped playing…. He got paid

By: realitypolice

realitypolice — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:14:10 +0000

KIR says:
Dec 28, 2011 12:51 PM
Why are you all so concerned about football players pay when average baseball and basketball players make 6 to 8 million, entertainers and singers make 20 mil and sportscasters make 1 to 2 million?
=====================

I agree with the idea that we for some reason begrudge athletes in general and football players specifically the money they make when people in other professions make as much or more.

I never begrudge anyone making as much money as the market will pay them.

However, I think it is fair to criticize someone who holds out for that money, get it, and all of the sudden can’t outrun a three toed tree sloth.

But

By: jdandcoke

jdandcoke — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:09:16 +0000

chris johnson wasnt an idiot for holding out…..the titans were idiots for caving.

it might not sound nice, but rb’s have a very short shelf life in the nfl, even the great ones. with a salary cap in place, you shouldnt be breaking the bank on that position.

qb’s
cb’s
de’s
ot’s
and maybe stud lb’s

those are the positions you pay.

By: NakedCowboy!

NakedCowboy! — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:03:48 +0000

wow… cut him! are u guys kidding me?
please don’t be a GM of any team…

MJD has 1400 yards and is the league leader…

agreed he hasn’t played nearly as well as he was supposed to but he is still 16 ranked in total yards and has 4 yp att…

give him another year and see how he plays…

By: chocolatebaconbutter

chocolatebaconbutter — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:52:35 +0000

Oh man, think of how much gold teeth he can buy with an extra 300k. I’m rooting for you CJ300k.

By: KIR

KIR — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:51:35 +0000

Why are you all so concerned about football players pay when average baseball and basketball players make 6 to 8 million, entertainers and singers make 20 mil and sportscasters make 1 to 2 million? The fact is that no one would pay you even 50k to play and no you would watch. Getoverit. America wants to see elite athletes pay football. Athletes have a talent that very few can do and are paid accordingly. It’s called capitalism supply and demand.

By: cornersportsnet

cornersportsnet — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:49:30 +0000

Running backs deserve whatever they can get,its a business first ,congrats to him for sticking to his guns for holding out and hitting the lottery

By: KIR

KIR — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:36:15 +0000

You all keep saying backs are replaceable. I’m going to wait until all the playoff teams are chosen and I want to see which great backs on those teams are replaceable. Wow, a guy has three pro bowl years and one off year and now he’s a bum because he held out for financial security for himself and his family. The logic of some of you all is insulting at best. Run the back into the ground for 3 or 4 years and then cut him. If he has 3 great years and holds out for more pay, he’s a disloyal bum.

Any great rookie back who does not hold out after 3 years is not very smart. Chris Johnson is a genius compared to those who didn’t hold out.
Chris Johnson (heldout), Adrian peterson( agent demanded new contract) paid 50 mil
or
Matt Fourte, Fred Jackson, Ray Rice, Adrian Foster. 600k

By: donz0

donz0 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:34:38 +0000

Sit him, then cut him.

By: rowdymon

rowdymon — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:32:00 +0000

C’mon guys – you know he is going to rush for 150 yards because $ is on the line and it’s the last game of the year.

By: nyyjetsknicks

nyyjetsknicks — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:26:43 +0000

I agree with holding him out to prevent the 14 yards. However, the union would be all over that. I would just not call run plays when he’s in the game.

By: chocolatebaconbutter

chocolatebaconbutter — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:14:33 +0000

I was really wondering why he had been talking so much about his goal of getting 1000 yards and why it meant so much to him… Wait, no I wasn’t.

Cut this loser. I hope he becomes 2nd string on a horrible team.

By: 6ball

6ball — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:53:51 +0000

1000 yds = 62.5 yds per game. About the same offensive output as Danny Woodhead.

By: bigjdve

bigjdve — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:52:28 +0000

You would need to be careful about benching him, as I am sure the little crybaby would file a complaint with the Players Union. We all know that they would be the first in line to file a grievance, not that they would listen to the Titans when this guy was holding out.

By: vegaskid21

vegaskid21 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:49:55 +0000

Johnson wanted to “Hold Out” the beginning of the season, okay. It’s the Titans turn now and they should “Hold” CJ “Out” of this game.

By: cowhawkfan

cowhawkfan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:48:30 +0000

Johnson did What he needed to do to get paid. Titans should never have caved. But they, like most other teams, always do. Johnson shoulda showed his pride by showing up in shape. Now, the Titans should let him get his 14, but cut him in the off season. But, of course, they won’t.

By: tatatoothy

tatatoothy — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:48:08 +0000

Pay ‘Dat Man! (in my best Prime Time voice)…