mambokings 0 Posted September 2, 2008 A New Back in Town September 2, 2008 By Chrissie Wywrot http://www.detroitlions.com Newly-signed Detroit Lions’ running back Rudi Johnson is poised and ready to contribute. “I’m looking forward to playing Sunday,” he said. “Going out and helping the team get a win.” Full story: Veteran Running Back Rudi Johnson is Preparing for his First Game as a Detroit Lion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apollo Creed 9 Posted September 3, 2008 good news for rudi.. keep it coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dallas_Empire 0 Posted September 3, 2008 I picked up this piece of trash from the waiver wire. If he produces then I get some benefit, but if he busts gain then I lose nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb 71 Posted September 3, 2008 Would you drop Rudi now and pick up Watson from the waiver wire? Why or why not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mambokings 0 Posted September 3, 2008 Would you drop Rudi now and pick up Watson from the waiver wire? I hope that's a dyslexic question...do you mean drop Watson to pick up Rudi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted September 3, 2008 I hope that's a dyslexic question...do you mean drop Watson to pick up Rudi? and they are on different teams now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apollo Creed 9 Posted September 4, 2008 whats the word in detroit? will he play week 1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 62 Posted September 4, 2008 Would you drop Rudi now and pick up Watson from the waiver wire? Why or why not? Negative Analysis: Lewis indicated that Perry will be a three-down back. "He'll be our starting back," Lewis said. "We have felt very comfortable keeping him in there on third down, so I think he'll log more playing time than anyone we've had back there for a while. He's never had that opportunity, so this is his chance." Bottom line, Watson will be fighting with DeDe Dorsey for the scraps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhiz73 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Considering that Rudi is K. Smith's backup--it shouldn't be too surprising that he is "suiting up". Marcus Thomas is the team's only other HB and he was picked up the same time as Rudi. Rudi may get a few token carries (which in itself would surprise), but the only distinct possibility of him scoring any significant points would be if both K. Smith and Felton (the FB) were hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yostevo 0 Posted September 4, 2008 I would imagine that rudy will be in for some short yardage situations only. Perhaps vulturing a TD or two. He's not ready for blitz pickups yet and there won't be any reason to risk Kitna in game one on regular downs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mambokings 0 Posted September 6, 2008 -- Lions RBBC Emerging -- Fri Sep 5, 2008 The Detroit Free-Press reports Lions OC Jim Colletto said rookie RB Kevin Smith would start against the Falcons on Sunday, but newly signed RB Rudi Johnson will contribute. "How much he'll play Sunday, I don't know," Colletto said. "But he can play. I don't think we're going to ask Kevin to carry the load the whole day." Smith said he doesn't mind splitting carries. "I'm not opposed to that," Smith said. "We haven't been to the playoffs since '95? '99? I don't care if we've got a five-back rotation as long as we make the playoffs. That's my goal." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites