Comments on: “Career Backup” Doesn’t Suit Johnson

By: Camby

Camby — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:24:02 +0000

I’d take 1 more year of having JJ as a backup over a 5th rounder. You trade him, you would need to draft another still to be the understudy, unless you feel Rudy Carpenter has potential to be anything other than a career 3rd stringer. If the Bucs are hoping to go deep into the playoffs next year, I’d feel better having a capable backup who knows this system and has the potential to make plays (mostly with his feet but still)

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:19:47 +0000

Diary of a Wimpy Ruud:

Joe’s hero is Conrad Dobler.

By: Diary of a Wimpy Ruud

Diary of a Wimpy Ruud — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:58:41 +0000

Joe would give away Johnson for free if it meant the chance to bring back his hero , Byron Fatwich.

By: IMHO...

IMHO... — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:11:24 +0000

JJ is best served staying put in Tampa. He has similar skillsets comparible 2 our starting QB, along with some starting experience and being familiar with our coaches and our offense.

By: Tuggz

Tuggz — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:48:53 +0000

Freeman’s tough, strong, and durable, but he isn’t invincible.

Think about it.

By: Buc N' A

Buc N' A — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:42:34 +0000

Dave – you’re right. Joe you are right too. I was just havnig some fun. Get something for him now or lose him next year for nothing. It’s just hard losing JJ for a 5th rounder. I think that kid is gonna be something special in this league. Would love to get more, but giving up a higher pick on potential is a tough sell. But Dominick has worked miracles before (2nd rounder for Gaines) so anything is possible!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:19:52 +0000

People, they are going to lose him next year, if they can get a 4th rounder or higher, DO IT. There are other QBs to develop as a backup.

By: Buc N' A

Buc N' A — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:55:27 +0000

A 5th rounder?!?!?! For a “veteran” QB that has won some games? Thank God Joe is not running the front office. His heart is in the right place, but… Please Rock Star GM Dominick disregard Joe’s last comment, perhaps he had a few too many at Leroy Selmons last night.

By: Architek79

Architek79 — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:37:00 +0000

backup QB’s are a commodity and I do not see why we could not get anywhere from a 2nd to a 4th for JJ. He is not a shoe-in at the position, only in my opinion but he is by far an upgrade over the talent they have now at qb. I would have to agree with JJ too, he had the chance to develop more leadership qualities last year and learn from a peer. Johnson two years ago was skiddish and decision making was subpar but he seems to be on the incline and rising. No one ever doubted his talent but the question is his translation to the field and on Sunday’s when it count not just during pre-season. I say trade him and use that pick to manuever in the draft.

By: gotbbucs

gotbbucs — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:18:40 +0000

He’s probably worth a 4th round pick to the 49ers, but only if he can be traded pre-draft. After the draft they’d probably have to settle for a 5th or 6th. I think he’s a decent backup QB but certainly not good enough to hold onto if a trade is on the table.

By: Capt.Tim

Capt.Tim — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:17:05 +0000

I had my doubts about JJ, but he really impressed me last year. I hope we keep him. But that’s probably unfair to the young man. if they want him so he can be their starter, that’s worth a second round pick.

But again, my selflish desire is that he stays.

By: MichiganBucsFan

MichiganBucsFan — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:05:24 +0000

I’d be upset if he gave him up for a 5th rounder. He’s worth more than that