George Johnson Can Take A Deep Breath
September 3rd, 2012
One of the backup defensive linemen that sort of caught Joe’s eye in training camp was George Johnson. A former Rutgers player (surprise!), the thing that jumped out at Joe was Johnson’s ability to swat down passes.
Clearly Johnson was a bubble guy when the Bucs were whittling their roster down to 53 late last week. And Johnson survived.
Johnson also had the smile of a survivor when Joe spoke with him after practice today.
“Aw, yeah,” Johnson grinned about avoiding the NFL’s version of the grim reaper. “I remember last year, same time, I thought I was on the team and I was being on the edge all the time, checking the computer, you are never not going to be on the edge, but this is a job, you don’t feel secure.
“It just comes with the territory, playing on the edge all the time, one of these days; I will feel comfortable in my position.”
Johnson admitted that Saturday night, he slept like a log, knowing he was on the Bucs final roster.
September 3rd, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Wow! sounds like Okoye is mad @ Schiano
September 3rd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Brian Price released. We should sign him back now after just stealing a draft pick from Chicago. They’ve made no acquisitions at the position yet….after they just jettisoned five of our DT’s.
September 3rd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
I think T’eo-Nesheim was the DE on the bubble as opposed to Johnson. I think Johnson is pretty locked in at the #2 RDE position behind Clayborn.
September 3rd, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Yeah it does sound like Okoye is a tad angry with coach. Okoye questioned coach’w character in an article that is outlined on PFT.
September 3rd, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Okoye has a lot of nerve complaining. He’s been injured since he was signed.
September 3rd, 2012 at 4:05 pm
IDK. I’spose it’s possible that the team figured out that the knee was never going to be right. After all, the trainers had plenty of time to check it out. They do have a bit of experience with bum knees. Then, again, maybe he just never passed the conditioning test, per M.G., LOL
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:11 pm
where’s Gilbert Brown when you need him?