Blitz wrote:I was a huge Jamal Johnson fan! There were a few reasons why JJ didn't start until thi season. He began his career behind Carl Kidd. Otis Floyd was a fixture at the other outside linebacker. We decided to use Glatt at middle linebacker in 2006 rather than Jamal Johnson. Injuries were also a factor. Our leos did not use Jamal Johnson as a starter this season until halfway though the season...a mistake.
However, no one can doubt Jamal's athletic abiliity or pure linebacking natural instincts. He can scrape and explode,he's a great hitter and excellent tackler, he has great speed, and outstanding lateral pursuit.
I'm disappointed that he's left us....there were times that we really didn't utilize him and we didn't....and if things don't work out in the NFL..I'd love to see him back.
An NFL team has obviously seen his ability and that doesn't surprise me..even if it has suprised some others!!
Not that I've ever openly disagreed with Blitz before, but for once I am in total agreement. I'm sad to see another misused, valuable player slip through the cracks here, but as a Bucs fan I am excited that I'll still be able to follow the next chapter in his football career. Looking foreword to seeing how he will do down there.
From the Bucccaneers point of view; "The path to the Buccaneers was a bit more interesting for Johnson, who has spent the past four years playing in the Canadian Football League with the British Columbia Lions. The 6-1, 222-pound linebacker actually began his professional career with the Cleveland Browns in 2005 but moved on to Canada after being waived prior to training camp. In four seasons with the Lions, Johnson recorded 66 tackles, one interception (which he returned 59 yards for a touchdown), two fumble recoveries and 56 stops on special teams. Primarily a special-teams standout during his first two seasons, Johnson moved into a starting spot as an outside linebacker in 2007." Link provided below for reference.
http://www.buccaneers.com/news/newsdeta ... ewsid=6903