View Full Version : Tank Johnson -Free Agent
Clint Beastwood
06-26-2007, 03:19 AM
Yada Yada Yada:LightsOut:
Someone had to do it! I'm surprised we went a whole day without someone wanting to see tank in a Chargers uni:crazy:
Buck Melanoma
06-26-2007, 04:11 AM
Tanks, but no Tanks. yukyukyuk
HitByLightning
06-26-2007, 08:41 AM
:LightsOut:No team will touch this guy with a 20 foot pole!!!!!!
StevenSD
06-26-2007, 08:44 AM
Yada Yada Yada:LightsOut:
Someone had to do it! I'm surprised we went a whole day without someone wanting to see tank in a Chargers uni:crazy:
Maybe Charger fans are wising up?
Someone will pick him up but not us.
JCDavey
06-26-2007, 10:26 AM
no one wants him because they know he already has to sit out 8 games into 2007 , and they suspect that suspension could get extended ala pacman
TheKeyFactor
06-26-2007, 10:29 AM
We have the number one tackle in the league JAMAL baby.
So that's why no-one has said lets get tank.
vheman
06-26-2007, 10:37 AM
Tanks for the memories.
ChargersFan55
06-26-2007, 12:39 PM
this Tank is outta ammo (not counting the guns that he owns) and won't have any gas to get anywhere near san diego :D
JoeMcRugby
06-26-2007, 01:53 PM
Another thing to remember:
The clock on Tank's 8 game suspension doesn't start to tick until he's signed by another team.
In other words, if a team signs him at midseason (after 8 games), he'll have to sit out the remainder of the season as his suspension starts when he is signed.
Hard to see him being signed in 2007. There will be a sucker in 2008 - likely the Donks after their latest batch of retreads and character issue "bargains" in the draft flame out once again. ;)
JCDavis
06-27-2007, 12:41 AM
Just for the sake of discussion, not that I'm saying that we should jump on the "sign Tank" bus, but if Jamal were to be injured, would you guys be at ease relying on 303lb. Ryon Bingham?
ChargersBoi
06-27-2007, 01:03 AM
Another thing to remember:
The clock on Tank's 8 game suspension doesn't start to tick until he's signed by another team.
In other words, if a team signs him at midseason (after 8 games), he'll have to sit out the remainder of the season as his suspension starts when he is signed.
Hard to see him being signed in 2007. There will be a sucker in 2008 - likely the Donks after their latest batch of retreads and character issue "bargains" in the draft flame out once again. ;)Wow thats messed up. I did not know that his suspension would start until after he is signed. So say if he doesn't get signed at all this year but a team picks him up next year will he still have to serve his suspension for the 08-09 season.
Dan40
06-27-2007, 01:09 AM
Yada Yada Yada:LightsOut:
Someone had to do it! I'm surprised we went a whole day without someone wanting to see tank in a Chargers uni:crazy:
I wonder if there is a single free agent that would fly under the radar on this board. ;)
Clint Beastwood
06-27-2007, 03:32 AM
I wonder if there is a single free agent that would fly under the radar on this board. ;)
no, thats why I took the arbitrary duty of posting this:LightsOut:
williammg
06-27-2007, 03:49 PM
tank will not get picked up till after his suspension is over and if he stays out of trouble
JoeMcRugby
06-27-2007, 04:21 PM
tank will not get picked up till after his suspension is over and if he stays out of trouble
One problem: Tank's suspension doesn't start until after he gets picked up.
That's a big fly in the ointment.
ChargerFanInBuf
06-28-2007, 01:04 AM
i could see someone signing him 8 games in, let him serve out the rest of this year and come back for 08.
Rosendo
06-28-2007, 03:10 AM
We dont need him, he might get shot once he steps foot in San Diego Califas.
BoltsfanNYC
06-28-2007, 06:48 AM
NO TANKS in SD we have the marines, and the swabs! we are ok/
PGHChargerfan
06-28-2007, 10:48 AM
I'm sure wherever Al Davis is, he's talking about the possibility of having the Tank in Oaktown. Talk about a round peg in a round hole ... hey kinda' like a bullet in a barrel!
56lightsout56
06-28-2007, 12:29 PM
Imagine if-IF mind you-this guy does become a free agent next year.....what the MB will be like.............
http://profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
SHOWDOWN LOOMING FOR STEELERS, POLAMALU? by Michael David Smith
John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review raises the question today of whether the Steelers should be worried about Marvin Demoff, the agent who represents safety Troy Polamalu.
Harris notes that Polamalu's contract expires after the 2007 season (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_514779.html), and that the Steelers would prefer to get a deal done before the season. Harris says the Steelers won't negotiate during the season, so the Sept. 9 opener is the deadline for a deal to get done, or else the Steelers would have to slap the franchise tag on Polamalu in 2008 or risk losing him as an unrestricted free agent.
Balboa 1961
06-28-2007, 12:39 PM
Only way I see someone signing him is if his BAL comes back under the legal limit and Goddell says no additional suspension. Then somebody might sign him for the minimum.
Borigon1
07-02-2007, 04:45 PM
Hot off the presses
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/10243551
Tank was under the legal limit so as of the moment all they can tag him on is the speeding(based on what has been reported).
I dont think the Commish will impose any additional penalty other than to warn him to keep his nose clean from here on out or it gets bumped to a 1 year "Pac-Man" suspension.
Bor
Borigon1
07-02-2007, 05:59 PM
Well to follow up on my previous post....
I just read on SI.com that they can still tag Tank with a DUI if there are extenuating circumstances(ie he was falling down drunk, slurring words, etc), but unless they can say he was definately drunk, I can not see them pursuing it past a fine for speeding. if they do pursue it it will be more like a witch hunt becuase of his past trouble.
Bor
Se7eN
07-05-2007, 05:23 AM
ESPN made a good point on this. Tank Johnson WILL be signed by an NFL team, it might be but a few days before opening day games, but he will be signed because it is never a bad idea to have someone ready to come in and play those final 8 games if your #1 gets injured. Tank is a solid prospect, yeah he is a retard, but there are teams that will be willing to risk it if they have the chance to get reassurance in case of an injury.
I sure don't want to see him in a Chargers uniform, but he will be signed by someone.
Charger Dodger
07-05-2007, 06:43 PM
Tank Johnson isn't even really all that good. I'd rather have a Tank Williams
hankster
07-06-2007, 10:43 AM
Tanks but no tanks.
SuperMatt
07-06-2007, 12:11 PM
^-- Welcome to last week. :D
Charger Dodger
07-06-2007, 03:28 PM
No Tank you!
Edit: Did somebody already make that joke? If so, ignore this message. Tanks!
LABoltsFan
07-06-2007, 04:39 PM
One problem: Tank's suspension doesn't start until after he gets picked up.
That's a big fly in the ointment.
That's an interesting point that i am sure the players union will argue...(maybe not???)
It just seems like a double jeopardy situation that unfairly punishes him twice.
Due to the politics of nfl, i cant see any team (other than an obvious bottom of the cellar team) allowing him to take up a player's spot on the roster, just to get his services.
Could you imagine the Chargers signing him (at a greatly reduced rate) and then allocating him to the practice squad as a "place holder".
He messed up and got punished, but i am not sure this situation is truly fair.
JoeMcRugby
07-06-2007, 04:50 PM
That's an interesting point that i am sure the players union will argue...(maybe not???)
It just seems like a double jeopardy situation that unfairly punishes him twice.
Due to the politics of nfl, i cant see any team (other than an obvious bottom of the cellar team) allowing him to take up a player's spot on the roster, just to get his services.
Could you imagine the Chargers signing him (at a greatly reduced rate) and then allocating him to the practice squad as a "place holder".
He messed up and got punished, but i am not sure this situation is truly fair.
He's not eligilbe for a practice squad slot.
And how can the player's union argue it? How can you be "suspended" for any games if you're not a member of a team?
That's another reason why Kiel has not likely been picked up yet. He hasn't been "disciplined" for his felony plea because he's not a member of a roster. If and when somebody signs Kiel, look for him to immediately make a trip to NYC and get suspended.
Lesson to NFL players: don't get involved in felonious activities - and when you're on double secret probation "zero tolerance" with your current team, don't have a few drinks, grab the keys and decide to drive home at 3:30 AM.
Tank had multiple chances - he screwed up and deserves everything he gets. At some point, a team will get desperate and sign him. Thankfully it won't be the Bolts.
SoCalRP
07-06-2007, 04:50 PM
ODE TO TANK & PACMAN
Willie Mays Hayes (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000648/): What the hell league you been playing in?
Rick Vaughn (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000221/): California Penal...
Willie Mays Hayes (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000648/): Never heard of it. How'd you end up playing there?
Rick Vaughn (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000221/): Stole a car.
Bolt Cola
07-06-2007, 06:31 PM
Tanks are bad news for San Diego
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVWgWqSf_d0&mode=related&search=
Charger Dodger
07-06-2007, 06:35 PM
Here's something to ponder. Are "Tanks" their real names? Why would their parents name them that as babies? What if they grew up to be little frail, dorks or something? Not that there's anything against dorks, but the name "Tank" refers to someone who is big and built. Babies are big and built? Kind of weird, I don't know.
Balboa 1961
07-08-2007, 02:23 PM
Here's something to ponder. Are "Tanks" their real names? Why would their parents name them that as babies? What if they grew up to be little frail, dorks or something? Not that there's anything against dorks, but the name "Tank" refers to someone who is big and built. Babies are big and built? Kind of weird, I don't know.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Johnson
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Tank JohnsonDate of birthDecember 7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_7), 1981 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981) (1981-12-07) (age 25)Place of birthhttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/22px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg) Gary, Indiana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary%2C_Indiana)Position(s) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football_positions)Defensive tackle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_tackle)College (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_college_athletic_conferences)Washington (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Washington)NFL Draft (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League_Draft)2004 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_National_Football_League_Draft) / Round 2 / Pick 47StatsStatistics
NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/492969)
CBS.com (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/492969)
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ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6806)Team(s)2004-2006Chicago Bears (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Bears)Terry "Tank" Johnson (born December 7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_7), 1981 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981)) is an American football (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football) player who last played for the Chicago Bears (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Bears) of the National Football League (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League). Drafted in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_NFL_Draft) from University of Washington (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Washington), he was one of the Bears' defensive tackles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_tackles). He was notably a member of the Bears during their Super Bowl run in 2006. Due to violations of the team's code of conduct and continued legal problems after a probation period and subsequent prison sentence, he was waived by the Bears on June 25, 2007
Chargeroo
07-08-2007, 04:41 PM
Here's something to ponder. Are "Tanks" their real names? Why would their parents name them that as babies? What if they grew up to be little frail, dorks or something? Not that there's anything against dorks, but the name "Tank" refers to someone who is big and built. Babies are big and built? Kind of weird, I don't know. Tanks for asking, tank you very much! http://forums.chargers.com/images/icons/icon10.gif
chargerfan1978
07-08-2007, 05:28 PM
:LightsOut:No team will touch this guy with a 20 foot pole!!!!!!
I smell an Al Davis here. Faider fans says what?
sunbiz1
07-08-2007, 05:32 PM
We gave Tank every chance, he stated to the media that his goal was to become NFL man of the year. The Bears brass believed him and took his word at face value. Tank then broke his word, by doing so he made the organization look like fools.
I'm glad he's gone.
Another thing to remember:
The clock on Tank's 8 game suspension doesn't start to tick until he's signed by another team.
In other words, if a team signs him at midseason (after 8 games), he'll have to sit out the remainder of the season as his suspension starts when he is signed.
Hard to see him being signed in 2007. There will be a sucker in 2008 - likely the Donks after their latest batch of retreads and character issue "bargains" in the draft flame out once again. ;)