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jacquescas · 04-12-2005

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Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:03:25 -0700

Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports free agent DT Ellis Johnson (Broncos) visited with the Houston Texans Monday, April 11.

Hasn't been a starter since 01, isn't that big at 280lbs. 31 years old. Not to sure what he's doing here, maybe a little Payne insurance, although its a very very small policy.

D-ReK · 04-12-2005

He started a few times in 03 for the Falcons...His stats are pretty good for a situational player...He would most likely be a back-up for Walker and the 'Baire...If he comes cheap, then sobeit...

F-minus67 · 04-12-2005

Didn't he get like 8 sacks as a NT as a falcon?

D-ReK · 04-12-2005

I'm not sure if it was as a NT, but yeah he had 8 sacks in 2003 and 3 sacks off the bench last year in Denver...I thought Jasper played NT for Atlanta when they used the 3-4, but I could be wrong...

TexansTrueFan · 04-12-2005

well we need depth at the position so i'm not complaning, and wouldnt mind if we signed him and 20 other DL guys !

outofhnd · 04-12-2005

hmmm if he is going to be a piece of bubble gum in a leak, he better come at the league minimum.

I just dont feel he is the free agent signing that Robaire was last year. But ill take him for cheap see if he can make it through camp.

**Vinny** · 04-12-2005

We are looking at the next level FA now. I would not be surprised to see us sign a couple of vets. They would mainly compete for depth.

outofhnd · 04-12-2005

Yea Im all for increasing the body count at DL for this offseason. Unfortunately Trevor Pryce didnt ask for his release which a lot of teams including denver were gearing up for.

Maybe we were goin to go after pryce if he was released.

D-ReK · 04-12-2005

We may have intended to go after Pryce, but we'll never know...All we can do is idly speculate about that...

I think if Johnson is still the player he has shown to be through his career, he would probably beat out either Sears or Ioane for a back-up spot on our D-Line...

outofhnd · 04-12-2005

Hopefully Sears I kinda like Iaone.

El Tejano · 04-13-2005

Yeah, I like Ioane too. His tackle of Priest Holmes at the 1 yard line is what triggered our win against the Chiefs this year.

**PapaL** · 04-13-2005

As reported by SI.com:SI

Defensive tackle Ellis Johnson continued negotiations with the Texans. Johnson canceled a visit to Minnesota scheduled for Tuesday.
-- Denver Post

texan279 · 04-13-2005

Quote:

Defensive tackle Ellis Johnson continued negotiations with the Texans. Johnson canceled a visit to Minnesota scheduled for Tuesday.

I am all for adding depth to the D line as long as the price is right...

**PapaL** · 04-13-2005

Career Stats: NFL.com

Year Team G Total Tckl Ast Sacks Int Yds Avg Lg TD Pass Def
1995 Indianapolis Colts 16 18 13.0 5 4.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
1996 Indianapolis Colts 12 22 14.0 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
1997 Indianapolis Colts 15 54 37.0 17 4.5 1 18 18.0 18 0 0
1998 Indianapolis Colts 16 55 38.0 17 8 0 0 0.0 0 0 6
1999 Indianapolis Colts 16 46 34.0 12 7.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 4
2000 Indianapolis Colts 13 41 30.0 11 5 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 1
2001 Indianapolis Colts 16 34 20.0 14 3.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 4
2002 Atlanta Falcons 16 26 24.0 2 7 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2003 Atlanta Falcons 16 41 34.0 7 8 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2004 Denver Broncos 13 16 15.0 1 3 1 32 32.0 32 1 0
TOTAL 149 353 259.0 94 51.0 3 49 16.3 32 1 19

**infantrycak** · 04-13-2005

This is the kind of signing often worth making--an at or near league minimum deal to revive a 1st round guy for depth if nothing else. This is where the motivation/talent of a coaching staff stands out--making an underachiever perform rather than watching a star perform.

F-minus67 · 04-13-2005

So is he going to be an end or a tackle?

**texasguy346** · 04-13-2005

Berman mentioned that Johnson is likely to resign with the Broncos according to league sources.

D-ReK · 04-13-2005

Based on his size, I would think that he'd be an end, but I may be wrong...

04-12-2005	#1
jacquescas Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 10	Ellis Johnson visiting today -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texans \| E. Johnson Visited - from www.KFFL.com Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:03:25 -0700 Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports free agent DT Ellis Johnson (Broncos) visited with the Houston Texans Monday, April 11. Hasn't been a starter since 01, isn't that big at 280lbs. 31 years old. Not to sure what he's doing here, maybe a little Payne insurance, although its a very very small policy.

04-12-2005	#2
D-ReK RAWWWRR! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Avalon Age: 28 Posts: 3,406 Rep Power: 684	He started a few times in 03 for the Falcons...His stats are pretty good for a situational player...He would most likely be a back-up for Walker and the 'Baire...If he comes cheap, then sobeit... __________________ Smoke 'em if you got 'em...

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F-minus67 Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Middletown,CT Age: 26 Posts: 1,070 Rep Power: 10	Didn't he get like 8 sacks as a NT as a falcon? __________________ "Democracy is not for the people." - Judge Dredd

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D-ReK RAWWWRR! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Avalon Age: 28 Posts: 3,406 Rep Power: 684	I'm not sure if it was as a NT, but yeah he had 8 sacks in 2003 and 3 sacks off the bench last year in Denver...I thought Jasper played NT for Atlanta when they used the 3-4, but I could be wrong... __________________ Smoke 'em if you got 'em...

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TexansTrueFan Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville Tx Age: 28 Posts: 2,600 Rep Power: 11	well we need depth at the position so i'm not complaning, and wouldnt mind if we signed him and 20 other DL guys ! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/texanstruefan

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outofhnd All Pro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 36 Posts: 723 Rep Power: 9	hmmm if he is going to be a piece of bubble gum in a leak, he better come at the league minimum. I just dont feel he is the free agent signing that Robaire was last year. But ill take him for cheap see if he can make it through camp. __________________ Where have all the Running backs gone?

04-12-2005	#7
Vinny shiny happy fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 20,714 Rep Power: 55750	We are looking at the next level FA now. I would not be surprised to see us sign a couple of vets. They would mainly compete for depth. __________________ http://twitter.com/#!/TexansTalk "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves" - Edward R. Murrow

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outofhnd All Pro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 36 Posts: 723 Rep Power: 9	Hopefully Sears I kinda like Iaone. __________________ Where have all the Running backs gone?

04-13-2005	#11
El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	Yeah, I like Ioane too. His tackle of Priest Holmes at the 1 yard line is what triggered our win against the Chiefs this year.

04-13-2005	#12
PapaL Loose Screw Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 8,619 Rep Power: 16277	As reported by SI.com:SI Defensive tackle Ellis Johnson continued negotiations with the Texans. Johnson canceled a visit to Minnesota scheduled for Tuesday. -- Denver Post

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infantrycak Lead Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 45 Posts: 37,411 Rep Power: 76017	This is the kind of signing often worth making--an at or near league minimum deal to revive a 1st round guy for depth if nothing else. This is where the motivation/talent of a coaching staff stands out--making an underachiever perform rather than watching a star perform. __________________ The Art of War

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