Chris Johnson deal finalized

by dgalvan42 on Feb 12, 2009 1:11 PM PST

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Chris Johnson (CB) was signed to a 4 year deal that will make him the starting left corner for the 2009 season. He played well after the departure of DeAngelo Hall. Standout games that he shined in include: Houston and Denver.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=11&entry_id=35763

Hopefully Asomugha is next to sign a contract, but i think he will end up getting the exclusive franchise tag.

What do you guys think of this signing??

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Woo-Hoooooo!!!!!

I was afraid that he may bolt…

But when they start scheming us the way these guys did, and we weren't particularly ready for it, anything can happen."

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Feb 12, 2009 1:19 PM PST reply actions

definetly a big signing

we needed Chris Johnson to step up when D-hall got cut and he did… maybe this will inspire him to be a great full time compliment to Asomugha all year long..

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by DarksideJU08 on Feb 12, 2009 1:49 PM PST reply actions

Excellent news

He did a great job in the last few games he player, solidifies a corner position and if somehow the Raiders can sign Nnamdi, gives the Raiders great corners for the next few years. Wilson is very good, just need Huff to figure it out, or hope like hell that Branch, Bowie or Eugene catch fire.
The Raiders won’t have to draft a defensive back now, can concentrate on linemen, receivers or LB.

by Laoren on Feb 12, 2009 3:25 PM PST reply actions

wouldn't say great for both

But an elite back and a damn good one averages out pretty nicely.

I would hope that we pick up a good d-lineman in free agency, maybe draft a receiver, then add depth to the o-line and LB corps.

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by CommittedToExcellence on Feb 12, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions

I fully agree

we can focus on the weaknesses of this team and really show people up next year

Don't Hate on Peoples Ideas...

by Vanilla on Feb 12, 2009 3:53 PM PST reply actions

Chris Johnson

is hopefully the answer to helping out the pass D. Maybe now teams will actually throw at Nnamdi :D

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til' I die.

by thepunisher00187 on Feb 13, 2009 12:11 AM PST reply actions

No

No one will throw to him. Cool J, his new nickname, will have to step up. I mean come on, he has Nnamdi teaching him. IF NNAMDI GETS SIGNED AGAIN!!!! I hope he becomes good.

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by Rayder K on Feb 15, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions

Cool J… I love it

by Trackguy24 on Feb 16, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions

wiley veteran

chris johnson will be added to the list of experienced corners the raiders have went after throughout our history as a franchise cause he can play very well in man coverage which is no big secret that the raiders will always turn to on defense and having experience always helps it took nnamdi a while to come into his own and to have him leave would be heart wrenching cause the raiders added a solid guy on the other side to help asomugha.

sd raider fan

by sd raider fan on Feb 16, 2009 10:56 PM PST reply actions