Possible Landing Spots For Larry Johnson

I believe that there is 3 spots that LJ could land, depending on the waiver situation.

1. Houston Texans- LJ has only lost 5 fumbles in the past 899 carries. That stat is astounding. Especially when Steve Slaton has lost 5 fumbles on 116 carries, this year alone. the fact that Ryan Moats is out with a concussion doesn't make the Texans running back situation any better. Head coach Gary Kubiak is the architect of the balanced Texans offense and was the driving force behind the Denver Broncos dominent running game in the late 90's, when ANY running back would be successful. This could be a spot where LJ could shine, almost never having to see the 8 man fronts that he has his entire career.
2. Washington Redskins- LJ grew up in the D.C. area and his dad coached there for years. Clinton Portis is out right now and Jim Zorn has said that he "will sign a running back" if Clinton Portis cannot go. Obviously the Redskins owner, Daniel Snyder, has no problem spending money and would possibly eat the 2 million dollars that LJ has coming to him this year. Last but not least, Snyder loves to make a splash to create "buzz."
3. Pittsburgh Steelers- OK, so this one might be a long shot, but if you think about it, this an LJ system all the way. The Steelers have lacked a power runner since Jerome Bettis left a few years back. LJ could provide the hard nosed running style that Steeler ownership has craved for years. LJ went to Penn State and actually was hoping to get drafted by the Steelers out of college. He has actually went out on a limb and said the he "wants to play for the Steelers" today. The Steelers aren't usually into signing players with off the field problems the magnitude of LJ's, but if a guy interviews strong and has a great workout, you never know.
   

My sleeper pick would be the New England Patriots. LJ is a guy who has always had a problem with losing. He's great in the off-season, great after wins, but after a couple of losses, his emotion takes over and he makes stupid comments. LJ could be Corey Dillon all over again. LJ lacks acceleration in a major way, but give him a running start and hes a human wrecking ball. With the Patriots passing threats and Offensive Line, LJ could get the running start that he has not had in 3 years in KC. To top it all off, this is what Bill Belichick said about LJ today via WEEI in Boston: "Well, I haven’t seen the wire but I assume he’ll be on there. I would doubt [the Patriots would acquire Johnson]," Belichick said on the Big Show. "First of all, I think a player like that that’s on the wire, similar to Chris Chambers who came on last week, somebody will get ahead of us. Even if we claim him, I doubt that we would get him." So If LJ does clear waivers, there is one guy who will be surprised.