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by **Flux** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:08 pm

Rudi is threatening to sit out next season if we franchise him

rotoworld wrote:Rudi Johnson says he will sit out 2005 rather than play under a one-year "franchise" contract.

He wants a long-term deal to stay. While sitting out a season is highly improbable, Johnson is certainly forcing Marvin Lewis' hand. But with Chris Perry on the roster and so many backs available, Cincinnati may be unwilling to give him one. Johnson better be careful, because there are more quality running backs than starting jobs available this offseason.

by **dave416** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:29 pm

This just becomes a hassle to the team. I was afraid he might pull this, but was holding out hope that he wouldn't. Not signing him is a risk, but signing him to a long term deal could be a waste of the Perry pick. It will be interesting to see how Lewis handles it. The question is, would Lamont Jordan or Dominic Rhodes be able to legitimately fill the void if Johnson sits out?

by **DUKE** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:09 pm

I think it's a bluff, and if what they are wanting is too far from what Marvin thinks that he's worth then I say call him on it.

by **Flux** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:14 am

DUKE wrote:I think it's a bluff, and if what they are wanting is too far from what Marvin thinks that he's worth then I say call him on it.

I agree, Rudi really doesnt have a leg to stand on w/ all the FA RBs out there. There is no reason we should overpay him

by **joshyboy72** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:17 pm

I just heard on some sports station that things are improving and stuff...that Rudi is getting off the "I'm going to sit out" funk and starting to get down and dirty with that long term contract he wants. I can't find a link yet but if I find one I'll post it.

by **joshyboy72** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:37 pm

Damn, and there was one right on NFL.com, I just spent so much time looking for one. :-°

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/CIN/8185699

At least he doesn't sound so rash as some of those articles have mad him seem so far. I think he'll eventually come to his senses and sign the contract the Bengals want him to sign.

by **The_Steel_Curtain** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:54 pm

I think its a bluff but it sounds familar from when Corey Dillion was with the bengals last year.

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