Sunday Morning Bloody Mary: Roster move dooms Jerrod Johnson

by Dan Kadar on Nov 21, 2010 10:15 AM EST

Before the 2010 season began, Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson was looked at as a solid developmental quarterback. But a roster move by the Aggies on Oct. 30 changed Johnson's professional hopes.

The athletically gifted Johnson was benched for junior Ryan Tannehill and the Aggies haven't lost since. Now Johnson has to be an afterthought to several NFL teams, despite the fact that he owns several A&M passing records.

Johnson has to hope for a stellar offseason to get a free agent invite, or maybe get picked in the late rounds. The Senior Bowl is probably out of the question for Johnson. He'll have to hope to get some attention at something like the San Antonio Game.

It's not out of the question that Johnson turns his career around. There have been a few college backups with good NFL careers. The process will challenge Johnson, but could ultimately make him better in the long run.

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I liked the guy

Pre-season, and I still like him as a later round prospect.

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by Bestjagfan on Nov 21, 2010 10:40 AM EST reply actions

thanks Dan

I so wondered what was up with Johnson a while back. I thought he was hurt. He’s a good kid. I’d like to see him succeed.

by dbcouver on Nov 21, 2010 11:33 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Hmm

I remember watching his first game and although he had an untimely INT I didnt think he was that bad. Havent heard or seen anyhting of him though until now and I guess this explains why.

Best of luck to him, he seems ike a decent prospect who deserves a chance in the pros. Sometimes college ball screws you ie: Cassel (had 2 heisman winners start over him) Brady, etc.

by DBroncs1414 on Nov 21, 2010 3:16 PM EST reply actions

From what I saw, he wasn't playing well.

His decision-making was pretty poor. He turned the ball over a lot and tried to make a big play out of every snap rather than taking what was there. But he’s very talented and still has a shot if he impresses in the offseason.

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by Omaha Sun on Nov 23, 2010 11:15 PM EST reply actions