The Real Reasons why Ian Johnson and Booty were Cut

by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 8, 2009 4:11 PM CDT in Minnesota Vikings

From DJ Gallo's always-hilarious SportsPickle.com article on why Ian Johnson didn't make it to the 53-man roster:

Ian Johnson, RB, Vikings -- It was a numbers issue with the former Boise State star in Minnesota. There were just too many quality backs already on the roster. But Johnson may have earned himself a spot on the practice squad with a dramatic proposal to head coach Brad Childress.

That one was pretty good, but I think Gallo's explanation of why Booty didn't make it was much more short and sweet:

John David Booty, QB, Vikings -- Booty lost his job because some old turdbag simply can't move on with his life.

My personal favorite was Jeff Garcia. Click the link to hear Gallo's theory as to why the veteran QB got the axe. I guess "Split Right Set Slant" would be tough!

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"a dramatic proposal to head coach Brad Childress."

Wonder what that was?

It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.

by Luft Krigare on Sep 8, 2009 8:52 PM CDT reply actions

Ian Johnson proposed to his fiancée on tv after winning The fiesta bowl on a two point conversion.

Perhaps he proposed to chilly.

by Bjorno on Sep 8, 2009 10:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Yep

That was the joke Gallo was getting at.

by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 9, 2009 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Funny

But to be serious for a moment — JDB lost his job because he didn’t play for sh%t in preseason.

Now, if he wanted to be funny, Gallo should have done some kind of play on the jersey, something like

Booty lost his job becasue he lost his “pocket presence.” Once he started wearing #9 instead of #4, he got confused, he thought he was Tommy Kramer and began looking for Ahmad Rashad to throw to.

by puddnhead on Sep 9, 2009 11:14 AM CDT reply actions

Fantasy Football

Hi All,

I can’t decide wheter to start B. Edwards this week against the Vikings defense. Do you guys have any insight on how the Vikings Secondary will match up with Edwards?

Thanks in advance for the advise.

by Prime-Time on Sep 9, 2009 12:03 PM CDT reply actions

Ha ha.

Interesting place to put your fantasy question. There’s a few fantasy football posts in the “Recent Fanposts” section to the right. Try there.

Visit:
http://www.vikingvigil.com

Skol Vikings!
Woot Woot!

by Manimal on Sep 9, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions

yes start edwards against the vikings. he will dominate!

vikings secondary is weak this year. tackling is a big issue for us so edwards will have many opportunities to get extra yards after he catches the ball.

by iseepurplepeople on Sep 9, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Secondary WILL be better this year

Tyrell Johnson will be a year better, Griffen is young(26) and emerging, Winfield hasent fallen off and we might get a full season out of Madieu Williams. The presence of EJ Hederson will be better for the defense in all phases.

As for Edwards if there is traffic around him he drops a lot of balls. Most drops in the league. Get excited about using Edwards when he faces Detroit.

Bernard, Percy and AP oh my!

by VikesPma on Sep 9, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Secondary WILL be better this year

As for Edwards if there is traffic around him he drops a lot of balls. Most drops in the league. Get excited about using Edwards when he faces Detroit.

Bernard, Percy and AP oh my!

by VikesPma on Sep 9, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions

sorry all. i forgot to hit the sarcsasm button. i thought the emphasis on edwards actually catching the ball would be enought

by iseepurplepeople on Sep 10, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Start Braylon Edwards

The Vikings will not be any better vs. the pass this year. Only Tyrell Johnson has a chance of matching up with him, and they probably won’t double-cover Edwards often enough.

by KC Viking on Sep 9, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm glad they released Booty

I had heard rumors that Chilly & Co. were terrified of cutting Booty, even though he had shown virtually nothing in 2 training camps and a year of practices, because he had “all of the tools to succeed” and they were worried that he would catch on somewhere else and do well there. Virtually all other teams had a lesser need than the Vikes (virtually all teams) at QB, so they would be less likely to find playing time for a guy who couldn’t beat Tarvaris Jackson for the backup or 3rd string job 2 years in a row.

I’m fine with Booty on the practice squad, and hopefully he’s not another Tyler Thigpen. It seems like Childress loves to pour on the praise in press conferences as he’s cutting a guy he wants to keep, thereby piquing interest from another organization or two and losing that guy to one of the only teams that could use him.

Here’s a tip for the Vikings: if you want to cut someone and sign him to your practice squad, set him free without any fanfare.

by KC Viking on Sep 9, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions