Marcus Johnson Signed

**cajunvike** · 07-27-2005, 01:55 AM

"MensaTice" wrote:

Thanks Cajun. The only thing I knew is that he started every game for four years, which excited me after all of the injuries we've had on the line. The competition at the line will be great for the young guys. One thing I can say about Tice is that he can draft after the first round better than any coach i can think of, especially if this kid can start.

His older brother played alongside him at tackle in college and is now with the Bengals...good family genes!!!

**bama_viking** · 07-27-2005, 03:39 AM

In addition to the skills he already has, I think its exciting to remember that Tice is one of the better coaches out there at developing O-Line talent... after a year or two working with this kid on the practice field and the weightroom, he should be a MONSTER!

**ItalianStallion** · 07-27-2005, 03:41 AM

"magicci" wrote:

i knoe hoe long his contract is so if dorsey is patient maybe he will be a good lineman by then, but then im also not sure if dorsey will be around that long.

As a 4th round pick, Dorsey probably only has 2 years left on his contract.

**PurpleTide** · 07-27-2005, 03:53 AM

Marcos J. is a Monster, and with his quick feet, athletic ability and strength
he could be a big part of the "Moving Company" for a long time.

**PurplePackerEater** · 07-27-2005, 04:27 AM

Marcus Johnson should easily win the job over Goldberg and Dorsey. If not, why would we draft him with the second round pick?

**magicci** · 07-27-2005, 04:28 AM

"ItalianStallion" wrote:

"magicci" wrote:

i knoe hoe long his contract is so if dorsey is patient maybe he will be a good lineman by then, but then im also not sure if dorsey will be around that long.

As a 4th round pick, Dorsey probably only has 2 years left on his contract.

i think the vikes might try and resign him though. you know at first for depth.

**canadian_vikes_fan** · 07-27-2005, 04:45 AM

As soon as Dorsey passes Rosenthal on the depth chart, (which I think he will) Rosenthal will be cut. You see it all the time. It'll free up some cap space, cuz I'm sure Rosey has a pretty big contract, and Rosey won't be able to keep up his level of play for another 5 years.

Rosenthal will be given the choice of taking a big pay cut and stay as a backup or to leave.

**thepacksux** · 07-27-2005, 05:43 AM

rosey isnt all that old and showed tice and co. enough for them to lock him up for 6 years. why so quick to replace him, because he was injured last year??

**TheAnimal93** · 07-27-2005, 05:56 AM

"thepacksux" wrote:

rosey isnt all that old and showed tice and co. enough for them to lock him up for 6 years. why so quick to replace him, because he was injured last year??

I'll be glad when Rosenthal is gone. I didnt like him when he was with the Giants. I surely dont like him now.
He is the false-starting King of the league.