Broncos sign AJ Johnson

[iknowftbll]

I like the add. Low risk on a guy who may be able to contribute. I don’t know how long it’ll take to get him into playing speed but if he’s been doing MMA he may not be all that far off. that stuff will keep you in shape.

 

[Draft Crazy]

AJ has gotten pretty good praise thus far.

 

[CEH]

Gotta give him a year in the program
Should make the team over Zaire

 

[Draft Crazy]

I think Zaire's roster spot is fine for now. He is one of our better special teams players. Marcus Rush/Holland were vying for the last LB job which could be AJ's now.

 

[CEH]

AJ just signed a 3 year contract today. He's on the roster

 

[Draft Crazy]

He signed last week. Played in the PS game. Wore #62. Did pretty well for 3 years missing. Really rooting for this guy. Had a bright future ahead of him before all of this. Can't comment on his legal situation, but really rooting for him to succeed. Very talented.

Broncos signed 3-year deal w/ILB Alexander Johnson. $35,000 signing bonus then $15,000 of his $480,000 minimum salary guaranteed. He gets minimum $570k non guaranteed in 2019; minimum $660k nonguaranteed in 2020. The 50k guar may be undrafted rookie record for franchise

 

[MileHigh64]

Your Denver Broncos are about as active as I've ever seen them. Elway wants to win at all costs. I hope they did the right moves with the key personnel like Keenum, etc.

 

[SpiritOf77]

AJ was the one "holy ****" guy in the two preseason games for me .. When he was on the field, he looked bigger, faster and on another level than the other guys ...

There was one defensive play vs Az he just blew up ... It was weird seeing a #62 do some great, athletic defensive things - he really stood out

We could look back at this signing as one of Elway's gems

 

[Duffman]

Honestly don't even remember hearing his name, does anyone have highlights in any of the broncos preseason games?

 

[Mingo]

I think Elway flopped last year. However, when you consider the Broncos got Butt and Kelly - knowing the 1st year they would not get contributions from their talent. It may be the down season last year was expected by Elway and VJ.

At any rate signing Johnson is another way to get talent and develop it for the future (this is what really good teams do).

 

[SpiritOf77]

Honestly don't even remember hearing his name, does anyone have highlights in any of the broncos preseason games?

Here's a play vs AZ ... AJ was #45 in this game

... the tackle for a loss is at the :28 mark .. and Rashaad Penny is not Ronnie Hillman

And keep in mind AJ has not been in game action for what, 3 1/2 years ??


Kick coverage tackle

#62

http://www.denverbroncos.com/video/alexander-johnson-makes-hard-hitting-special-teams-tackle

 

[Draft Crazy]

Here's a play vs AZ ... AJ was #45 in this game

... the tackle for a loss is at the :28 mark .. and Rashaad Penny is not Ronnie Hillman

And keep in mind AJ has not been in game action for what, 3 1/2 years ??


Kick coverage tackle

#62

http://www.denverbroncos.com/video/alexander-johnson-makes-hard-hitting-special-teams-tackle

Rashaad Penny is not Elijah Penny either. .

Rashaad (Seattle)
Elijah (Arizona)

Im really lookimg forward to seeing how AJ develops here. It’s like having another 3rd round draft pick this year.

 

[Mingo]

Rashaad Penny is not Elijah Penny either. .

Rashaad (Seattle)
Elijah (Arizona)

Im really lookimg forward to seeing how AJ develops here. It’s like having another 3rd round draft pick this year.

It's a healthy trend on talent acquisition by the Broncos -and I think characteristic of good programs. Take in talent now and train them up while they are cheap parts of the roster.

 

[CEH]

Gotta give him a year in the program
Should make the team over Zaire

Yep