Colts trade for 49ers OLB Cam Johnson

[GoColts8818]

I was thinking ILB

could be Harvey is the odd man out then. Sounds like Johnson and him would have the same role a guy who can play LB but is really more of a special teams guy at this point in his career.

[chad72]

It won't be Caesar Rayford since Grigson found him and unless Rayford stunk it up, which he did not by any means, Grigson likes to give his guys some time.

 

Heck, he gave Ijalana all this time, so I am confident Rayford stays.

 

[Andy]

I'm a big fan of Cam Johnson. I like him in the draft last year, thought he would be a middle round guy, but he fell a bit.

 

He posseses good pass rushing skills, and if he plays his cards right and reaches some of his potential, he could be a nice rotational player in Indy.

 

Especially considering it's probably a conditional 7th round pick, this is a nice trade for the Colts. They cut him or let go of him, no harm, no foul. If they keep it, all they would lose is a 7th round pick, which isn't bad especially if he has an impact.

 

Grigs never stops!

[Coltswarriors]

My gut tells me it's Harvey. Which, I'd be OK with.

[COLTSBRO]

we sent a 7th round pick in return

[B-B]

@RapSheet4m

The deal that sent LB Cam Johnson to the Colts brought the #49ers back a 7th rounder, which Johnson was last year.

[GoColts8818]

Phil B on twitter said he's a classic 3/4 MLB in build but has played rush linebacker as well so he gives the Colts flexibility. Didn't know who was released and pretty much ran down all the names tossed out here as options but included Josh Gordy as an option as well. He did say Howell rather than Lefeged or Brown so take that for what it's worth.

[Andy]

As suspected, it's a conditional 7th round pick.

[Andy]

Phil B on twitter said he's a classic 3/4 MLB in build but has played rush linebacker as well so he gives the Colts flexibility. Didn't know who was released and pretty much ran down all the names tossed out here as options but included Josh Gordy as an option as well.

 

He's a converted 4-3 DE... Would find it hard to believe he can provide much value (or more value than the current guys) at ILB.

 

He's a rush OLB, imo. I mean, that's what he played in SF. 

[jskinnz]

Who?

 

I am sure after exhaustive research you will find him to be a "beast."

[GoColts8818]

He's a converted 4-3 DE... Would find it hard to believe he can provide much value (or more value than the current guys) at ILB.

He's a rush OLB, imo. I mean, that's what he played in SF.

i think Phil B. is still learning about him he just he fits the mold in terms of body type for a 3/4 MLB. He didn't say he was going to be one here. He also pointed out he was a rush linebacker for the 49ers. He doesn't know who has been cut yet either. If he's going to be a rush linebacker and not a major special teams guy the Rayford is probably out. Four rush linebackers is a lot.

[Smonroe]

Bremer is reporting that Harvey and Conner are not on the field today.  Could be injuries, could be something else?

[tony1287]

At least our gm doesn't sit on his hands and wait for the exact guy to come along via cuts or free agency(unlike polian). He is constantly trying to dig up hidden talent that can be maximized with good coaching and better use of the players skillset that are brought to the table. I am glad we finally have a gm that is willing to pull the trigger and get people to rotate in and out of the roster to find the best value for every position. Not all of them will make the roster but it's still a very exciting process, unlike the boredom days of polian...

[tony1287]

Connor tweaked an ankle last game...no news on Harvey yet that I've heard

[GoColts8818]

Bremer is reporting that Harvey and Conner are not on the field today. Could be injuries, could be something else?

well Pagano said last week Conner would miss a few weeks after the Bengals game so him not being out there isn't major news. Harvey was uninjured at least as far as we knew so there could be something to that.

[BlueShoe]

Bremer is reporting that Harvey and Conner are not on the field today.  Could be injuries, could be something else?

 

Now this makes things become clearer, albeit speculative clear. Something is up. We might have a deal in place for Conner. Or Harvey could have been cut.

[GoColts8818]

Phil B is saying the FANS are telling him (via twitter) that they think its Conner again key word fans so its just a guess but he would fit.

[thecorn4]

Bremer is reporting that Harvey and Conner are not on the field today.  Could be injuries, could be something else?

We know Conner has an ankle injury and is done for a while. as far as Harvey (?)

[Dark Superman]

From doing my research this kid seems to have all the tools to be a very good player.

Just needs reps and solid coaching.

The sky is the limit..let's hope for the best.

[GoColts8818]

Judging by Phil B. he's at Pagano's presser hopefully someone thinks to ask by the way who did you release to make room for Johnson?

[HarassedOffTheSite]

I wonder if we'll have him trim down to play LB or bulk up for the 4 man front....

Tell me that's not a serious thought.

[Dark Superman]

I am sure after exhaustive research you will find him to be a "beast."

Seems that he could very well be the monster we all been looking for..

[Smonroe]

We know Conner has an ankle injury and is done for a while. as far as Harvey (?)

 

Strange comment by Pagano today according to Bremer:  Conner looked real good today.  But he didn't practice?

[Dark Superman]

Couple of highlights from this preseason:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000236261/Cam-Johnson-blocks-punt-for-TD

 

Getting pressure that leads to an INT:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/san-francisco-49ers/0ap2000000236145/Michael-Wilhoite-picks-off-Chargers-QB-Charlie-Whitehurst

Thank you Cardinal.

Seems like he could be another diamond in the rough.

[#BringBobBack]

you know whats concerning me why are we not getting any kind of tackle depth we have cherilus and castonzo and got rid of ijalana so who backs them up? reitz and linkenbach? both are better suited at guard and im not sure about this if one tackle gets injured our line will crumble and loser mcglynn wont exactly help i like the trade but please try to improve a position of weakness like T and G

[#BringBobBack]

and johnson would most likely be the backup to erik walden because i only see werner who is supposed to be mathis's backup and rayford who plays the same side as mathis and werner i believe for people still saying he's playing ILB

[GoColts8818]

Pagano said Johnson can play strong or rush linebacker, they didn't have a back up to Walden so that makes sense sounds more and more like it was Ceaser, Harvey, or Conner cut for him.

[Smonroe]

Pagano said Johnson can play strong or rush linebacker, they didn't have a back up to Walden so that makes sense sounds more and more like it was Ceaser, Harvey, or Conner cut for him.

 

I'm guessing Harvey.

[Bluefire4]

I think it will be Delano Howell or Caesar Rayford. 49er fans believe Cam is flashy and gets to the quarterback often, but is horrible against the run and gets pushed off the line on running plays.

[PrincetonTiger]

By them not being at practice it will be Harvey or Conner

[Smonroe]

I think it will be Delano Howell or Caesar Rayford. 49er fans believe Cam is flashy and gets to the quarterback often, but is horrible against the run and gets pushed off the line on running plays.

 

IMHO, pass rushers are the most important positions on the team after QB.  You can't have too many.  I'd keep Rayford.

[buccolts]

Strange comment by Pagano today according to Bremer:  Conner looked real good today.  But he didn't practice?

 

He was sharply dressed.

[Bluefire4]

Many people think he is super talented and can start. they were shocked to see him traded.

[krunk]

I like this move as well.  This guy (Johnson) is talented.  Having him on one side, and Rayford on the other side gives us two very solid backup options to Mathis, Werner, and Walden.  I like this move a lot!

 

 

We have a pretty solid football team.

[Le Neon]

Can never have too many pass rushers.  Unless you're the niners, apparently.    

[21isSuperman]

I love it!  We gave up a 7th rounder?  That's awesome!  Does Grigson ever sleep?

[YOUR GM]

Niners fans are freaking out about losing him on their board.

 

You'd think they just lost Drake Nevis or something.

 

Good one. lol

 

 

But to be fair, the Niners have an abundance of talent across the board, whereas we just cut arguably our best interior pass rusher, without compensation, when pressure up the middle already appeared to be a weak point on this defense

[Andy]

I love it!  We gave up a 7th rounder?  That's awesome!  Does Grigson ever sleep?

 

They didn't give up anything yet! It's a conditional 7th.

[Dark Superman]

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We gave up a 7th round pick.

I'll take it.

[chrisfarley]

Cam cannot compete on the colts for a spot.  no way.