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Comprehensive News Feed for Rudi Johnson.

Results 1 - 15 of 15 in Rudi Johnson

  1. Niners crush Lions

    Sep 25, 2009 | Canada.com

    ... injury to Kitna in the final two minutes. Team officials said they did not know the severity of the injury. Rudi Johnson replaced rookie running back Kevin Smith and rushed for 83 yards on 14 carries. He also had three receptions for 48 yards, ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, NFL Players, Kevin Smith, NFC, NFC West, Frank Gore

  2. Lions look to contain PetersonRead the original story

    Oct 11, 2008 | Canada.com

    ... try to assert a running game that has failed to materialize this season with rookie Kevin Smith or veteran Rudi Johnson. "Hopefully, we can establish that part of it and then your play actions and all that other stuff you have a chance to get the ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Lions, NFL Football, Roy Williams (Detroit Lions), Calvin Johnson, NFL Players, Kevin Smith

  3. 2009 Detroit Lions Fantasy Football Preview

    Sep 4, 2009 | BleacherReport

    ... ng, Smith disappeared in the Lions' mess. Many people forget that, at the beginning of last year, the Lions had Rudi Johnson penciled in as their starting running back. Despite only 238 carries, Smith almost cracked 1,000 yards.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Lions, NFL Football, Calvin Johnson, NFL Players, Matthew Stafford

  4. Former Cowboys RB Tatum Bell Signs With

    Sep 3, 2009 | KTUL-TV Tulsa

    ... the Lions was a turbulent one. After being released in September 2008, he was accused by Lions running back Rudi Johnson of stealing his luggage. Bell says it was a simple mistake. Bell re-signed with the Broncos two months later, but was not ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Denver Broncos, Tatum Bell, NFL Players

  5. Fantasy football expert offers advice on those last-minute draft decisionsRead the original story

    Aug 31, 2009 | Detroit Free Press

    ... He should be a better fantasy commodity than last year for the simple reason that he won't have to deal with Rudi Johnson's presence for half a season this time around. But I suspect he'll be a bit of a fantasy roller-coaster from a week-to-week ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Lions, NFL Football, Daunte Culpepper, Calvin Johnson, NFL Players, Matthew Stafford, Kevin Smith

  6. Fantasy football expert offers advice on those last-minute draft decisionsRead the original story

    Aug 28, 2009 | Detroit Free Press

    ... He should be a better fantasy commodity than last year for the simple reason that he won't have to deal with Rudi Johnson's presence for half a season this time around. But I suspect he'll be a bit of a fantasy roller-coaster from a week-to-week ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Lions, NFL Football, Daunte Culpepper, Calvin Johnson, NFL Players, Matthew Stafford, Kevin Smith

  7. 30 and over the hill or 30 running downhill?Read the original story

    Aug 28, 2009 | Fox Sports

    ... to 514 yards in 2008 after he turned 30. James was unemployed until Seattle signed him this week for insurance. Rudi Johnson, who toppled 1,300 rushing yards three years in a row for the Cincinnati Bengals , turns 30 in October. He flamed out last ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Jamal Lewis, NFL Players, Braylon Edwards, Derek Anderson, James Davis

  8. Is Lewis aged to perfection?

    Aug 26, 2009 | Cleveland.com

    ... to 514 yards in 2008 after he turned 30. James was unemployed until Seattle signed him this week for insurance. Rudi Johnson, who toppled 1,300 rushing yards three years in a row for the Cincinnati Bengals, turns 30 in October. He flamed out last ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Jamal Lewis, NFL Players, Braylon Edwards, Detroit Lions, Derek Anderson

  9. NFL: Lions ready to contest for positionsRead the original story

    Jul 12, 2009 | The Honolulu Advertiser

    ... say this guy played well and he's going to start." Smith - who began last season as the starter, gave way to Rudi Johnson for four games, then ended as the starter - also said he likes what competition brings out in him. "Definitely," he said. "In ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Lions, NFL Football, NFL Players, Kevin Smith

  10. Post a Comment

    Jul 12, 2009 | Detroit Free Press

    ... say this guy played well and he's going to start." Smith -- who began last season as the starter, gave way to Rudi Johnson for four games, then ended as the starter -- also said he likes what competition brings out in him. "Definitely," he said. "In ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Lions, NFL Football, NFL Players, Kevin Smith

  11. The Groin Pulls Ate My PotatoesRead the original story

    Aug 25, 2008 | And Another Thing ...

    ... HellByrds and Southside Superstarzz somehow managed to pick running backs Ronnie Brown, DeAngelo Williams and Rudi Johnson in the 11th round. But the real bargain was Minnetonka Skippers nabbing speedster Chris Johnson. He was my biggest sleeper of ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Washington Redskins, NFL Football, Santana Moss, NFL Players, Detroit Lions, Kevin Smith, Calvin Johnson

  12. Best of the Worst Lions: 6. Tatum Bell

    Jun 26, 2009 | Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

    ... Detroit, Matt Millen traded Pro Bowl cornerback Dre Bly for Bell. And second, of course, Bell allegedly stole Rudi Johnson's bag when he figured out that Johnson's signing meant Bell's inevitable release. This was immortalized hilariously by Roy ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Lions, NFL Football, Roy Williams (Detroit Lions), NFL Players, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball

  13. Eagles Weekly Wrap-Up: What To Do About Westbrook and is Asante a Leader?

    Jun 5, 2009 | BleacherReport

    ... that the Eagles aren't willing pay. Their four targets should be: Edgerrin James Deuce McAllister Warrick Dunn Rudi Johnson Edge is certainly the best bet for this team, but he will carry a hefty price tag. I would mark him off the list because he ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Philadelphia Eagles, Kyle Eckel, Lorenzo Booker, NFL Players

  14. Birds' Eye View: Assume the worst on Westbrook

    Jun 5, 2009 | Philly.com

    ... TDs; 47 rec. for 330 yds. Age: 34. Why: Has defied age. Why not: Has to break down at some point. Our grade: B. Rudi Johnson Last played for: Lions. 2008 stats: 237 yds. rush, 3.1 ypc., 1 TD. Age: 29. Why: At 5-10, 225, would complement the smaller ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Westbrook, NFL Players, Lorenzo Booker, Detroit Lions, Ahman Green

  15. NFL Crystal Ball: Projecting the Rookie Quarterbacks

    Jun 1, 2009 | Most Valuable Network

    ... receiver going into his third season. They made changes in the running game, moving out Corey Dillion for Rudi Johnson. For the Lions, it's coincidence that Rudi will give way to Kevin Smith and Maurice Morris, but that's a strong tandem. If you'll ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Lions, NFL Football, Daunte Culpepper, NFL Players, Jeff Backus, Calvin Johnson, Kevin Smith