Bethel Johnson to Texans
Former Vikings receiver Bethel Johnson has signed a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to the NFL Network.
Johnson, a second-round draft pick of the Patriots in 2003, started two games for the Vikings at receiver and returned 45 kickoffs for 1,054 yards (23.4 average).
posted by Sean Jensen at 4:17 PM
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Any idea why they let Bethel go?
I kind of liked him last year, and as far as I can tell they don't have any slam-dunk KRs on the roster that could definitely beat Bethel for the job, unless they're convinced that Bobby Wade is over his fumbling ways.
Best I can figure, the WRs most likely to make the Vikings roster seem to be:
1. Troy Williamson
2. Sidney Rice
3. Bobby Wade
4. Aundrae Allison
with Billy McMullen, Martin Nance, Jason Carter, and Chandler Williams being the most likely candidates for the #5 role. Maybe they'd carry 6 if one of these guys ends up being a return specialist.
That list doesn't strike me with inalienable confidence.
However, I really, really like Jason Carter, and although I don't see what Childress sees, I don't understand why that guy doesn't get more respect given what appears to be a strong rapport with T-Jack and an ability to step up and make the most out of his (sadly limited) opportunities.
And we don't even have the Vikings' usual cast of preseason WR hopefuls --- they're all elsewhere -- Christopher Jones (Seahawks) , Ryan Hoag (Redskins), Aaron Hosack (Saints) . . . it's a shame because I liked all of those guys, two of them have Minnesota connections, and this of any could've been their year.
I'm bummed that they cut Paris Hamilton after what, about a week? What about him was so bad they couldn't at least bear to have Thigpen throw to him in the 4th quarter of a preseason game?
But hey, Kelly Campbell is available . . .
Bethel was exclusively a receiver, and he didn't really stand out. I think the race is wide open, but I think Jason Carter has a chance at PR.
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