Sunday afternoon links and notes

Marvin Lewis "applauds" rookie running back James Johnson; which is somewhat significant. Injuries are often random events in the NFL (Google, Bengals, linebackers, 2007) and there's a real possibility that DeDe Dorsey could start the season on the PUP opening a spot for another back. From Lewis' impressions, it could be James Johnson that takes the spot. There's a long way to go and Dorsey could just as easily recover; but my gut tells me if James doesn't make the roster, he'll be on the team's practice squad. Lewis was also impressed with cornerback David Jones, linebacker Brandon Johnson and wide receiver Marcus Maxwell (this guy is making the squad). more...