Redskins new QB learns players names through Madden video game (1 Viewer)

[Semper]

Next Sunday's visit to the Jacksonville Jaguars will mark Johnson's first start since Week 13 of the 2011 season. He had attempted two passes since that game -- both a week after his most recent start -- before relieving Sanchez on Sunday.
Johnson said he learned his teammates by playing a video game.
"I had to play Madden to learn just the other day," he said. "You come in on a short week, you learn there's so many moving parts. For me, I played Madden. I was able to get on the Madden and learn my teammates."
What did he learn?
"I learned their names," he said.

I just find this so dang funny.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25494350/redskins-start-josh-johnson-mark-sanchez

 

[iamsaved]

That's very funny that he actually admitted that to media. I would've never did that. Really dude!
Come on man!

 

[LonghornSaintsFan]

Hey he is terrible with names, not going to fault him on that I am too. That is a good way to learn. Probably shouldn't of said it in public but it is something I would do.

 

[Louisiana Joseph]

Isn't this common?

 

[Bill]

Talk about a slap in the face to Mr. Kaepernick.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...edskins/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d4264f07cdf0

 

[Semper]

Talk about a slap in the face to Mr. Kaepernick.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...edskins/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d4264f07cdf0

Not really. as Gruden said, he wanted someone with a specific skillset and familiar with the offensive scheme.

 

[Saint Droopy]

As crazy as that sounds... he still looked worlds better than Mark Sanchez. Maybe Sanchez needs to go play some Madden.

 

[VPCajun]

Next Sunday's visit to the Jacksonville Jaguars will mark Johnson's first start since Week 13 of the 2011 season. He had attempted two passes since that game -- both a week after his most recent start -- before relieving Sanchez on Sunday.
Johnson said he learned his teammates by playing a video game.
"I had to play Madden to learn just the other day," he said. "You come in on a short week, you learn there's so many moving parts. For me, I played Madden. I was able to get on the Madden and learn my teammates."
What did he learn?
"I learned their names," he said.

I just find this so dang funny.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25494350/redskins-start-josh-johnson-mark-sanchez

You young whippersnappers!

Why, back in my day, we just used flash cards!

And were happy to do it!

Dagnabbit