Through Buckner's Legs

Yesterday was a big day for the current dead weight of the sports world.

Larry Johnson was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals, removing all doubts that Cincinnati has the backfield with the league’s most extensive criminal record. The Bengals first option was Lawrence Phillips, until they realized that he actually won’t be released from prison until 2018.

What is the reasoning here? Cincy is 7-2 and in first place in the AFC North, arguably the NFL’s toughest division in 2009. Why bring in a player that can single-handedly murder the chemistry of a team that usually doesn’t have good chemistry to begin with? I don’t see this signing going well at all.

It also comes as no surprise that Allen Iverson’s brief stint with the Memphis Grizzlies abruptly ended yesterday.  I’ll be honest, I’m a little upset.  The AI-Zach Randolph relationship had a lot of unintentional comedy potential.  They are both selfish, offense first players that couldn’t possibly exist on the court together. The possibilities were endless!

Finally, how can we forget the outspoken Stephen Jackson? Jackson was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats (not his first, second or third choice) for 3 cents on the dollar. Charlotte coach Larry Brown’s reasoning: “I can handle high maintenance.” Good luck with that!