Jags are quick to claim receiver off waiver wire

They hope a change of scenery will help Kevin Johnson.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- When top-line receiver Kevin Johnson became available Wednesday, the Jacksonville Jaguars had a few questions.
First among them: How soon could Johnson get to town?
To make room, Jacksonville released J.J. Stokes, once viewed as a possible answer to their problems, but who had only 13 catches this year and spent a good portion of the season on the inactive list.
Browns coach Butch Davis wasn't happy with Johnson's performance of late, but the Jaguars weren't too concerned.
"Like we do with all players, we researched it, and we feel pretty satisfied with the player changing scenery," player personnel director James Harris said. "He's getting an opportunity to get a fresh start."
No team gives more receivers fresh starts than Jacksonville.
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The Jaguars had already taken chances on Stokes, whose reputation as an underachiever preceded him; Matt Hatchette, who was out of the league last season; and Troy Edwards, whose prickly reputation left him on the job market for more than a month after he was cut in the preseason.
Johnson will have a chance to start opposite Jimmy Smith. He was scheduled to arrive today, and soon after, coach Jack Del Rio will decide whether to activate him for Sunday's game against Tennessee.
"I think it's a perfect situation for me," Johnson said. "They have some nice skill players, and their young quarterback looks like he's going to be a great player. It will be nice to be able to learn behind Jimmy Smith and it will be a fresh start for me."
By taking him off waivers, the Jaguars will assume the unpaid portion of his contract -- not including the bonus -- which was worth $13.35 million when the Browns signed the extension. He is due to make $950,000 this season.
"He's a productive player in this league, he makes plays, he gave us a chance to upgrade the roster, so we put a claim in," Harris said.