Sully907 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Does Chris Johnson have any potential to take carries away from white this season, even if white does stay healthy? Does anyone with any serious knowledge of the panthers know how good this kid really is? Are the panthers going to try to push him as a starter more throughought the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Does Chris Johnson have any potential to take carries away from white this season, even if white does stay healthy? Does anyone with any serious knowledge of the panthers know how good this kid really is? Are the panthers going to try to push him as a starter more throughought the season? Of course he does. He's more of a partner than a back up. Last I heard they are sharing carries. They play for the Titans. I assume that was just a typo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff321 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Does Chris Johnson have any potential to take carries away from white this season, even if white does stay healthy? Does anyone with any serious knowledge of the panthers know how good this kid really is? Are the panthers going to try to push him as a starter more throughought the season? Chris Johnson and Lendale play for the titans. Latest reports have them in a RBBC of 60/40 which could change to 50/50 by midseason. Lendale probably will also choke on a cheeseburger at some point, but still holds value late in the season because of the rookie wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Chris Johnson and Lendale play for the titans. Latest reports have them in a RBBC of 60/40 which could change to 50/50 by midseason. Lendale probably will also choke on a cheeseburger at some point, but still holds value late in the season because of the rookie wall. yeah you said Panthers in your OP...that's why he said that... and they will be sharing the load with LenDale getting the GL carries and being the physical back....Johnson will be the big play back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) Chris Johnson and Lendale play for the titans. Latest reports have them in a RBBC of 60/40 which could change to 50/50 by midseason. Lendale probably will also choke on a cheeseburger at some point, but still holds value late in the season because of the rookie wall. Considering the reports are reporting what Jeff Fischer, Head Coach of the Tennessee Titans, has said... yes, it's possible. We’re going to use them both depending on the game plans and it makes sense to take advantage of both of their abilities. I think we’ll have a better gauge once we get to the middle part of the season how the carries and the touches are going to work. Provided they’re healthy week in and week out I would assume it would be close to 50-50, maybe 60-40. Given Lendale's propensity for injury (knee last year, hand/ribs/flu this preseason... the latter was probably just his hand cramping up from eating so many ribs which then gave him flu-like symptoms) and Johnson's ability, IMO, it could be 60-40 (including touches via the passing game) in favor of Johnson at ANY point this season. Edited August 27, 2008 by kingfish247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Chris Johnson and Lendale play for the titans. Latest reports have them in a RBBC of 60/40 which could change to 50/50 by midseason. Lendale probably will also choke on a cheeseburger at some point, but still holds value late in the season because of the rookie wall. There's almost NO chance of that happening. It'd take more than one cheeseburger to clog up that hugh ass neck of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFairlane Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 The Titans passed over a wide receiver (which they desperately needed) to take Johnson with their first round pick. The guy's going to be on the field a lot. He's the only big play guy they have on offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayLow Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Lendale still gets 7+ td's this year. He is a nice option at the flex spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I smell some weird pro version of college system plays. If I'm not mistaken they ran a few option plays last year. Fisher's going to do something funky that involves ALL of these guys being on the field at once at some points in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballcashcow Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I am avoiding this situation. Its going to be a RBBC all year unless someone gets hurt. I would still take White over Johnson if I had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorttynaz Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 If I had to pick one or the other I would take Johnson. That's just my opinion - in which I have nothing to base it off of. I like what he brings to the table though. And I've never really cared for White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory_n_az Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Of course he does. He's more of a partner than a back up. Last I heard they are sharing carries. Bingo. I really wouldn't treat this as the normal RBBC. I think you'll see them both in at the same time quite a bit. Think Bush/White at USC. Don't be surprised if Johnson leads all rookie RB's in PPR formats (JMO That Young will rely very heavily on Johnson and Crumpler in the passing game. Considering Johnson's the only game breaker on the offense -- outside Young's feet -- Fisher would be foolish not to give him 10-15 touches/game. The fact Fisher's already talking splitting touches between the two speaks volumes on Johnson's progression thus far. they aren't going to give Lendale 25 carries/game for 3 ypc when they can give Johnson 5-10 touches to surpass that same total yardage. Edited August 28, 2008 by cory_n_az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I grabbed Johnson at 12.11 in a draft last week. Not everyone is buying into the hype. At that price point....I don't really see the downside (Lendale went in the 6th or 7th). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am avoiding this situation. Its going to be a RBBC all year unless someone gets hurt. I would still take White over Johnson if I had to. I think the offense is geared towards running and if you get both of these guys where they are normally drafted (5th and 8th rounds) you can probably get a stud with low risk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Does Chris Johnson have any potential to take carries away from white this season, even if white does stay healthy? No none at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am avoiding this situation. Its going to be a RBBC all year unless someone gets hurt. I would still take White over Johnson if I had to. With the above admission from Fischer, Johnson is a steal compared to where Lendale is being taken in FF drafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) I just don't see Johnson's schtick translating as successfully to the regular season as it has in the preseason. Now, I'm not saying that he isn't going to pop some big plays, but I don't think he will be doing it with the consistency he is doing it with now. He will be a difference maker for some teams on certain weeks, but will be a killer the weeks he doesn't break one. I think with what the Titans are trying to do, as far as controlling pace and clock and wearing down the opposition, Lendale works very well. I believe Johnson is in one of those situations where he is going to be more valuable to the Titans than he will be to fantasy rosters this season. I like his talent but fear that with all the attention that the Titans RB's figure to get from opposing defenses, there will be weeks where he will have problems getting the feet going where I a guy like Lendale is gonna get his 3 yards regardless. Edited August 28, 2008 by Seahawks21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 ... I like his talent but fear that with all the attention that the Titans RB's figure to get from opposing defenses, there will be weeks where he will have problems getting the feet going where I a guy like Lendale is gonna get his 3 yards regardless. I see what you're saying here but TEN OL is an outstanding run blocking unit. There are just some teams that can and will run the ball no matter what... passing game, no passing game, deep threat, no deep threat, 8 men in the box, whatever. TEN is one of those teams. The OL will get 3 yds for almost ANY RB most of the time. Whereas Lendale can get that 3 yds in those instances, C.Johnson can turn them into a long gain or long TD. An RB like Johnson behind the TEN OL can turn what would be a 4-6yd gain by White into a 60yd TD... and for an HC/team looking for an offensive spark, that is why Johnson is now pushing White for touches and carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I agree that the Titans are going to run, run and run some more, so I think both LWhite and CJohson will have value. I do think LWhite will be the more consistent of the two, but in a PPR league Johnson will be nipping at Lendale's heals as far as value is concerned. I've just never been impressed with LWhite's attitude and work ethic. I wouldn't be surprised if CJohnson is the more valuable NFL and fantasy back before the season is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I see what you're saying here but TEN OL is an outstanding run blocking unit. There are just some teams that can and will run the ball no matter what... passing game, no passing game, deep threat, no deep threat, 8 men in the box, whatever. TEN is one of those teams. The OL will get 3 yds for almost ANY RB most of the time. Whereas Lendale can get that 3 yds in those instances, C.Johnson can turn them into a long gain or long TD. An RB like Johnson behind the TEN OL can turn what would be a 4-6yd gain by White into a 60yd TD... and for an HC/team looking for an offensive spark, that is why Johnson is now pushing White for touches and carries. this is where the Titans can use Johnson....in the pass game.... he can definitely be used like Westbrook or MJD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I grabbed Johnson at 12.11 in a draft last week. why am i not in any drafts like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 why am i not in any drafts like this? I tried to wait on him until the 9th round in my local and he went shortly before me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 this is where the Titans can use Johnson....in the pass game.... he can definitely be used like Westbrook or MJD... I'm sorry, but I doubt that Johnson could line up in the slot and burn defenders with double moves. He just isn't that kind of cat, not that anybody other than Westbrook is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory_n_az Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 this is where the Titans can use Johnson....in the pass game.... And that's where I think they'll use him initially. I think this is going to be along the lines of Bush/White at USC. I don't think it's that far fetched to expect Johnson to lead the Titans in catches. Young is going to use him and Crumpler extensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Chris Johnson caught 4 passes for 46 yards and ran for a TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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