David Johnson

[clenz]

Re: David Johnson

Sheik makes a great point.

Carlos is a very different back than David. Carlos, just due to size, isn't a 3 yards and a cloud of dust back. Carlos is very effective in a way that he will "lull a team to sleep" with his "ineffectiveness" then bust a couple big ones.

[Chitown Panther]

Re: David Johnson

Its not just about the carries, its also about the receiving.

I'd also point out that CA is probably negative in the yards after contact category.

I like CA, but need rennie and dj to soften up the defense first. I also think rennie is probably faster than CA in pads.....just my opinion.

Also, why does CA never bust a big one for a TD? Seems like he always gets caught?

[GoPanthers85]

Re: David Johnson

I like CA, but need rennie and dj to soften up the defense first. I also think rennie is probably faster than CA in pads.....just my opinion.

Also, why does CA never bust a big one for a TD? Seems like he always gets caught?

Really you think Rennie is faster than CA? In pads, maybe but I still give the edge to CA, that guy can fly! I often forget how fast Rennie is because he never really gets up to full speed, but seeing them both run a lot I still have to say Carlos is faster.

How many long TD runs does DJ have? CA may get caught but he has never been run down from behind, its always a safety or a corner who takes a good angle to get him.

[panther-state]

Re: David Johnson

I think a lot of the ineffectiveness of Carlos, since that may be the best word for it, may be put on his ankle. Thats a tough injury to come back on ESPECIALLY when you rely on speed and explosiveness like Carlos does. I think we saw some of that in the SDSU game when he busted some big plays. But tweaking that ankle again gives us what we saw in the SIU game. As much as I hate to see him miss time, it's probably for the best if we rested him as much as possible from here on out to ensure that we have a healthy and explosive Carlos come pkayoff time. We'll only be better for it.

[FOTY]

Re: David Johnson

CA may get caught but he has never been run down from behind, its always a safety or a corner who takes a good angle to get him.

Actually, he got caught from behind during his long run in the SDSU game. It caught me by surprise when it happened which is why I remember. It raise some questions... Was it due to the ankle? Was it due to the pasture that is a field at SDSU?

[JayJ79]

Re: David Johnson

Was it due to the pasture that is a field at SDSU?

wasn't the person who ran him down running on the same "pasture"?

[D Panther]

Re: David Johnson

Aside from the injury, a big reason that CA does not appear to as effective as DJ, is that CA and Rennie are the same type of runner. DJ brings a different demention. Next year with a more traditional QB, CA will be much more effective.

[achrist70]

Re: David Johnson

Aside from the injury, a big reason that CA does not appear to as effective as DJ, is that CA and Rennie are the same type of runner. DJ brings a different demention. Next year with a more traditional QB, CA will be much more effective.

You are correct sir, Carlos and Tirrell being so similar does take away from Carlos, to go with the style of offense we run for Tirrell, next year Carlos should have better numbers.

[naejay2000]

Re: David Johnson

A more traditional Qb will benefit DJ more than CA. Lining him up in the I formation with a fullback or single back with QB under center will play into his ability of speed,power,amd vision.Lets be real folks who gives you the best chance to win? I do believe you need both of them,but CA should be relieving DJ. Not the other way around.DJ should be on the field most of the plays! His versatility to run around or through defenders and most importantly his pass catching skills. CA absolutly cannot catch the ball. Like I said they need both, but DJ should be the man. ITS A NO BRAINER.

[JayJ79]

Re: David Johnson

A more traditional Qb will benefit DJ more than CA. Lining him up in the I formation with a fullback or single back with QB under center will play into his ability of speed,power,amd vision.

my memory is crap. Did Sanders line up under center most of the time, or was it mostly shotgun?

[achrist70]

Re: David Johnson

my memory is crap. Did Sanders line up under center most of the time, or was it mostly shotgun?

60/40 shotgun, but it was a different style of offense, this is far more read option compared to what Colonel Sanders ran

[Casey'sitsallgood]

Re: David Johnson

I'd say achrist is about right. Then Pat came in for a couple years and they upped it more, and now with Rennie it's pretty much all out of the shotgun.