David Johnson

[UNIdad]

Good article in the DM Register this morning written by a journalist in Arizona. Very balanced consideration of the various factors, but you can tell that the guy really wants DJ to stay and do well.

[ronfitch]

Looks like the Cards are playing around a bit in camp:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.revengeofthebirds.com/platform/amp/2018/8/1/17638200/arizona-cardinals-lining-david-johnson-out-wide-giving-additional-chances-to-other-rbs

[UNIdad]

Looks like the Cards are playing around a bit in camp:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rev...s-to-other-rbs

Not sure I like the idea of other RBs getting his practice reps while he is in the middle of negotiations. Hopefully, being able to catch will help him in negotiations.

[vbfan19]

Looks like the Cards are playing around a bit in camp:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rev...s-to-other-rbs

They've done plays in the past with two RBs in formation, and DJ motioning out to the slot, or other such things. I don't see this as that much different.

And I don't see this as much of a threat to his contract negotiations. I don't think his practice stats are really going to determine his paycheck.

[Luther_Heggs]

I’m not sure Johnson is as valuable as Gurley. Gurley’s had two outstanding years (out of 3) and is 3 years younger than Johnson. Although, with Gurley already signed it may well result in Johnson getting as much or more than Gurley. The Cardinals will not work Johnson too hard in camp. No reason to risk injury before the season.

[vbfan19]

I’m not sure Johnson is as valuable as Gurley. Gurley’s had two outstanding years (out of 3) and is 3 years younger than Johnson. Although, with Gurley already signed it may well result in Johnson getting as much or more than Gurley. The Cardinals will not work Johnson too hard in camp. No reason to risk injury before the season.

True, David only had 1.5 outstanding years, with him not getting much playing time the first half of his rookie season and this past season being lost to injury.

[Luther_Heggs]

I was at the Rams - Cardinals game last Sunday. I think the Cardinals probably have the worst offense in the NFL. As for Johnson, he did fine running the ball. On pass plays it was interesting to watch the Rams pretty much ignore him. I think they only threw the ball to Johnson three times! And it’s not like they had success throwing the ball to other receivers. The Cardinals did not get past the 50 yard line until the final play of the game. Unfortunately, it looks like Johnson is in for a long difficult year.

[DomeIsHome]

I was at the Rams - Cardinals game last Sunday. I think the Cardinals probably have the worst offense in the NFL. As for Johnson, he did fine running the ball. On pass plays it was interesting to watch the Rams pretty much ignore him. I think they only threw the ball to Johnson three times! And it’s not like they had success throwing the ball to other receivers. The Cardinals did not get past the 50 yard line until the final play of the game. Unfortunately, it looks like Johnson is in for a long difficult year.

Bradford is terrrrriibbbblllleeeee

[vbfan19]

Good thing David was able to get that new contract extension on the books BEFORE the season started.
Not that I think his lack of statistical production is really on him at all. No runningback, no matter how talented, can really produce much against NFL defenses without decent support from the rest of the team.

[panthergirl123]

Bradford is terrrrriibbbblllleeeee

Bradford was benched today in the 4th quarter. This after several turnovers by Bradford. Josh Rosen came in with about 5 minutes left in game. Unfortunately, he looked good initially but ended the series with an INT. On a positive note, DJ got a receiving TD today.

[vbfan19]

with the TD, DJ has scored more than any other Cardinals player in their first four seasons (not bad, considering David was out with injury basically all of last season).
I just don't understand why Arizona took David out during some of those offensive series, especially that last one. Maybe his back is still bothering him or something, and they had to limit his touches, but still, you'd think with the game on the line, they would have wanted him out there.
Hopefully things will improve with Rosen as the QB.

[panthergirl123]

VBfan, your point about DJ not being out on some series was also shared by the announcers. They were confused why he wasn't out there either. They showed DJ on the sideline and it didn't appear that they were treating him for medical. It looked like they were just resting him. I didn't see all the game but with QB play Rosen seems alot more mobile than Bradford. He stepped in with confidence. The only bad thing I saw from him was INT at the end. I heard that Rosen will be named starting qb in the next few days.

[ronfitch]

with the TD, DJ has scored more than any other Cardinals player in their first four seasons (not bad, considering David was out with injury basically all of last season).

Considering that the Cardinals are one of two of the charter franchises in the league, which is closing in on 100 years, that is a great piece of trivia. Congrats to Johnson.

I just don't understand why Arizona took David out during some of those offensive series, especially that last one. Maybe his back is still bothering him or something, and they had to limit his touches, but still, you'd think with the game on the line, they would have wanted him out there.
Hopefully things will improve with Rosen as the QB.

I saw that and the series prior, when Bradford fumbled deep in Be@r$ (pardon my language) territory. To not have Johnson in on that third-and-two, with the game on the line is a head-scratcher.

As noted here (notice who wrote one of the tweets cited in the article):

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/09/david-johnson-arizona-cardinals-bears-third-down-play-call-edmonds-video-nfl-mccoy-rosen

[BCPanther]

Wait, when did Mark Farley get the Arizona job?

[panthergirl123]

On a positive note, David Johnson's game today can be seen in our market on CBS at noon. Unfortunately, they are taking on KC which may be a blowout. It is always great to get to watch a DJ game though.