Cardinals offer Chris Johnson a one-year deal - CJ27 now a Cardinal!

[Mainstreet]

This article includes a picture of the wound:

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/08/ex-jet_chris_johnson_posts_shocking_shot_of_bullet.html

Ouch.

 

[GatorAZ]

Does anyone who saw Ellington's catch and run believe that CJ would have been chased down from behind and tackled down at the 5 yard line ?? Think about it , that play would have changed Palmers stats from 4 of 4 for 77 yds. to 3 0f 3 for 78 yds. and a TD .

CJ ran a 4.2 at the combine.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

I hate to play devil's advocate here - and I mentioned this earlier in the thread, but am I the only one worried about possible chemistry issues here...?

I'm going to add something I didn't do so in my original post - let's not forget that CJ was involved in a drive-by shooting that left the driver DEAD. As-in, shot in the head DEAD homicide. CJ refused to cooperate with authorities in that case, but no charges were filed. Isn't this some indication of his character and/or the type of entourage he hangs out with?

Yes, I'm all for adding depth in the sake of helping our team win, but what's really going on here? For comparison purposes we have our fair share of idiots - Dwyer, Massie, DWaste, but none of them come close to this type of off-field behavior. Has anyone heard CJ speak? The guy makes Shawn Marion sound like a well-versed poet.

Once again, not hating the move by any means... I trust in BASK but the character-side of CJ really gives me concerns.

Sounds like he has a past very similar to Ray Lewis. I'm guessing you wouldn't have wanted him on the Cards either.

 

[Shane]

I don't hate it.. Don't like it either...

It makes us no better or worse imo....

 

[AZCrazy]

CJ has enough talent to be about as good as Ellington at this point. It may not make us better, but sure makes us deeper. RB is the injury position above all others, I think it helps the team as long as C Johnson isn't a dbag.

 

[Austin Zonie]

I just hope it doesn't take away from David Johnson's development. At this point in their careers, David has to be the Johnson with the higher ceiling!

 

[D-Dogg]

Good contract. Low risk high reward. I think he's done but will be pleased to be proven wrong.

 

[GatorAZ]

I just hope it doesn't take away from David Johnson's development. At this point in their careers, David has to be the Johnson with the higher ceiling!

I think we can close the book on DJ this year. He hasn't put on pads yet.

 

[Shane]

I think we can close the book on DJ this year. He hasn't put on pads yet.

At a position that has proven over and over again that rookies can make an impact early… Its 3rd week of training camp and its a LOOOONG season… Ide say that statement is a little over dramatic.

 

[TJ]

I think we can close the book on DJ this year. He hasn't put on pads yet.

Uh, he put pads on today for practice.

 

[Chaz]

I think we can close the book on DJ this year. He hasn't put on pads yet.

I just hope it doesn't take away from David Johnson's development. At this point in their careers, David has to be the Johnson with the higher ceiling!

DJ is an emergency back at this point.

He needs to show something in preseason to secure a spot on the team though.

 

[GatorAZ]

Uh, he put pads on today for practice.

Baby steps.

 

[NMCard]

It helped get DJ on the practice field. I would imagine the cards had more carries planned for DJ initially. His time in the hot tub impacted that.

 

[Dude]

Good contract. Low risk high reward. I think he's done but will be pleased to be proven wrong.

+1

 

[82CardsGrad]

It helped get DJ on the practice field. I would imagine the cards had more carries planned for DJ initially. His time in the hot tub impacted that.

He didn't practice today... Just ran a little on the sidelines.
BA has said that it's virtually impossible for DJ to add any value in regular season games given how much time he is missing.
CJ will more than like take his reps now. Which should give DJ the time he needs to properly heal and learn...

 

[playstation]

Has anyone heard CJ speak? The guy makes Shawn Marion sound like a well-versed poet.

gotta say i laughed pretty hard on that one

 

[Shane]

He didn't practice today... Just ran a little on the sidelines.
BA has said that it's virtually impossible for DJ to add any value in regular season games given how much time he is missing.
CJ will more than like take his reps now. Which should give DJ the time he needs to properly heal and learn...

Bunk... Pure coach speak ...

The person this thread is about whom we just signed hasn't been training hasn't been in the playbook and doesn't know Bruce Arians offense. Yet he somehow is able to contribute and be a factor ?? but our own draft pick possibly couldn't? The guy that still attend all the meetings has his head in the playbook for the last three months and attend a rookie OTA's etc. .... I don't buy it not one bit ...

 

[GatorAZ]

Bunk... Pure coach speak ...

The person this thread is about whom we just signed hasn't been training hasn't been in the playbook and doesn't know Bruce Arians offense. Yet he somehow is able to contribute and be a factor ?? but our own draft pick possibly couldn't? The guy that still attend all the meetings has his head in the playbook for the last three months and attend a rookie OTA's etc. .... I don't buy it not one bit ...

Chris Johnson has nearly 2,000 carries and nearly 11,000 career yards from scrimmage. He's run every play and seen every defense in the book. He'll the playbook down before you can say snollygoster.

 

[Shane]

Terminology is the hardest thing to learn.. He's never played in this offense... The rookie should have the plays down better than him the more I think about it he said the playbook for months... It's the running back position not the "QB"

 

[Phrazbit]

I'm going to add something I didn't do so in my original post - let's not forget that CJ was involved in a drive-by shooting that left the driver DEAD. As-in, shot in the head DEAD homicide. CJ refused to cooperate with authorities in that case, but no charges were filed. Isn't this some indication of his character and/or the type of entourage he hangs out with?

Woooooooooooooooooooooooaaaah, that is some WILD spin on that story. Chris Johnson was a VICTIM a drive by shooting, he was wounded, the driver was killed. Saying he was "involved" and that "no charges were filed" is like saying Jackie Kennedy was "involved" in a presidential assassination.

 

[WisconsinCard]

I just hope it doesn't take away from David Johnson's development. At this point in their careers, David has to be the Johnson with the higher ceiling!

Maybe he does... maybe he doesn't, but we all know rookies hit a wall after about game 10. So if CJ2K playing can keep all three healthy and fresh I'm all for it. No risk pick up IMO.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

According to Ed Werder of ESPN, the deal Johnson agreed to in Arizona includes no signing bonus, and the veteran minimum salary of $870,000.
He could make up to $2 million this year total, but that would require him making the Pro Bowl and rushing for 1,300 yards.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Bunk... Pure coach speak ...



The person this thread is about whom we just signed hasn't been training hasn't been in the playbook and doesn't know Bruce Arians offense. Yet he somehow is able to contribute and be a factor ?? but our own draft pick possibly couldn't? The guy that still attend all the meetings has his head in the playbook for the last three months and attend a rookie OTA's etc. .... I don't buy it not one bit ...

We'll see... But I would trust a seasoned all-pro vet over a rookie that hasn't practiced a single down.

 

[oaken1]

So,...any one think "Johnson & Johnson".... will be our "No more tears" backfield??

 

[82CardsGrad]

So,...any one think "Johnson & Johnson".... will be our "No more tears" backfield??

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