Johnson, Edmonds and Drake

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I realize DJ is not worth his salary as a premier back but he still has huge value for our offense, Edmonds fits this offense as a change of pace and Drake looks to be a faster stronger version of Edmonds. Make it happen, secure all three for next season and find a way to extend Drake if his play continues
 

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I realize DJ is not worth his salary as a premier back but he still has huge value for our offense, Edmonds fits this offense as a change of pace and Drake looks to be a faster stronger version of Edmonds. Make it happen, secure all three for next season and find a way to extend Drake if his play continues

Totally agree. Hope they have the means to resign Drake if he continues to play like he did tonight.
 

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I realize DJ is not worth his salary as a premier back but he still has huge value for our offense, Edmonds fits this offense as a change of pace and Drake looks to be a faster stronger version of Edmonds. Make it happen, secure all three for next season and find a way to extend Drake if his play continues
There’s probably zero % chance all 3 are on this roster next September
 

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Would be a truly elite running game (adding Murray) and allows for the young wrs to develop naturally.

However, I dont see all three back.
 
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There’s probably zero % chance all 3 are on this roster next September

I think people undervalue how many difficult catches at key times Johnson has made but if Drake can continue to play as he does and with Edmonds showing what he can do... do you really keep Johnson regardless of the cap space
 

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We are kind of stuck with DJ. Keim gave him a massive contract that I don't think anyone will want to pick up and with so much guaranteed money you can't just cut him. I don't think we will be able to work a deal for Drake if he keeps playing like this.
 

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I think people undervalue how many difficult catches at key times Johnson has made but if Drake can continue to play as he does and with Edmonds showing what he can do... do you really keep Johnson regardless of the cap
That $million$ question will be answered in the offseason. I see no way all 3 are Redbirds.
 
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That $million$ question will be answered in the offseason. I see no way all 3 are Redbirds.

What has me doubting DJ is frankly I do not like his recent back problems. You really cannot have surgery for that in a contact sport and the cause of finding the fix is often elusive, very iffy situation which one cannot depend on that can keep coming back. If Drake shows he can handle the load and be productive, I would roll with him
 

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What has me doubting DJ is frankly I do not like his recent back problems. You really cannot have surgery for that in a contact sport and the cause of finding the fix is often elusive, very iffy situation which one cannot depend on that can keep coming back. If Drake shows he can handle the load and be productive, I would roll with him
It might be the way to roll Jet. But it’s 1 game & we can’t induct Kenyon to the HOF yet lol
 

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DJ looks like a shell of himself which speaks to his talent level given his numbers. We’ll probably have to ride it out but let’s watch Keynan for another 7 games before extension talks lol.
 

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Both Drake and Edmonds are young. DJ is only on the roster for one more season. I will not be shocked if the Cardinals extend Drake. I don't see Charles Clay doing anything that DJ couldn't.

If Keim doesn't keep Drake...it is another short term move that is great in the moment but doesn't improve the roster long term.
 

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Drake looks better then Edmonds so there is that

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