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Weird thing is, does anyone know what this ankle injury is? What kind it is?
I haven’t seen that come up at all. This is all really weird- I still get nothing but bad vibes from it and expect DJ won’t finish the year.Weird thing is, does anyone know what this ankle injury is? What kind it is?
So he went from a game time decision to being out for both this game and the next one? Kingsbury being a gigantic liar is good info to file away going forward if you ever have Cardinal players.@AdamSchefter
Cardinals RB David Johnson won’t play Sunday against the Saints due to his ankle injury, per source. Johnson is expected to miss Sunday vs. Saints and Thursday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, per source.
Or just trying to make it a little more difficult for his opponents to game plan. I doubt he cares very much about our fantasy teams...So he went from a game time decision to being out for both this game and the next one? Kingsbury being a gigantic liar is good info to file away going forward if you ever have Cardinal players.
Weird how people want to go down this road. Injuries/recovery aren't always predictable. This and the next game are a few days apart. Maybe they want to give him a chance to actually heal.I expect the Cardinals are breaking rules.
He was hurt, came to get one carry last week, now is gonna miss 2 more after being Questionable?
This isnt about competitive edge, he is manipulating rules or out and out not following them.
They were neutered by the first decent opponent they've faced in a while. The future looks bright, but I think it's pretty clear it was the opponents making them look better than they are.Agreed. I might be glass half full here, but I think this recent boom has been less about who they've played and more about Murray and Kingsbury getting comfortable in the NFL. Opponents have helped sure, but i'm not sure its been the driving force.It's easy to look good against Cincy, Atlanta, and the NYG. We'll find out where they really stand the next couple of weeks.
Really?Dynasty. DJ or Edmonds straight up. Gun to your head. Go
Team makeup matters.
Johnson by a mile. Team makeup is irrelevant. You'll get more in trade for Johnson than Edmonds is worth.Dynasty. DJ or Edmonds straight up. Gun to your head. Go
Team makeup matters.
Really?
Thanks for answering after yesterday's game.Johnson by a mile. Team makeup is irrelevant. You'll get more in trade for Johnson than Edmonds is worth.
Didn't see it until then. Answer would have been the same regardless.Thanks for answering after yesterday's game.
means nothing different than 24 hours agoCardinals just traded for Kenyan Drake. Not sure what that will mean for Johnson.
Do yourself a favor and watch the video of kliff giving that answer today. Least optimistic day to day proclamation I've ever seenbostonfred said:
Cardinals' David Johnson: Present at practice Wednesday
by RotoWire Staff
(1 hr ago) Johnson (ankle) was seen at Wednesday's practice, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
If Johnson indeed takes part in the session, it'll mark his first activity on the practice field since Oct. 18. Because coach Kliff Kingsbury considers Johnson day-to-day, there's a chance the running back will be available Thursday, which will be clarified upon the release of Wednesday's injury report. Otherwise, Kenyan Drake, Zach Zenner and Alfred Morris are the candidates to produce out of the Cardinals' backfield with Chase Edmonds (hamstring) in recovery mode.
Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said David Johnson (ankle) is "still working through it" but it will be a "running back by committee" regardless.
Kingsbury made his rounds on Wednesday, ruling Chase Edmonds (hamstring) out before declaring that Kenyan Drake will play "in some capacity" in a committee with Zach Zenner and Alfred Morris. With Johnson trending towards a game-time decision, this situation is one to avoid altogether against a nightmarish Niners defense limiting opposing running backs to just 82.8 rushing yards per game.
SOURCE: Darren Urban on Twitter
Oct 30, 2019, 3:52 PM ET
TB is great against the run. Hopefully he can sustain us through the receiving game.I'm not interested in Johnson this week, but if he's at practice, that makes me feel pretty good about playing him against Tampa in week 10. I wouldn't expect Drake to see any more work than Edmonds was seeing.
Well, this season he's put up 17, 14, 17, 9, and 18 points just as a pass catcher, while averaging 7 points a week as a rusher. Its been unconventional, but he's been a solid RB1, and pretty matchup proof. Just a matter of staying on the field.TB is great against the run. Hopefully he can sustain us through the receiving game.
Even if he was active I would not have played him. Bad, bad matchup plus a committee.Not expected to play tonight
Same, but I want him to sit just to avoid possibly aggravating it again.Even if he was active I would not have played him. Bad, bad matchup plus a committee.
David Johnson (ankle) is inactive for Week 9 against the 49ers.
Chase Edmonds (hamstring) was previously ruled out, meaning early-week trade acquisition Kenyan Drake will be running as the starter. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler has reported Drake will see "major run" despite his newness to the offense. He will be running behind an offensive line missing RT Justin Murray. Also inactive for the Cardinals are DL Zach Allen, WR Damiere Byrd, S Charles Washington, and DL Michael Dogbe.
Oct 31, 2019, 6:52 PM ET
Not so good if Drake keeps playing good.Good. 10 days to get better.
I'm not so sure. Drake looks explosive.This is DJs backfield. If anything I could see Edmonds touches drop once he gets healthy.
I doubt DJ sees less than 70% of the backfield touches, but who knows. Drake has looked good, but DJ has made some impressive elite level catches this year and is one of the best double threat backs in the league. Seems perfect for this offense.I'm not so sure. Drake looks explosive.
Looked good? Yes... I was expecting "looking good" something like 10 carries for 41 yds tonight. He looks like he's been playing in this offense since August.I doubt DJ sees less than 70% of the backfield touches, but who knows. Drake has looked good, but DJ has made some impressive elite level catches this year and is one of the best double threat backs in the league. Seems perfect for this offense.
Honestly, I was only able to see the first 5 minutes and the 4th quarter so far, pesky kids and there trick or treating, lol.Looked good? Yes... I was expecting "looking good" something like 10 carries for 41 yds tonight. He looks like he's been playing in this offense since August.
Maybe 1 carry each? Entire offense looked like it went through Drake in 2nd half. He even caught the 2-pt conversion.Honestly, I was only able to see the first 5 minutes and the 4th quarter so far, pesky kids and there trick or treating, lol.
looks like it’s been the drake show the whole game? Zenner or Morris been involved at all?
Wow. Crazy. I just don’t see Drake supplanting DJ once he’s 100%, we shall see how it plays out next weekMaybe 1 carry each? Entire offense looked like it went through Drake in 2nd half. He even caught the 2-pt conversion.
Must be close to 30 pts in PPR.
Well, well, well... Drake looked great. ARI is going to need a healthy DJ before Drake gives way. Once healthy I would imagine we'll see a lot of DJ in run and pass and also Drake will get his chances to show off his talent. Edmonds, the league-winner, just two weeks ago will work his way back in to finish the season RBBC in ARI?Funny how less than a week ago we were talking about Edmonds being the new dog in town. How quickly things change.
Note to self - stay away from DJ in the 2020 draft. He fell to me at 9 and I bit.I own DJ and really dont like what I am seeing.
Everyone else that gets the start looks better running the ball than DJ has all year, imo. Hopefully its because the Cardinals are improving and not that the other backs have more wiggle in the hole or are more explosive. DJ catches well. Everyone agrees there. To me, DJ has not looked as good as Drake last night or Edmonds against the Giants in the running game. I dont think anyone was going to look good against the Saints, however, I didnt think anyone would look good against tehe 49ers either.
Im happy if DJ gets split out wide more, but that seems to be his only hope of being a top producer like he was early in the season.
DJ is averaging 3.9 a carry playing against:
DET
BAL
CAR
SEA
CIN
Edmonds was 4.6 against the Giants and Drake was 7.3 last night.
Coach Kliff Kingsbury said David Johnson (ankle) is expected to suit up in Week 10 against the Buccaneers.
Johnson should walk right back into his starting role, although Kenyan Drake deserves to keep getting touches after posting 15-110-1 rushing and 4-52-0 receiving lines against the 49ers on Thursday night. Overall, Drake posted a workhorse 84% snap rate. Chase Edmonds (hamstring) is tentatively expected to be sidelined again.
SOURCE: Darren Urban on Twitter.
Nov 1, 2019, 4:00 PM ET
I'm going to keep saying don't worry. This isn't about to become a 3-man RBBC. David Johnson is their workhorse, Drake and Edmonds each had 1 great game. Johnson is the guy defenses fear. He's the unstoppable mismatch in the passing game, and he's a good enough runner to get the most carries.L5UT1ger said:I own DJ and really dont like what I am seeing.
Everyone else that gets the start looks better running the ball than DJ has all year, imo. Hopefully its because the Cardinals are improving and not that the other backs have more wiggle in the hole or are more explosive. DJ catches well. Everyone agrees there. To me, DJ has not looked as good as Drake last night or Edmonds against the Giants in the running game. I dont think anyone was going to look good against the Saints, however, I didnt think anyone would look good against tehe 49ers either.
Im happy if DJ gets split out wide more, but that seems to be his only hope of being a top producer like he was early in the season.
DJ is averaging 3.9 a carry playing against:
DET
BAL
CAR
SEA
CIN
Edmonds was 4.6 against the Giants and Drake was 7.3 last night.
He’s a cop back. Great receiver, really not much of a runner.Over the last 4 seasons DJ is averaging 3.92 and Drake is averaging 4.66.