RB D'Ernest Johnson, JAX (1 Viewer)

[Faust]

@Truebluey - I am requesting a thread title update on this one.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I view this signing as a reason to drop him.

He's actually always been a good player when given a chance. I do expect Bigsby to move into the backup role behind ETN, but it's far from a given. so maybe people should hold off on just dropping him.

 

[Drake Hater]

Forgot about this guy. May take longer for Tank than I thought.

 

[Stat Correction]

If he sticks in Jax, he' a sneaky end-of-bench hold. Has looked good in pre-season (5.7 y/c, 3 Td's, & caught 5 balls), Jags offense should be good, Etienne not a goal line back and has been known to get injured, Tank a rookie with questionable pass pro skills and receiving chops, and he always showed out as a Brown when given opportunity.

 

[FGITLOTR]

what’s the story with D’Ernest this year? He played over Bigsby this week and he showed two years ago what he’s capable of doing if given a chance. Is he a sneaky stash, or would a bigsby be the lead back should Etienne go down?

 

[jtd13]

He played over Bigsby this week

Bigsby had 13 snaps to Johnson's 6, so I don't think this statement is correct.

 

[jtd13]

I'd say if Etienne goes down next week Johnson would probably be at least a 50% part of the RB share. If Etienne goes down later in the year it's more likely that Tank is the direct handcuff.

 

[skol asylum]

Was just thinking about him with Chubb going down. He looked so good in limited play not that long ago.

 

[JohnnyU]

I'd say if Etienne goes down next week Johnson would probably be at least a 50% part of the RB share. If Etienne goes down later in the year it's more likely that Tank is the direct handcuff.

I disagree. Tank Bigsby is the one to own if ETN went down, both now and later. Johnson is lucky to be on an NFL roster.

 

[jtd13]

I'd say if Etienne goes down next week Johnson would probably be at least a 50% part of the RB share. If Etienne goes down later in the year it's more likely that Tank is the direct handcuff.

I disagree. Tank Bigsby is the one to own if ETN went down, both now and later. Johnson is lucky to be on an NFL roster.

I think we are mostly agreeing. I just think Bigsby has looked like a rookie early and probably wouldn't get the full reigns right now. But that should change as the season goes on.

 

[The Frankman]

3 teams who could trade for Jacksonville Jaguars RB D'Ernest Johnson

The Jacksonville Jaguars entered the 2023 season with lots of depth at several position groups, including their running back room. Besides Travis Etienne, who t

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D'Ernest Johnson is on the Jaguars.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

@Truebluey

Can you update the thread title with JAX so people don’t get confused with all of the events and rumors of this week?

 

[McBokonon]

@Truebluey

Can you update the thread title with JAX so people don’t get confused with all of the events and rumors of this week?

I always suggest to report threads when they need a title change. You never know when OP will be around but a mod will get the report and do it.

 

[Truebluey]

@Truebluey

Can you update the thread title with JAX so people don’t get confused with all of the events and rumors of this week?

Funny, I thought I had.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

@Truebluey

Can you update the thread title with JAX so people don’t get confused with all of the events and rumors of this week?

I always suggest to report threads when they need a title change. You never know when OP will be around but a mod will get the report and do it.

yeah, I would have but I knew truebluey was around the boards.

 

[Faust]

D'Ernest Johnson Turns on the Jets for 42-Yard Pickup to HOU 7-Yard Line

 

[zed2283]

I actually think he has outperformed ETN in limited action.

 

[Loris]

Dumped Bigsby for him to stash on playoff bench

 

[ZADO]

Earlier in the day Saturday, Jaguars coach Doug Pederson told reporters that Etienne will play Monday, despite a ribs injury that limited him in all three practices this week.

 

[Faust]

Jaguars agreed to terms with RB D’Ernest Johnson on a one-year contract.

Johnson didn’t see much run on offense during the first half of his debut season in Jacksonville. Things changed in his final nine games as the Jags deployed him on at least 20 percent of their snaps eight times over that stretch. He finished the year with 41 carries for 108 yards and 10 receptions for 140 yards. Johnson will return to compete with Tank Bigsby for backup duties in 2024.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Jaguars agreed to terms with RB D’Ernest Johnson on a one-year contract.

Johnson didn’t see much run on offense during the first half of his debut season in Jacksonville. Things changed in his final nine games as the Jags deployed him on at least 20 percent of their snaps eight times over that stretch. He finished the year with 41 carries for 108 yards and 10 receptions for 140 yards. Johnson will return to compete with Tank Bigsby for backup duties in 2024.

That’s an impressive 2.6 YPC for those mathing at home.

Surprised the Jags signed him. Easily replaced in the draft. Maybe it’s convenience since he knows the offense.

 

[jtd13]

That’s an impressive 2.6 YPC for those mathing at home.

Etienne 3.8 YPC
D'Ernest 2.6 YPC
Bigsby 2.6 YPC

Man that Jaguars run blocking doesn't look like it was very good last year.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

That’s an impressive 2.6 YPC for those mathing at home.

Etienne 3.8 YPC
D'Ernest 2.6 YPC
Bigsby 2.6 YPC

Man that Jaguars run blocking doesn't look like it was very good last year.

I mean, 3.8 is respectable. 3 runs is a 1st down if my math is right.

2.6 is not. Nor is 2.5

It’s the latter 2 you’d think the Jags would want to improve upon.