happy_donut
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Chris Johnson destroyed the periodic table, because he only recognizes the element of surprise.
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The Chris Johnson Hype machine (1 Viewer)
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Meat
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How about we get back to CJ discussion for this week?I have a feeling we'll probably see "same old" this week from Fisher's game plan. LenDale early and often straight up the middle, then CJ comes in to take it outside. I WOULD like to see some 2 back sets with both of them, resulting in some short passes to CJ, but Minn having to stay honest due to the possibility of LenDale smacking it up the middle. Some creativity could go a long way with the two of them.
awesome...just awesome !
Chunky Soup
Footballguy
gold.
The Ballhawk
Footballguy
totally hilarious! i was curious how this thread could still be rolling along...now we know.
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
At my signal, unleash hell.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
3 games in, 50 carries for 276 yards, 7 catches for 51 yards, 1 whopping TD, and I've already got Chrislash. 
Why aren't this many peeps swinging from Forte's gonads? His stats are more impressive.
Why aren't this many peeps swinging from Forte's gonads? His stats are more impressive.
switz
Footballguy
It is...Chris Johnson is so fast - he's memorized every neuroscience text book - even the ones not printed yetChris Johnson is so fast, they added a new Element CJ to the periodic tableChris Johnson is so fast, even a PhD won't help you explain himChris Johnson is so fast - he's the next link in the evolutionary processChris Johnson is so fast - he's been to a galaxy far, far away and brought light sabers back with himIn other news... this week it looks like Johnson may be forced to carry the full load. It should provide some answers to questions about him being an every down back, including short yardage opps. Is he a 'must start' if White is out?I thought this thread was about Chris Johnson when I clicked on it
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Tap the brakes. I doubt White is out so lets not get ahead of ourselves. But to answer the next part of your question, he's a must start even when White's not out. Havent you been paying attention?
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Burning Sensation
Footballguy
I thought the Titans were playing the Vikings?
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Yeah thats either a Roto typo. But it would surprise me if CJ3 were asked to play both the Jags and Vikings Sunday.
Gopher State
Footballguy
Titans | White limited during practice Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:58:51 -0700
KFFL
Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans RB LenDale White (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 25. He is expected to play in the team's Week 4 game.
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Looks like the White TD express will continue for another week
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:58:51 -0700
KFFL
Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans RB LenDale White (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 25. He is expected to play in the team's Week 4 game.
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Looks like the White TD express will continue for another week
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Outstanding find. Thanks for posting this.
msommer
Footballguy
IBT 'I want to play in your league' comment
Gopher State
Footballguy
LenDale White (shoulder) is listed as probable for Week 4. He practiced without restrictions on Friday.
White will face the Vikings, but this isn't a good week to play him. He's used mostly as an inside runner, and Minnesota is not vulnerable on those plays.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Upgraded white to probable, takes away from CJ this week again
White will face the Vikings, but this isn't a good week to play him. He's used mostly as an inside runner, and Minnesota is not vulnerable on those plays.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Upgraded white to probable, takes away from CJ this week again
Burning Sensation
Footballguy
"In before the" People like to post this when they are anticipating a certain response.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
I'm on board fellas. I decided I'd trade Aaron Rodgers for CJ.
Although, I probably won't be using him for three weeks with Minn, Balt, and then a bye week. I really like some of his matchups after that though.
Although, I probably won't be using him for three weeks with Minn, Balt, and then a bye week. I really like some of his matchups after that though.
munchkin
Footballguy
It's a text messaging world!!!!
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Get on the train, or you'll be left @ the station.
PumpusX
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coyote5
Footballguy
Nice. I traded Rivers and Norwood for CJ and O'Sullivan..... Let's get it started!
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
Thats why you don't EVER bench CJ. TOUCHDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWN!
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Stuck him back in over Mendenhall @ the last minute :X
Tackling Dummies
Footballguy
Fear & Loathing
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Meat
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tombonneau
Footballguy
Goal line looks bode very well for CJ's future value. Not sure the splits, but he certainly seemed to get at least a 50/50 split with Fattie once they were inside the 10.
Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
Rotoworld's take:
I'm not sure who covered the Titans game today, but I'd say that's a pretty accurate assessment except for one small quibble: Chris Johnson was already a must-start unless you have two other playmaking studs on your roster.
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Arnold. S
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Chris Johnson will become a more frequently utilized back around the goalline for the Titans because of his versatility. When you put Lenwhale in there, he can only run up the middle. With Johnson, you have the option of getting him outside, playaction pass to him, or just have him go up the middle.
EBF
Footballguy
He had a very mediocre day today with the exception of those two goal line scores. That said, it's a very good sign that he was getting carries so close to the stripe. If he can continue to get a healthy chunk of the goal line carries then he'll remain a must-start in almost every league. Long term I'm still not ready to hop on the "CJ = superstar" wagon. In some respects, he benefits from playing on such a bad team. When Justin Gage is your best WR and LenDale White is your only competition for RB touches, you're going to get a lot of opportunities to make plays if you're a halfway decent player. I think there are several rookie backs who could thrive on the Titans. It will be interesting to see how CJ does from here on out. Kerry Collins is a better pure passer than Vince Young, but the Titans remain one of the least talented passing teams in the league. If they haven't already, teams are going to start putting a lot of their defensive focus on Johnson. We may already be seeing the effects of that. Johnson's YPC has dropped every week this season. The key questions that linger for me:1. Can he stay healthy with this heavy workload over a full season?2. Will his YPC continue to dip?3. Will he get a good percentage of the goal line opportunities?No doubt he's having a fine season and he's been a nice investment for whoever acquired him in dynasty leagues in the offseason. I still say he's closer to Garner and Dunn than Tomlinson and Westbrook. I fully expect him to rip a couple long TDs at some point though. It's only a matter of time.
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Michael Fox Fan
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EBF
Footballguy
There's little denying that part of the reason why he's getting so many touches is for lack of other viable options. What else is Tennesee going to do? Give the ball to LenDale "three yards and a cloud of bust" White? Chuck it deep to Justin Gage and Justin McCareins? Playing on a good team can be advantageous for a RB because it can lead to more goal line opportunities. Playing on a bad team can be advantageous for a RB because it means he's the only option on offense. Domanick Davis was a much better FF back than NFL back because the Texans were constantly feeding him the ball out of desperation. We're seeing the same thing with Forte and Johnson.Yes, history is littered with RBs who excelled on bad teams. CJ definitely gets more opportunities to make plays when the whole defense is keying on him.
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Cookiemonster
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In EBF's defense, I do expect CJ3's production to dip late in the season. Typical rookie wall, compounded by a small guy playing a brutal position. I plan to ride him to the playoffs w/ his weak mid-season schedule. I've got options that I expect to have better matchups come playoff time anyways.
Banger
Footballguy
Cmon....you're a great poster but this is getting silly. Ya, your ypc tends to drop when you play the #1 rush defense in the league. Can ADP stay healthy? He's shown no signs of wear but injuries are a concern with any back. The goal line situation was a concern but what has been an achilles heel to his FF stardom may be somewhat in the past. White will still be there and will still vulture some but this is CJ's team, no doubt about it. The entire offense runs through him.He had a very mediocre day today with the exception of those two goal line scores. That said, it's a very good sign that he was getting carries so close to the stripe. If he can continue to get a healthy chunk of the goal line carries then he'll remain a must-start in almost every league. Long term I'm still not ready to hop on the "CJ = superstar" wagon. In some respects, he benefits from playing on such a bad team. When Justin Gage is your best WR and LenDale White is your only competition for RB touches, you're going to get a lot of opportunities to make plays if you're a halfway decent player. I think there are several rookie backs who could thrive on the Titans. It will be interesting to see how CJ does from here on out. Kerry Collins is a better pure passer than Vince Young, but the Titans remain one of the least talented passing teams in the league. If they haven't already, teams are going to start putting a lot of their defensive focus on Johnson. We may already be seeing the effects of that. Johnson's YPC has dropped every week this season. The key questions that linger for me:1. Can he stay healthy with this heavy workload over a full season?2. Will his YPC continue to dip?3. Will he get a good percentage of the goal line opportunities?No doubt he's having a fine season and he's been a nice investment for whoever acquired him in dynasty leagues in the offseason. I still say he's closer to Garner and Dunn than Tomlinson and Westbrook. I fully expect him to rip a couple long TDs at some point though. It's only a matter of time.
Banger
Footballguy
Is this new on the Titans? They are, have been and always will be a run 1st, 2nd and 3rd team.... Also, is that a bad thing to be far and away the most talented player on the offense?There's little denying that part of the reason why he's getting so many touches is for lack of other viable options. What else is Tennesee going to do? Give the ball to LenDale "three yards and a cloud of bust" White? Chuck it deep to Justin Gage and Justin McCareins? Playing on a good team can be advantageous for a RB because it can lead to more goal line opportunities. Playing on a bad team can be advantageous for a RB because it means he's the only option on offense. Domanick Davis was a much better FF back than NFL back because the Texans were constantly feeding him the ball out of desperation. We're seeing the same thing with Forte and Johnson.Yes, history is littered with RBs who excelled on bad teams. CJ definitely gets more opportunities to make plays when the whole defense is keying on him.
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packersfan
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Very impressed with Johnson today. He did well against a great run defense. I was surprised he wasn't more involved in the fourth quarter when the Titans were trying to put the game away. And I continue to be surprised at how little he's being used in the passing game. I know he had three receptions today but this was a perfect game for the Titans to try to get him the ball frequently in space in the passing game but it didn't happen.
Nonetheless, a very impressive performance against a great run defense.
Nonetheless, a very impressive performance against a great run defense.
Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
None_More_Black
Footballguy
Yeah the Titans suck and Chris Johnson is a regular Larry Johnson getting 40 carries a game. What is your point? Are you saying that Chris Johnson is only a good ff back (not a real RB) because they don't have a traditional #1 receiver? You can argue White was a product of the system last year but not CJ.There's little denying that part of the reason why he's getting so many touches is for lack of other viable options. What else is Tennesee going to do? Give the ball to LenDale "three yards and a cloud of bust" White? Chuck it deep to Justin Gage and Justin McCareins? Playing on a good team can be advantageous for a RB because it can lead to more goal line opportunities. Playing on a bad team can be advantageous for a RB because it means he's the only option on offense. Domanick Davis was a much better FF back than NFL back because the Texans were constantly feeding him the ball out of desperation. We're seeing the same thing with Forte and Johnson.Yes, history is littered with RBs who excelled on bad teams. CJ definitely gets more opportunities to make plays when the whole defense is keying on him.
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Burning Sensation
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If it takes him until week 8, he is either in denial, or a bad judge of talent...or maybe a bit of both. The guy is clearly the real deal, how anyone can still deny it is beyond me. To think, he is putting up these numbers and hasnt even busted off a long TD yet.
EBF
Footballguy
My point is what I said: in some respects, being on a bad team is helping his FF production.
Chris Henry drafters.
EBF
Footballguy
It was just an observation. I probably should've expected Johnson to make a big early impact given the lack of other options on the team. The three rookie RBs who have seen the biggest value bump since the offseason are also the three guys with the weakest competition for touches (Forte, Slaton, Johnson). It underscores the importance of opportunity in FF.
