Comments on: Chris Johnson says he’s still the same guy

By: MossMoon2Packers

MossMoon2Packers — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:29:58 +0000

Remember all that silly talk about CJ2.8 being better than Peterson? It made me laugh. No RB has the heart and will to excel that Peterson has, least of all CJ2.8. If Peterson merely had an average (instead of a mediocre) OL blocking for him, he’d be gaining 2,000 yards every year. Can you imagine how many yards Peterson would amass if he had an OL like the one that blocked for Emmitt Smith in Dallas? The career rushing record would be Peterson’s for all eternity.

By: hateithere

hateithere — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:01:08 +0000

Shaun Alexander syndrome. signed the largest running back contract at the time in 06 and then wasn’t even on the team in 08, and out of the NFL by 09.

By: voiceofrealism

voiceofrealism — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:09:49 +0000

Chris Johnson is the same illiterate turd he’s always been. Now he’s just a wealthier illiterate turd.

By: londonfletcher

londonfletcher — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:26:37 +0000

I’ve said it before, running backs contracts should have stipulations that state if they don’t run or average “X” amount of yards, then their pay gets cut. Make them earn it, because in the case of guys like this, he’s got what he wants and quits. In a few years, nobody is going to know who this guy is anymore.

By: z0inks

z0inks — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:53:49 +0000

Well, of COURSE he’s the same guy who ran for 2K+ a couple years ago.

He’s just not the same football player.

By: cup1981

cup1981 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:37:55 +0000

What other RB that was all speed and had three good years, then just faded into oblivion? I’ll give you a sec to think [Jeopardy music].

Give up? The same guy that so many people compared CJ to, good ol’ Willie Parker. Fast RBs never really make it in the NFL, unless you have something to complement it… CJ doesn’t have the best of moves, typically is a one-hit-tackle guy, and is is the same size or smaller than most DBs in the league.

By: kahanapaniolo

kahanapaniolo — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:45:02 +0000

He is screwing it for all the other running backs. (see Matt Forte) What team is going to pay that kind of money for a running back and get that kind of a return?

By: sportsguybayarea

sportsguybayarea — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:27:52 +0000

AP is AP. He has heart, dedication and all the passion for the game. Thats why he IS the best in the game. Frank Gore, he has all of the above and more. Probably as tough if not tougher than AP. Not to mention a new offensive coordinator almost every year hes been in the league which means new playbook as well, also playing behind a pretty bad o line year in and year out and STILL getting it done. So dont give any of the crap excuses of why CJ isnt play well. Hes lost his passion for the game (he probably never had it to begin with). AP and Gore are the type of players i root for. They make me have my passion for the NFL. Hopefully CJ will figure it out sooner rather than later. C’mon CJ, prove me wrong please. If not, take your money and dissappear from this league

By: drewbo22

drewbo22 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:51:46 +0000

Why is everyone down on CJ, as I re-call there is another player who had done basically nothing as a pro player, yet he received a $65 mil contract ($21 mil guaranteed) and cost the team that acquired him a star DB and future 2nd rd pick……And has played like crap for this team since day one. Yet no-one on any of these sites, news mediums are making a big deal about it. The player in question is Kevin Kolb. Kolb never did any thing to deserve his contract, at least CJ earned his contract with his prior play.

But I guess since CJ is black, he is a bum for not living up to his expectations after getting his contract. And I guess since Kolb is white, it is ok for him to steal money and no big fuss be made about it. He did nothing prior to prove his worth and certainly has done nothing to date to prove he was worth the money. Yet this goes hidden and swept under the rug. But this crap with CJ has turned into front cover fodder on a daily basis. And that is not just locally, but everywhere. Why are these same people not all over Kolb, for basically the same thing?

By: obie09

obie09 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:41:28 +0000

@goblue714

like when he bought his whole offensive line expensive rings when he had 2000 yards, showing it wasn’t him as an individual but he knew it was a group effort..his o-line still supports him, he didn’t throw them under the bus like everyone picked at his words and pretended he did.

By: goblue714

goblue714 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:18:07 +0000

I’ve heard stories about backs taking care of their linemen, like dinners and gifts. As for johnson he threw his line under the bus a couple weeks ago because of his struggles. So laugh all you want but clearly you have to read between the lines.

By: hamcamnewton

hamcamnewton — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:04:33 +0000

man I miss the old Chris.. he has some insane run highlights and I was hoping for more this year.. I’m sure he’ll come out this slump. It happens to the best of us…

By: richm2256

richm2256 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:27:21 +0000

Several possible reasons for his slide have been identified. The Titans have a new offense, a new offensive coordinator, and a new quarterback.
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Apparently they’ve also completely changed the concept of running with a football too?

By: staffordsyear

staffordsyear — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:05:47 +0000

Cut him swallow your pride and start over.

By: snarkzilla

snarkzilla — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:01:15 +0000

>The guys who paid him have to do something.

The guys who paid him crafted the deal to pay him. Maybe something should be done about them.

By: crip2nite

crip2nite — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:45:10 +0000

Go Bengals!!

By: stevincinci

stevincinci — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:33:57 +0000

Hopefully, this isn’t the week he remembers how to do his job. Wait until next week Chris CJ2, or whatever you Johnson guys want to call yourselves.

By: mnajb

mnajb — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:33:39 +0000

Bahahaha! Doesn’t that mean he’s blaming the offensive line for his lack of skill and preparation?

Remember when people were comparing this little flash in the pan to Adrian Peterson? Remember??? AP may never have the OL to make him AP2K(fine fine, it doesn’t have the same ring), but he is easily the most impressive physical specimen carrying the ball right now, and with the vikings record he is clearly self-motivated to be the greatest running back of all time.

By: leque4

leque4 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:26:07 +0000

If he’s the same guy that he say that he is, then Im Superman! C’Mon C.J. Admit it… You have an injury that you are trying to hide and you are doing a HORRIBLE job of it.

By: amanitoomerisgod

amanitoomerisgod — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:19:36 +0000

I watched and re-watched every play of Johnson’s in the Texans game. It’s true what they say. Nowadays he is seeking out contact as if he were a power back. He makes terrible decisions in terms of down the field vision and almost seems to be attempting to end plays sooner rather than later.

His quotes above smack of delusion, or dishonesty. Check it out the article “On WTF, Chris Johnson?” at onthingz-dot-com.

By: paleandpasty

paleandpasty — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:11:40 +0000

And j. Lo is still jenny from the block.

By: siouxyaya17

siouxyaya17 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:11:27 +0000

#soft #bitchmade #CJ300

By: goblue714

goblue714 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:03:29 +0000

I love when these RBs holdout for huge contracts, the offensive line never has anything to do with their success. Maybe if he acknowledged them they would block better.

By: test2402

test2402 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:01:59 +0000

If this guy is getting paid some sucker should pay Tony romo……….oh nevermind.

By: nflfan877

nflfan877 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:00:38 +0000

My god, what would this team’s record be had they not signed Hasselbeck??

By: test2402

test2402 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:59:48 +0000

This guy does not deserve the contract he got. He is stealing money now. It’s too obvious. Something has to be done about this clown. The guys who paid him have to do something. This guy laying down is a smack in the front offices face.

By: winnersagain

winnersagain — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:50:06 +0000

Overrated!

By: ottawabrave91

ottawabrave91 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:47:11 +0000

jammal charles is better!!!!!! except he is hurt. damn.

By: red513

red513 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:45:39 +0000

Okay, so I get my link deleted but you let soem racist call him a dumb African? Nice.

By: oldhamletman

oldhamletman — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:45:09 +0000

he demanded huge bucks, and got it

now he’s not performing and his first excuse is – I wasn’t in shape and ready to play when they gave in to my hissy fit and gave me what I wanted.

they should fire his ass….