Comments on: Chris Johnson: I’m going to be as good as my offensive line

By: babylinc09

babylinc09 — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:05:38 +0000

What all of you fail to remember, is CJ2K still has more rushing yards than anyone over the last 5 years…. He will still be a top 5 rusher at season end…

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:25:37 +0000

Funny how these star running backs don’t talk about the importance of the offensive line when they are negotiating their contracts.

By: truthserum4u

truthserum4u — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:49:39 +0000

But he has some really good o-lineman blocking for him. AD has been running behind a sub-par line for the past few seasons and you don’t hear a peep out of him.

As others have pointed out, Payton and Sanders, among others, ran behind some otrocious lines and they did nothing but produce, produce and produce some more.

By: mazblast

mazblast — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:13:29 +0000

His prior statements have brought the current ridicule and scorn upon him.

Dailyspew said it best–

“Just don’t say anything. If your line is bad, just be accountable for yourself and keep your mouth shut. And when they play well, don’t act like it’s a fluke event like February 29th. Just play the game.”

By: stephen031

stephen031 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:56:06 +0000

He gives full credit for his performance to his OL and gets massively ridiculed? LOL, okay. Once someone says something to get under people’s skin I guess everything they say gets put under a microscope and attacked.

By: obie09

obie09 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:50:08 +0000

LOL these comments always give me a lugh? He can’t win even when he says that his success is directly linked to his blocking, which is absoltely true for any RB that isn’t named AP or Barry Sanders or a few others. You should never pay top money for a RB. An average RB can be productive behind a top 15 offensive line. Too bad the Titans O-line is ranked currently at the worst in at least 15-20 years by quite a bit.

So much false information in these comments too it’s ridiculous. CJ thanked his line near the end of his 2000 yard season, he bought them all watches as well. Also no, no team in the NFL would want our washed up o-lineman. Our 3 interior lineman are all either backups or old as dirt. Hutchinson couldn’t cut it for the Vikings anymore and it’s obvious after 4 games he has nothing left.

By: Carl Gerbschmidt

Carl Gerbschmidt — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:38:31 +0000

I have a feeling the Titans get back on track after this next week.

By: stlsteelerfan

stlsteelerfan — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:34:34 +0000

Does he realize his line has 3 solid Pro Bowlers? Most RBs would kill to have three solid Pro Bowlers blocking for them.

By: tennesseeoilers

tennesseeoilers — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:14:47 +0000

Chris, that may be the first accurate thing I’ve seen you say in months. You’re right, average running backs are only as good as their offensive line. GREAT backs, however, transcend average or inferior offensive lines.

-Titans Fan

By: jhtobias

jhtobias — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:11:57 +0000

Well according to this mans theory any minimum wasge fa running back can be great with a great offensive line.. Heck why give any rb a contract over the minimum when it is the o line who should be making the money..

Thank you Chris from all offensive lineman in the league.

By: mvp43

mvp43 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:51:47 +0000

You what Chris- maybe you should restructure your salary to give more money to your O-Line when you do have a great game……….

By: db105

db105 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:44:48 +0000

CJ is right. Poorly run teams overpay for RBs.

By: thepvyharvin

thepvyharvin — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:44:05 +0000

CJ,,,,when you come to MN this weekend,take a look at the man the world calls AD. He is everything you’re not, great and a true professional. Oh btw, Vikings D stuffing you son.

By: greymares

greymares — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:30:38 +0000

this clown will be totally insignificant by seasons end.

By: djaehne

djaehne — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:27:25 +0000

He should split up his paycheck 5 more ways and give it to his line. Perhaps they’ll block for you better since you’ve spent so much time throwing them under the bus for your lack of effort.

By: justrunit11

justrunit11 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:21:28 +0000

If i was an Oline from the Titans I wouldn’t block for this SOB

By: pacific123ocean

pacific123ocean — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:20:36 +0000

CJ, you need to take a look at Barry Sanders…he didn’t have a great Oline and he still got his yards.

By: DailySpew

DailySpew — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:14:50 +0000

Just don’t say anything. If your line is bad, just be accountable for yourself and keep your mouth shut. And when they play well, don’t act like it’s a fluke event like February 29th. Just play the game.

By: cmstrick

cmstrick — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:11:41 +0000

I don’t get why the media loves this guy so much. He’s a whiner and a flake, and he always has been. Yeah, your o-line may suck, but crying to the media about it isn’t going to help, Milli. Or is it Vanilli? I can never remember…

By: dukemarc

dukemarc — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:08:01 +0000

Chris, the dollar amount on the contract you signed says you should still be able to produce at an AVERAGE level with a terrible o-line. Of course, that’s why everyone was telling the Titans they were nuts for signing you to it.

By: theralph2012

theralph2012 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:06:16 +0000

Chris Johnson represents everything that is wrong with the NFL. This is the guy that asked people to pray for him on twitter when he was going through a multi million dollar contract dispute. Absolute hack.

By: flavordave

flavordave — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:06:03 +0000

this is the same guy who when he rushed for 2000 yards didn’t even go out and buy his offensive lineman
a gift. Did he mention his line when things went great? Classless jerk.

By: samoanjungle

samoanjungle — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:04:45 +0000

Maybe the Oline should have gotten those millions that he held out for if THEY are the one’s responsible.

By: thankheavenfornumberseven

thankheavenfornumberseven — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:04:23 +0000

Any running back is as good as his offensive line. A special running back gets something beyond what the line gives him. Watch the Viking offense when you’re on the sidelines this week, Chris, if you want to see what I mean.

By: letsgotemple

letsgotemple — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:01:36 +0000

Eagles are using back ups of back ups on the O line, and facing a Giants D, Shady put up over 120 yards. Let’s see what CJ would do against that line. I don’t hear Shady complaining about our line.

By: karlton3

karlton3 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:01:31 +0000

I wonder how much of Johnson’s new contract will be shared with his offensive line…

By: shian11

shian11 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:57:39 +0000

Chris Johnson could not use the word “I” more or be more concerned about himself if he tried!! All I ever hear out of this guy is I,I,I!! I’m Gunna run for 2000 yards, I’m Gunna be back in form, I’m the best back in football!! Man, I miss watching Tomlinson, Martin, Taylor, bettis, Lewis, Dunn– this dude reminds me of tiki. Maybe if you think team 1st, it might go better

By: carlonious

carlonious — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:56:51 +0000

Do you think Walter Payton ever threw HIS line under the bus?

By: 7pints

7pints — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:56:46 +0000

Always someone else’s fault, right Chris? Unfortunately, that is a theme in our country these days. No accountability.

By: kvanhorn87

kvanhorn87 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:53:22 +0000

So I guess he his humility will help him share his money with his o line, since he is only really good when they are?