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What I’d like to see on O re; Chris Johnson Jr

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He needs to see more snaps so when we do actually want to use him it isn’t obvious. Doesn’t matter about spelling the other backs more vs 2 back sets we’re already using Martinez entirely incorrectly.
If just a who needs more snaps at RB without a scheme or blocking change then Lyle should be getting at minimum most of fletchers carries
 
Jedi Master Cane said:
Sorry...but we need less CJ threads and more discussion as to why in the name of F Lyle isn't getting more touches. CJ has a great straight line speed but his vision, cuts, and ability to accelerate in the tight spaces isn't where some of you think it is.

Jordan Lyle is the most dynamic runner on the team, and it has nothing to do with the long run against USF. I said it after his 5 yard gain in Gainesville. He's got elite feet and vision. I'll fight anyone on this topic.
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“I’ll fight anyone on this topic”
😂 😂 😂

Excellent.
 
This teams talent helps masque just how average of a play caller Shannon Dawson is. We are not very creative.

I'm sorry. Back on topic. Chris Johnson. He's fast.
 
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252cane said:
That kid skinny as **** especially his legs. He won’t ever contribute much at rb because you don’t want him gaining too much weight in fear of losing some speed. He can be a Xavier worthy type imo so they should look at moving him to wr this off-season
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Yeah exactly. You can’t run him into those whales on the D Line. Which means immediately when he’s in he’s recognized as an outside threat. Which eliminates any element of surprise.
 
I def think we can do some more basic stuff with CJ maybe run some empty sets and get him on some shallow crosses against man.

Dawson needs to continue to show Johnson being a decoy the only one I can remember off top is that nice screen they set up for Arroyo.
 
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ArchersFury said:
I def think we can do some more basic stuff with CJ maybe run some empty sets and get him on some shallow crosses against man.

Dawson needs to continue to show Johnson being a decoy the only one I can remember off top is that nice screen they set up for Arroyo.
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Did the same wit lofton but throw was high.. would have been a huge play
 
I like the kid, but tbh I think he will be a gadget player here at the most. I honestly don’t see what you guys are seeing as far as “game changing”. Straight line speed but he is very indecisive in the open field.

At the very least defenses have to key on 24 for wheels and orbits. He also leaves a lot to be desired on KR for how much speed he has.

Just my .02
 
bshaw28 said:
The difference IMO:

Smith has gone from WR to RB. There's a ton of successful players who made this transition. Successful hybrid players are primarily WR's first.

CJ is a RB who appears to be transitioning to WR. There aren't many successes with this transition.

WR is more technical while RB is more instinctual.
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Didn’t Devin Hester start out as a RB?
 
PennsylvaniaCane said:
This play is why I think his future is at WR. He needs to get the ball at the 2nd level with a full head of steam where there is less traffic. You see the hesitation instead of just blasting through the hole that is there to the right. If he just accelerates through rather than trying to dance around he houses that.

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He has elite straight line speed. But great RBs have elite vision and instincts.
 
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amanan28 said:
I like the kid, but tbh I think he will be a gadget player here at the most. I honestly don’t see what you guys are seeing as far as “game changing”. Straight line speed but he is very indecisive in the open field.

At the very least defenses have to key on 24 for wheels and orbits. He also leaves a lot to be desired on KR for how much speed he has.

Just my .02
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Correct. This has been demonstrated both on plays from scrimmage and on kick returns. Maybe this is an area where he can improve. But it’s usually one of those things where you either have it or you don’t. And the ones that have it usually show it from the start.
 
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ddann said:
Didn’t Devin Hester start out as a RB?
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Hester started at WR. Deejay Dallas did too.

I 100% agree with your point at RB there's vision and instincts that aren't usually learned - you either have them or you don't, and you usually see it early.

This is why Elijah Lofton could switch from TE to RB this half way thru Spring and look like our best RB from his 1st practice.

With CJ - I always thought of him as an athlete. So start him at RB and see how it goes. I think he deserves more time at RB to see if things can click for him, but I think moving to CB might be a better move for him long term than WR (although I'd hate to not be able to find a way to use that speed on offense).
 
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