Kerryon Johnson quotes/ info: 2020 season

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Lions’ Kerryon Johnson on D’Andre Swift pick: I wasn’t tripping at all. He’s lightning in a bottle.

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This thread is a continuation of the following thread:

Lions activate RB Kerryon Johnson from I.R .

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/540/lions-activate-rb-kerryon-johnson

The Lions released Tra Carson in the week following the draft.

Good job by Kerryon Johnson in welcoming the addition of D'Andre Swift to the Lions. Both RBs should benefit by being teammates. Neither is well suited to be a bell cow RB. Together, along with the RBs that win roster spots, the position unit should be a team strength.

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Lions’ Kerryon Johnson comfortable playing with knee brace after 2 injury-plagued seasons

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With two of the top 3 Lions RBs sidelined from practice with injuries for multiple consecutive days, this is a sample of the need for quality depth at RB.

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Lions OC Darrell Bevell: Kerryon Johnson was the player of the game


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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 26, Cardinals 23: Game # 3 ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/779/lions-26-cardinals-game-2020

Kerryon Johnson has improved greatly since earlier in his NFL career with the Lions in picking up blitzes. To the point that he looks like a huge asset in this facet of play. His dependability from a play responsibility standpoint is evident. His team first approach is noticeable and appreciated. While DeAndre Swift goes through growing pains, Kerryon Johnson is a vital part of the Lions Offense.

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Very impressive!

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Lions RB Kerryon Johnson making most of sporadic touches while thriving in protection

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Vikings 34, Lions 20: Game # 8 ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/812/vikings-34-lions-game-2020

In addition to Kerryon Johnson being elite in pass/ blitz protection, at present he looks like the best all around option at RB. D'Andre Swift is a work in progress as a rookie in 2020 conditions and Adrian Peterson clearly isn't the runner he was a few seasons ago. I hope Kerryon Johnson gets more touches at least for the foreseeable future.

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Only 9 snaps - 1 run for 3 yards - against Washington in week 10.  His situation in the rotation is not improving.

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The good news is D'Andre Swift stepped up against the WFT.

If the thump injury Matthew Stafford suffered significantly affects his throwing or is sidelined because of the injury, there should be plenty of rushing opportunities for 3 RBs.

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I'm sure he would like to prove that he is more than just a valuable blitz picker

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Kerryon Johnson also allowed a sack in pass protection on the Lions final Drive of the game vs. the Texans. Yet, even with the two sacks given up in the 2 combined games, Kerryon Johnson is at or near the top of the list of the best Pass Blocking RBs in the NFL.

Even taking the fumble vs. the Texans out of the equation, Kerryon Johnson no longer looks like a # 1( starting ) NFL RB in a RB tandem. From my perspective, Johnson hasn't been as good of a runner as he was prior to the knee injury he suffered as a rookie vs. the Panthers in November, 2018.

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Alas, running back careers are on the short side.

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In the case of Kerryon Johnson, he had a concerning injury history with Auburn. It's one reason why I thought it was a mistake for the Lions to trade up in the 2nd Round in 2018 for him. It's one thing to take Johnson in Round 2. It's another to give up a 4th Round Pick to secure his rights. That trade is an example why the Lions don't have enough young talent.