What do you guys think about David Johnson?

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

I'm a pretty simplistic guy, and I can't forget the whiffed block against Clay Mathews to ruin our Superbowl.

So I see he was featured on the 1st drive against the Falcons, two passing plays. Do people think he's good and worthy of a fair amount of playing time?

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

I think BA loves him, so he probably is penciled in as the #2 TE and the top FB.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

I'm a pretty simplistic guy, and I can't forget the whiffed block against Clay Mathews to ruin our Superbowl.

I'm like you, every time David Johnson's name is brought up I can't help but think of his whiff against Clay Matthews which caused Mendy's fumble and completely changed the momentum in the Super Bowl.

nice block #85...

[Oviedo]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

Hate him. Not good at either blocking or catching. If Heath is hurt, we are screwed.

[sentinel33]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

We can do-NO-must do better than David Johnson.


That is all.

[fezziwig]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

I'm glad you guys started this post and stated your true feelings because I always hate being negative. I haven't seen yet why this guy made the team. Do the coaches see the diamond in the rough because all I have seen is the rough so far.
He is slow in motion, slow in his thoughts as the game or plays are happening.
I know on another board some poster is all in his corner and said he had a nice game last week ( a game i did not see yet ) and I agreed with the guy if Johnson has made an improvement we should keep him but, now that I think about it he needs to make a 180 to improve.

[Shoe]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

Please don't blame the fumble on Johnson. Bottom line: You GOT to hold on to the ball. I don't care if 10 guys missed their block there--HOLD ON TO THE BALL. Don't justify Mr. Wide Apart Eyes fumbling away the momentum in that game!

[SteelCrazy]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

My wife said after those 2 catches, "Who is that? He's goooooooood!" I replied, " He's so good he helped Green Bay win the Super Bowl!"

Mendy didn't hardly fumble any up to that point and Popeye would have fumbled that ball after Johnson's whiff.

[Steelers>NFL]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

I'm a pretty simplistic guy, and I can't forget the whiffed block against Clay Mathews to ruin our Superbowl.

I'm like you, every time David Johnson's name is brought up I can't help but think of his whiff against Clay Matthews which caused Mendy's fumble and completely changed the momentum in the Super Bowl.

nice block #85...

Give credit where due, Clay Matthews is an excellent football player. I'd rather say that Matthews BEAT his man, easily.

[Oviedo]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

We can do-NO-must do better than David Johnson.


That is all.

Dear Mr. Colbert,

Check the waiver wire this weekend....please. We desperately need a real #2 TE.

Thank you!!!!

P.S. Who'd have thought that Matt Spaeth may turn out to be our biggest loss leaving the biggest hole among our reserves?

[BURGH86STEEL]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

I'm a pretty simplistic guy, and I can't forget the whiffed block against Clay Mathews to ruin our Superbowl.

I'm like you, every time David Johnson's name is brought up I can't help but think of his whiff against Clay Matthews which caused Mendy's fumble and completely changed the momentum in the Super Bowl.

nice block #85...

Give credit where due, Clay Matthews is an excellent football player. I'd rather say that Matthews BEAT his man, easily.

Nah, other guys are not allowed to make plays. All players on the Steelers make mistakes. Fans pick and choose which players they choose to hammer. It's easier to pick on the back up players because they have less opportunities to make plays. I've seen Heath miss his share of blocks. Doesn't make him a lesser player. Just means he loss that battle.

Johnson made two nice plays vs the Falcons. That shows he has the potential to make plays. Appears he is willing to play FB and can play TE. That position flexibility can only help the Steelers. Until the Steelers can find an all pro player that is willing to sit as a back up, they will have to accept what Johnson brings to the table. I think the reality is that the Steelers and all teams need role players like Johnson. He knows the offense and his role within the offense.

[pittpete]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

Arent you supposed to catch the ball when you are wide open?

Bottom line is his blocking is suspect at best....

[flippy]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

I don't think he should ever see the field over our #3 WR.

[feltdizz]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

Give credit where due, Clay Matthews is an excellent football player. I'd rather say that Matthews BEAT his man, easily.

Nah, other guys are not allowed to make plays. All players on the Steelers make mistakes. Fans pick and choose which players they choose to hammer. It's easier to pick on the back up players because they have less opportunities to make plays. I've seen Heath miss his share of blocks. Doesn't make him a lesser player. Just means he loss that battle.

Johnson made two nice plays vs the Falcons. That shows he has the potential to make plays. Appears he is willing to play FB and can play TE. That position flexibility can only help the Steelers. Until the Steelers can find an all pro player that is willing to sit as a back up, they will have to accept what Johnson brings to the table. I think the reality is that the Steelers and all teams need role players like Johnson. He knows the offense and his role within the offense.

Mendenhall was blasted on that play...

I'm mad he fumble but I'm also realistic about the timing of the hit. Clay was in the backfield as soon as the ball was snapped.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: What do you guys think about David Johnson?

Arent you supposed to catch the ball when you are wide open?

Limas Sweed is still pondering the answer to that age-old question...