Dallas Cowboys sign former SFA RB Gus Johnson

endersdragon · Jul 27, 2015

AbeBeta said:
Wrong mentality brother.

Washed up feature backs are useless. If someone is fighting for a spot, they need to contribute on special teams. Guys who spent their careers as #1 backs usually just fade away as they never developed the skills that keep 2s and 3s on the roster.

Washed up feature backs... like DMC?

AbeBeta · Jul 27, 2015

endersdragon said:
Washed up feature backs... like DMC?

He's 2 years younger and a good blocker in n protection. That's a little different

88sAndHeartbreak · Jul 27, 2015

Why yall so negative?!? At the very least he will be a traing camp body, but I think he has more potential than that...

Doc50 · Jul 27, 2015

esloan said:
My number one guy to be brought here is Christine Michaels, if he can be had for cheap enough. Number 2 is Chris Johnson. He is older but he still looked pretty damn good last year. I think he would be pretty solid behind this line.

CM is the same size, but a bit faster and 2 years older.

ConstantReboot · Jul 27, 2015

AbeBeta said:
Wrong mentality brother.

Washed up feature backs are useless. If someone is fighting for a spot, they need to contribute on special teams. Guys who spent their careers as #1 backs usually just fade away as they never developed the skills that keep 2s and 3s on the roster.

So I guess this also means that McFadden is washed up.

endersdragon · Jul 27, 2015

AbeBeta said:
He's 2 years younger and a good blocker in n protection. That's a little different

They had the exact same amount of carries last year, McFadden had over 100 fewer yards and unlike Johnson he wasn't a part of the 3rd best run attack in the league. Johnson is better than McFadden and it isn't even close.

Seven · Jul 28, 2015

Chris......Gus..... A Johnson is a Johnson.......so I've been told.

jrumann59 · Jul 28, 2015

Doc50 said:
CM is the same size, but a bit faster and 2 years older.

And would cost a draft pick, this guy is street FA.

DandyDon52 · Jul 28, 2015

He runs like Lynch, a smaller version . Seems like a RKG, his coach really liked him.
Maybe he gets a shot in PS.

Knotamus · Jul 28, 2015

I like the signing and it didn't cost us a draft pick or headache (Chris Johnson). The guy looks legit. And has an "Emmit like" frame. Folks keep pointing out his 4.6 speed like it's slow, but didn't have a problem with Murray getting tackled from behind last year. No worries, he's prob just a camp body, but it sure would be cool if we found a gem the day before camp opens

I found this write up and I had to share. He's being touted as "The Most Overlooked RB" in the draft class. It's a good read.
http://rotoviz.com/2015/04/gus-johnson-sfa-2015-overlooked-rb/

MichaelWinicki · Jul 28, 2015

Knotamus said:
I like the signing and it didn't cost us a draft pick or headache (Chris Johnson). The guy looks legit. And has an "Emmit like" frame. Folks keep pointing out his 4.6 speed like it's slow, but didn't have a problem with Murray getting tackled from behind last year.

Exactly.

Murray probably is slower than 4.6 at this point.

CosmicCowboy · Jul 28, 2015

this man is good, think your gonna like him!

Silver N Blue · Jul 28, 2015

Doc50 said:
CM is the same size, but a bit faster and 2 years older.

And has not taken the opportunity when given one. Bring in some kid with something to prove.

Silver N Blue · Jul 28, 2015

Knotamus said:
I like the signing and it didn't cost us a draft pick or headache (Chris Johnson). The guy looks legit. And has an "Emmit like" frame. Folks keep pointing out his 4.6 speed like it's slow, but didn't have a problem with Murray getting tackled from behind last year. No worries, he's prob just a camp body, but it sure would be cool if we found a gem the day before camp opens
I found this write up and I had to share. He's being touted as "The Most Overlooked RB" in the draft class. It's a good read.
http://rotoviz.com/2015/04/gus-johnson-sfa-2015-overlooked-rb/

Nice write up thanks for sharing. I think 99.999% would take Ingram or Anderson...if he really plays at that level this team may have found the Romo of RBs!

lkelly · Jul 28, 2015

On the upside, Charles Davis seems to be sold on the move.

Silver N Blue · Jul 28, 2015

Some info after the Raiders signed him.

Raiders signed Stephen F. Austin RB Gus Johnson.
Johnson (5'10/215) was the 2014 Southland Conference Player of the Year, finishing his career with 3,907 yards and 51 TDs on 631 carries (6.19 YPC), adding 57 receptions. Although Johnson ran 4.7-flat in Indianapolis, he posted solid vertical (36 1/2") and broad (10') jump numbers, and improved his forty to the mid-4.5s at Stephen F. Austin's Pro Day. Johnson was a gritty, bow-legged grinder in college, but may lack the lateral movement and passing-game chops to become more than an NFL backup. He's still someone to monitor based on his track record of production.May 3 - 10:28 PM

CATCH17 · Jul 28, 2015

endersdragon said:
They had the exact same amount of carries last year, McFadden had over 100 fewer yards and unlike Johnson he wasn't a part of the 3rd best run attack in the league. Johnson is better than McFadden and it isn't even close.

lol we'll see.

xwalker · Jul 28, 2015

CCBoy said:
I remember a walk-on from Texas A&I, who was just too small and slow to be drafted. He now resides in the Hall of Fame.

John Randle...at least listen to the record before declaring that it won't be a hit.

Johnson is from SFA, the Alma Mater of the great Larry Centers.

waving monkey · Jul 28, 2015

The NFL level may be too much for G Johnson ,we'll see soon enough

LittleBoyBlue · Jul 28, 2015

StarBoyz83 said:
Wrong johnson dallas

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