ESPN Mosley: Cowboys like the look of DE Tyson Jackson

[LSUCowboy]

Quinn Johnson? To steal a line from Charles Scott, our starting tailback: "We pretty much associate Quinn with destruction."

He's an excellent lead blocker, and he destroys linebackers, but he can't catch for anything. He also isn't that dependable as a runner. He's put the ball on the ground a few times, and he seems to lose balance. He's a late day 2 guy.

 

[dbair1967]

Quinn Johnson? To steal a line from Charles Scott, our starting tailback: "We pretty much associate Quinn with destruction."

He's an excellent lead blocker, and he pretty much destroys linebackers, but he can't catch for anything. He also isn't that dependable as a runner. He's put the ball on the ground a few times, and he seems to lose balance. He's a late day 2 guy.

I dont care how well he does running, but I do like his lead blocking skills alot. He also caught a few passes in the senior bowl and I think Mayock was saying how good he was in pactice all week.

 

[LSUCowboy]

Yeah he had a great senior bowl practice, and really elevated his game. I've been waiting to see who the next Moose Johnston is going to be. I would love for it to be him. We really underused him at LSU, since we run a lot of spread. I wonder if he'd fit in in JG's offense. I think he'd be best suited for a team like San Diego who is looking for the next Lorenzo Neal.

 

[BAT]

Yeah he had a great senior bowl practice, and really elevated his game. I've been waiting to see who the next Moose Johnston is going to be. I would love for it to be him. We really underused him at LSU, since we run a lot of spread. I wonder if he'd fit in in JG's offense. I think he'd be best suited for a team like San Diego who is looking for the next Lorenzo Neal.

I think Peyton Hillis will be the next, or updated, Moose Johnston. Quinn can be the next Lorenzo Neal.


And I like Herman Johnson a lot, just not with the Cowboys first pick. If the Cowboys go OL with their first pick, I hope it is on a blue chipper who falls out of the first round. As much as I like Herman da Munster, that ain't him.

 

[Randy White]

One LSU player I'd take a long hard look at (even before Tyson) is Herman Johnson, an offensive guard. The guy is a mammoth at 6'7" 364#. He pretty much anchors our offensive line on the left side (zero sacks from the left), and although his practice workouts may not impress everyone no one can deny the fact that he throws defenders around at will. Also.... he's injury free.

I'd like to see clips where that's happened. I noticed Herman earlier on this year and was impressed by his sheer size. However, the closer I kept looking at him, the more he kept reminding me of George Hegamin. The times I've seen him play ( against Alabama, Auburn, and Florida ) he didn't finish his blocks and looked like a player who wasn't as tough as he should have been.

Herman has surprisingly not received a lot of attention, which is a good thing. I think we may be able to snag him in the 2nd or 3rd round. He is definitely the guy whom I have the most faith in. He is pretty much Nate Newton 2.0. Wherever he goes, I think he's going to have a long nice career.

There's a reason why he's not getting much publicity and here's a big part of it:

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e45358

The start of the film and the 3:50 mark.

If he had anywhere near Nate's drive, desire, intensity or right down mean streak, we'd be talking about a top 15 pick player.

Johnson is a project. Physically, he's incredibly huge, with about average athleticism. Because he's so big, the athleticism part is not terribly important, but his size does not make up for his lack of intensity. That's the key to his development. Somebody will have to dedicate some serious coaching time trying to find what truly makes him tick and help him master it. If it happens, they can have a player that could be on par with another huge guy who currently plays for the Cowboys ( Big Leonard ), but that's a big if.

If the Cowboys get him in the later part of the 5th round or early 6th round, I wouldn't have a problem with it. If they pick him any earlier, it could turn out to be a waste of a pick.

:starspin

 

[28 Joker]

Okay I'm going to put in my two cents as an LSU and Dallas Cowboys fan...

From Dallas' draft perspective if he is available when we pick I don't see the harm in taking him simply because of his draft value and sheer potential. He is athletic, he is big, and he is reasonably quick. The potential is certainly there, and if he is the highest person on Dallas' draft board at the time and IF there is no better option at offensive tackle, or a true pass rushing OLB, then I would take him. Having said that, Tyson has underachieved in the LSU uniform the last two seasons. He had a monster sophomore year, but failed to live up to his lofty expectations his junior and senior year. He really isn't a guy that I would depend on, though it seems he is fit for the 3-4. It doesn't surprise me that people would be fearful of taking a chance on him, seeing as he is a not a sure thing (but hell, show me one current draft prospect who is).

I can tell you right now, however, that there is no way he ends up being available when we pick. He's rated pretty high as a defensive end, and in a league where more and more teams are going with the 3-4 SOMEBODY will take him. So to debate whether or not we should draft him is a stupid debate. He simply won't be there. Not saying he necessarily deserves to go sooner, but he will.

One LSU player I'd take a long hard look at (even before Tyson) is Herman Johnson, an offensive guard. The guy is a mammoth at 6'7" 364#. He pretty much anchors our offensive line on the left side (zero sacks from the left), and although his practice workouts may not impress everyone no one can deny the fact that he throws defenders around at will. Also.... he's injury free. Herman has surprisingly not received a lot of attention, which is a good thing. I think we may be able to snag him in the 2nd or 3rd round. He is definitely the guy whom I have the most faith in. He is pretty much Nate Newton 2.0. Wherever he goes, I think he's going to have a long nice career.

Thanks for the insight. Tyson Jackson is a solid player. I didn't mean to dog him. He's solid. I just see Oline and safety as bigger needs, and I think Dallas should find the value at those spots when they pick. You are right. He's not going to be there. Good points.

I've watched your team play many times during the past two years. When I watch LSU, the first thing I think is this: Man, I wish we had "that guy". That guy being Herman Johnson. Many people are down on him after the Senior Bowl, but he played out of position. I thought he played well in the game at RT. He's trimmed down since then, and I think he will be able to play RT some day. "The House" is the guy I want in round 2. I think the Bears might be a threat before Dallas picks. That guy is a great football player. I've stuck up for him on the zone. The guy was a first team AP All-American. Even NFL.com is disrespecting "the House". Gil Brandt needs to go watch some LSU film.

I really would like for the Cowboys to draft Quinn Johnson and Demetrius Bryd. I think the quarterback hurt Bryd this year. He's a sleeper. I think he's going to be a real good player. If you look at his numbers, he has some of his best games against the best teams in the SEC. I compared his stats to Mohamed Massoquoi, and Bryd appeared to do better than him against the good teams. That TD catch with .01 second left in Tiger Stadium was unreal. He was covered. Ricky Jean-Francois is a wild card. I don't know what to think about him and his grades situation.

Ciron Black didn't come out. I was disappointed, because I would want him, too. Brandon Lavelle looks like a player.

Anyway, I respect the Bayou Bengals' program. They are turning out good NFL players. My team has suffered three very tough losses to them. I know how good they have been.

Again, this should be a meat and potatoes draft for Dallas. Antoine Caldwell, from Alabama, is going to be a real good one, too.

 

[28 Joker]

I'd like to see clips where that's happened. I noticed Herman earlier on this year and was impressed by his sheer size. However, the closer I kept looking at him, the more he kept reminding me of George Hegamin. The times I've seen him play ( against Alabama, Auburn, and Florida ) he didn't finish his blocks and looked like a player who wasn't as tough as he should have been.



There's a reason why he's not getting much publicity and here's a big part of it:

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e45358

The start of the film and the 3:50 mark.

If he had anywhere near Nate's drive, desire, intensity or right down mean streak, we'd be talking about a top 15 pick player.

Johnson is a project. Physically, he's incredibly huge, with about average athleticism. Because he's so big, the athleticism part is not terribly important, but his size does not make up for his lack of intensity. That's the key to his development. Somebody will have to dedicate some serious coaching time trying to find what truly makes him tick and help him master it. If it happens, they can have a player that could be on par with another huge guy who currently plays for the Cowboys ( Big Leonard ), but that's a big if.

If the Cowboys get him in the later part of the 5th round or early 6th round, I wouldn't have a problem with it. If they pick him any earlier, it could turn out to be a waste of a pick.

:starspin

NFL Scout Talks LSU Guard, Herman Johnson
http://blog.nola.com/saintsbeat/2009..._herman_j.html

Scout says that Johnson may make a quicker impact than Duke Robinson


This NFL scout doesn't agree with you. It's not like I have a say in the pick, but I don't have a problem defending a player that would be a huge impact on the Cowboys.

This guy isn't "a project". He's ready to go.

Ask Brandon Spikes about "the House". Johnson played a key role on LSU"s game winning drive against Florida in 2007. The guy was a first team AP All-American. He doesn't have to take a back seat to any guard in this draft.

 

[pancakeman]

I agree with that, plus I think most 'rumors' that come out of the combine are smoke at this point.

I was gonna ask if we've reached that time of the year yet...

 

[jobberone]

Williams would have been franchised.

Antonio Bryant got franchised, for crying out loud.

Bryant was playing lites out but you're right about Williams. You don't let a player like him walk for nothing unless its the only option left.

It seems like some people in here think that if they repeat the fallacy of " Roy Williams would have been available in free agency " enough times, it's going to become a fact.

You have to be, at the very least, VERY naive to think that the Lions were going to let RW just walk away.

:starspin

Agreed. Plus he got to see the system early. Something was wrong there but I have no idea what it 'actually' was which was likely multifactorial anyway.

Hatcher,Bowen,Ratliff and Spears is a solid DE core in a 3-4 scheme. Hatcher needs to be given a chance and start with Bowen spelling him on plays. One more guy through the draft should bolster that line for years to come..

like say...Ron Brace?

Spears Brace and Ratliff on the D-line..with Hatcher and Bowen coming in to spell. I could live with that and it's CHEAP.

I really hope we don't go out and sign Olshansky to a 4 year 30 million dollar contract..it would be a total waste.

I think Hatcher is more a rushing play off the shoulder type than Canty's ability to play st8 up or off shoulder and I think Bowen is more of the same. That doesn't mean they can't stand up their guys when necessary just I don't see them doing it as well as Canty. We play much more gap than st8 up anyway though.

But we must be able to control the LOS better. We need a big NT to play the 0/"2" tech and control the A gaps on some plays as well as the DEs playing 2 gaps as well. Our ILBs aren't big enough to fight off interior lineman all day long or consistently. That's this teams 1A need IMO.

I agree we can probably play Wade's attacking D with Hatcher, Bowen, Spears and Ratliff although if I couldn't draft a true 3-4 DE I'd pick one up in FA to play 20-30 plays a game hedging on Bowen and Hatcher (assuming Canty leaves).

Next I'd have OL/ILB at need 2A and 2B and S as 3A. Pick up a backup QB in FA although I'd draft one as well late. Obviously if a skill player, OL, ILB, OLB, CB, WR drops you always go for the highest guy on the board (IMO) but I'd start drafting OL, DL, LBs, CBs and Ss with the rest. Maybe even a kicker if he can boom KOs into the EZ. I'd pickup another S in FA as well looking towards getting a vet near the last half of camp off another's roster.

Nothing wrong with Ratliff and Spears, but there's nothing behind them here. Hatcher has really regressed and Bowen is a JAG. If Canty leaves (a given IMO) we definitely need another DE, and it'd be easier to draft a starting 3-4 DE than a 3-4 NT.

Moving Ratliff to DE might be ok, but we'd be losing a major mismatch for opponents in the middle if we do, and none of this yrs draft NT's will be anywhere near as good as he is, especially one's hanging around in the 2nd or 3rd rd (or later)

I don't see Ratliff moving to DE for more than 30% of the time while a big NT comes in. Obviously you're going to play a big NT more or less than 30% depending on their production but mostly depending on the defense needed. IOWs Ratliff needs to be the primary attacking NT in Wade's defense and a bigger NT needs to be in on those obvious downs.

Jay Ratliff completely had a drop off in his production during the last 6 games. His body type in not suited for a NT. Ya he is great, but you have to look at long term..he is going to get beat up constantly going up the middle. Thats why you need a big NT to do that work. Brace is no slouch. He could create pressure just like Ratliff, while giving him some rest.

He needs to be complmented by a bigger true head's up NT. I think Tank was supposed to be that guy as well as an attacking NT but obviously that didn't work out. It was a failed experiment.

 

[Apollo Creed]

all teams love the SEC...by far the best NFL talent, and its not even close

You're exactly right...

Thats why I'm hoping we stay in the SEC and grab Emanuel Cook from SC.

 

[Bach]

The real question though is, has Jerry seen Tyson in the shower yet?

 

[Randy White]

NFL Scout Talks LSU Guard, Herman Johnson
http://blog.nola.com/saintsbeat/2009..._herman_j.html

Scout says that Johnson may make a quicker impact than Duke Robinson


This NFL scout doesn't agree with you. .

You post an article that was written 4 days before Johnson got exposed and I post a video showing Johnson being man handled by a guy who weighs 70 lbs less than he does.

Once again, there's a reason why his name is not being mentioned much ( 'cept by apparently some of his fans in here ). He IS a physically " impressive looking " player, but even the highlights you posted of him against Florida shows:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg_UlWfHQIQ

1) at the 28th second, #43 getting under his pad and driving him backwards on a run play.

2) at the 57th second, Allowing the DT to shoot the gap to his right and stuff the hole, making the running back litterally carry two defenders on his back. At 1:19 it shows in slow motion how badly he gets beaten to the inside, reinforcing what scouts say about his problems with quick players.

3) at 2:12, tries to cut the same DT who had beaten him to the inside on an earlier play and misses him badly.

4) at 2:28, does a very nice shield block on the MLB, that springs the RB for a big gain.

5) at 2:46, he gets beaten to the inside, again, but the run was designed to go off tackle, so, essentially, his man took himself out of the play.

6) at 3:00 is where he REALLY flashes his potential. He completely dominates his man straight up, driving him 5 yards backwards on a QB draw. Even though his guy still made the tackle, he made it 5 yards down field.

7) at 3:20 makes an " ok " shield block, but loses engagement. Fortunately for him, the play was an option wide left, which his play didn't make much of a difference.

8) at 3:32, he and the tackle double down the DT, he disengages and then takes on the LB. The play didn't gain much ( it was still a 1st down ), but it was because a backside defender wasn't blocked.

9) at 4:20 he gets beaten by the LB to the spot where the RB ends up and the LB makes the tackle.

10) at 4:30, he pulls on a trap play over the RG and helps his TE, #82 shield off a backside defender and just falls on the pile afterwards. At 6:02 the replay from the endzone shows it in slow motion.

He's inconsistent, he's not as physical as he should be ( given his size ), and he's not exactly a great athlete. He's a raw player who's going to need alot of development on the next level.

:starspin

 

[TellerMorrow34]

You post an article that was written 4 days before Johnson got exposed and I post a video showing Johnson being man handled by a guy who weighs 70 lbs less than he does.

Once again, there's a reason why his name is not being mentioned much ( 'cept by apparently some of his fans in here ). He IS a physically " impressive looking " player, but even the highlights you posted of him against Florida shows:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg_UlWfHQIQ

1) at the 28th second, #43 getting under his pad and driving him backwards on a run play.

2) at the 57th second, Allowing the DT to shoot the gap to his right and stuff the hole, making the running back litterally carry two defenders on his back. At 1:19 it shows in slow motion how badly he gets beaten to the inside, reinforcing what scouts say about his problems with quick players.

3) at 2:12, tries to cut the same DT who had beaten him to the inside on an earlier play and misses him badly.

4) at 2:28, does a very nice shield block on the MLB, that springs the RB for a big gain.

5) at 2:46, he gets beaten to the inside, again, but the run was designed to go off tackle, so, essentially, his man took himself out of the play.

6) at 3:00 is where he REALLY flashes his potential. He completely dominates his man straight up, driving him 5 yards backwards on a QB draw. Even though his guy still made the tackle, he made it 5 yards down field.

7) at 3:20 makes an " ok " shield block, but loses engagement. Fortunately for him, the play was an option wide left, which his play didn't make much of a difference.

8) at 3:32, he and the tackle double down the DT, he disengages and then takes on the LB. The play didn't gain much ( it was still a 1st down ), but it was because a backside defender wasn't blocked.

9) at 4:20 he gets beaten by the LB to the spot where the RB ends up and the LB makes the tackle.

10) at 4:30, he pulls on a trap play over the RG and helps his TE, #82 shield off a backside defender and just falls on the pile afterwards. At 6:02 the replay from the endzone shows it in slow motion.

He's inconsistent, he's not as physical as he should be ( given his size ), and he's not exactly a great athlete. He's a raw player who's going to need alot of development on the next level.

:starspin

Ouch. That stings.

 

[LSUCowboy]

Inconsistency is definitely Bug Herm's greatest weakness. Also keep in mind that most of his domination came two years ago. I think he, and a lot of other guys kind of took this year off it seems. Take that for what it's worth.

Someone mentioned Byrd, and I agree to a point. When he's got a quarterback putting the ball exactly where it needs to be he'll catch it most of the time. But last year he got in a funk with Jarrett Lee's incredible ability to throw the pick six. I think it got in his head, as he dropped a lot of good passes down the stretch. A lot have fans have questioned his ethic and leadership on the team. I hope he has a great combine workout, but I still see him as a risk.

 

[Randy White]

Inconsistency is definitely Bug Herm's greatest weakness. Also keep in mind that most of his domination came two years ago. I think he, and a lot of other guys kind of took this year off it seems. Take that for what it's worth..

That's what worries me the most about selecting him early. I'm not lying when I tell you that I was REALLY looking forward for him to show me something. Just looking at him, and imagining him and Big Leonard up the middle plowing defensive tackles and LBs, would bring a smile to my face, but he's not there yet.

A player of his size, even if you're missing blocks from time to time because of quicker players, should just destroy people when he gets his hands on them, but he doesn't. Not yet anyways.

 

[Stash]

You post an article that was written 4 days before Johnson got exposed and I post a video showing Johnson being man handled by a guy who weighs 70 lbs less than he does.

Once again, there's a reason why his name is not being mentioned much ( 'cept by apparently some of his fans in here ). He IS a physically " impressive looking " player, but even the highlights you posted of him against Florida shows:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg_UlWfHQIQ

1) at the 28th second, #43 getting under his pad and driving him backwards on a run play.

2) at the 57th second, Allowing the DT to shoot the gap to his right and stuff the hole, making the running back litterally carry two defenders on his back. At 1:19 it shows in slow motion how badly he gets beaten to the inside, reinforcing what scouts say about his problems with quick players.

3) at 2:12, tries to cut the same DT who had beaten him to the inside on an earlier play and misses him badly.

4) at 2:28, does a very nice shield block on the MLB, that springs the RB for a big gain.

5) at 2:46, he gets beaten to the inside, again, but the run was designed to go off tackle, so, essentially, his man took himself out of the play.

6) at 3:00 is where he REALLY flashes his potential. He completely dominates his man straight up, driving him 5 yards backwards on a QB draw. Even though his guy still made the tackle, he made it 5 yards down field.

7) at 3:20 makes an " ok " shield block, but loses engagement. Fortunately for him, the play was an option wide left, which his play didn't make much of a difference.

8) at 3:32, he and the tackle double down the DT, he disengages and then takes on the LB. The play didn't gain much ( it was still a 1st down ), but it was because a backside defender wasn't blocked.

9) at 4:20 he gets beaten by the LB to the spot where the RB ends up and the LB makes the tackle.

10) at 4:30, he pulls on a trap play over the RG and helps his TE, #82 shield off a backside defender and just falls on the pile afterwards. At 6:02 the replay from the endzone shows it in slow motion.

He's inconsistent, he's not as physical as he should be ( given his size ), and he's not exactly a great athlete. He's a raw player who's going to need alot of development on the next level.

:starspin

Some excellent 'couch scouting' there.

Thanks for the information.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

That's what worries me the most about selecting him early. I'm not lying when I tell you that I was REALLY looking forward for him to show me something. Just looking at him, and imagining him and Big Leonard up the middle plowing defensive tackles and LBs, would bring a smile to my face, but he's not there yet.

A player of his size, even if you're missing blocks from time to time because of quicker players, should just destroy people when he gets his hands on them, but he doesn't. Not yet anyways.

you're never going to find a finished product in the draft, unless that player has already reached his ceiling, because usually in that case, he knows he has to work hard, and be more prepared and sound fundamentally to overcome some athletic shortcomings

 

[Alexander]

I'd like to see clips where that's happened. I noticed Herman earlier on this year and was impressed by his sheer size. However, the closer I kept looking at him, the more he kept reminding me of George Hegamin.

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2624278&postcount=20

His sluggishness also brought back some foul Torrin Tucker memories.

 

[28 Joker]

Inconsistency is definitely Bug Herm's greatest weakness. Also keep in mind that most of his domination came two years ago. I think he, and a lot of other guys kind of took this year off it seems. Take that for what it's worth.

Someone mentioned Byrd, and I agree to a point. When he's got a quarterback putting the ball exactly where it needs to be he'll catch it most of the time. But last year he got in a funk with Jarrett Lee's incredible ability to throw the pick six. I think it got in his head, as he dropped a lot of good passes down the stretch. A lot have fans have questioned his ethic and leadership on the team. I hope he has a great combine workout, but I still see him as a risk.

Byrd is just the type of player I would be looking for in round 4 or 5. Plus, he was a junior college player, and he can get better. Massaquoi dropped passes at Georgia, because Stafford threw the ball too hard. When Stafford started thowing catchable balls, like Bill Walsh talked about, Massaquoi started to show great hands. Jarrett Lee was terrible for sure.

The thing about Herman Johnson is this. LSU changed offensive coordinators and played even more or heavy spread offense in 2008. In fact, it became their identity. The year before, LSU just went out and mashed people and sprinkled in the spread. Johnson is best used in a power, smash mouth running game, imo.

Thanks for the input.

 

[28 Joker]

You post an article that was written 4 days before Johnson got exposed and I post a video showing Johnson being man handled by a guy who weighs 70 lbs less than he does.

Once again, there's a reason why his name is not being mentioned much ( 'cept by apparently some of his fans in here ). He IS a physically " impressive looking " player, but even the highlights you posted of him against Florida shows:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg_UlWfHQIQ

1) at the 28th second, #43 getting under his pad and driving him backwards on a run play.

2) at the 57th second, Allowing the DT to shoot the gap to his right and stuff the hole, making the running back litterally carry two defenders on his back. At 1:19 it shows in slow motion how badly he gets beaten to the inside, reinforcing what scouts say about his problems with quick players.

3) at 2:12, tries to cut the same DT who had beaten him to the inside on an earlier play and misses him badly.

4) at 2:28, does a very nice shield block on the MLB, that springs the RB for a big gain.

5) at 2:46, he gets beaten to the inside, again, but the run was designed to go off tackle, so, essentially, his man took himself out of the play.

6) at 3:00 is where he REALLY flashes his potential. He completely dominates his man straight up, driving him 5 yards backwards on a QB draw. Even though his guy still made the tackle, he made it 5 yards down field.

7) at 3:20 makes an " ok " shield block, but loses engagement. Fortunately for him, the play was an option wide left, which his play didn't make much of a difference.

8) at 3:32, he and the tackle double down the DT, he disengages and then takes on the LB. The play didn't gain much ( it was still a 1st down ), but it was because a backside defender wasn't blocked.

9) at 4:20 he gets beaten by the LB to the spot where the RB ends up and the LB makes the tackle.

10) at 4:30, he pulls on a trap play over the RG and helps his TE, #82 shield off a backside defender and just falls on the pile afterwards. At 6:02 the replay from the endzone shows it in slow motion.

He's inconsistent, he's not as physical as he should be ( given his size ), and he's not exactly a great athlete. He's a raw player who's going to need alot of development on the next level.

:starspin

You could do the same thing on Duke Robinson. Herman Johnson is a second round guy, not a first. I'm sure he needs to improve aspects of his game, but I think you are nitpicking the guy. Again, if he's a "project" like you say, why was he a first team AP All-American? If you watch the last drive, he completely seals Brandon Spikes on a long run. He gets the push on 4th and 1 to net the first down inside the redzone. Can Kyle Kozier and finesse guards get that push when it's money time? He pulls and helps lead the RB into the endzone on the game winning TD. He's spent the last two years blocking the best defensive front players in college football.

You say he's "raw". The NFL scout says he's more ready than Duke Robinson to play in the NFL. You say "no one is talking about him", but the National Football Post rates him as the second best OG. NFLDraftScout rates him in the second round. You make it sound like I'm trying to sell some guy from Motlow State. When in fact, this guy is some what underrated due to playing out of position at the Senior Bowl.

Johnson may very well be a RT at some point. He has the long arms and frame to do it. He has upside. He can improve his feet and agility which are pretty good at guard right now. Johnson is a linear player with great strength and power on the football field. His play is good enough to earn him second round status. Not many guards go in round one, and this guy was being talked about as a first rounder before the season started. He's a steal in round 2, imo.

You have a right to not like him.

By the way, I liked DeSean Jackson when everyong was killing him due to his size.