Texans Believe David Johnson Is A Three-Down Back
5 years agoHouston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that "David Johnson is a three-down back who has had some very productive years. The type of guy he is, I'm so excited about having him, Randall Cobb, Brandin Cooks in our locker room." O'Brien is trying to justify the lopsided trade for Johnson that involved sending All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals. Johnson is still only 28 years old, but he's been hurt in two of the three seasons since his 1,239-yard rushing, 16-touchdown season in 2016. He battled injuries in all of 2019, ran for just 3.7 yards per carry and lost the lead gig to Kenyan Drake in the second half. Full health would go a long way towards making DJ attractive as an RB2 in fantasy, and he could bounce back if he's fed the rock in Houston's offense. But health is the key, and fantasy owners will likely be shying away from him.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson
Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson