TKOSpikes
Well-Known Member
Just went on and saw this. I would love to see what he could do if somebody would actually let the guy carry the rock more than a few times per game, but sadly that will just never happen at this point:
DUKE JOHNSONRB, UNSIGNED FREE AGENT
Texans released RB Duke Johnson.
The move saves the Texans around $5 million in cap space for 2021. Johnson played in 27 games for Houston and rushed for 645 yards and three rushing scores. An excellent pass catcher, Johnson reeled in 72 balls for 659 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns during his two seasons with the Texans. Johnson was relegated to a situational back in the Houston offense, seeing double digit carries just three times in two years. He averaged a mere 3.59 targets per contest in 27 games with the Texans, much to the frustration of Duke Johnson truthers everywhere. Johnson didn't stand much chance of making the 2021 roster with Houston entering full rebuild mode. Johnson, who will be 28 in September, should catch on with a team in need of an experienced third down back.
me too... that's why I started him in week 11 and 12... and that's why I missed the playoffs (possible exaggeration), but point remains.
that said, if I'm Atlanta or Carolina, I might be intrigued by the skill set. Giants too, maybe. I don't see many other landing spots for him.