Chad Johnson

[FlaHawker 24]

Last year I took CJ at 3.10, and then I took I Palmer in round 7. Needless to say, those guys gave me great numbers week in and week out. However, there were some weeks where TJ House stole some of CJ's thunder. Now considering Palmer's questionable status, is CJ, who looks to be getting drafted in most leagues early in RD 2, being taken too high? Especially without a proven backup behind Palmer now that Kitna left for Detroit.

[Da Bomb 0]

Last year I took CJ at 3.10, and then I took I Palmer in round 7. Needless to say, those guys gave me great numbers week in and week out. However, there were some weeks where TJ House stole some of CJ's thunder. Now considering Palmer's questionable status, is CJ, who looks to be getting drafted in most leagues early in RD 2, being taken too high? Especially without a proven backup behind Palmer now that Kitna left for Detroit.

 

for the record, CJ was taken in the early or mid 2nd in any real draft last year.

[FlaHawker 24]

for the record, CJ was taken in the early or mid 2nd in any real draft last year.

 

 

For the record, I was in a "real" draft last year and got him at 3.10.

[Zackattack 0]

Any draft you call a "REAL DRAFT" he was a steal at 3.10. I was in three real drafts and he went late second early third last year. I assume you won that league as well. Very competititve too huh.

 

lol lol

[FlaHawker 24]

Any draft you call a "REAL DRAFT" he was a steal at 3.10. I was in three real drafts and he went late second early third last year. I assume you won that league as well. Very competititve too huh.

 

lol lol

 

Yes it is a competitive league. The fee is quite high to join. Would you like me to give you any more specifics or do you have an opinion about CJ being taken too high with the possibility that Palmer might not play a full season?

[Savage Beast 1]

for the record, CJ was taken in the early or mid 2nd in any real draft last year.

 

So those fake leagues I was in last season where CJ went in the 3rd round involved fake money as well? Man the IRS is going to crucify me for passing arond all that fake money.

[FlaHawker 24]

So those fake leagues I was in last season where CJ went in the 3rd round involved fake money as well? Man the IRS is going to crucify me for passing arond all that fake money.

 

I guess those fake leagues for money you participated in are as competitive as my league

[Zackattack 0]

I would not take him this year early second. Last year was different. I was just stating that late third was a steal last year. The guys in your league blew it letting him slide that far. Good for you I hope you won.

[FlaHawker 24]

I would not take him this year early second. Last year was different. I was just stating that late third was a steal last year. The guys in your league blew it letting him slide that far. Good for you I hope you won.

 

 

Actually I didn't make the playoffs. My first two picks McGahee at 1.10 and Westy at 2.03 didn't perform as expected. The guys in this league go RB very hard in RD's 1-3. I grabbed CJ at 3.10 and DJax at 4.03. But the pick I regret most was Witten at 5.10. Had I gone for another RB or another WR, I think i would have made the playoffs. But this year, although many are taking CJ high in all the mocks I have participated in, i think it is too much of a gamble that Palmer will be 100% healthy. Passing up a stud RB in Rd 2 might do damage to those going for the WR when there seems to be much more depth later in the draft at that position. Just my thought. Thanks for the feedback!

[shovelheadt 71]

For the record, I was in a "real" draft last year and got him at 3.10.

[Ignignokt 0]

Chad Johnson was taken at 2.5 in the only real draft he's ever been selected in. HTH.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_NFL_Draft#Round_2

[listen2me 23 1,871]

Chad Johnson was taken at 2.5 in the only real draft he's ever been selected in. HTH.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_NFL_Draft#Round_2

 

this is true....

[Zackattack 0]

I would take T.O or S.Smith this year in the second round all day.

[Dr. Octopus 0]

Well if Palmer misses any time it will be likely four games at the most. The Bengals have a bye in Week 5. Anthony Wright isn't a great QB, but he does have plenty of NFL experience and has started games for Dallas and Baltimore. He has actually produced decent numbers from a fantasy perspective and made a thought to be washed up Marcus Robinson a fantasy stud for a couple of games in Baltimore in 2003. CJ is certainly better than Marcus Robinson.

 

My point being is that Johnson could/should still put up decent numbers during Palmer's absense. Wright throws a nice deep ball and Johnson is a big play receiver. I personally have him ranked as my #2 WR and I am one who beleives Palmer will miss a few games.

[FlaHawker 24]

Well if Palmer misses any time it will be likely four games at the most. The Bengals have a bye in Week 5. Anthony Wright isn't a great QB, but he does have plenty of NFL experience and has started games for Dallas and Baltimore. He has actually produced decent numbers from a fantasy perspective and made a thought to be washed up Marcus Robinson a fantasy stud for a couple of games in Baltimore in 2003. CJ is certainly better than Marcus Robinson.

 

My point being is that Johnson could/should still put up decent numbers during Palmer's absense. Wright throws a nice deep ball and Johnson is a big play receiver. I personally have him ranked as my #2 WR and I am one who beleives Palmer will miss a few games.

 

Great points but IF say I took CJ in the early to mid second round and pass on a starting RB, especiallywith all the RBBC possibilities that exist, could CJ having a few off weeks until Palmer's return be too much to overcome at the end of the fantasy season? I don't know that I would take that risk this year.

[Miller_Time_21 0]

First off, CJ last year at 3.10 is robbery....give the 5th graders their money back man! (j/k)

 

As far as this year, CJ in early to mid 2nd is about right IMO. He is a consistent top performer who has put up great numbers with Kitna, and first year Palmer, and a Pro-Bowl Palmer....the numbers are similar in all 3 situations. I see him beiong fine this year againa and would gladly take him mid 2nd, maybe early 2nd depending on the league.

[Terrorazer 0]

Chad Johnson was taken at 2.5 in the only real draft he's ever been selected in. HTH.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_NFL_Draft#Round_2

 

 

Haha, right on.

[FlaHawker 24]

First off, CJ last year at 3.10 is robbery....give the 5th graders their money back man! (j/k)

 

As far as this year, CJ in early to mid 2nd is about right IMO. He is a consistent top performer who has put up great numbers with Kitna, and first year Palmer, and a Pro-Bowl Palmer....the numbers are similar in all 3 situations. I see him beiong fine this year againa and would gladly take him mid 2nd, maybe early 2nd depending on the league.

 

Good points..BUT..Doug Johnson and Anthony Wright are no Kitna and Palmer. CJ's numbers will take a hit if Palmer misses anytime so I would not take him in rd 2. Too much of a gamble IMO.

[Dr. Octopus 0]

Great points but IF say I took CJ in the early to mid second round and pass on a starting RB, especiallywith all the RBBC possibilities that exist, could CJ having a few off weeks until Palmer's return be too much to overcome at the end of the fantasy season? I don't know that I would take that risk this year.

 

Well like I said, I don't think that he will necessarily suffer any off weeks merely because of Palmer's absence. I think he can still put up numbers with Wright under center. All receivers suffer a couple of off weeks anyway, its the nature of the beast. The RBs that should fall to mid second all have question marks and are just as likely to give a few weeks with 45 yards rushing and no TDs. Honestly I generally follow the "stud RB" draft theory, but if Johnson is avaiable to me in round 2, he will receive consideration for sure.

[Nichee 0]

Johnson's average numbers over the last 3 years are:

94 catches, 1354 yards, 9.33 TDs

 

We haven't seen that 15-touchdown season from him. Doesn't mean he can't do it.

Carson may miss a game or two, it won't kill your season. And there will be weeks that Housh may get better numbers. That's just the way it goes.

 

But I think it depends on scoring, to some extent. Is he overvalued in a TD-heavy league? Perhaps, a touch.

 

But he is a flat-out stud in a PPR league.

[titan20 0]

Last year I took CJ at 2.08 in a 10-teamer, where i had to decide whether to take him or TO. I won that one. I would take him in the same position not much sooner though.

[mggoilers 0]

I believe Chad Johnson will be the #1 Wr this year in Fantasy.

 

The system is great.

Rudi Johnson keeps those safeties honest.

TJ Housh is a solid compliment.

The Cincy defense is questionable and will keep the other teams in the game.

Carson Palmer is a top 2-3 QB, and will be healthy enough to handoff or throw the ball 25-35 times a game.

 

CJ had a solid season with Kitna at QB prior to Carson playing. CJ just needs opportunities to make a play.

 

Late 2nd/early 3rd is the ideal spot for him. Steve Smith will be the Consensus #1 in most leagues, but I tend to prefer the bigger WR.