Chris Johnson Fantasy News 2011-2012

HacheMan · Jul 26, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Chris Johnson bracing for a holdout </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Johnson - RB - TEN - Jul. 26 - 3:56 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>NFL Network's Mike Lombardi reports that Chris Johnson "will under no circumstances" report to Titans training camp without a new contract.
Lombardi expects Johnson to "dig in" with regard to his contract stance, targeting a monster deal for a running back. It's worth noting that NFL Network's Jason La Canfora and the Nashville Tennessean reported similar things in June, so the story is legit. The Titans could potentially use an Adrian Peterson extension as a jump-off point for negotiations. Johnson is known to be in search of a "history" deal. His current salary is a measly $800,000.
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HacheMan · Aug 9, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chris Johnson remains in his hometown of Orlando and appears to have no plans to report to training camp any time soon.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Unlike DeSean Jackson, Johnson has two years left on his contract. Therefore, today's deadline to accrue a year of service means little to him. The Titans are taking a hard-line approach of not negotiating with CJ2K until he at least shows up at the facility -- they haven't even made an offer yet. There doesn't appear to be a quick resolution coming here.
Aug. 9 - 9:09 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nashville Tennessean</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 11, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Titans ready to make CJ2K highest-paid RB </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Johnson - RB - TEN - Aug. 11 - 4:38 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Titans GM Mike Reinfeldt said Thursday that he's ready to make Chris Johnson the highest-paid running back in the NFL.
Johnson's agent was the first person Reinfeldt called when the lockout was lifted, and the sides have already discussed the parameters of a new deal. Reinfeldt reiterated, however, that CJ2K must show up to training camp to finalize the extension. The Titans want him in as soon as possible to pick up Chris Palmer's new offense. It remains to be seen if the Titans' offer meets Johnson's "history-making" expectations.
Source: Associated Press
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HacheMan · Aug 17, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Former NFL executive Andrew Brandt believes Chris Johnson will get a new contract a week before the season opener.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Brandt spent ten years negotiating contracts and managing the salary cap for the Packers, so his opinion holds water. He believes Johnson will agree to terms just in time to get ready for Week 1, securing a five-year deal worth a total of $56-$58 million. While Brandt has no inside information, things in the NFL tend to get done at the last possible minute. We're not downgrading Johnson on draft boards just yet.
Aug. 17 - 10:20 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: National Football Post on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 20, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean reported Saturday that no progress has been made in contract negotiations between the Titans and Chris Johnson.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson - who has been working out in Orlando for the last few months - returned to Nashville Saturday for personal business. Sources tell Wyatt that Johnson has not scheduled meetings with the team. Things in the NFL can get done at the last possible minute, so we're not downgrading Johnson on draft boards just yet.
Aug. 20 - 4:54 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 22, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Titans owner: Stalemate could go into season </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Johnson - RB - TEN - Aug. 21 - 6:19 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Backing GM Mike Reinfeldt's stance, Titans owner Bud Adams stated emphatically that Chris Johnson will not receive a new contract offer until he reports to the team.
"I'm not gonna make any offer with the way he's acting," said Adams. "Life's too short." Asked about the possibility of the standoff lasting into the regular season, Adams replied: "That could be, but that's his decision. He's got to make that. I'm not going to interfere. If he doesn't want to come in and play, then he doesn't want to come in and play." Though we're embarking on a critical week for talks, both sides are digging in their heels. If they're still without progress next week, we'll have to consider moving Johnson down the Draft Guide rankings.
Source: Titan Insider
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HacheMan · Aug 23, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chris Johnson to meet with Titans Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Johnson - RB - TEN - Aug. 23 - 2:37 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chris Johnson announced that he and his agent will meet with Titans management on Wednesday.
"To see which way we are going," tweeted Johnson. "Could get better or wors(e)." Profootballtalk expected contract talks to heat up this week, and this is the first positive sign since training camp opened. The Titans have insisted that no offer would be forthcoming until Johnson reports whereas CJ2K has wanted a contract offer as a good-faith measure. He's meeting them more than half-way with a face-to-face discussion. Let's see if they can close the gap this week.
Source: Chris Johnson on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 24, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Titans, Johnson end meeting without a deal </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Johnson - RB - TEN - Aug. 24 - 2:57 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Titans' Wednesday meeting with Chris Johnson has ended without a contract renegotiation.
An immediate deal was never likely, as the sides remain "far apart," confirms Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean. "I'm not sure there was any progress made," acknowledged GM Mike Reinfeldt. "But I do think it was beneficial to meet." Added Wyatt, "The stalemate is expected to continue for at least the near future." ESPN's Adam Schefter recently suggested there was a "real chance" Johnson would miss Week 1, and possibly more. He's a risky fantasy pick at the top of round one, though owners drafting Nos. 5-8 overall should be willing to pounce on the value.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
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HacheMan · Aug 25, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chris Johnson: Nothing new in negotiations </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Johnson - RB - TEN - Aug. 25 - 12:25 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chris Johnson said Thursday that nothing has changed in contract talks and he has gone back to Florida.
Johnson's meeting with the Titans in Tennessee Wednesday ended without much progress. "I feel like I came in and they gave me their points and we gave them our points and we are not seeing eye-to-eye right now," Johnson said. Joel Segal, CJ2K's agent, said he expects to talk to the Titans again in the next day or so. Despite the negativity, we aren't in last-minute stages yet. A deal could very well get done around Labor Day, making CJ2K a steal in the middle of Round 1.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 30, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>CJ2K, Titans on the verge of 'breakthrough'? </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Johnson - RB - TEN - Aug. 30 - 2:45 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>NFL Network's Jason La Canfora "wouldn't be shocked at all" if Chris Johnson and the Titans have a "breakthrough" by the weekend.
The two sides are continuing negotiations Tuesday, and La Canfora believes the framework of a deal could be done in time to get Johnson ready to "practice and play in Week 1." Nothing is certain, and continued disagreement over CJ2K's value is still possible, but La Canfora obviously got the positive vibe from one or both sides. Our suspicion has been that Johnson will have a deal in place a week before the start of the season, which would be this weekend. We have no qualms about taking on the risk with CJ2K in the middle of the first round.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 31, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Nashville Tennessean reports that contract talks between the Titans and Chris Johnson have "picked up," and there is "reason to be optimistic" a deal will be worked out before Week 1.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

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Aug. 31 - 5:17 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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The Sports Scientist · Aug 31, 2011

I have been impressed with both Ringer and Harper in preseason. I'm sure the Titans are as well. Don't get me wrong, there is only one CJ, but it will be interesting to see the contract talks play out.

HacheMan · Sep 1, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chris Johnson will earn $31 million over the next three years under his new contract.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>For comparison's sake, DeAngelo Williams will make $30 million in the first three years of his deal. Originally due to collect less than a $1 million this year, Johnson will take home $13 million, followed by $8 million in 2012 and $10 million in 2013. All but $1 million is guaranteed. Don't look for him to be uniform Thursday night. CJ2K is not playing in New Orleans for the preseason finale.
Sep. 1 - 3:29 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Andrew Brandt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 5, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Mike Munchak told reporters Monday that the Titans have no real limitation on how many carries Chris Johnson will receive in Week 1.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>We're expecting a full workload, and if not something close. Munchak says the Titans will try not to "get carried away" with Johnson's Opening Day touches after missing all of training camp on a holdout, but he's clearly going to start the game and be the featured back. Javon Ringer (hip) has practiced two straight days and will be No. 2 on the depth chart. Jamie Harper is No. 3.
Sep. 5 - 3:39 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: John Glennon on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 11, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>A source tell's ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio that Chris Johnson's workload will be determined on the fly.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Titans will give Johnson work "based on how he feels and how his body responds to playing in a game less than two weeks after rejoining the team." Given the massive investment the team has made in Johnson, we imagine the coaching staff will be extra cautious easing him back. That being said, this doesn't seem to be an issue that will linger into the season. Johnson is a must-start Week 1, and should be back to full playing shape in the next few weeks.
Sep. 11 - 8:55 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ProFootballtalk on NBC Sports</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 12, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Titans coach Mike Munchak promised Monday that Chris Johnson will be "back where he needs to be" in terms of carries in Week 2.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Titans are kicking themselves for not getting Johnson the ball more against the Jags, which makes sense because he's their best player. Specifically, Munchak told reporters he wants Johnson "closer to 20 carries" in Week 2. Johnson finished the opener with 15 touches (nine carries, six catches). Unfortunately, he'll have to deal with the Baltimore run defense on Sunday.
Sep. 12 - 5:29 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 15, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>CJ2K cleared for as many carries as possible </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Johnson - RB - TEN - Sep. 15 - 4:51 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Titans play-by-play voice Mike Keith said Thursday that Chris Johnson has been cleared to handle "as many carries as possible" this week against the Ravens.
"Don't be surprised if he handles it 25 to 30 times against the Ravens," Keith said. Coach Mike Munchak stated as much Wednesday, suggesting Johnson could touch the ball 25 times as the Titans attempt to do what the Jags did to them last week. As Rotoworld's Evan Silva points out, CJ2K will be a prime buy-low candidate even if he disappoints again versus the Ravens. The Titans play the Broncos and Browns in Weeks 3 and 4.
Source: NFL.com
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HacheMan · Oct 5, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chris Johnson insisted Wednesday that his slow start to the season had nothing to do with "rust" and everything to do with "timing" between the running back and his offensive line.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>We imagine rust played at least a minor role, but whatever the case Johnson appeared to have his legs back with 101 rushing yards in Week 4 against the Browns. The Steelers have not been able to stop the run in their past two games, and are now experiencing heavy transition in the front seven. Johnson is back in the mix as a top-12 weekly running back start in fantasy leagues.
Oct. 5 - 1:47 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Scott Brown on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 10, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Mike Munchak said Monday that the Titans don't anticipate any further problems with Chris Johnson after he left Sunday's game with hamstring "tightness," late in the blowout loss.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Munchak fully anticipates Johnson starting after the Week 6 bye. Through the first five games, Johnson is averaging a career-worst 3.01 yards per carry. The off week should help in terms of timing between Johnson, fullback Ahmard Hall, and the offensive line. The Titans play the Texans in Week 7.
Oct. 10 - 4:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 31, 2011

Chris Johnson - RB - Titans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Mike Munchak said Monday that Chris Johnson will remain the Titans' starting tailback going forward, but the backfield could be distributed unevenly over the course of games.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"C.J. is our starter and nothing has changed," said Munchak, allowing that Javon Ringer will "roll in at times" and perhaps even get the bulk of the carries if he's running the ball well. Ringer is no better than a replacement-level talent at running back, but that's an upgrade on what Johnson has been all season. This will be an unreliable fantasy backfield moving forward.
Oct. 31 - 4:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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