Survivor I - Chad Johnson Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	0	0	0	69	1166	5	146.6	18
2003	0	0	0	90	1355	10	195.5	3
2004	4	39	0	95	1274	9	185.3	9

Positives - Comments from FBG.com: Chad Johnson has everything teams look for in a wide receiver: blazing speed, good size, excellent leaping ability, terrific body control, fantastic hands, and a competitive spirit. He also runs very good patterns and shows a natural ability to adjust to the ball in the air. He won the “Best Hands” competition at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge. He has the quickness and extra burst to get separation from defenders; the concentration to make the spectacular catch; the size and strength to beat the jam at the line of scrimmage, and to outmuscle defenders for the ball. He has also shown the ability to take a big hit and to pop right back up and go back to the huddle. Most importantly, Chad Johnson makes plays. He has been extremely productive for the Bengals, with three straight 1,000-yard seasons to his credit and enough big plays to become a regular star in highlight films. Johnson also has a strong work ethic and a constant desire to improve.

Negatives - Comments from FBG.com: Johnson is not a great runner after the catch. Despite his strength, he does not break tackles as a ball carrier. And despite his ability to make the spectacular catch, he will sometimes drop the easy one. He dropped several catchable balls in the first game of the season against the Browns last year, and dropped a ball against the Broncos the following week. He can also sulk if things don’t go his way. Finally, Johnson is a talker who not only motivates himself and his teammates, but sometimes motivates the opposing team with his chatter.

Draft Strategy - n/a