Duke Johnson

[Golsen82]

Released by Texans. Had 484 all purpose yards last year and 2 touchdowns.

 

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Fins

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

He’ll get picked up without a doubt and get paid. The only question is how much, and how long will this contract be. He’s got several productive years left in him in the right offense, and he’s a very skilled pass catcher.

 

[CashMoneyCane]

I don't give AF about the NFL anymore but what's the deal with Duke? I know he's been productive but seems to be underutilized?

 

[stoopid311]

Just curious on people's thoughts... do you feel like he has overachieved, underachieved, or been about what you expected as far as his NFL career is concerned?

 

[d--1]

Fins or I could see Tampa Bay bringing him in once the dust settles on Fournette, who likely leaves, and McCoy, who likely retires.

 

[ddun1eavy2]

Just curious on people's thoughts... do you feel like he has overachieved, underachieved, or been about what you expected as far as his NFL career is concerned?

IMO Underachieved in his NFL career. He's the career leader in yards at UM.

 

[CDWright40]

Just curious on people's thoughts... do you feel like he has overachieved, underachieved, or been about what you expected as far as his NFL career is concerned?

The bottom line on Duke is that when he gets touches he produces, especially as a receiver. That said, multiple teams have brought him in and never featured him so something must be missing...

 

[DTP]

His NFL career has been similar to Reggie Bush. Teams like to use him as a receiver a lot and as a change of pace back but nobody wants to give him starting running back carries. He’s been productive when he actually gets on the field.

 

[CaneDawgCrew]

He graduated from my high school so I used to enjoy watching him thru college. I thought he would do more but that was based off of high school and UM.

He has had a nice career so good for him. He has done what so many kids just dream of.

 

[Dwinstitles]

I never thought he would do anything in the nfl cause of the speed issue....he's did what he did though given the opportunities. Love him as a cane but he ain't elite like people want to think he is. He's a good backup

 

[BrandCanes]

$19,644,592 career earnings
50% to uncle sam
10 /20% management fee ?!?

needs one more contract... be smart with his money... get into coaching

 

[Golsen82]

I never thought he would do anything in the nfl cause of the speed issue....he's did what he did though given the opportunities. Love him as a cane but he ain't elite like people want to think he is. He's a good backup

Exactly correct

 

[305407cane]

$19,644,592 career earnings
50% to uncle sam
10 /20% management fee ?!?

needs one more contract... be smart with his money... get into coaching

Doesn’t have to be coaching necessarily. There’s plenty of other avenues provided he has the drive. Plus he’s a legend down in Miami so getting a foot in the door should t be tough

 

[Ziggy]

He had a chance as a bellcow last year down the stretch with the Texans when David Johnson was out and he didn't do much. At this point, he's not a bell cow or every down back and that is fine. He's a really good 3rd down or change pace of back. I'd love to see him with Brady in the James White role.

 

[rsa coral gables]

$19,644,592 career earnings
50% to uncle sam
10 /20% management fee ?!?

needs one more contract... be smart with his money... get into coaching

50% doesn't go to uncle sam, somewhat less. probably all in with taxes and agents and fees is 50% total

 

[hoover437]

Good hopefully a contender picks him up!

 

[CanesDynasty]

His NFL career has been similar to Reggie Bush. Teams like to use him as a receiver a lot and as a change of pace back but nobody wants to give him starting running back carries. He’s been productive when he actually gets on the field.

Yep and I remember that block in the playoffs when he took out 2 defenders allowing Watson to score. He might be a little too heavy right now (210 lbs). He was much faster at 195. I always felt he deserved more touches. He has one of the best missed tackle rates in the NFL. Watson hardly ever checks down, so he could benefit in a new offense.

 

[bshaw28]

Gonna be a tough/weird offseason with a lot of vets getting cut because of the lower salary cap. Duke can still be very productive, and can probably be had for a very reasonable price.

My hope is he just lands on a winning team. He deserves it. He's been on some *** teams.

Since he's been in the league, here's how many games his teams have won:

2015 - 3
2016 - 1
2017 - 0
2018 - 7
2019 - 10
2020 - 4


I hope he gets scooped by a contender

 

[CaneFanWNY]

Best thing for him.
That team is an abhorrent failure organizational-wise.

Doesn't even need to be "the guy" he just needs a team that isn't stupid and isn't afraid to give him touches as a relief back/pass catcher