Duke Johnson

[Rellyrell]

Unfortunately he’s played for two abysmal teams; Texans’ Mgmt can’t get out their own way. Cleveland was a chit show until they finally started putting the pieces together.

Duke needs to go to a team where’s he’s strictly a change of pace back. He goes down to easily for my liking & doesn’t break away. I thought he would be much better, but he’s still young. Carve out a Ronnie Harmon type career where u can get the ball 50-60x per year on catches.

 

[HighSeas]

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?

What's gone wrong for him:

• durability
• coaches pigeonhole him as a scatback/receiving back. Above bullet only reinforces that view
• never had great vision/anticipation/footwork between the tackles. This is something I missed when I watched him on the Canes as it wasn't a focus for me
• Used to have elite acceleration now it's not as potent

Still one of the most natural receivers in terms of ball tracking and ball skills. He's the best 3rd down back on the market now and I'd gladly take him on the Bucs.

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

Unfortunately he’s played for two abysmal teams; Texans’ Mgmt can’t get out their own way. Cleveland was a chit show until they finally started putting the pieces together....

This part I agree with

He’s not an every down back, but he’s a very useful utility back with a 5+ years left in him.

For those like Dwins negating his ability, he’s a going to end up being a productive 10+ year NFL veteran with a pension and multi-millions in the bank.

His straight line speed is not tops in the league but he’s quick, effective in space, and as previously mentioned, an excellent pass catcher. He’s a guy you want in there on third down as a possible running or even better as a check down option.

Also as mentioned previously he’s played for two of the most abysmal teams in the league. That has a lot to do with his production.

With the right team this relatively young man should produce. There’s a reason every coach he’s had loves him.

 

[canesfanmpls]

I’d love him on the Vikings with cook. Take cook out and not lose a much of a step.

 

[Brains]

He's laughing all the way to the bank

 

[Travis Bickle]

Duke was incredible in college, but the NFL is another animal. I kind of expected him to have a career like Giovanni Bernard's, but it's more like a poor-man's version of Bernard's career.

 

[NateDogg]

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?

I have no criticism for his performance-no one has given him a chance to carry the ball consistently and it is mind boggling to me.

 

[SFbayCane]

Duke Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Checkout the latest stats for Duke Johnson. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

www.pro-football-reference.com

Career stats for reference.

 

[423Hurricane]

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

50% of 19M ain’t nothing to sneeze about - especially if invested right.

 

[pyhooya]

$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

UM can hire him as RB coach...........................

 

[Empirical Cane]

Who is the best fit for Duke?

Maybe Green Bay??

 

[PineCo.]

Hope Tampa scoops him up

 

[Fawk_U Haters]

Kevin Faulk is what he should strive to be. Play 15 years and keep cashing checks

 

[Golsen82]

Who is the best fit for Duke?

Maybe Green Bay??

Id say KC or TB

 

[Jaxson Villain]

I do not believe agent/management fees are as high as 10 to 20%. Maybe @apfenny3 knows.

3%, but there are other leaches out there that try to get a cut.

 

[firstandcanes]

Good. The Texans are a **** show right now. Hopefully he can sign on to a decent team that can utilize his skill set effectively.

 

[CashMoneyCane]

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

I think it's important to point out he started his career with the Browns.

Nobody overachieves with the Browns.

 

[BJ305]

P

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

i think the injuries he suffered in college slowed him down , his cutting and juke ability was never the same after the injuries.

 

[Empirical Cane]

I do not believe agent/management fees are as high as 10 to 20%. Maybe @apfenny3 knows.

"...According to Chron.com, sports agents make between 4-10% of a player’s contract. This dips slightly for the NFL, however, where rules prohibit agents from taking home more than a 3% commission of the player’s salary..."

TFWIW

 

[BS85]

3%, but there are other leaches out there that try to get a cut.

He's gotta be like this