cj johnson moved to DE

kjreb · Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:35 am

lack of production and depth has led to johnson being moved to defensive end. thoughts?

A10Rebel · Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:50 am

If he can come off the corner at a 100 mph and take someone's head off I'm all for it.

kjreb · Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:35 am

i hope he can make a difference in the back field and blow some plays up

badmotorfinger · Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:11 am

I have kind of mixed feelings. We need some LBs in a big way. However, it restores a little confidence in the coaches to adjust and make changes to things that aren't working. Thankfully we have someone like johnson who is athletic enough for both spots.

rebel556677 · Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:04 pm

Athletic, mean and fast, a deadly combination for a defensive end.

ReconRebel · Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:26 pm

What's happened to Kentrell Lockett ? Haven't heard his name mentioned during the games.
Only Gerald Rivers & Dorsey. Really need Kentrell back in the mix.

JustBlues · Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:31 pm

ReconRebel wrote:What's happened to Kentrell Lockett ? Haven't heard his name mentioned during the games.
Only Gerald Rivers & Dorsey. Really need Kentrell back in the mix.

He's playing, but sparingly. He's done ok, but nothing spectacular. He is still working on being 100%. If he ever becomes the old #40 again, he and Dorsey will be quite a disruptive pair.

carl winslow · Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:07 pm

I am confused with this. Aren't we thinner at LB than DE?

AtlantaRebels · Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:12 pm

Joel kight, ralph Williams, sedarius Bryant, and Keith Lewis are in contention for lb.

bleuwolfe · Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:15 pm

CJ is supossed to be pretty good at pass rush too. he asked coach how he could get on the field faster and this is it. Lord knows more pass rush will be helpful.

bbqit · Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:27 am

carl winslow wrote:I am confused with this. Aren't we thinner at LB than DE?

a few injuries may have caused this but i think they are just getting the best 11 on the field.

JustBlues · Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:36 am

With Norman returning, Vandy is going to have a weapon to attack the edge. Our defensive scheme is vulnerable there. A linebacker is usually more adept at the latteral movement needed to turn the run in so we're moving a linebacker to DE to better contain the outside. It is also an effort to keep CJ happy by getting him on the field. He's also quick enough to give a good pass rush.

john_avery_fast · Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:31 am

JustBlues wrote:With Norman returning, Vandy is going to have a weapon to attack the edge. Our defensive scheme is vulnerable there. A linebacker is usually more adept at the latteral movement needed to turn the run in so we're moving a linebacker to DE to better contain the outside. It is also an effort to keep CJ happy by getting him on the field. He's also quick enough to give a good pass rush.

I have to believe they will limit CJ to obvious pass situations. He has never played with his hand down, per my knowledge, or had to take on a run blocker at the LOS. True he probably has better lateral quickness than Dorsey, Whigham, et al, but we rarely even used Shack on run downs from the DE position last season, so I doubt we will see CJ used the way you are guessing.