Sierra Foothills Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Accompanying the news that Damien Harris has been placed on IR is the news that Ty Johnson has been elevated to the active roster. https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915411/ty-johnson Johnson is a 5'10" 210 pound running back who was selected in the 6th round of the 2019 draft by the Detroit Lions. He played his college ball at Maryland. In his NFL career he's averaged 4.4 yards per carry and has 86 receptions (7.8 ypr). He looks like he's a no-nonsense back much like the man he's replacing (click "Watch on You Tube") He wasn't invited to the combine but apparently had a great workout at his Pro Day: "At his pro day, Johnson turned heads with a 4.40 in the 40-yard dash, although it was reportedly clocked at 4.26 by one source. He also posted a 34.5-inch vertical and a 123-inch broad jump. He also posted 27 bench press reps which would have placed him second if he’d been at the combine." https://www.ganggreennation.com/2020/10/6/21500443/scouting-jets-running-back-ty-johnson 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Doubt we’ll see him, but good for him, much nicer paycheck this week. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Returned KOs for Jets too so can replace Harris there too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Personally, I'd rather see Ty Johnson than Cook. This is my personal opinion. I've watched Johnson since college. He's shifty, got good hands and nice contact balance. I hope he gets some opportunity to tote the rock Sunday 2 1 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: Personally, I'd rather see Ty Johnson than Cook. This is my personal opinion. I've watched Johnson since college. He's shifty, got good hands and nice contact balance. I hope he gets some opportunity to tote the rock Sunday I feel confident Johnson will get some touches. Damien Harris had 25 touches in less than 6 games and I don't think the Bills will be shy about giving touches to a 5 year vet with almost 300 touches in his career, and a very nice yards per carry and yards per reception. Like you said, he's a contact runner with good speed and good hands. I won't be surprised if Johnson flashes very well. His video with the Jets is above average and they were never a good offense when he was there. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juno999 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 hours ago, DCofNC said: Doubt we’ll see him, but good for him, much nicer paycheck this week. He's actually been signed to the 53 man roster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 hours ago, freddyjj said: Returned KOs for Jets too so can replace Harris there too. He has 14 career kickoff returns with a 17 yard average, his longest is 26 yards. He can probably fair catch a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 3 hours ago, freddyjj said: Returned KOs for Jets too so can replace Harris there too. 55 minutes ago, without a drought said: He has 14 career kickoff returns with a 17 yard average, his longest is 26 yards. He can probably fair catch a few. In college over 4 years Johnson averaged 24.9 yards on 48 kick returns and 12.3 yards on 4 punt returns. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ty-johnson-1.html#all_kick_ret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherMan Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 5 hours ago, freddyjj said: Returned KOs for Jets too so can replace Harris there too. He’s way too young and fast for that. Poyer is my bet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 This great player went to high school at MY local high school, Fort Hill High School in extreme Western Maryland. He's a celebrity in this small town of Cumberland. When the Bills signed him, multiple strangers made comments to me the next time I went out. I can throw rocks at his family home (and almost did when they were flying a Jets flag for years, haha!). 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 The guy flashed a little when he got in pre season. I think he might be pretty decent just never really got a chance. Almost no chance he gets one here but I never thought I’d see the day where Murray was getting early carries for us…so you never know. This coach has always been super weird when it comes to RB usage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said: I feel confident Johnson will get some touches. Damien Harris had 25 touches in less than 6 games and I don't think the Bills will be shy about giving touches to a 5 year vet with almost 300 touches in his career, and a very nice yards per carry and yards per reception. Like you said, he's a contact runner with good speed and good hands. I won't be surprised if Johnson flashes very well. His video with the Jets is above average and they were never a good offense when he was there. Id agree, he is the Harris substitution. Cook will continue to get snaps, but I’d rather see him more to the outside. Murray and Johnson need to be taking the between the tackles runs, and it’s important to be careful not to overuse Murray. They guy’s 33 and we need him for the season. The whole season. The good news is Johnson is young and fresh legs. If he has the skills some of you have mentioned, a welcome addition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 10 hours ago, freddyjj said: Returned KOs for Jets too so can replace Harris there too. Why was Harris even returning kicks? I was surprised, had no clue he was even did that Miss Nyheim Hines both at KR and thought he'd have a much bigger and effective role on o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 9 hours ago, Solomon Grundy said: Personally, I'd rather see Ty Johnson than Cook. This is my personal opinion. I've watched Johnson since college. He's shifty, got good hands and nice contact balance. I hope he gets some opportunity to tote the rock Sunday He’s a capable back for sure. Cook >>. Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock'em Sock'em Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Seems very QB friendly out of the backfield. Put him in the mix. See if we can find a spark this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsUberAlles Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said: I feel confident Johnson will get some touches. Damien Harris had 25 touches in less than 6 games and I don't think the Bills will be shy about giving touches to a 5 year vet with almost 300 touches in his career, and a very nice yards per carry and yards per reception. Like you said, he's a contact runner with good speed and good hands. I won't be surprised if Johnson flashes very well. His video with the Jets is above average and they were never a good offense when he was there. Me too...Bills like putting different guys in from series to series. I'm sure they'll want to see what they have in him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Man, this guy looks really good. Very shifty & fast. Hope he gets some playing time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 19 hours ago, DCofNC said: Doubt we’ll see him, but good for him, much nicer paycheck this week. He's been signed. So he gets at least 3 weekly paychecks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigvinny Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Rams wanted him on their 53. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/20/2023 at 8:07 PM, Solomon Grundy said: Personally, I'd rather see Ty Johnson than Cook. This is my personal opinion. I've watched Johnson since college. He's shifty, got good hands and nice contact balance. I hope he gets some opportunity to tote the rock Sunday A lot of people want cook to fail it seems doesn’t matter whether or not, he’s actually playing well 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 7 hours ago, John from Riverside said: A lot of people want cook to fail it seems doesn’t matter whether or not, he’s actually playing well I, personally, don't want him to fail. I just think that he's more of a utility type RB than a workhorse type. Like the way the Patriots used James White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Anybody know how reliable he is in pass pro or as a blocker? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, Simon said: Anybody know how reliable he is in pass pro or as a blocker? Cook is 45 of 48 RB's with a pass block grade of 16.5, However McCaffrey isn't much better at 23.2. Achane - the top rated running back has zero pass block snaps. Murray is the Bill's top ranked RB so far with solid grades in every phase of the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Simon said: Anybody know how reliable he is in pass pro or as a blocker? As a NY Jet, he was considered the worst allowing a 20% pressure rate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: As a NY Jet, he was considered the worst allowing a 20% pressure rate Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Johnson is a good depth piece. I dont expect any drop off to the Bills run game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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