The 5-foot-9, 210-pound rookie running back takes inspiration from the muscular, green, shirt-busting superhero.
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“(We’ve) been looking forward to this week for a long time”, Pettine said.
“The way he can do things and not be stopped regardless of who’s in front of him”, he said.
Johnson returned to practice after being cleared following a concussion August 29 against Tampa Bay in his only preseason action.
JOHNNY COME LATELY: Manziel was slowed by a sore right elbow – a problem he’s had since college – during the final three weeks of the preseason, but the Browns were encouraged by his progress during training camp and the commitment he’s displayed to improve.
His availability for the season opener Sunday at the New York Jets was cause for celebration among the offensive coaches.
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Although saying his team is ready to go for the first game of the season, Pettine acknowledged the “great challenge” the Browns will face from a “very competitive” Jets team under the direction of first-year head coach Todd Bowles and veteran offensive coordinator Chan Gailey.
Johnson, perhaps channeling the Hulk, said he wasn’t anxious about finding his form following the layoffs. “I’m 21, I don’t think I have rust yet”. Walters’ statement said if charges are issued an announcement will be made at an appropriate time.
Luis: I don’t think so to be honest. Ive prepared myself. My teammates and coach also prepared me, even though I was not there.. Most likely that would mean activating Shaun Draughn from the practice squad.
GO-TO GUY: The loss of Gordon leaves the Browns without a bona fide downfield threat to scare or stretch defenses. Also, he matched personal bests for average yards per carry (6.8) and rushing touchdowns (10). “There’s something keeping me out of the last couple gears. It’s nothing short of a blessing”, Crowell tweeted.
Crowell and Johnson have different styles.
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According to oddsmakers at GTBets, the Jets are the slight favorite at home in this game, as they are getting odds of -3 points against the Browns.
“We feel good about where Crow is”, he said.
Johnson can cut on a dime and explode into the open field. “Like I said, we’ve had, it’ll be 257, 258 days to prepare for this one. That’s one of the reasons why we felt like he needed to get a good amount of work last night”. Somewhere along the way, something is going to happen that just blows it all up. I am anxious to see him continue to develop.
Top past and present cornerbacks from both teams will cover the field Sunday. “I know it will be a heck of an atmosphere for an opener”. He hurt his hamstring in the preseason.
“No. That’s the nature of the game”, he said. Are you craving football?
Pettine and DeFilippo have been high on Johnson since before the draft.
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Are they expecting too much from a rookie?
