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I think derrick johnson is amazing...the whole knock on Johnson was that plenty of scouts said he was a bit small to play in the NFL. He has added 12 pounds of muscle, and, went from 230lbs to 242lbs. I agree with Royr17, Johnson has a tendency to throw himself into blockers, his ability to shed off blockers is a problem for him, that is the only weakness in his game...Perhaps it was because he was too small, light. Although I feel adding a few extra pounds can make a difference for him in that aspect of his game.
Overall, Derrick Johnson is pretty much everything you want in WLB...I could pretty much see why he is a highly projected draft pick, and, I could also understand Tribal warfare's fascination for him. I'm also a DJ lover myself..I think he's an outstanding athlete, very athletic, posseses great speed. Definately has the ability to play sideline to sideline. Is an amazing coverage linebacker, at times, scouts say he could cover as well as a CB, S could. He is a ball hawk with great hands, can snag passes out of the air. He's the type of Linebacker that can change games, and we haven't had one of those since Derrick Thomas. He is the best linebacker out of college in a long time that can force fumbles. He has killer instincts, plays with a great motor, never gives up on plays...Is a tackling machine, and a great blitzer as well. Plays with a lot of fire, determination. Violence is the correct word I was looking for.
He may not get a lot of sacks, unless a team uses him differently. Still, overall he is something special, with very, very few weaknesses.
I would like for the Chiefs to draft Johnson, realistcally speaking, I think he'll be gone early. Unless, we trade up. If we were to do that, say goodbye to a lot of this years draft picks, Surtain, and, possibly some of next years draft picks imo....While I'd love to have him, don't get me wrong, I just think it is a REAL long shot and way too much of a sacrifice for the Chiefs too get him.
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