Juwan Johnson Appreciation Thread

During the offseason, Juwan Johnson was asked to move to TE. Often, when a player is asked to change positions, the outcome usually ain’t good.

But Johnsons situation is a lil different, n may end up being one of the exceptions to dat rule.

First of all, the move was not dat surprising, because many had already suggested his best fit in the NFL was at TE. He was listed at 6’4”, 230 lbs at the Combine. But he also had 34 1/2 in arms n 10 1/2 in hands! In other words, he had a frame that could easily carry another 10-15 lbs, without losing any speed or quickness. Along with his natural WR ability, ball skills, high football IQ n esp his “want to” in making the transition, this was more than jus another “experiment”. It COULD actually work!

After a quiet start in TC, Juwan started coming along, and last week, he caught 4TDs in only 2 daysBut perhaps more importantly, he was becoming a fav target of ALL of the QBs!

It carried over against the Ravens. Johnson had only 2 catches, but for 71 yds. He caught one from Jameis, n the other from Book. Again, to me, it shows they are looking for him, and again, he came thru for them.

And earlier today, Jameis went to Johnson for yet another big completion downfield!

Yeah, I know he still has a long way to go, n lots to learn. So I won’t get too excited. But for now, I think “so far so good” will do, n wish him all the best this season! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽



Side note: Awhile back, Cee Dee Duce called Juwan, “Baby Megatron”! I thought it was part in fun, but also part cool, cause he was hypin up his fellow, young offensive teammate. But looking at how Juwan has played so far, maybe Chauncey was onto something! We’ll see.

Stay tuned!