2K No More: Five Reasons Chris Johnson Will Flop In 2010 NFL Season

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson is coming off of a record-setting season.

During a season in which the Titans went on a six-game losing streak to start things off, Johnson was the bright spot.

He is certainly a fast running back. There is no doubt about that, but the question remains as to whether he has staying power.

Unfortunately, the odds seem stacked against CJ2K, who will be fortunate to reach the 1.5K marker courtesy of the following five reasons.

The Wear and Tear

Carrying the ball 358 times in a season can wear down a running back.

Johnson was doing well enough at the end of last season, but is awfully close to the Curse of 370.

This will especially apply if the Titans look likely to make the playoffs. The coaches will want to rest their best playmaker and take the foot off the gas as the regular season winds down.

No team wants to run their featured back into the ground, especially at the young age of 24.

LeGarrette Blount, LenDale White's Replacement

Blount, if he makes the final cut, presents a real threat to steal some carries if he earns the bruiser back role for short-yardage situation.

He could easily earn 100-plus carries of his own if he proves himself productive.

Johnson may be a star, but head coach Jeff Fischer is going to do whatever it takes to win, and has shown that he can find success with a two-back attack. Blount is arguably even more dangerous than ex-Titan LenDale White, and if he shows his attitude is curbed, he'll get opportunities to prove it.

The Emergence of Vince Young

This year could be Vince Young's chance to really make a difference. The Titans added receiver Damian Williams in the second round of this year's draft, who should see time on the field from day one.

Young proved he can be a clinch player capable of providing game-changing plays.

The passing game should get a chance to open up a little. And while that may provide some more space for Johnson to run, it also means that Young is taking touches.

If Young shows he can be the quarterback that the Titans had hoped he would be, the offense will be less reliant on CJ2K.

There Is Dissent In the Ranks

Johnson has made it very clear that he wants the Titans to show him the money.

While the organization may have their hands tied somewhat, Johnson's stats from last year certainly demand more dollars.

However, there will be other players watching closely and getting prepared to taking similar steps in following seasons if the ownership caves to Johnson's demands.

If the money matters are not handled properly, the team may not want a player who is dissatisfied or angst-ridden on the field too much.