Chris Johnson Article Archive

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    • Between November 7, 2009 and December 7, 2009

  1. Chris Johnson vs. Adrian Peterson: Why Is This Even an Issue?

    Quite a bit of talk is bandied about nowadays as to who is the better running back: Is it Adrian Peterson, the Vikings' powerhouse who wows crowds and worries defenders with his ability to hit ...

    Bryan Hollister Written by Bryan Hollister about 4 days ago 1,274 reads 77 comments

  2. Chris Johnson vs. Adrian Peterson: Who's the Best Running Back in Football?

    Last year, Adrian Peterson became everyone's unanimous pick as the best running back in the NFL. However, this year, the argument has become more muddled with the emergence of Chris Johnson...

    Ruchir Pandya Written by Ruchir Pandya about 12 days ago 1,900 reads 31 comments

  3. Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson Could Set Record and Salvage Season

    With Tennessee Titans running back Chris "I'll see you in the end zone" Johnson rapidly piling up yards this season, there has been much speculation as to whether or not he will eclipse the 2,000 yard mark...

    Bryan Hollister Written by Bryan Hollister about 20 days ago 849 reads 22 comments

  4. NFL Week 12 Picks and Predictions

    What a week of games we have planned. So maybe the Thanksgiving games aren't great, but at least it's watchable. Although you might say you won't tune in, you still will. I haven't done game picks for a long time...

    Tanner Thoms Written by Tanner Thoms about 11 days ago 438 reads 14 comments

  5. Tennessee's Titanic Turnaround Goes Beyond Vince Young

    Let me clear the air, get it out of the way and say this: I am not a Vince Young hater and never have been. Even during the season and a half where he was the backup quarterback after a dramatic ...

    Dave Stanley Written by Dave Stanley about 5 days ago 526 reads 10 comments

  6. Titans' Chris Johnson Shines, Defense Rallies To Lead Tennessee To Second Win

    Opposing defenses beware: Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans is a running back to be taken very seriously. Due largely to the stellar performance of Johnson, the Titans earned their second ...

    Bryan Hollister Written by Bryan Hollister about 28 days ago 290 reads 8 comments

  7. Chris Johnson Stays Underrated Despite Another 150 Yard Performance

    In 1997, Barry Sanders, arguably the greatest running back of all time, rushed for 150-plus yards five times through 16 games...

    Joe Huber Written by Joe Huber about 13 days ago 470 reads 7 comments

  8. Vince Young Works To Silence Doubters As Titans Win Four Straight

    Sometimes people just plain misread things. Such is likely the case when people insisted that Vince Young was not going to be the answer for the Titans in their previously abysmal season.  And yes, that includes yours truly...

    Bryan Hollister Written by Bryan Hollister about 12 days ago 222 reads 6 comments

  9. Titans vs. Texans: May the Best Defense Win

    At least this time, the Tennessee Titans know what they're getting into.   The Houston Texans can flat-out play.   When they want to.   As per their usual, consistency, or lack thereof, has plagued this otherwise talented franchise...

    Dave Stanley Written by Dave Stanley about 17 days ago 542 reads 6 comments

  10. Titans' Chris Johnson Running Away with MVP Award

    Who is more deserving of the NFL's Most Valuable Player award, Peyton Manning or Drew Brees? That is the topic today. Meanwhile, the best running back in the NFL is on the outside looking in...

    Pete Dymeck Written by Pete Dymeck about 24 days ago 563 reads 6 comments

  11. OMG!: Vince Young Drives for 99, Tennessee Titans Win Fifth Straight

    Chris Johnson had another 150-plus yard effort in the matchup Sunday afternoon between the Tennessee Titans and the Arizona Cardinals, including an 85-yard rush for a touchdown in the second half...

    Bryan Hollister Written by Bryan Hollister about 7 days ago 605 reads 5 comments

  12. NFL Week 12 Start/Sit With Rankings

    Thursday is Thanksgiving. We are scheduled for 2 mediocre games (Green Bay vs. Detroit and Oakland vs. Dallas), and one good game (New York Giants vs. Denver) My start 'em/sit 'em with rankings will have to come out a couple days early this week...

    Tanner Thoms Written by Tanner Thoms about 11 days ago 318 reads 5 comments

  13. Titans-Colts: Vince Young, Chris Johnson and Co. Face True Test of Skill

    Over the last five weeks we have all watched with amazement as the Tennessee Titans, fueled by the re-emergence of Vince Young and the seemingly unstoppable Chris Johnson, have reeled off five straight victories after opening the season 0-6...

    Bryan Hollister Written by Bryan Hollister about 1 day ago 201 reads 4 comments

  14. Colts Vs. Titans Week 13: Why You Should Watch.

    Where are you planning to be at 1:00 on December 6th? If you answered somewhere other than on your couch, ready to watch the undefeated Indianapolis Colts play the rising Titans, who are hot ...

    Torrey Laffoon Written by Torrey Laffoon about 5 days ago 340 reads 4 comments

  15. With Vince Young in the Limelight, Johnson Quietly Closing on Record

    He dodges. He stutter-steps. He fakes left, then darts right. And before you know it, Chris Johnson has eluded you, passed you like you are standing still, and scored. Sometimes from deep in his own territory...

    Bryan Hollister Written by Bryan Hollister about 5 days ago 312 reads 4 comments

  16. Who Said Being a "Running Back" Was Easy?

    The last time I checked, running backs had the shortest career span compared to any other position in the NFL. Many people take the running back position for granted...

    Don Abraham Written by Don Abraham about 12 days ago 87 reads 4 comments

  17. How Well Do Teams Perform Coming Out Of Their Bye Week?

    How well do teams play coming out of their bye week? That might be something you need to know if you are Tony Soprano and planning to wager five large on the Jets. At those stakes, you are looking for every edge you can find...

    Dan Van Wie Written by Dan Van Wie about 24 days ago 99 reads 4 comments

  18. Chris Johnson Doing His Best Reggie Bush Impression

    This is your classic tale of the beauty and the beast. The beauty...a 6 foot, 200 pound gazelle with abs of steel and beautiful women on his arms...

    Austin Schindel Written by Austin Schindel about 3 days ago 435 reads 2 comments

  19. Chris J. Nelson's 2009 NFL Midseason All-Pro Team and Awards

    Every NFL team has played at least eight regular season games, meaning we're halfway though the 2009 regular season. This seemed like a natural time to announce my Midseason All-Pro Team, as well as hand out some individual midseason awards...

    Chris J. Nelson Written by Chris J. Nelson about 20 days ago 428 reads 2 comments

  20. Tennessee Titans Blur Chris Johnson Coming into Focus as NFL MVP

    Separation is the essence of greatness.   No one was ever touted in life for doing the same thing everyone else does. You need to separate yourself somehow. You need to do it better. You need to do it more efficiently...

    tre wells Written by tre wells about 26 days ago 472 reads 2 comments

  21. Titan's Chris Johnson Has Some BIG Stockings To Fill This Christmas

    Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson is undeniably having a phenomenal year. In fact, he's on pace to break Eric Dickerson's long-standing record for rushing yards in a season...

    Bryan Hollister Written by Bryan Hollister about 1 day ago 223 reads 1 comments

  22. Why Chris Johnson Plays Football Like His House Is On Fire

    I’ve recently come to realize why I love Tennessee’s Chris Johnson.   No, it’s not because he’s ridiculously fast.  No, it’s not because he’s got good size...

    Voodoo Magic Written by Voodoo Magic about 16 days ago 334 reads 1 comments

  23. Tennessee Titans Second Quarter Report Card

    The Tennessee Titan's season couldn't have started worse.  A 0-6 record for a team that started out 10-0 the year before is devastating...

    Double D Written by Double D about 26 days ago 115 reads 1 comments

  24. Late-Game Trickery Too Little Too Late as Titans Fall To 5-7

    While it lasted, it was a wonderful pipe dream. But with a 27-17 loss to the undefeated Indianapolis Colts, the Tennessee Titans learned a valuable lesson in reality: all the electrifying play ...

    Bryan Hollister Written by Bryan Hollister about about 14 hours ago 67 reads 0 comments

  25. Fantasy Football Week 13 Rankings: Running Backs

    Well folks this is it. This is what we have all been waiting for. We are entering the most crucial week of the fantasy football season...

    Michael Whooley Written by Michael Whooley about 2 days ago 703 reads 0 comments

 
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