Rudi Johnson to Lions – Fantasy Impact
September 2, 2008 by admin
Filed under Fantasy Football Tips, NFL Player Analysis
Rudi Johnson landed on his feet after being released by the Cincinnati Bengals. The former fantasy football stalwart signed a contract with the Detroit Lions and will add depth to the Lions’ backfield.
In the short term, expect rookie Kevin Smith to remain the starter. Smith has been impressive in training camp and will be given a chance to win the job on a full-time basis.
That said, Johnson will now be waiting in the wings if Smith falters. Johnson has a lot of experience and when healthy he is one of the best backs in the league. While he’s not a receiver out of the backfield, he has very good power and a nose for the end zone.
Overall, this news has to hurt Smith’s overall value. He went from having good job security to having only slight job security. If you have Smith, be sure to handcuff Johnson to him.
Here is a Rudi Johnson highlight reel video:
