Lewis to lean on Johnson: CBSSports.com Senior Writer Clark Judge reports that Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is counting on big things from Bengals RB Rudi Johnson in 2008. Judge reports that Lewis will call for a return to an aggressive running game now that Johnson is over last year's hamstring issues. "Rudi had an outstanding offseason," said Lewis, "and he's gone back and rededicated himself to make sure his body is in shape. He's coming back from a hamstring injury, and people don't understand how (damaging) that can be. From what I've seen this spring, he's done a good job with that. You see quickness in his cuts and things like that, and he's stronger than he's ever been. Rudi's always been a hard worker, but this year I think he really wants to prove that what happened last year was because of his injury. He wants to dispel the rumors and prove that the lack of production was more through injury than it was, say, his ability to make people miss or breaking through tackles." (Updated 06/20/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Johnson has reported to minicamp at 225 pounds and is trying to get back to his playing weight from 2006, which he thinks will help with the injuries. Prior to the injury last year, Johnson rushed for 1,300 yards or more and 12 touchdowns the three previous seasons. If Johnson is healthy, he will be in line for a solid season. Consider Johnson a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option with a draft pick sometime between Rounds 3 and 4 in all leagues. (Updated 06/20/2008).
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Lewis to lean on Johnson: CBSSports.com Senior Writer Clark Judge reports that Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is counting on big things from Bengals RB Rudi Johnson in 2008. Judge reports that Lewis will call for a return to an aggressive running game now that Johnson is over last year's hamstring issues. "Rudi had an outstanding offseason," said Lewis, "and he's gone back and rededicated himself to make sure his body is in shape. He's coming back from a hamstring injury, and people don't understand how (damaging) that can be. From what I've seen this spring, he's done a good job with that. You see quickness in his cuts and things like that, and he's stronger than he's ever been. Rudi's always been a hard worker, but this year I think he really wants to prove that what happened last year was because of his injury. He wants to dispel the rumors and prove that the lack of production was more through injury than it was, say, his ability to make people miss or breaking through tackles." (Updated 06/20/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Johnson has reported to minicamp at 225 pounds and is trying to get back to his playing weight from 2006, which he thinks will help with the injuries. Prior to the injury last year, Johnson rushed for 1,300 yards or more and 12 touchdowns the three previous seasons. If Johnson is healthy, he will be in line for a solid season. Consider Johnson a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option with a draft pick sometime between Rounds 3 and 4 in all leagues. (Updated 06/20/2008).
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