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Le'Veon Bell and David Johnson also belong on the Mount Rushmore of bad second contracts for running backs.

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Johnson cited as Mount Rushmore example of failed RB second contract.

Johnson belongs on the Mount Rushmore of bad second contracts for running backs, according to JJ Zachariason's analysis of cautionary tales in running back contract history.

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David JohnsonPositiveNews

Joked about as historical reference ('Is that David Johnson's music?'). One comment notes he was drafted 1.01 in 2017 after preseason and 'shit happe...

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David JohnsonPositiveProjection

David Johnson was one of 14 running backs since 2016 who managed to put up big-time fantasy numbers in bad offensive environments.

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David JohnsonPositiveBreakout

Author cites David Johnson as a successful example of a receiving-based prospect from a smaller school who came to the NFL and 'absolutely smashed,'...

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David JohnsonPositiveUsage

2015-16 seasons built on elite air yards; 2016 holds all-time RB record with 492.

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Justin FieldsNegativeProjection

Fields has the worst sack rate; Smith is second-worst.

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Kenyon SadiqNeutralRole

Sadiq is a prospect piece for Jets' future rebuild.

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