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steelpride12
08-09-2012, 10:13 PM
I don't have the link it was via Twitter: Tomlin reporting David Johnson having a serious, possible season ending knee injury.

What does this mean for our offense? The running game?

Not good seeing this type of injury this early.
steelerdude15
08-09-2012, 10:15 PM
It does worry me. He has been a decent blocker at the fullback position and can also catch...
tube517
08-09-2012, 10:15 PM
Who is the backup FB?
steelpride12
08-09-2012, 10:16 PM
I don't mean to make judgement, it was an early call, but still I believe Tomlin and sure the doctors could tell right away from an X-Ray or knee exam, he is probably done for the year.
Nadroj 20
08-09-2012, 10:17 PM
Early all they talked about was how much Haley used Johnson during the Friday Night scrimmage. He looked like he was going to be a big part of our offense.

This could be a big loss.
X-Terminator
08-09-2012, 10:19 PM
Leonard Pope, come on down!

I do find it a bit amusing that now fans are worried about losing Johnson when a great many of you wanted him off the team because he wasn't that good a blocker.
steelpride12
08-09-2012, 10:19 PM
I think it's a huge loss. Johnson was finally starting to pick up his play last season and in camp, the Steelers talked about finally bringing and using the fullback more and we lose him. Guess we either search the market or dump the FB idea as a whole.
katmandu
08-09-2012, 10:37 PM
Early all they talked about was how much Haley used Johnson during the Friday Night scrimmage. He looked like he was going to be a big part of our offense.

This could be a big loss.HUGE loss...... G*D Damn injuries!
katmandu
08-09-2012, 10:39 PM
Ed Bouchette ‏@EdBouchette (https://twitter.com/EdBouchette)
Looks like #Steelers (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23Steelers) starting FB David Johnson has torn ACL and will miss the season. Undrafted Will Johnson o
Chidi29
08-09-2012, 10:42 PM
Bleh. Always been a fan of Johnson so this is a really tough pill to swallow.
Nadroj 20
08-09-2012, 10:42 PM
Can't say I'm surprised, I was guessing it was bad. That's a shame.

Hope he has a speedy recovery.
polamalubeast
08-09-2012, 10:44 PM
it's sad, but injuries, it happens

It will happened to every teams, to have of serious injuries
7willBheaven
08-09-2012, 10:50 PM
Unfortunate! At times I havent been sold as him as a FB...but sometimes I was impressed.

Will Johnson the FB job is now yours to loose.
bayz101
08-09-2012, 10:51 PM
A lot of people didn't like the kid, but all of that aside, I wouldn't wish this on ANYONE. Seems he was getting some good reps in, and Haley had plans for him. He wasn't used right under Arians, and I think he would have excelled this year under Haley. Hell, he looked good when he was in the game today! I wish him the best, and it leaves a bad feeling in my stomach knowing he's gone for the season..
86WARD
08-09-2012, 10:53 PM
This sucks...
katmandu
08-09-2012, 11:05 PM
Cian Fahey ‏@Cianaf
David Johnson will be a bigger loss than people believe I reckon. Under appreciated emerging talent.
katmandu
08-09-2012, 11:06 PM
A lot of people didn't like the kid,Cause they can't recognize a talent if it smacked them in the face. He was highly underrated.
Psycho Ward 86
08-09-2012, 11:28 PM
shit.
steelpride12
08-10-2012, 12:55 AM
It hurts more because it was the first preseason game and he played practically 1 series ughhh come on can the pre-season be over yet>!
LLT
08-10-2012, 01:02 AM
Who is the backup FB?

Technically the only true FB on the roster is Will Johnson, the 6'2 238 undrafted prospect out of West Virginia. (David Johnson was still listed as a TE on the roster.)

I will be very surprised if 6'1 248 John Clay doesnt see reps. I think he may be the odd man out on making the final roster as a RB, so if I was him, I would be pestering Coach Wilson about getting an opportunity to play FB.
Galax Steeler
08-10-2012, 04:07 AM
Seems like we always get bit in preseason with a injury. This really really sucks.
Count Steeler
08-10-2012, 05:02 AM
Bad and sad news. Get well soon DJ.

Pope, Will Johnson, Clay...pick up a vet? Saunders is out first 4 games unless his suspension is reduced.
steelers_switzerland
08-10-2012, 05:44 AM
I think Saunders isn't really a true option, he is not an H-Back or Fullback. Hope Will Johnson will be doing fine, can't see Pope there right now. Otherwise we really have to check if there's a decent vet out there...
GBMelBlount
08-10-2012, 06:20 AM
Terrible news. Best wishes for a full recovery...
Devilsdancefloor
08-10-2012, 07:42 AM
Damn get well soon DJ. id like to see clay lead the way at FB now, but would like to see will johnson get a shot
Austin87
08-10-2012, 08:13 AM
First pre-season game, poor guy. Get well soon DJ.
Moose
08-10-2012, 12:57 PM
Damn ! Get well soon. Good luck.
Psycho Ward 86
08-10-2012, 01:12 PM
Technically the only true FB on the roster is Will Johnson, the 6'2 238 undrafted prospect out of West Virginia. (David Johnson was still listed as a TE on the roster.)

I will be very surprised if 6'1 248 John Clay doesnt see reps. I think he may be the odd man out on making the final roster as a RB, so if I was him, I would be pestering Coach Wilson about getting an opportunity to play FB.

that would make sense. too bad clay plays like a huge wimp for his size and has been extremely overwhelming in the yards after contact department in college and in the NFL. Did will johnson play last night? anyone care to share how he did, i didnt pay much attention to fullbacks after DJ was out
oneforthetoe
08-10-2012, 02:05 PM
Since very few teams have much use for the fb, this might be one of the few position where the waiver wire at cut down time could provide us a gem. Too bad for David, though.
Chidi29
08-10-2012, 02:15 PM
that would make sense. too bad clay plays like a huge wimp for his size and has been extremely overwhelming in the yards after contact department in college and in the NFL. Did will johnson play last night? anyone care to share how he did, i didnt pay much attention to fullbacks after DJ was out

He logged a fair share of snaps but I didn't pay too much attention to him. Have to catch it on the second-look.
Psycho Ward 86
08-10-2012, 03:57 PM
He logged a fair share of snaps but I didn't pay too much attention to him. Have to catch it on the second-look.

im a badger. trust me i know lol. even wisconsonites acknowledge that he was only good because of the train tunnels that the Badger o-line was making for him to run through. and dont even get me started about his speed. Or lack of it :lol:
Chidi29
08-10-2012, 04:24 PM
im a badger. trust me i know lol. even wisconsonites acknowledge that he was only good because of the train tunnels that the Badger o-line was making for him to run through. and dont even get me started about his speed. Or lack of it :lol:

I was responding to your question about Johnson. Not Clay.
Scatter
08-10-2012, 07:55 PM
Will Johnson has been turning heads in camp. The kid can catch too, having played first at WR, then TE before moving to FB. I like DJ..........sad to see this. Shades of Barron Batch.

As for Pope, you can forget him as an option. Dude is huge, but he can't block. Wet Kleenex offers more resistance.
SteelGhost
08-10-2012, 09:04 PM
Fugly news :pout: