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(12-27-2021, 01:25 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Yes, Fred Johnson did put out a very strong performance for a guy coming off the bench.  We both know that coming in and playing well in relief is one thing, and owning that role and putting out a high standard of play week after week is something totally different.  I like the way Fred is developing at Tackle, and hope that he makes the most of his opportunities.  It will be interesting to see how the team values Johnson this offseason.

I think the rest of the year will dictate whether he is signed to be our our starting RT in 2022 to replace Reiff. You see back ups step in all the time and are better than the starter, sometimes guys just need a chance to shine.

James Harrison was a practice squad player for years. Who predicted a 6th round pick would replace #1 pick Drew Bledsoe? Just a couple of examples, but the point is just because a player is not starting (Eli Apple), does not mean he is not capable of not only starting, but playing well.

We will find out for sure next week against KC, but we may have one of the best overall CB talent rooms in the NFL.
We literally now have 3 legit outside CB's, Hilton in the slot with a couple of quality back ups. Phillips goes down and no problem. In 2020, we may have had the worst CB depth in the league once we lost our starters.