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Charles Johnson an elite DE?

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very well could be....not down the road, but now.

another good read from pro football focus.

Charles Johnson: Already Elite

It may seem odd, but one of the most underrated players in the league right now is a guy who everyone pretty much rates. They think, new CBA permitting, he’ll be in line for a big deal, and he’s coming off a great year. But after watching Charles Johnson dominate right tackles for most of the year – and after watching him impress in both 2008 and 2009 when he was a rotational player – I can’t help but think he’s better than people are saying. That he may just be one of the best defensive ends in the league.

That may be a rash statement after just one year as a starter, but the talent has always been evident. It’s just the body of work is coming along now too, but don’t take my word for it, let’s break down the last three years (especially 2010) of Charles Johnson and see what makes the Panther so good.

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2010 was the breakout year that we’d be expecting, only with a double dose of red bull. We’d pegged it before the season that Johnson was one to watch if the Panthers would give him the opportunity, but even in our wildest “told you so” moments we didn’t quite see this type of year coming.

Johnson simply obliterated right tackles.

His pass rushing numbers on the year were not just among those of the elite pass rushers, his were best of all. No defensive end had more combined sacks, hits and hurries than the 81 of Johnson and what’s more, he did it consistently throughout the year. We saw some players rack up stats in a few games as they feasted on bad opposition. Johnson just beat everyone. Outside of the opening game against the Giants, he didn’t have a single day with a negative pass rush grade and 11 times he managed an “in the green” grade of +1.0 or (considerably) more.

Take what Johnson was able to do to potential big money free agent Tyson Clabo. The Falcons’ right tackle enjoyed a successful year, especially with his pass protection. In two games against Clay Matthews for example, Clabo surrendered just one pressure to the Defensive Player of the Year candidate. In two games against Charles Johnson (including Week 17 where Johnson spent nearly half of his snaps lined up on the right side or at defensive tackle), Clabo gave up a sack, a hit and six pressures.

The only thing that stopped Johnson from being considered for the DPoY (and he should have been) was that he played on a terrible team. So I’m asking the question, is it his fault his team didn’t address the defensive tackle position, overestimated the worth of Matt Moore, or relied on rookie receivers (among other problems)?

All of this is before you even get into looking at how good a player he was in run defense. Extremely active, he has the ability to disengage and locate ball carriers, which is a large part of why he finished with 48 defensive stops (leading all defensive ends). You just need to go through his highlight reel (as I’ve had the pleasure of doing as I write this) to see how disruptive a force he is.

It’s that combined ability that had him at No. 2 in our 4-3 defensive end rankings on the year, and it’s that ability that makes me think whoever gets him is about to get a bargain, whatever the price.

more: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/05/21/charles-johnson-already-elite/

seriously....he's got to be re-signed. think about what could happen with a real push from the interior of the Dline.

hopefully that is something that is addressed.

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I love that site and I agree, while he doesn't get the media hype CJ is as good as anyone the league.

He MUST be resigned.

He has to be the first contract Hurney goes after when free agency resumes.

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I can't wait for the Falcons meltdown when he's wearing a Panthers jersey next year :lol:

They actually think they already have him on lockdown

Broncos do too they also think they have Deangelo as well.

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Broncos do too they also think they have Deangelo as well.

Haha it's so annyoing and the reasons both teams give are basically the same too.

"JR is dah Cheap"

"Lolz da Panther suck"

"We will winz a SB before dey"

I'm strating to believe that JR has been saving money not just for the lockout but to sign players like Dwill and Johnson to long term deals and also maybe extend Beason.

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Haha it's so annyoing and the reasons both teams give are basically the same too.

"JR is dah Cheap"

"Lolz da Panther suck"

"We will winz a SB before dey"

I'm strating to believe that JR has been saving money not just for the lockout but to sign players like Dwill and Johnson to long term deals and also maybe extend Beason.

I go on their forums and it drives me nuts, I guess we can show them better than we can tell them. Cause it's gonna be a meltdown on those forums when Johnson signs that 35-45 million, 5 year contract.

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