The New York Jets have done barely anything right this season, but at least they seem to have figured out what they got when they acquired Chris Johnson — a speedy back who gives 100% effort 10% of the time.
With the exception of last week’s game against the New England Patriots, Johnson has carried the ball seven or fewer teams each week since Week 3. He’s obviously not happy about it, as evidenced by his response when asked on Sunday about New York’s quarterback situation.
“I don’t even be in the game, so I don’t know,” Johnson told ESPNNewYork.com’s Jane McManus.
Johnson was then asked if he would like to be more involved with the offense.
“I just know when need to win some games,” he said.
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The artist formerly known as CJ2K didn’t need very many words to say a whole lot. Simply put, the Jets have plenty of issues outside of Geno Smith’s inability to protect the football and string together a series of decent games.
Chris Ivory has been a much more effective runner for the Jets this season. While he rushed for just 43 yards and 13 carries against the Buffalo Bills, he carved the Patriots up for 107 yards on 21 carries last week and is averaging an impressive 4.7 yards per carry this season. Ivory is clearly a superior runner to Johnson. At least the Jets can identify that much.
