My thoughts on Dillon Johnson
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....and he might be back next year
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His 3rd down run to finish off Oregon shall forever live in our collective memories.
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DJ, Polk, McMillan would bridge such a gap for a new QB if they all decide to return
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He should come back. With a new qb, he’ll be the centerpiece of the offense. And the nfl treats RBs like shit $ wise. Incredibly tough player.bananasnblondes said:....and he might be back next year
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Dude showed the fuck up when it mattered, more than I think any of us could have expected.DerekJohnson said:After careful reflection, I have determined that he ranks #1 in my heart tied with Myles Gaskin and Napoleon Kaufman for favorite running back ever. He's also in my top 10 of favorite Huskies ever.
I selfishly want him to come back, but he has a kid and RB shelf life is short. If he gets any sort of decent draft grade, he should go IMO.ntxduck said:
He should come back. With a new qb, he’ll be the centerpiece of the offense. And the nfl treats RBs like shit $ wise. Incredibly tough player.bananasnblondes said:....and he might be back next year
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Massive mancrush for me too... this team loses at least 2 games this year if he hadn't transferred IMO.
For sure one of my all time favorites now, and that sure happened quickly. -
With Napoleon it was a 4-year love affair. With Dillon, it has been a hot fling of a couple months.gmo said:Massive mancrush for me too... this team loses at least 2 games this year if he hadn't transferred IMO.
For sure one of my all time favorites now, and that sure happened quickly.
But it's also seeing his humility with teammates in addition to his mega-determination in running the football and his fully giving himself up bodily to protect Penix -
Hard to judge, I'd say as a RB his draft status is 3rd round at best.DoogerMcFarland said:
Dude showed the fuck up when it mattered, more than I think any of us could have expected.DerekJohnson said:After careful reflection, I have determined that he ranks #1 in my heart tied with Myles Gaskin and Napoleon Kaufman for favorite running back ever. He's also in my top 10 of favorite Huskies ever.
I selfishly want him to come back, but he has a kid and RB shelf life is short. If he gets any sort of decent draft grade, he should go IMO.ntxduck said:
He should come back. With a new qb, he’ll be the centerpiece of the offense. And the nfl treats RBs like shit $ wise. Incredibly tough player.bananasnblondes said:....and he might be back next year
No idea what he'd get paid by UW to stay.
Things have changed in the new world. -
NipDerekJohnson said:After careful reflection, I have determined that he ranks #1 in my heart tied with Myles Gaskin and Napoleon Kaufman for favorite running back ever. He's also in my top 10 of favorite Huskies ever.
C Dillon
DJ, Myles
Nip brought out a rare emotion when you saw him put a foot on space.
CD, just silly watching him blow people over.
DJ, like a runaway diesel engine.... He ain't stopping
Myles, just all around beauty
That is all S-Tier and A-Tier for post 90 -
pay that man
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i was pretty young at the time but napolean kaufman is the only thing i clearly remember about those huskies. a sweep to the sideline and hes gone
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On a related note, I love that we run the pitch play somewhat consistently, and more importantly that we are good at it. I love the pitch.
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DJ is a great RB but it’s clear recency bias to put him next to the GOAT MMFG.
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Not quite Deontae Cooper for me, but close.
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As has been talked on here, his toughness blocking blitzing linebackers is a huge part of our success this season as well.
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The time he gave Penix blowing up every single blitz up the middle was the difference for sure.gmo said:As has been talked on here, his toughness blocking blitzing linebackers is a huge part of our success this season as well.
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Johnson has performed very well in big games. Corey Dillon never had big games, Nip did not have that many big games (80 yards vs. Miami, the exception).
Myles performed well in big games. He was the only thing that kept UW in Fiesta vs. Penn St.
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Don’t underestimate Gilescoach_pete_JPG said:DJ, Polk, McMillan would bridge such a gap for a new QB if they all decide to return
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DJ is almost another lineman in the backfield, no punk bitch. Dude blocks like his life depends on it
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This is where the lack of good looking women on campus hurts us. Hopefully he has a steady girl and not looking for strange.
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Canada is close enough to importStLouisDawg said:This is where the lack of good looking women on campus hurts us. Hopefully he has a steady girl and not looking for strange.
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Loved Tuputala the 2nd half of the season last yearm
Loved Johnson this year.
DeBoer killing it with portal RBs.
Regardless of whether Johnson comes back or not, Cam Davis is solid.
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You should call in your concerns during the next radio Kalen DeBoer ShowStLouisDawg said:This is where the lack of good looking women on campus hurts us. Hopefully he has a steady girl and not looking for strange.
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DJ is Chris Polk on a good team. I mean that in the best way possible.
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Not that it has anything to do with his performance (which is great), but he let anyone that wanted take a pic with him after the oregon game in Seattle. Little Atomic and I flew in for that Game and it was his first experience at husky stadium. Got a photo with him and made a husky fan for life. (No I didn't get a pic with him as I'm a grown man ffs).DerekJohnson said:
With Napoleon it was a 4-year love affair. With Dillon, it has been a hot fling of a couple months.gmo said:Massive mancrush for me too... this team loses at least 2 games this year if he hadn't transferred IMO.
For sure one of my all time favorites now, and that sure happened quickly.
But it's also seeing his humility with teammates in addition to his mega-determination in running the football and his fully giving himself up bodily to protect Penix
Super humble kid and has shown up in the biggest moments. He was dragging his amputated leg on and off the field all night in the p12 ccg. Absolute warrior. -
My RB rankings, done by the seat of my pants this very moment:
Chris Polk
Bishop Sankey
MMfG
Kaufman
Dillon
Beno
Greg Lewis
Sheehee
Louis Rankin
These are all just from my adult life and college football really started for me in 1990.
1-4 are really 1-1c. Polk is my guy though. If Johnson comes back he could easily slot in ahead of Dillon, otherwise he might land behind him.
I stayed a Rankin fan because he was pretty exciting to watch when he did find a hole. Fast dude with crazy legs. -
He's Chris Polk as a runner on an elite playoff team. He's much better in the pass game. What a fucking player he is. Great evaluation by the staff.
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Pretty sure he’s a third-day draft pick at best. Unless you are seen as an elite talent, RBs are a dime a dozen in the NFL. They’re pretty disposable. I think he’d make more money at UW next year and potentially be a higher draft pick in ‘25.DoogerMcFarland said:
Dude showed the fuck up when it mattered, more than I think any of us could have expected.DerekJohnson said:After careful reflection, I have determined that he ranks #1 in my heart tied with Myles Gaskin and Napoleon Kaufman for favorite running back ever. He's also in my top 10 of favorite Huskies ever.
I selfishly want him to come back, but he has a kid and RB shelf life is short. If he gets any sort of decent draft grade, he should go IMO.ntxduck said:
He should come back. With a new qb, he’ll be the centerpiece of the offense. And the nfl treats RBs like shit $ wise. Incredibly tough player.bananasnblondes said:....and he might be back next year
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I’m pretty sure I heard in a game he’s been with his baby mama since 7th grade. Give him enough NIL money to make it worth it to stay. Can you imagine our running game with him and Cam Davis back? @priapismStLouisDawg said:This is where the lack of good looking women on campus hurts us. Hopefully he has a steady girl and not looking for strange.
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But is he a big back?
