It appears that D. Johnson is heading for the RB 15-20 territory at best as there is no supporting cast in AZ. He has faced one average D and one excellent D to date. A lucky PI last week saved a dismal performance and it is unlikely today will hold a saving score. Quite surprising that he was ranked so high before the season started, especially since there was a whole new regime running the show. He has little if any trade value and is taking up $65 of my $200 cap space that could be utilized for high low double digit points every week by another back. Old saying, having to decide to fish or cut bait. not too many options on the waiver wire other than Nick Chub who may find his way to the starting role in Cleveland or possibly Giovani Bernard if I cut D. Johnson. I will have the other half of the Saints rushing attack (Ingram ) in 3 weeks. I can no longer start D. Johnson as he is an anchor on my teams scoring capability and costing me a big cap hit.
I think I like Washington's defense better than you do, especially against the run, but that's beside the point.
The problem with David Johnson is the lack of a solid return on value, but I understand wanting to jump ship. I think what you settle for will depend heavily on the state of your roster, but I don't think you'll have any issues fielding a low ball offer from anyone in your league. I'm personally buying him in several leagues for that reason, and I've been offering fringe WR1/2 value guys (like Larry Fitgerald and Brandin Cooks) to try and get him... to varying success.
I think he'll improve as the season progresses, and I think the Cardinals' offense can't help but to get better, especially if they make a likely QB change sometime soon. So I'm holding him wherever I can.
I’m worried about Johnson too. I wonder who to target as a possible sell low to at least retain some value, or maybe hold steady and see what happens over the next couple of weeks.
