100 in 100: Mike Johnson (68 of 100)

by Drew Kerr on Mar 20, 2010 2:00 PM PDT in 100 in 100 (2010)

In case you aren't familiar with too many offensive lineman enetering the draft this year, take note of Mike Johnson. Johnson played for the Alabama Crimson Tide during his college career and reached some fairly significant accomplishments. One of the biggest honors a lineman can receive is partial credit to helping his teammate running back win the Heisman Trophy. A few months ago, Crimson Tide Running Back Mark Ingram gave a very emotional acceptance speach and during the course of that sent a warm thanks to his offensive linemen. He said that if it weren't for them, it would not have been possible. And there is truth to the statement.

Johnnson enrolled at the University of Alabama in 2005 and has been on the football team roster for the duration of his time there. He's been noted as one of the better offensive guards coming out in this years draft. He's had some real accomplishments as an offensive lineman. Johnson also at the end of the year received an invite to play in The 2010 Senior Bowl which he played farily well in.

We'll take a more in-depth look at Johnson below.

Here are some highlights from the Senior Bowl. Mike Johnson played left guard in these clips here. His jersey number is #78 for the South Team (white jersey's).

AWARDS AND HONORS:

2008 Consensus All-American
2008 First Team All-SEC
2009 Consensus All-American
2009 First Team All-SEC

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SUMMARY AND PROJECTION:

Johnson could very well be the most versatile offensive lineman coming in to the NFL. He has started aat both guard positions as well as both tackle positions while at Alabama. He plays the game very intelligently and rarely takes a bad angle on a block. He punishes the opposition with sheer power and grit when moving forward. Often after a first block, he can get to the second level and start taking out linebackers. His weakness is in his pass blocking. The lower body strength on Johnson definitely needs to be worked on at the next level. He doesn't get beat by a lot of speed rushers, but when someone bull rushes, Johnson is left vunerable to that. His measurements at the Combine were 6'5" 312 LBS.

Possibilities -- 2nd Round: Picks 49-64, 3rd Round: Picks 65-95.

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I believe that Johnson would be an excellant value pick for us in the 3rd round. Sit him a few games into the season and start him at LG.

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by Hoopers Judge on Mar 20, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions

He’s started at both guard positions and both tackle positions, so they could also try him out at RT as well

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by Drew Kerr on Mar 20, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Another reason for why I think it might be a really good idea to trade down at #17

It looks like there’s a really good amount of talent projected at late 1st round and later.

by Mangoman on Mar 20, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Sounds very Adam Snyder-ish....jack of trades but potentially not a great starting solution

by HaloFanInDC on Mar 20, 2010 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

Adam Snyder could probably be a solid G

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Mar 20, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I believe it

I think he sucked so bad at Tackle because his footspeed and footwork were terrible. If they put him inside where he doesnt have to move around as much, he could be decent. Not better than any of the other guards we have mind you, but decent enough

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by Camraman926 on Mar 21, 2010 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions

He was a guard to begin with

I wonder if they moved him cause he was no good at LG or if it was just because they were desperate for a RT

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 21, 2010 1:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Desperate for a RT

It was either him or Bary Sims.
And Bary Sims had played horribly in 2008

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Mar 21, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions

I dont know why you keep saying Sims played horribly in ‘08. I didn’t see that. He surely wasnt as bad as Snyder, that’s for sure.

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 21, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions

He wasn't as bad as Snyder was this year

but he wasn’t all that good either. He consistently got beat by speed rushers and spin moves and didn’t have the power to really run block well. He’s much better as a LT.

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by smileyman on Mar 21, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree he's better on the Left

but he didn’t play bad at RT, not in my opinion and from what I saw anyway

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 21, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions

As a lineman you should know and appreciate this. If a couple guys aren’t pulling their weight, then that can take it’s toll on you as well. Sims was a prime case of that when he was at RT. Trust me, I played QB in high school and there were a couple guys that just flat out could not cut it, which beared it’s weight on the other 3 guys… and me especially. The best Olines play as a unit. Sims did as well as he could as an individual for that specific year.

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 22, 2010 1:34 AM PDT up reply actions

Which is why consistency and longevity are so important

it really helps to have an offensive line that’s played together for a long time. If we get a good RT it will help out Rachal a bunch as well. Our interior will be better if we have top notch exterior linemen.

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by smileyman on Mar 22, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Has there been any word on Sims being re-signed

Or is it just presumed we’re gonna let him move on??

by Mangoman on Mar 21, 2010 1:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

He's weighing his options

He’ll probably visit Seattle next and see what he wants to do after that. Presumably we’ve made him an offer already, but I imagine he wants to go somewhere he can start.

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by smileyman on Mar 21, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions