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One year after setting an NFL record with 416 carries, Johnson will likely become an ever bigger part of Kansas City's offense in 2007. So says head coach Herm Edwards, who on Wednesday expressed his intentions to get Johnson more touches not as a tailback -- but as a receiver. "That's the next step in his development as a running back in this league: His ability to come out of the backfield running routes," Edwards said.
Reported by the Kansas City Star
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Johnson caught a respectable 41 passes for 410 yards in 2006, but Edwards said that number should rise to at least 60 this season. He said Johnson's bullish running style and 6-1, 230-pound frame are ideal for a back who doubles as a receiver. ... We couldn't agree more. We'll also note, that receptions can add touches without wearing the player down as much. There's a big difference between getting the ball in open space and pounding it up the gut.
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