The Facts:
Has Johnson, the second overall pick of this year's draft, earned a starting job? "At this point, no," HC Rod Marinelli said on Sunday. "He's not, yet. And so we're going to make these guys continue to work to earn. He's got everything we want. He's going to be something else."
Reported by the Detroit Free Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Marinelli pointed out linebacker Ernie Sims, the ninth overall pick last year, didn't earn a starting job until the last week of the exhibition season last year. "I think when it's all said and done you become a better player when you go fight for that job," Marinelli said. "When it's started to be handed to you too early, too easy, then I don't know if guys really appreciate it. ..." Those who drafted Johnson shouldn't hit the panic button. Even if he's not an opening-day starter, the rookie will be on the field more than enough to suite your needs.
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