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As the official start of the fantasy football season draws closer and your league contains roster spots for IDP's (Individual Defensive Player) don't overlook Chris Johnson. No, not THAT Chris Johnson; the other half of the Tennessee Titans "smash and dash" duo. I am referring to Chris Johnson, cornerback for the Oakland Raiders.
Johnson's greatest characteristic isn't his 6'1", 198 pound frame or the three interceptions and 34 tackles he totaled last year or even the dominance he established when Oakland finally released the petulant DeAngelo Hall. His greatest characteristic is the situation he is in.
For starters, he plays alongside Nnamdi Asomugha. Now, I wouldn't recommend drafting Asomugha instead of Johnson based on the simple fact that Asomugha is just too good. Asomugha made opposing teams pay in 2006 for unknowingly throwing his way. He snagged eight interceptions that year and ever since then teams have stopped throwing his way. He is the definition of a "shutdown corner". Shutdown cornerbacks are a rarity to find on most defenses and offenses avoid them like a man who has The Swine Flu. That is probably why the Oakland Raiders inked him to a 3-year, $45 million deal this year. However, this extremely benefits Johnson's stock. It simply means that quarterbacks have to throw his way. The chances for Johnson to make plays will be practically unlimited.
Also, another good attribute of his situation is the fact that he's in Oakland. A big majority of the 32 NFL teams do not fear the Raiders. Opposing teams will not put the reigns on their offenses in Oakland. Once again, in steps more opportunities for Johnson.
So, thanks to his partner in crime Asomugha and the sad state the Raiders are currently in, Chris Johnson earns my vote as a prime IDP sleeper pick. Just imagine if you are lucky enough to draft the Titans' Chris Johnson and grab the Raiders' Chris Johnson in the later rounds you could name your team "Johnson & Johnson"! Hey, it's not that intimidating of a name but at least it's just as intimidating as the Raiders. On second thought, you might be able to build a decent fantasy football team core with all the Johnson's (Andre, Calvin, Larry and both Chris')! But stay away from Brad.
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