Rio Johnson
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Johnson was removed from the starting QB job in favor of Shane Carden on Monday, the Daily Reflector reports.
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Considering Johnson threw three interceptions in the first half at South Carolina, this is not all that surprising. When one also takes into account the fact that Carden battled Johnson for the starting job for much of camp, the decision makes even more sense. Johnson can now be safely dropped in all leagues as he has no value, while watching the from the sideline. There is the possibility that Carden struggles and Johnson is reinserted into the lineup, but one has to wonder how much he can help fantasy owners with his confidence already shook and the coaching staff not fully behind him.
Considering Johnson threw three interceptions in the first half at South Carolina, this is not all that surprising. When one also takes into account the fact that Carden battled Johnson for the starting job for much of camp, the decision makes even more sense. Johnson can now be safely dropped in all leagues as he has no value, while watching the from the sideline. There is the possibility that Carden struggles and Johnson is reinserted into the lineup, but one has to wonder how much he can help fantasy owners with his confidence already shook and the coaching staff not fully behind him.
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2012 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson is expected to start at quarterback for East Carolina in 2012, and the team's extremely pass-heavy approach makes him an interesting fantasy option in that case. The problem is Johnson was unimpressive off the bench last year, averaging just 5.4 yards per pass while throwing one interception and no touchdowns on 29 passes. The Pirates lost their top receiver from last year (Lance Lewis), as well. In an offense that threw 43.7 passes per game last year, though, Johnson should be owned in Conference-USA-only leagues and is a justifiable pick in other leagues, too.
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Johnson threw for 193 yards on 18-of-29 passing with no touchdowns and three interceptions at South Carolina on Saturday. He was pulled in the third quarter in favor of backup Shane Carden.
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Johnson threw for 242 yards on 28-of-43 passing with two touchdowns with one interception in the season opener against Appalachian State. He also rushed for 12 yards on two carries for a touchdown.
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East Carolina suspended WRs Dayon Arrington, Danny Webster, and Antonio Cannon for East Carolina's season opener against Appalachian State for violating team rules, Brett McMurphy of ESPN reports.
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Johnson will head into Week 1 as East Carolina's starting quarterback, the Associated Press reports.
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Johnson completed 5-of-9 passes for 74 yards and a TD in Saturday's scrimmage, ECU Pirates.com reports. He was one of four QBs to play get two possessions of playing time.
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