The Cardinals have not met expectations this season. But David Johnson certainly has.
There was so much big talk about the running back in the offseason, much of it coming from General Manager Steve Keim and coach Bruce Arians, that was filled with lofty goals and name-dropping comparisons. Sure, he was always going to be the starter, and yes, he was excellent in December of his rookie season.
But it’s possible that Johnson not only has met expectations but exceeded them, 12 games into the season.
“I do have good satisfaction in fulfilling the main things coaches ask of me,” Johnson said Monday, after anchoring the Cardinals’ offense in Sunday’s win with 175 total yards and two touchdowns.