Before Chris Johnson decided to sign with the Cardinals back in August, Stump Mitchell had to make one thing clear.
“I love Andre Ellington,” the Cardinals’ running backs coach told Johnson. “I love Kerwynn Williams. I love Stepfan Taylor. I love all the running backs we have here right now. Honestly, we don’t need you to win.”
Honesty was all Johnson was seeking.
His one year with the Jets in 2014 left the veteran back yearning to be treated fairly. The gunshot wound to his shoulder left him wondering if he was still going to be able to play in the NFL.