Becoming just the 6th running back in NFL history to reach the 2,000 yard mark was just a minor accomplishment for Tennessee Titans running back, Chris Johnson. Johnson has eyes set on a higher goal which is Eric Dickerson's record of 2,105 yards rushing in a single season. If able to break the record, Chris wouldn’t just hold the single season rushing record, but be the first running back to rush over 2,000 yards more than once. Neither Barry Sanders, O.J. Simpson, Terrell Davis, Jamal Lewis, or Dickerson could do it, but this doesn’t phase the ambitious 3rd year running back.
Besides from accomplishing so much in two years, Johnson still feels that he has something to prove. Not receiving a vote for MVP was unfathomable to him, even though he was selected as The Associated Press' 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He also feels that he’s without a doubt the best running back in the league, hands down! He doesn’t want there to be a split decision between him and Adrian Peterson; it should be unanimous.
It would be amazing for Chris Johnson not only to break Dickerson’s record, but to rush for over 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons. Barry Sanders came the closest when he rushed for 1,491 yards the next season.
Johnson isn’t complacent with his success which shows his work ethic to become the best. His personal success is nothing compared to his final goal of winning a Superbowl and holding the Vince Lombardi trophy.
Chris Johnson is the man but AP is the best running back in the NFL. CJ only had a better statistical season than AP because AP had Brett Favre, who arguably was the best QB in NFL history and CJ was the only offensive weapon on his team. Chris Johnson accounted for nearly 80% of their offense (similar to Ricky Williams with the Dolphins in 2003). Now with Brett Favre retiring, we will really see how close CJ and AP really are.
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