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ArticleAndy Reid praises Chiefs’ rookie and ‘No.2 back’ for pass protection
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Reid made it clear he and the team have confidence in Johnson, the fifth-round pick from Nebraska, to step into a role usually suited for a veteran. When asked about what has stood out about Johnson over the last few weeks, Reid led with that skill. 'Pass protection,' Reid shared. 'We knew he could run the ball, but the thing we had to see was pass protection. For him to be that No. 2 back, you have to be able to do that. He's a smart kid and willing to stick up in there.'
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Reid praises Johnson's pass protection; earns No. 2 back role behind Walker.

Fifth-round rookie RB from Nebraska earning trust as No. 2 back behind Kenneth Walker; Andy Reid specifically praised Johnson's pass protection ability as the standout skill required for the role, noting 'We knew he could run the ball, but the thing we had to see was pass protection. For him to be that No. 2 back, you have to be able to do that.' Johnson's willingness and intelligence in pass protection are critical given Patrick Mahomes' ACL/LCL recovery, making Johnson a potential fantasy-relevant backup with clear role definition and coaching confidence.

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