Johnson has a chance to step in as a starter immediately since Richard Sherman was cut and signed with the 49ers this offseason. The Seahawks are set
with Shaquill Griffin at one cornerback spot but the other will be open to
competition heading into Seattle's offseason program and training camp.Johnson started all 16 games last season for San Francisco and finished with 77 tackles Anthony Gose Jersey , seven passes defensed and one interception. Last year was the first time Johnson was a full-time starter after starting just six games
in his first three seasons with San Francisco. Johnson was a fourth-round pick
by the 49ers in 2014 out of North Carolina State.??Carson Wentz made the rounds along Radio Row at last year’s Super Bowl and promised himself he’d be
back for this one.He’s here, but only as a cheerleader.Wentz led the
Philadelphia Eagles to a 10-2 start before he tore his left ACL and LCL in Week
14. Nick Foles replaced him, helped the Eagles clinch the NFC East and secure
the No. 1 seed, and was spectacular in the conference championship game against
Minnesota.Wentz watched both playoff games from the sideline: the victory over
the Falcons on crutches and the rout of the Vikings on a cane. He’s rooting hard
for his teammates and enjoying their success without him. Wentz will be their
No. 1 fan Sunday when they take on the New England Patriots and try to win the
franchise’s first NFL title since 1960.It’s not easy for any competitor to be
forced to sit out.“It’s just tough knowing that could be you,” said Wentz, who
is walking without assistance now. “I had my sights set on this thing since I
knew we weren’t making the playoffs last year. I had my sights set on playing in
Minneapolis. It’s right down the road from home. Here we are. It just looks
different for me.”Wentz, from neighboring North Dakota, is more than just a
spectator. He has been a major presence around the team following
surgery Tremaine Edmunds Jersey , goes to quarterback meetings, watches film and supports Foles as much as possible.“He’s been outstanding,” offensive
coordinator Frank Reich said. “One of the greatest things about a person is when
you see him celebrating somebody else’s success. To be happy for Nick who is at
your position, who could potentially be stealing another person’s thunder,
that’s the pretty cool thing about, of all the great things that he’s done this
year, even more exemplifies the kind of leader that he is.”Foles has said all
the right things since the minute he stepped into the starting lineup. He’s
close with Wentz and makes it a point to always give him credit for leading the
Eagles from worst to first in the division.“This is Carson’s team,” Foles said.
“I’ve had to take it over Youth New England Patriots Jerseys , but Carson is a tremendous player. I think he’s the MVP of the league. He’s a huge reason why we’re in this position. It’s been awesome
just being around him. He’s handled this thing amazingly and he continues to be
such a great leader in our locker room. When we go through game film and we go
through everything, he’s an extremely intelligent player, so I listen to
everything that he says.”Wentz, the No. 2 pick in the 2016 draft, started every
game his rookie season when the Eagles went 7-9. He took a giant leap as a
sophomore, tossing 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 13 games.Wentz was
voted to the Pro Bowl and is a contender for the NFL MVP award that will be
announced Saturday night.“He’s done such an amazing job in his two years in the
NFL of continuing to create this atmosphere and obviously going out there making
electric plays, but really just making everyone believe,” Foles said. “That
hasn’t changed though he’s injured. He’s still around Carlos Zambrano Jersey , and I love having him around.”While Foles stood center stage with Tom Brady at media night, Wentz sat in the stands at the
hockey arena and spoke to reporters for about 25 minutes. He has relied on his
strong faith to get him through the disappointment.“When it comes to an injury
like this, the season we were having, the season I was having personally and it
gets taken away, it’s just a chance to practice what I preach and that I play
for (God) and it’s not for myself,” Wentz said. “It’s taught me a lot so far. He
closed this door on this season for me but I know he’s going to open many other
doors and he’s going to use me.”If Foles leads the Eagles to victory over the
Patriots , there still won’t be a quarterback controversy in Philadelphia. Foles
is signed through next season and provides insurance if Wentz isn’t ready to
start the season opener. Having Foles on the roster allows Philadelphia the
luxury of giving Wentz all the time he needs to get his knee right.“Two years
ago, the plan was to acquire a quarterback Customized Seattle Seahawks Jerseys ,” coach Doug Pederson said. “That was our first plan, and we were able to do that in Carson. We do have the quarterback of the
future for the Eagles, obviously.”AP NFL website: .
