The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Johnson's Tuesday visit with the Jets left both sides with a "good feeling." The former Titan met with New York's coaches and took a physical, but left without agreeing to a deal, according to a source informed of Johnson's situation. Rapoport was told that additional teams are "circling," waiting to see how Johnson's dealings with the Jets play out.
Diehards Line:
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News tweeted Tuesday that Jets general manager John Idzik is choosing to stay true to the team's "budget/value system," and won't "overpay" Johnson in a market that's seen runners rewarded like punters. ... While he's no longer a reliable featured back, Johnson would make for a solid passing-down compliment to thumper Chris Ivory. Whether Johnson is interested in playing at a price commiserate with that role will be the issue. ... We'll continue to follow this one closely.