The Facts: New HC Hue Jackson was among those watching Johnson's pro day at the University of Miami before the 2015 draft. His quickness allows him to run outside and be a weapon in the passing game. His 61 receptions set a Browns rookie record for a back, and were the second-highest total by any Browns rookie. Only Oakland's Amari Cooper -- a receiver -- had more receptions as a rookie. Jackson sees Johnson as an every-down back. The previous coaching staff actually felt the same.
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According to ESPN.com's Pat McManamon, the previous staff started training camp intending to make Johnson the starter. But a hamstring pull set him back, and then he was sidelined by a concussion. In Cincinnati, where Jackson was offensive coordinator, Jeremy Hill gained 794 yards, Giovani Bernard 730. The two combined for 13 rushing touchdowns (Hill had 11) and 64 receptions (49 for Bernard). The previous season, Hill had 1,124 yards, Bernard 680, with 14 combined touchdowns and 70 combined receptions. Jackson makes no secret he believes the team has to run the ball effectively to win. Cincinnati's two backs last season had 377 carries, 88 more than the Browns' pair. The Bengals ranked seventh in the league in rushing attempts, the Browns 27th.