The Facts: Johnson still harbors grand illusions for his NFL twilight years. Reborn in Arizona, Johnson believes he can team with late-season breakout star David Johnson to give the Cardinals a high-octane backfield, the likes of which they haven't seen this century. "I feel like me and him can probably be the best tandem in the NFL this year," Chris Johnson said.

Diehards Line:Sure. Theoretically speaking it would be. Despite starting just nine games, Chris Johnson became first Cardinals running back in 30 years to break the 100-yard rushing mark in four different games. David Johnson set a franchise rookie record with 13 touchdowns and led the NFL in yards from scrimmage once he reached the starting lineup in mid-November through the end of the season. The freakishly athletic David Johnson was so impressive as a power-speed back with smooth receiving ability that his ceiling almost seems unlimited. GM Steve Keim believes it's "scary" how good Johnson can become. HC Bruce Arians unflinchingly declared early this offseason that Johnson has a chance to be "one of the all-time best" at his position. Given all that, the younger Johnson figures to be a three-down workhorse this season, with the elder Johnson spelling him and Andre Ellington used as a situational change-up and receiving threat.