Johnson understands the team’s point of view, but also needs the organization to see his side as well.

The running back has outperformed his current contract multiple times over and simply wants to be rewarded for his work.

As a running back, he knows that most guys have short careers and see a sharp decline at age 30.

That gives him a chance at maybe just one big contract before his days as a star come to an end, which really isn’t that much given his elite production.