Charles Johnson broke onto the scene last year after fellow wide receivers failed to emerge as a number one target. Johnson became a Viking after Norv Turner vouched for him and suggested the Vikings take a look at acquiring the former Brown whom Turner had coached in Cleveland. Johnson was a 7th round draft pick in 2013 and spent a year on the Packers’ practice squad before heading over to Cleveland.
His seemingly instant chemistry with rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater allowed the Vikings wide out to become Bridgewater’s go-to target. I don’t think anyone expected or knew number 12 was going to perform as well as he did as quickly as he did but it was a blessing in a season where receivers with bigger expectations failed to perform to the organization and fans’ standards.