Jhonson is strong-armed, intellectual quarterback who is looking forward to try for the back-up job behind Byron Leftwich. After Michael Vick went down to injury he started eight games last season for Atlanta. He brings much needed experience to the quarterback position. During, the Falcons’ push for the final tournament in 2002, he won a key game at New York Giants, claiming first win in eight-game unbeaten streak, when Michael Vick could not play because of a sprained shoulder injury. He had a career day with 19-of-25 completions for 257 yards passing with a passing touchdown and rushing touchdown in a 17-10 victory. In 2002, he initiated a couple of games and saw action in four total contests as a beginner. He accomplished the most passes (17) for the most yards (233) ever by a Falcon rookie in his first start vs. Seattle on 3rd December,      . He even named to Football News’ All-Rookie team. In 2003, he initiated eight of 10 games in place of the injured Michael Vick finishing 136 of 243 passes for 1,655 yards, eight TDs and 12 INTS (67.5 passer rating). He became more meticulous in the season opener Sept. 7 vs. Dallas completing 16 of 27 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns, which included his career-best, 41-yard scoring strike, and one interception. He also added one rushing touchdown and received the game ball. On September 14,      , at Washington he finished 16-of-36 passes for 197 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions ... Was dismissed twice, including once for a safety. He turned in best day as a pro Oct. 5 vs. Minnesota, completing 28 of 40 passes for 352 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Johnson set career highs in yards (352), completions (28) and attempts (40) and also united his career high with two touchdowns. He started at Houston and completed 12 of 27 passes for 116 yards and one interception. He substituted Michael Vick with 2:14 to move in the third quarter. In 2002 he initiated one game and played in a total of six competitions. He finished 37 of 57 passes for 448 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for a quarterback rating of 78.7. On 13th October,       , Johnson had a career-long pass of 63 yards at New York Giants. He eased an injured Michael Vick (sprained shoulder) in the third quarter vs. Tampa Bay and finished 13-of-25 passes for 150 yards with three interceptions. He led his club to a high score in his first opportunity. He gave his career high passer rating by completing 19-of-25 passes for 257 yards with one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown. The 15-yard rushing touchdown was the first shot of his career. On 3rd December 2000 he scored the 19-of-25 passing for a completion percentage of .760 which proved to be his career-best in a single-game. The 19 completions were his personal-best to the 17 vs. Seattle. Johnson Captured his first victory as a starting quarterback after two previous tries in 2000.

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