David Johnson will enter the 2016 season as the Cardinals' No. 1 running back, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. "David's earned the right now to be the bell cow," head coach Bruce Arians said. "Everybody's got to take it from him."

Johnson will enter the 2016 season as the Cardinals' No. 1 running back, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. "David's earned the right now to be the bell cow," head coach Bruce Arians said. "Everybody's got to take it from him."

Analysis:

Speaking of everybody, Chris Johnson explored free agency but ultimately re-signed with the Cardinals, joining the younger Johnson and Andre Ellington. Ellington's injury history will likely spur Arians to use him in a change-of-pace role, while Chris Johnson is more fit to challenge the second-year back. However, after the veteran duo logged extended absences with injuries starting in Week 13, David Johnson dominated the touches out of the backfield, racking up 120 carries for 537 yards (4.5 YPC), 32 receptions (on 46 targets) for 327 yards, and six total touchdowns in seven games. With confirmation from Arians that he's in line for a similar workload in the upcoming campaign, the Northern Iowa product is safely among the top-tier of running backs in both reality and fantasy.