from: https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/02/nfl-rams-john-johnson-clay-matthews-eric-weddle-athletic/
John Johnson III will be on the same side of the field as Weddle and Matthews this season and he can’t wait to get started with both players joining the defense. On NFL Network’s “Total Access,” Johnson raved about both players for the experience they bring and the athleticism they still possess.
“You can just tell those guys are pros, they take care of their bodies, they go about their business the right way,” Johnson said. “I’m really surprised how athletic they still are. They’re 10-plus years, and th
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LMU93
I’ve seen enough of Johnson and his upward development in two years to know he’s on the edge of becoming a perennial Pro Bowler. It’s why I would extend him before Peters (likely for a decent amount less too). And now with Weddle there it can add to his football intelligence and understanding the nuances of the position that much more.
I firmly believe that a big part of the benefit of having Weddle and Matthews there this year is the defense being smarter as a whole, getting caught out of position far less, better disguising coverages, etc.