C.J. Stroud jokes with Jaylon Johnson about his podcast with Richard Sherman

C.J. Stroud jokes with Jaylon Johnson about his podcast with Richard Sherman originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

A little over a month ago, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson appeared on Richard Sherman’s podcast, giving viewers an inside look at his interception last season against the Vikings.

The two broke down Johnson’s film against the Vikings during Week 12 of the 2023 regular season. When Johnson broke down the play for Sherman, the latter couldn’t contain his reaction to the level of difficulty of Johnson’s play.

It made for great content. But opponents were watching. Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud jokingly let Johnson know he shouldn’t be giving up his secrets that easily.

“Stop telling your secrets on Richard Sherman’s podcast, dude,” Stroud said to Johnson during the game while wearing a microphone. “The palms look. You ain’t slick, brother. You ain’t getting me. You ain’t getting me! You played that well though.”

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Stroud, despite what his predraft tests might tell you, is a cerebral quarterback. He’s studious and well-prepared for whatever his opponents hand him. His knowledge of Johnson’s appearance on Sherman’s podcast should tell you enough about how much Stroud studies the game.

Here’s how Johnson broke down his thinking behind the play.

“I’ve seen the formation, so in my head, I’m like ‘I know I’m to the field and he [the quarterback] sees me off,” Johnson said. “He’s probably gonna try to bang this five-yard in. But I already knew it was a five-yard in with a seven (yard out) behind it. So I’m kinda seeing it and in my head, I’m like ‘Nah, I’m gonna make a play.’ I don’t like just catching that little pass and tackling it.

“I’m like ‘If he throws this short route, I’m gonna drive it.’ So sure enough, he caught it, boom, he looked and I took off. I saw him pump (fake) so I’m like ‘Damn, I gotta get out of there and help and get back.’ I stuck my foot in the…

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Publish date : 2024-09-19 17:56:12

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