Teams in the NFL often sign a player that was cut from a division rival or team they’re about to play so they can get some insight into how their enemies are scheming. The Pittsburgh Steelers recently signed former Raven cornerback Corey Ivy although his inside information on his former team is expected to be of little use.
The New York Giants were hoping for some valuable info when they signed rookie defensive back D.J. Johnson who had recently been cut from the Broncos. Johnson gladly gave up what he knew.
“It’s to be expected,” he said of the questions he’s been asked. “But they didn’t have to corner me into it. I’m kind of snitching this week. I’m going to volunteer it. After all, they pay my checks now.”
Johnson said he’s been breaking down film since he was signed by the team.
“All I’ve really been doing is watching film and trying to give them my best analysis of what the corners and secondary are doing,” he said. “If you can figure out what they’re doing just by watching film, you’ll know how to run your routes and design your concepts against it.”
Johnson’s tips helped the Giants passing game as proven by Eli Manning’s 24 of 40, 230 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception performance in New York’s 26-6 loss in Denver. D.J. knows he was likely picked up for his insight and that he could be cut at any moment. He should start packing his bags since it seems he brought nothing to the table.
Ex-Bronco Johnson spills beans on Denver’s strategy [Newsday]
