Steelers Take WR Diontae Johnson

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

I think this is a good sign.

But, it could also be interpreted as our QB only throws to WRs when they're super open. Otherwise, it's a throw to a back behind the line.

I'm thinking it is B. It also might explain why JuJu was saying "just throw me the ball" after his TD. Mason is afraid to throw to a covered receiver and he needs to trust that his boys will make a play for him if he feeds them the ball.

[NorthCoast]

I'm thinking it is B. It also might explain why JuJu was saying "just throw me the ball" after his TD. Mason is afraid to throw to a covered receiver and he needs to trust that his boys will make a play for him if he feeds them the ball.

Well juju got his wish....

[ikestops85]

I'm thinking it is B. It also might explain why JuJu was saying "just throw me the ball" after his TD. Mason is afraid to throw to a covered receiver and he needs to trust that his boys will make a play for him if he feeds them the ball.

Mason might think that because one of his first passes that went down the field Moncrief let go threw his hands and it was picked off. Maybe he is just a quick learner.

[flippy]

Speaking of Johnson. Wonder if we can start using him in the return game instead of Switzer, Holton.

[Eich]

Speaking of Johnson. Wonder if we can start using him in the return game instead of Switzer, Holton.

it would be difficult for him to be worse unless he fumbles.

[NorthCoast]

Speaking of Johnson. Wonder if we can start using him in the return game instead of Switzer, Holton.

Switzer scares no one. And Holton's brainfart in the last game likely has him on a short leash. He is also 0/4 on deep pass receptions. So far, no contribution to the offense.

[hawaiiansteel]

Report: Diontae Johnson underwent sports hernia surgery

Posted by Charean Williams on February 13, 2020

Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson underwent sports hernia surgery last week, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Johnson posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Instagram but didn’t reveal what procedure he had. He wrote, “Ima Bounce Back.”

The Steelers selected Johnson in the third round last spring.

Johnson dealt with a concussion and an illness during his rookie season, the only times he was listed on the Steelers’ injury report. He played all 16 games, starting 12, and saw action on 66 percent of the offensive snaps.

Johnson made 59 catches for 680 yards and five touchdowns. He also averaged a league-leading 12.4 yards on 20 punt returns and scored a touchdown.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ernia-surgery/

[SteelerMaine83]

Report: Diontae Johnson underwent sports hernia surgery

Posted by Charean Williams on February 13, 2020

Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson underwent sports hernia surgery last week, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Johnson posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Instagram but didn’t reveal what procedure he had. He wrote, “Ima Bounce Back.”

The Steelers selected Johnson in the third round last spring.

Johnson dealt with a concussion and an illness during his rookie season, the only times he was listed on the Steelers’ injury report. He played all 16 games, starting 12, and saw action on 66 percent of the offensive snaps.

Johnson made 59 catches for 680 yards and five touchdowns. He also averaged a league-leading 12.4 yards on 20 punt returns and scored a touchdown.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ernia-surgery/

Glad to see he’s getting this taken care of and is on the mend. Although I was not crazy about the pick at the time, and he had some “very rookie” moments this year, he is a very special player that can be great if he works on the mental and craft aspects of his game. His play-making ability is off the charts, and that he did what he did with our backup QBs shows how special he can be.

Juju can go back to being a great #2; if this kid puts in the work he’s our clear #1.

[Steel Maniac]

Glad to see he’s getting this taken care of and is on the mend. Although I was not crazy about the pick at the time, and he had some “very rookie” moments this year, he is a very special player that can be great if he works on the mental and craft aspects of his game. His play-making ability is off the charts, and that he did what he did with our backup QBs shows how special he can be.

Juju can go back to being a great #2; if this kid puts in the work he’s our clear #1.

I agree. After a while, I can see why they took him. He runs routes well for a rookie and I can only imagine how much better he's going to be in his second & third seasons. The intangibles of being a # 1 WR on this team are all there. If he has the work ethic, he can be that guy for years to come. Minus an AB attitude.

[Oviedo]

I just think back to the comments about Johnson when we drafted him and now juxtapose that with the current comments about how successful his rookie season was and his potential to be a #1. In the Steelers I trust!!!!