Buffalo Bills Sign Gardner-Johnson: Chaos or Concern?

0:00For the NFL, it's March 17th, and here's what's going on. The Buffalo Bills recently signed defensive back, CJ Gardner Johnson, to strengthen their secondary. He's a versatile player with experience across the defensive backfield, and the team hopes he can add some much-needed chaos to their defense. One concern with Gardner Johnson is his history of short stints with teams. After three seasons with the New Orleans Saints from 2019 to 2021, he hasn't stayed longer than one year anywhere, else, including playing for two teams just last season. When reviewing his game film, his run supports stands out. He sheds blocks well, holds up against linemen, and tackles with force, almost like a smaller linebacker. That physicality could help the Bills against the run. On the flip side, his pass coverage raises questions, especially in man situations off the line. He's better in zone when playing deeper, but those lapses could hurt against the pass, which is a bigger priority for coach Sean McGurman.

1:00Overall, Gardner Johnson isn't a full-time snap player, so smart usage of his skills might maximize his impact. His versatility could shake things up, but teams have hesitated to commit long-term for a reason. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I. S-O-L-E-P-L-O-D-C-M-A-I.