Johnson beat the odds to make Washington’s roster in 2018 as an undrafted free agent out of Southern, where he gave himself the nickname “Louisiana Pimp Dog.” The cornerback then endured a season-ending hand injury in 2019, only played on special teams in 2020 and did not make the roster coming out of training camp in August. The 2015 second-round pick by the New York Giants who signed a six-year, $84 million contract with Washington in 2019 has started all 88 games of his career. Collins is a three-time Pro Bowl safety who has had name recognition since a heralded college career at Alabama.
On the surface, any head-to-head comparison between defensive backs Landon Collins and Danny Johnson is one-sided. “That’s one of the fine lines with coaching.” To an extent, Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera just went through such an exercise. “That happens a lot in the NFL,” Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio said. But should the player not improve as desired or the fit isn’t right, the coach faces a tough decision: stay focused on the upside or lean toward others regardless of resume and measurables. They also might come with status in the form of a draft slot or contract size. Thus, players with certain physical traits or significant potential often receive extra time to demonstrate their gifts. Without it, all the coaching in the world won’t be enough in the NFL. Talent warrants extra consideration and leeway.
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