It took a year, but Sheldon Richardson is beginning to warm up to defensive line coach Pepper Johnson.
“What I appreciate from him is that he’s getting more confidence in me,” said Johnson, who played with the Jets and Giants during his 13-year career. “So he’s asking me questions and he’s kind of referring to me now more than what he did last year, [when he was] trying to get some things accomplished himself. I just try to relate to him that I’m here to help.”
Richardson admitted he was “hard-headed” last year, believing his way was the only way.