Not many players on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster have been under more scrutiny over the past few years than has wide receiver Diontae Johnson, now going into year five. He is coming off a season in which he set the very dubious NFL record of having caught the most passes without scoring a touchdown, this just one year removed from a Pro Bowl.
While his reputation may have taken a temporary hit, new Steelers teammate Patrick Peterson isn’t concerned about Johnson’s ability to perform—and perhaps particularly about his mentality. It’s something he discussed on his All Things Covered podcast with Bryant McFadden, highlighting some of the candid football conversations they’ve had.