Ben Roethlisberger called a players-only meeting in an effort to clue the young guys in on what to expect in the postseason. But it’s still hard for a rookie or second-year player to be ready for a playoff run. Diontae Johnson is taking every chance to learn from the guys who have been there before. Talking to reporters yesterday, he told reporters he’s paying attention to how the veterans prepare themselves, specifically QB Ben Roethlisberger and OC Maurkice Pouncey.
“[Ben and Pouncey’s words] are going to impact us a lot,” Johnson said Monday. “Like I said, I’ve never played in the playoffs before.