After recording four interceptions with the vaunted Arizona Cardinals defense in 2015, safety Rashad Johnson joined the Titans this season. Though his stats were not anywhere near that impressive in his first season in Tennessee, his presence was felt in other places.
He was a veteran that helped implement elements from Arizona’s winning culture, a smart player who assisted young players like Kevin Byard and Damion Stafford in the defensive backfield, and a leader who led both with his words and example.
When I talked last week with WTVF-Nashville’s Steve Layman, who co-hosted a weekly Titans highlight show with Johnson this year, he had nothing but positive things to say about the free agent.