Denver Broncos defender Alexander Johnson led the team with 124 tackles last season, and he has emerged as one of the top inside linebackers in the NFL.
Despite his impressive numbers, Johnson still has areas where he can improve — just ask coach Vic Fangio.
“We’re looking for him to be more assignment and technique conscious and be a fundamental player,” Fangio said on June 7. “At times, he can stray a little bit from the exact thing the coaches are telling him to do …. You don’t want the guys that only do what the coaches say, and you don’t want the guys that don’t do what the coaches say. He’s learning towards too much of the other right now in his career.
“We’ve got to get him more dialed in. When he does, and when we find that happy medium, he’ll even be a lot better.”
Over the last two seasons, Johnson has recorded 217 tackles, nine quarterback hits, five pass breakups, four forced fumbles, 2.5 sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery in 31 games.
If he shows the improvement Fangio is looking for, Johnson could post even better numbers going forward.
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