Mike Tomlin’s brief statement on Diontae Johnson turned into media fodder moments after the words came out of his mouth.
The Pittsburgh Steelers head coach was merely factual when saying Johnson isn’t “on a lot of their video” because he’s not. The Steelers’ former top-producing receiver just arrived in Baltimore two weeks ago.
“To be honest, I haven’t thought a lot about him… They’ve got more significant pieces with larger roles that have occupied my attention at this part of the week,” Tomlin also said.
Two significant components of the Baltimore Ravens offense are Derrick Henry, the NFL’s leading rusher, and Lamar Jackson, who has the second-most passing yards with 2,669.
The media bit on Tomlin’s words, calling it “shade,” but Johnson has nothing but good things to say about going against the Steelers.
Man, I had a great career there. I loved it. Great city, people great there. I know what they’re about. I can’t wait to get to Sunday to just be back in that stadium. I’m ready to get back there just to see the good people that I made relationships with and stuff like that,” Johnson said. “But other than that, it’s a big moment for me.
Johnson hasn’t made an impact through two games in his new Ravens duds. But don’t think he isn’t itching to make a statement against his former team.
