Video analysis: Buffalo Bills safety Jaquan Johnson

The Buffalo Bills had a few surprises getting to their 53-man roster. Looking for more depth at the safety position, they drafted Jaquan Johnson in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. With the starters very much entrenched, Johnson looked to make the team as a depth player. After the dust cleared that’s exactly what happened. Let’s take a look at some traits that helped that decision along.

Play 1

The Bills are selling out on the run and Jaquan Johnson starts near the line of scrimmage. He attacks the left shoulder of the left tackle, which I’ve identified as “good gap discipline” in the GIF. This helps prevent the run from breaking out through that lane. What’s also great to see is…