Jets’ Sheldon Richardson on maturity: ‘I got my head right’

Sheldon Richardson Photo: Bill KostrounIt took a year, but Sheldon Richardson is beginning to warm up to defensive line coach Pepper Johnson.

“What I appreciate from him is that he’s getting more confidence in me,” said Johnson, who played with the Jets and Giants during his 13-year career. “So he’s asking me questions and he’s kind of referring to me now more than what he did last year, [when he was] trying to get some things accomplished himself. I just try to relate to him that I’m here to help.”

Richardson admitted he was “hard-headed” last year, believing his way was the only way. The change in defensive line coaches, from Karl Dunbar to Johnson, was a factor, too. But Richardson has…