Buddy Johnson Working On Getting Off Blocks In Run Game

Buddy Johnson’s played just one professional game, last Thursday’s opener against the Dallas Cowboys. So it’s hard to read into what kind of rookie season and future he’ll have. But he already knows there’s lots of areas to improve.

Johnson spoke with reporters Tuesday and was asked what he’s focusing on the rest of the summer.

“I would just say for me getting off blocks,” he responded via the team website. “Not staying on blocks too long, striking and getting off blocks.”

Johnson isn’t a big body at just over six-foot, 229 pounds, so hand use will be key to avoid getting swallowed up by offensive linemen climbing to the second level. Getting off blocks means playing the run effectively. In…