Why Leonard Williams’ former coach (and Giants legend) isn’t worried about him slacking off after $63 million deal
Updated Mar 17, 2021;
Posted Mar 17, 2021
New York Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams (62) listens to defensive line coach Pepper Johnson during practice at the team's NFL football rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 9, 2015.
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“He used to tell me I get in my feelings too much,” Johnson said, laughing.
He smiled when he saw Williams have the best year of his career, getting 11.5 sacks, leading him to a major payday. Tuesday, Williams agreed to a $63 million deal over three years, making him one of the highest-paid defensive linemen in the NFL.