Jaylon Johnson described his omission from the NFL’s Top 100 list as bull**** but said it would act as inspiration for a strong campaign in 2024.
Chicago Bears cornerback Johnson was not included in the poll voted for by his fellow NFL players despite a career-best season in 2023 that saw him earn second-team All Pro honours and named to the Pro Bowl.
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Johnson was particularly baffled by Aaron Rodgers’ inclusion even though the New York Jets quarterback played just four snaps before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury.
The 25-year-old said in remarks reported by ESPN: “It’s bulls****.
“There ain’t no way. I don’t know how you make Pro Bowl, All-Pro and not [be] a Top 100 guy. I could’ve been 101 I guess, but goddamn, Rodgers didn’t even play in the season and he was voted [92nd].
“I mean, hey, everybody makes mistakes, it ain’t just the media that do it. Players clearly – if they voted for it – they made some goddamn mistakes. But it is what it is. At the end of the day I know the truth and it’s all right, I got some more for them.”
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Johnson claimed four interceptions, and his first pick six, last season, earning him a new four-year contract with the Bears worth $76million.
And he is determined to prove his doubters wrong when the new season gets under way next month.
“It’s disrespectful because I go out there, line up and I know receivers go out there and can’t say that I’m not one of best players that they play against,” Johnson added.
“So I mean, whatever it is, it happened. Doing it wouldn’t have moved me to where I’m complacent, but just to see it – ain’t no way there are 100 guys who are better.
“Ain’t no way. Especially guys who didn’t play, who were hurt, played half – ain’t no f***ing way. Excuse my language. Ain’t no way. Ain’t no way.”
