Stevie Johnson\u2019s perspective fuels optimism for Bills WR Keon Coleman<\/p>\n
Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson recently joined the Buffalo End Zone podcast,<\/a> where he talked about Coleman heading into his third season and the mentorship he has provided the soon-to-be 23-year-old this offseason.\n<\/p>\n Johnson said he wanted to see Coleman come to Buffalo as a draft prospect out of Florida State because of his playmaking ability, especially on 50\/50 balls. Johnson was even more intrigued after Coleman was selected with the No. 32 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft and learned that he shared a background in basketball.\n<\/p>\n \u201cWhat I didn\u2019t know about Keon was exactly how new he was to the wide receiver game. And I didn\u2019t know this until this past offseason, where I got to really talk to him,\u201d Johnson said. Johnson mentioned that he and Coleman never spoke before this offseason, but now Johnson is giving him advice personally, exchanging videos, and talking details about the position.\n<\/p>\n \u201cNow I\u2019m understanding that he was just collecting data those first two years, and he still had over 400 yards. So right now, I\u2019m even higher on him that I\u2019ve been able to do some type of mentorship with him and really understand what he\u2019s thinking.\u201d\n<\/p>\n Johnson also said he sees Coleman as a potential X-factor in the offense going forward, rather than being a designated WR1, 2 or 3\u2013 a reliable playmaker as needed.\n<\/p>\n At times last season, Coleman showcased such examples, particularly in the postseason, where he caught a 36-yard pass that set up a Bills touchdown and caught one of his own against the Denver Broncos.\n<\/p>\n Nonetheless, Coleman is still in a position where he\u2019ll have to earn back some trust from Bills Mafia in 2026, and he\u2019ll have to earn his way onto the field as well. D.J. Moore is the WR1 now<\/a>, and Khalil Shakir will still be heavily relied upon as well. If the Bills do add to the room in the draft, that\u2019s one more obstacle for Coleman to have to contend with.\n<\/p>\n Still, it\u2019s good to hear another positive endorsement of Coleman\u2019s chances to bounce back this fall. Hopefully, when the season finally rolls around, Coleman will answer the call and give the Bills an edge in the passing game that they missed dearly last season.\n<\/p>\n
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