The Facts: Speed on the outside at receiver shouldn't be a problem for the Indianapolis Colts because they've got T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief. What they need -- and missed at the end of last season -- is an underneath receiver. That's where Johnson comes into play. What Johnson has in his favor is his size. His 6-3 frame gives QB Andrew Luck a big target to throw to. "He's a big body guy that can still separate, create separation," HC Chuck Pagano said. "He's got a big catch radius. ... There are few corners in the league that have length and size to match up but most are aren't on that size and they get pushed around a little bit. He's going to be able to bring that big, physical presence to us."
Diehards Line:Johnson signed with the Colts after being released by the Texans earlier this month. What impressed the Colts is Johnson's ability to still go after the ball no matter who is throwing it. Having Hilton, Moncrief and possibly Duron Carter to help out should ease Johnson's load, which is why it's not necessary for him to be the top receiver like he was throughout his career with the Texans. The Colts also have TEs Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener, who combined to catch 16 touchdowns last season. "You don't see a huge dropoff numbers-wise," Pagano said. "Maybe in touchdowns. But you still see a guy who is more than capable of stretching the defense. ... He's a big, possession type guy. He makes contested catches in traffic. He's got a big catch radius. A big body. Those guys are hard to defend." Especially with a guy like Luck as his triggerman.