Jaylon Johnson talks Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, guarding Justin Jefferson, leadership | THE HERD

Chicago Bears All-Pro CB Jaylon Johnson joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Caleb Williams' adjustment to the NFL and his impact in the locker room. He also breaks down Rome Odunze's WR style and explains why he anticipates a big rookie season for the Washington product. Johnson then breaks down guarding Justin Jefferson.
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Jaylon Johnson talks Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, guarding Justin Jefferson, leadership | THE HERD
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[@fiatlux805]

What a pathetic shameless plug. Stop using historical political events to promote your dying show. GTFOH

[@anonimust8]

“for him going up against the best DB in the league, he’ll be able to learn from me” TALK THAT TALK JJ!!!! 🐻⬇️

[@ScootsMcPoot]

Cocky to be honest. He's definitely top 10. But best is a stretch. Sauce Gardner is easy #1. Well here's my list 1 sauce Gardner 2 surtain 3 charvarius ward 4 Jalen Ramsey 5 McDuffie 6 jaylon Johnson 7 jaire Alexander 8 l'jarius Sneed 9 Denzel ward 10 Marlon Humphrey Any of those top 7 can be mixed. But this is who I think are the best. My opinion

[@WWG3802]

I love it

[@zwarx3237]

@@ScootsMcPoot dumb list

[@anonimust8]

@@ScootsMcPoot nah i definitely don’t think he’s the best lmfaooo but he does and that counts for a lot when you think you’re that guy

[@anonimust8]

@@ScootsMcPoot and unrelated, but you’re highhhhhh on ward. top 3???

[@nflmatchuphighlights]

Played against Jaylon Johnson when he was at Central High School. Dude is a BALLER!

[@Ninjachickenfingers]

You cooked him?

[@michaelmoore3373]

What high school you go to?

[@kickface103]

Nah he saying this cause he got cooked all respect tho Jaylon is tuff.

[@user-ix9mr1qr3t]

Really? Nobody cares you played high school football😂

[@eman052goat3]

@@user-ix9mr1qr3tI care. I wish I got to play against JJ. It’s a pretty cool story

[@hunchosante]

Bears fan from Cali! I’ll be at the game in Arizona and San Fran, but i definitely need/want to make it to Chicago to be at a home home. Can’t be anything like it! Bear down !!

[@droman2050]

🐻⬇️

[@LOUIE23CVSTILLO]

same here! im in riverside. going to both games as well. Bear Down!

[@DavidAnthony77]

Same here

[@jamesbickle4912]

Because it's the biggest single NFL fan base and a smaller stadium, tickets were already outrageous. Bring in Caleb and all of this talent, once they start winning the ticket prices will go to the moon. But that's a good thing.

[@taurusbranner-oi6yv]

Ima cali Bear and thats my dream going to a home game

[@chrissalazar700]

Jaylon Johnson is the best DB in the league. 😊

[@efrengramajo]

Lmao he's never going to pronounce Oh-Dune-Zay correct. Even after Penix corrected him

[@73ajd1]

We're just going to change his name to "Touchdown". Lol

[@libra281979]

😄 How do you get "Uh" from O... Odunze

[@pfunk1992]

Pennix??

[@hockeyfan1799]

​@@libra281979 it's the second syllable that's way off not the first

[@hockeyfan1799]

He said it right later in the video lol

[@Nick2014B]

Colin is very good at asking his guests about other people but then also being interested / asking personal questions to the guest

[@de5913]

Thank you for the observation

[@boi4369]

He’s the man

[@kealangriffin7634]

Facts, I was just thinking the same thing

[@reggiebanksrb10]

Interviewee* Colin is the interviewer.

[@Nick2014B]

@@reggiebanksrb10 yup oops

[@tayjay1565]

Love seeing Colin interview players. I feel like this is the 3rd or 4th player interview I’ve seen from him recently where not only does he ask good questions, but all of the guys he is bringing in just seem like real genuine guys who are really entertaining to see speak on what they are thinking

[@bookswithbenjamin8902]

He's searching for talent

[@Greenlights111]

As a 25 year old lifelong Vikings fan, this might be the first time I’m genuinely nervous about the bears future hahah

[@dkormilon]

Bro what? Na I was a lifelong bears fan, stopped watching their sorry ahhh n now I'm a Vikings fan and can't wait for JJ MCCARTHY AND JJ to take these dubbs 🔥🔥🔥SKOL !!!!

[@Greenlights111]

@@dkormilon hahaah I hope so! I think the vikes have a great roster and shot for the future, but I’m legit nervous about how good the division is going to be :/

[@steveb4748]

@@dkormilonlmao you sound silly. The Vikings worse than the bears. The Vikings last Super Bowl appearance was 1977. At least the bears have won 1 and made it to another. Btw JJ was a going to be TRASH

[@MFBloosh]

Why be nervous? There's no guarantee that Caleb will be that guy, no matter the hype around him. With our luck, the Bears will end up being bad again even with a stacked roster and someone like Justin will end up balling out in Pittsburgh. I'm telling you man we're cursed 😂I've also just learned to have no expectations. That way if the team is actually good, it feels even better, and if the team is bad, then oh well.

[@Ezralibrascale]

2018 was pretty scary too wym 😂

[@matthewsdonnelly]

He's REALLY going to turn Rome into a stud WR!

[@matthewmontalvo5066]

Him and get tips from Allen I’m ready to watch some games been ready but Chicago having a for real offense

[@danielowczarzak4117]

Great young man. So glad we retained him.

[@T-Wrecks559]

Glad we locked Jaylon up. Not only is he the best corner in the league, hes onnmy favorite team and we're both from Fresno! Super easy to root for. All-Pro season coming up!

[@Renegade-kf8fp]

Caleb is that guy

[@evileyevalaus]

You hope

[@KingSpaceySprockets]

@@evileyevalaushe will be

[@ashsaint5946]

@@evileyevalausI guarantee you he wins Rookie of the year and will be in top 10 discussions

[@evileyevalaus]

@@ashsaint5946 y'all glazing folks to much he hasn't played a single NFL game ND y'all tryna predict him being top 10? That's delusional ROTY is more likely and I honestly doubt he gettin that,🤷🏾‍♂️💯

[@ashsaint5946]

@@evileyevalaus i really wanted to say top 5 tbh. I've been watching him since high school im tryna tell u he's the real deal. Matter of fact I guarnteee the bears make the playoffs this year and Caleb leads them to the nfc championship game if they do

[@oxmodius]

I am so hyped for this season. Keeping expectations in check, but it's going to be so fun to have a talented Bears offense

[@user-iq1he3be4g]

Confident is not cocky. Chicago needs a q.b. who can bring good energy and lead the offense. Something chicago hasn't had in well....forever

[@waynesonneman7343]

Until things don’t go his way and cry’s to mommy

[@lderozen]

A lot of personality on this Bear team. Love it. Get ready' the Bears bout to shock the world

[@Lionheart10182]

4th place

[@UseronlineID]

😴

[@OrlandoS1111]

@@Lionheart10182You tripping Bears should’ve swept the Lions in 2023 and now have so much potential to be an elite team.. Get ready to be upset on Bears Lions game days. 🤧😈

[@Lionheart10182]

@@OrlandoS1111 Only player that gave the lions trouble on the bears offense was Justin fields, yall got rid of him…. Trust me bears will get stomped by the lions twice next year lol

[@hockeyfan1799]

​@@Lionheart10182 Goff threw 3 picks to our defense lmao da Bears are a bad matchup for your Lions.

[@chris_3636]

A very well spoken and respectful athlete. He represents himself, his family, the NFL and the Chicago Bears impeccably. If everything pans out for Byard, and the Bears stay healthy, it could be a very exciting secondary this year and a top defence.

[@greenbasterd9425]

Central High shout by Colin! Let's go Fresno. Jaylon gives back to his community and for that i respect him. Stand up guy representing Cen ☆ Cal. Life long Bears fan from the valley here, like seeing Jaylon finally get his due.

[@eliaswasiei2005]

You forgot to mention All-Pro Corner

[@mistahozzy]

2nd team

[@NotNykoh]

@@mistahozzyshould’ve been 1st he was snubbed

[@49master49]

@@mistahozzystill an All-Pro corner 😂

[@bigdogstatus83]

@@mistahozzyHe was supposed to be 1st team. He IS best DB in NFL by almost all the major metrics. I’m not saying that, metrics say that.

[@mistahozzy]

@@49master49Ik but since it wasn’t first team that’s probably why he didn’t mention it

[@alexwetle7745]

How can you not root for him, dudes a stand up human being

[@osheadavis5140]

Needed this💯

[@redroshemoe6944]

Best CB in the leauge! 🐻⬇️

[@evileyevalaus]

False😭🤣

[@kathykorbel1101]

​@@evileyevalausFGB

[@tristancunningaham9378]

That would be a man that goes by the name L’Jarius Sneed.

[@donovanlett6998]

@@tristancunningaham9378u might be on drugs

[@jonathanielcha6707]

Yessuh!!! Shout out the 559 🗣️🗣️

[@PDiaz-mr3uj]

🐻⬇️ 559

[@s.leesimms5894]

Let's go FRESNO!!!

[@keithhunley1127]

Love this stuff ,JJohnson. Thanks for sharing.Gods Blessings

[@stevepiazza8770]

I'm so happy that Poles took care of Jaylon. He's phenomenal.

[@WhatRYouAimingAt]

Bears winning this division, it’s been a long time coming. And yes, we WILL beat the Packers for the first time in 5 years. Time to take the north and never give it back!!!!!

[@kingjayburner]

It’s too early for that and we’re in a tough division, be reasonable. I think we’ll compete for a WC spot and there’s a chance the NFC North sends 3 teams to the playoffs

[@evileyevalaus]

Winning the division? You trippin folks not even the 2nd best team in the division let alone 1st😭🤣 y'all bears fans bout to be just as delusional as cowboys fans is😭🤣🤣

[@jimmylowe1233]

Good luck with that.The packers got a QB too

[@bigdogstatus83]

@@jimmylowe1233Packers have a QB? Oh you mean Love? The guy who had only 8 good games and you’re anointing him the next Rodgers?! 😂 brah, he has to prove it. I’m not a Bears fan, I’m a Chiefs fan. Packers fans are the most ridiculous.

[@OrlandoS1111]

@@evileyevalausYou’re on the comments hating on every comment about the BEARS. Scared? Bears are DEFINITELY winning the division if Caleb is what he’s said to be. Bears are stacked

[@ZeeBears64]

This was a great show to set in on and listen to JJ one of the best in the business. A cool thing seeing him opening up and sharing with us a true professional. Chicago CLAWS up BEAR DOWN 💯🐻🏈 leadership

[@stevethomas5467]

Go Bears!!!

[@ScootsMcPoot]

Bears will wildcard this year. Win north next year, 2026-27 will be deep run,

[@TheMetal213]

I’m with it!

[@ScootsMcPoot]

@@TraderChriis I'm all for optimism but lol

[@Kentuckybearsfan]

Bears fans said for 4 months that the locker room would revolt if we traded Fields and drafted Caleb 😂

[@michaelbritt6052]

No we didn’t. Just a few loud idiots.

[@CHEFFszn]

First glance from the feed I thought you had diddy on here 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheeCommish]

I always appreciate Jaylon's insights

[@michaelgriego6882]

I love.J.J. he's super confident but not cocky

[@kingjayburner]

Never forget the Fields cult were adamant that the locker room was going to hate Caleb and that players were going to request trades 😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@CoffeeeNBears]

😭😭

[@cgivo1991]

😂😭😭

[@ChipCityShow]

bro got traded for a sixth rounder, went 10-28,couldnt throw over the middle, and threw a pick every game ending drive... that was ridiculous. That last falcons home game they were just playing man, even mitch looked good vs man

[@acedaniels580]

Sshhh they don’t wana hear it. And act like they were never part of it.

[@jedi4049]

Clown cult was a disease to the fanbase. They did not know ball.

[@GueroAyon30]

JJ Representing the 559 💪

[@PDiaz-mr3uj]

🐻⬇️ 559!

[@TheCAPSLOCKrage]

Great interview for both Jaylon and Colin!

[@christopherdunn974]

Love this guy!

[@TahitianTreatt]

5:47 very important. Caleb, Jaylon, Edmunds, and many more young players on the Bears are great at articulating

[@PimpJones3400]

Does Anybody Else Laugh At The End Of These Videos Hi Everybody It’s Me “Uncle Colin “ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeremyb6497]

Great interview. Go Bears!

[@rasslin2-vh4hy]

Cant wait, Bear down!

[@deeski7525]

Very well spoken

[@justinwood1078]

So nice to see JJ on

[@michaela.kelley7823]

I knew JJ was toward the top of the league. I did not know he was ranked #1 in the league however

[@colinjewston4790]

He’s not lol that’s why he stuttered when he said it. First sign someone’s lying lol

[@smokeybs5110]

@@colinjewston4790 literally just look it up. he was ranked #1 by PFF

[@jackmoran4173]

He 100% was the top pff rated corner in football last year

[@colinjewston4790]

@@jackmoran4173 liesss lol that was sauce. Then Pat. Stop it lol

[@coreygarnett5826]

Da bears.. So excited for this season.

[@samwilson6316]

Wise, and talented veterans , outspoken , and talented rookies. 2024 is certainly hitting different for Bears fans. Let's sit back and enjoy this ride.

[@dirknowitzki3891]

Fresno 559 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@dontcopymystyle4469]

🫡💯🫡

[@PatOG99]

OH-DUNE-ZAY

[@FreshAireNetworking]

Great Guy though and through!

[@Stanstilly]

Great interview. Good job by Colin and Jaylen Brown.

[@EDM179]

Keep Jaylon coming

[@drakeblessum3466]

I like this guy so much more now. What a stud!

[@terrellsmith785]

Man, this dude is gooooodddd

[@kyle_2315]

JJ!!!! 🐻🐻🐻

[@MrDRose2u]

It’s almost showtime fellas 😎 playoffs or bust let’s go!!!🐻⬇️

[@Mr300zx209]

"THE BEST DB IN THE LEAGUE", LETS GO!!!!!!! BEAR DOWN!

[@adamjonmonroe7188]

My favorite Bear! Johnson is a superstar! If we win a Superbowl, it'll be because we have this guy, not because of the offense.

[@futr5334]

knew he was special when he played in pop warner memorial days

[@GelatoV559]

What makes being a bear fan for me is our leader in defense lives in the same area code as me bro really made it 🙏🏽🙏🏽💯💯💯

[@robertarciniega6192]

Bear down baby. Let's go !!!

[@Lennyman12345]

The video guy had a tuff day

[@looisreevus]

🗣THE BEST DB IN THE LEAGUE!!!!

[@poststalone1496]

Surprised by how many Fresnians representing and watch Cowherd

[@PDiaz-mr3uj]

🐻⬇️ 559

[@greghoward3573]

Bears are gonna own the nfl the next 10 years!!

[@Scottishbear582]

Colin got bears royalty 👑 JJ 🐻⬇️

[@john-carlosynostroza]

Way to be prepared for this interview Collin

[@grevindev]

Collin. It is Rome Oh-doon-zay. Get it right Mr. Ceehard.

[@peppers-_-mbtmc8057]

The only reason I clicked was to see what Jaylen had to say as a Bear fan, and Colin, Colin’s right out the gate 🫣

[@macrisimusx8676]

As a Packers fan, enjoyed listening to Jaylon a lot! He communicates really well.

[@TheCAPSLOCKrage]

Even though the Hollywood quote was blown way out of proportion, Jaylon spoke the most tentatively about Caleb when he was drafted. Makes it encouraging to hear such rave reviews from him now. Seems like the whole team is focused on helping the QB develop.

[@reganferguson4823]

We are lucky to have JJ in Chicago

[@nicolassilvera-ms2ik]

If you come across this, please send your prayers for my physical and mental healing. Thank you for your support.

[@israelflores4925]

559!! Central Grizzlies High School 🐻🧡🖤

[@benjaminhoff5004]

Collin betting on the bears this year. Good time to be a fan.

[@donsaderfield83]

This guy is decent guest good job

[@tresanders4640]

Best db in the league 💯💪🏾

[@user-fk2pq9vr6c]

I was mad asL he had Tillman number #33 but I couldn’t be more proud of em

[@lennysmalls5982]

S/O for giving JJ some shine. If he was on any other big market team he’d be on every show weekly.

[@MoodyMilker]

It’s almost August y’all! It’s time to get excited 😅

[@jessejames2849]

Year 2 of Stevenson is gonna be exciting

[@marcoskolioulis3522]

We love our DB. Jennings,jaylon, Tillman

[@kaseywashington8493]

lol can’t wait to see this qb. U can’t lie when the game is foreal

[@tlrcamp8009]

😤 BEARDOWN

[@joemorris2886]

Cool dude

[@davidjackson2690]

I'm a Johnson fan. BEAR DOWN!!

[@leodaman2024]

Glad he’s Bear.

[@Connorrealnice]

Haven’t heard much about Caleb Williams since the draft must mean he’s locked in

[@jbaps53]

Odunze pronounced Oh-dune-Zay

[@Zdub811]

The bears are going to dominate in two years

[@jamesbickle4912]

Im so glad the Bears resigned him. A solid player and a good teammate.

[@bigdogstatus83]

Jaylon is definitely the best DB in the league. The metrics prove it!

[@oneilljryan]

The 9th pick isn't the late first round 😂

[@Telgron7]

This audio is nuts

[@miguelsorrell8925]

More bears players please

[@TyreeTravels]

"you have to perform if you are in Chicago".... Not if you're a quarterback. 😂

[@OrlandoS1111]

2024 Chicago Bears are about to SHOCK the entire world. They have no clue… 🤧🔥 12+ wins

[@mike2401]

not only a solid cb for us but he seems to have the personality to be a fox commentator.

[@mikeydillon5389]

High pitch ringing on the audio while they talk driving me nuts 3:11

[@BetterdenU3zk]

Best corner in the league 💯💪🏼💪🏼