Gilmore's analysis of Johnson's route running is spot on. Eight-time Pro Bowler and (should be) future Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter even went as far as to say that Johnson is the best in the NFL at getting himself off of press coverage. He displayed such abilities last year against probably the best man-to-man corner in the league in Darrelle Revis. The Bills figure to rely heavily again on Johnson, the only receiver in franchise history with back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons, in this year's passing attack. If they can solidify Donald Jones, Marcus Easley, or Derek Hagan as another threat in the passing game, it should mean bigger and brighter things for the Buffalo offense.
It's also very promising that Gilmore is getting acclimated to the NFL against one of its better wide receivers. He'll be facing quite a few more this year, like Brandon Lloyd, Dwayne Bowe, Larry Fitzgerald, Reggie Wayne, and Andre Johnson just to name a few. He'll have some help in the secondary with veterans Terrence McGee and Leodis McKelvin, as well as another promising young talent in Aaron Williams. Nevertheless, the praise that Johnson offers Gilmore in return seems to signify that Gilmore might be one of the better cover corners in the league someday. Hopefully for the Bills and their fans, that day comes sooner rather than later.
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