Chad Johnson accuses Russell Wilson of lying about Jaxson Dart: He’s here to take my damn job
In a surprising clash of NFL narratives, former star wide receiver Chad Johnson has openly challenged Russell Wilson's portrayal as a supportive mentor to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Johnson, known for his fiery on-field personality, bluntly dismissed Wilson's claim of selflessly nurturing Dart - insisting instead that the veteran's true motive is protecting his own job, bluntly stating, "He's here to take my damn job."Johnson's critique emerged after Wilson, newly arrived in New York, spoke warmly about stepping into a leadership role and mentoring Dart. In interviews during offseason workouts, Wilson painted an image of camaraderie and guidance within the Giants' quarterback room.But Johnson sees that narrative as carefully crafted optics."The guy says he's the mentor, guiding the kid," Johnson remarked during a recent radio appearance. "Nah - I don't buy that. He's here to take over. Dart is competition. […]