13Q with SJ13

In a recent opporunity I was given the chance to interview Buffalo Bills wide reciever, Stevie Johnson, in a segment we called "13Q with SJ13."

CaptOTM: "What is the best part of living in Buffalo?"
SJ13: "Best part of living in Buffalo is knowing that you have a great job in Buffalo. Seriously, I'd have to say the people. They are one of a kind New Yorkers. I don't know if I'm going to get mugged or invited to the house for cookies and cocoa."

CaptOTM: "Do you have a pregame routine?"
SJ13: "No pregame routine. I don't really like routines and having to do things the same way. I'd rather be loose and go with the flow. When I feel like I'm in a routine, I don't really feel right. I have to be loose and have a clear mind to have fun.

CaptOTM: "What is your most memorable reception as a Bill?"
SJ13: "My most memorable catch as a Bills has to be my first touchdown versus the (New York) Jets. It felt so good to finally score a touchdown in the NFL."

CaptOTM: "What motivates you to get better?"
SJ13: "Watching other players arounf the league motivates me to go out and try to make the most of this opportunity I have. My family is my motivation, because I know I am taking care of them."

CaptOTM: "How do you want your career to be remembered?"
SJ13: "Well, when I first got to Buffalo I said I wanted to bring entertainment, excitement, and a different kind of energy to Buffalo. So that's how I want to be remembered, as the type of player that had fun and showed it on the field while taking care of business."

CaptOTM: "Can the fans expect to hear Stevie Styles on any upcoming Ya Boy tracks?
SJ13: "Yes, I will be doing some work with Ya Boy; it's going to be crazy!!! BlackCardBoyz with The CF WingTeam."

CaptOTM: "Most influential person in your life?"
SJ13: "My dad by far. He's been through a lot and has taught me a lot. He also had the opportunity to make it to a big college and the pros, but things went a different route, but he showed me how to be a SF Warrior."

CaptOTM: "Do you have any extra interest in possibly signing with a West Coast team, in order to be close to home?"
SJ13: "I can always be home. I've been home for 16, 17 straight years. I'm good where I am."

CaptOTM: " What is the most unusual thing a fan has asked you to autograph?"
SJ13: "To keep it PG, some kids have asked me to sign their cheeks. I guarantee you they don't have that autograph anymore. What a waste of good ink."

CaptOTM: "Can you share your thoughts on the NFL Lockout situation?"
SJ13: "I think it'll be a lockout during the offseason and maybe training camp, preseason; but I don't think it'll extend through the season. If it does, I know I listened to the vets and saved my mulah."

CaptOTM: "Why do you wear #13?"
SJ13: "I wore the 13 to be different in college. They gave me the option of a bunch of different 80's numbers and I specifically asked for 13 to be different. They say 13 is unlucky, I don't think so."

CaptOTM: "How different is the NFL from college?"
SJ13: Well instead of playing with teenagers, I am playing with adults, grown men with families. As far as football goes it's a different speed, but for the most part the samething I learned from Keenan Burton in college is the samething I apply here in the NFL and that's if you know or have an idea of what everybody is doing on the field things begin to slow down a little more."

CaptOTM: " What advice would you give a young WR? Or any young athlete?"
SJ13: "Stay focused on the goal you've set and don't let anyone tell you, you can't make it in life. At whatever you do in life, work on BECOMING A FACTOR TO THAT PROFESSION. Always be a student and stay humble, stay ready, stay hunger, and stay fly."

Thank you Stevie for the interview and we look forward to seeing you on the field!

Voting Closes

With the fan voting portion for the 2011 NFL Pro Bowl voting this evening(12/20/2010), here is an updated look at where Stevie Johnson ranks in the AFC receiving categories.

Receptions- 4th
Receiving Yards- 6th
Touchdowns- 2nd
First Downs- 4th

Along with being ranked in the top of the elite wide receivers in the AFC, Stevie has also etched his name into the Buffalo Bills records books this and is close to doing it again. Earlier this season, Johnson tied the Bills franchise record of consecutive games with a touchdown (5) and is now only one touchdown away from matching the franchise mark of eleven touchdown receptions in a single season with two games to go. Additionally, Stevie is 57 yards away from completing his first 1,000 yard receiving season in the NFL.

Autograph Signing

Stevie Johnson is scheduled to appear at Dave and Adam's Card World in Orchard Park, New York on December 22, 2010.

The signing will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and tickets for the signing are as followed:
- Ticket for an autographed Buffalo Bills 8 x 10 Photo: $12
- Ticket to get your item signed: $19

This event is a great opportunity for that last minute gift for any sports fan. Be sure to come out and meet Stevie and get an autograph. For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.daveandadamsstore.com

Store address is:
3217 F Southwestern Blvd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Phone: (716) 677-1840

Hairdo

In the Old Testament book of Judges the warrior Samson's strength was all in the locks of his hair. And while he lost strength by having his long locks cut, a young Buffalo Bills wide receiver, may have found a new strength.

Stevie Johnson entered the league in 2008 as a 7th round draft pick out of the University of Kentucky with long dreadlocks. Now three years later and quickly becoming a young playmaker in the NFL, Stevie no longer carries the long dreads. He now sports a brohawk that is becoming a favorite amongst fans of the Buffalo Bills. It seems as each week passes in the NFL season, Johnson has a new design shaved into the sides of his brohawk. So far this season, the young wide receiver has donned the Bills logo, his jersey number (13), his nickname "Styles", "CF" which represents Certified Flyguyz, and the quote he made more famous after his 3 touchdown performance against the Bengals, "Why So Serious."

Though I wouldn't credit his breakout season to a change in hairdo, but rather hard work and determination, the hairdo has won the Bills fans over. Two fans have even gone as far as sending out tweets to Stevie (@StevieJohnson13) that they too would don the hawk and/or designs into the sides of their hair if he (Johnson) makes the Pro Bowl this season. As fans conclude their portion of Pro Bowl voting, which ends on December 20, 2010; tune in to see if Stevie Johnson makes the Pro Bowl and follow these two fans (@homeslice5484 and @CaptOTM) to see them shave the hawk and designs into their hair.

Week 14 Update

With only 6 more days left for fan voting for the 2011 Pro Bowl in Hawaii here is where Stevie Johnson currently ranks amongst AFC wide receivers:

Receptions: 5th (28 behind the leader)
Receiving Yards: 7th (339 behind the leader)
Yards per Game: 11th (29.3 behind the leader)
Touchdowns: 2nd (5 behind the leader)
First-Down Receptions: 4th (16 behind leader)

As a reminder, fan voting concludes at the end of the Monday Night Football game on December 20, 2010; so get to http://www.nfl.com/probowl/ballot and vote for Steve Johnson and his other deserving Bills teammates.

Pro Bowl Voting Ends...

The NFL's Pro Bowl voting for fans will end on December 20th and will lead the way for the players and coaches voting to take place. The teams for both the AFC and NFC squads will be announced on December 28 at 7:00pm (ET) on a special "NFL Total Access 2011 Pro Bowl Selection Show" on NFL Network.

Until then I encourage all fans to get to http://www.nfl.com/probowl/ballot and vote for Steve (aka Stevie) Johnson to show your support for this rising young star and playmaker of the Buffalo Bills.

Fam1ly F1rst Radio

Get ready Stevie Johnson fans!!! Stevie will be making an exclusive appearance on Fam1ly F1rst Radio tomorrow night with host Coach Jack. The show can be heard on http://blogtalkradio.com/FamF1rst_Radio starting at 7:00pm (PT). Be sure to tune in and call in with your questions, comments, and support. For more information on the show and Fam1ly F1rst visit http://www.famf1rst.com

Post Week 11 Rankings

After 11 weeks of the NFL season this is where Buffalo Bills WR, Stevie Johnson ranks amongst the AFC's best:

Receptions: 7th (19 behind the leader)
Receiving Yards: 6th (318 behind the leader)
Touchdowns: 2nd (2 behind the leader)
First Down Receptions: 6th (13 behind the leader)

Check back in future weeks as we update and track the progression of Stevie.

Why So Serious? | WKBW News 7: News, Sports, Weather | Buffalo, NY | Local

Why So Serious? WKBW News 7: News, Sports, Weather Buffalo, NY Local: "After taking some shots, good and bad for his 'why so serious' Joker reference in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson appeared on ESPN's First Take to explain his celebration"

Bills' Johnson catching on to the NFL game - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News

Bills' Johnson catching on to the NFL game - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News: "Stevie Johnson has a history of learning as he goes.
He's been that way his entire life.
'He was always a kid that if you showed him how to do something, it didn't take long for him to figure it out,' said Andre Lewis, Johnson's stepfather. 'And when he gets it, he gets better at it.'
The same can be said of Johnson's football career.
He never played quarterback until his senior year in high school and still became an all-state selection. He didn't play wide receiver until college and became one of the best ever at two schools.
In his third season with the Buffalo Bills, Johnson has gone from bench-warmer to playmaker. He leads the team in catches (44), yards (591) and touchdowns (six), numbers that far surpass the combined totals of his first two seasons (12 catches, 112 yards and two TDs)."

Please click on the link for the complete story.

"Nobody wanted us"

Check out the Stevie Johnson interview on The Michael Irvin Show on 560WQAM.

http://www.wqam.com/index.php?page=781

Why So Serious?

This past weekend Stevie Johnson continued his incredible season by taking on the persona of The Joker and defeating Cincinnati's Batman & Robin (Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco). Stevie and his Bills teammates had the last laugh in this one as the scored 35 unanswered points and overcame a 21 point deficit. After scoring his first of three touchdowns on the afternoon, Stevie proceeded by unveiling his undershirt which read, "Why So Serious?" the famous line from the lastest movie battle of Batman and The Joker. In what was another career day for Stevie, he finished the afternoon with 8 catches for 137 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Talented graphic artist and friend of Stevie Johnson's, Rochelle (aka SuperwomanSF on Twitter) has designed a series of "Why So Serious" tees that are now available at http://www.printfection.com/eclipzingdezignz/Certified-Fly/_s_371232. Check them out and support the Buffalo Bills very own Joker, Stevie Johnson.

Mid-Season Rankings

Well fans, we have reached the halfway mark of the NFL season; so we will take a look at where Stevie Johson ranks amongst the AFC wide receivers in his campaign for his first Pro Bowl appearance.

AFC WR Rankings
Receptions- 10th
Receiving Yards- 6th
Touchdowns- 2nd
First Down Receptions- 5th
Yards per Game- 8th

Another Career Day

Despite another heart-breaking loss for the Buffalo Bills in Toronto, WR Stevie Johnson has continue to shine with his play on the field. Though Stevie wasn't able to score and set a new Bills record for consecutive games with a receiving touchdown, he still managed to have a career day. Johnson brought in a career high 11 receptions for 145 yards, in the 22-19 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Congratulations Stevie!!!

Record Day

In a game that came down to the final second of overtime, Stevie Johnson had a record setting day. With the Bills down by 7 to the Chiefs late in the 4th quarter, Ryan Fitzpatrick hit Stevie Johnson on the slant for a 4 yard touchdown with 2:18 left in regulation. With the touchdown reception, Stevie ties a Bills record of consecutive game with a touchdown reception. The final stats on the day for #13 were 5 receptions for 37 yards and 1 touchdown.

Congrats to Stevie Johnson on his record day!

BIlls' Johnson develops into quality wideout - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

BIlls' Johnson develops into quality wideout - NFL - Yahoo! Sports: "A lack of quality wide receivers was one of the Bills' weaknesses at the start of the season, but in recent weeks, the WR corps has become a position of strength.
No player has illustrated that better than Stevie Johnson, the 224th pick in the '08 draft who began the season as an unproven second receiver and was demoted to a backup role before emerging following back-to-back standout games in the slot. Johnson had five catches and two TDs in Week Five, both all-time highs for the third-year receiver. Two weeks later, after the team's bye week, Johnson had 8-158-1, setting career bests for catches and yards. It was also the fourth consecutive game in which Johnson had a TD catch.
Johnson can work the middle of the field, a skill the team needs without a quality tight end. And by doing so effectively, it has helped make deep-threat WRs Lee Evans(notes) and Roscoe Parrish(notes) more effective."

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Bills WR Johnson breaking out with stellar play - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow

Bills WR Johnson breaking out with stellar play - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow: "Orchard Park. N.Y. — Now that he’s begun to make a name for himself, Buffalo Bills receiver Steve Johnson would like to clear up something about, well, his name.

He prefers, “Stevie.”

Though listed as “Steve” in the team’s media guide, on the roster and above his locker, Johnson can have his choice of names after showing an ability to pose a threat opposite Lee Evans in the Bills’ passing game.

Johnson has become only the eighth Bills player to score a touchdown receiving in four straight games. And he’s coming off a career outing in which he had 158 yards and a touchdown in a 37-34 overtime loss at Baltimore last weekend."

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Buffalo Bills' Stevie Johnson proving his worth | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle

Buffalo Bills' Stevie Johnson proving his worth democratandchronicle.com Democrat and Chronicle: "ORCHARD PARK — It is with great pride that Stevie Johnson says he's a Madden 2011 fanatic. 'Stevie Johnson on PlayStation 3, hit me up,' he says, issuing an open challenge to fellow gamers."

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13 Minute Challenge

Here it is Stevie Johnson fans, the 13 Minute Challenge. In an effort to get Stevie to the Pro Bowl we are issuing the 13 Minute Challenge, where you vote as many times possible in 13 minutes each day until fan voting ends. The 13 Minute Challenge is going to be a great way to increase the vote count for #13 to get to the Pro Bowl and it will only take 13 minutes out of your day.

Are you up to the challenge?

Pro Bowl Voting

Pro Bowl voting has begun on NFL.com. Go to http://www.nfl.com/probowl/ballot and vote for Steve Johnson, WR, Buffalo Bills! While you're there don't forget to vote for the guy that is getting Stevie the ball, Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Welcome

Welcome to the fan page I have created to help Buffalo Bills, WR, Stevie Johnson get to the Pro Bowl. In just his first season as a starter the young, yet talented Stevie Johnson, has already amased 25 receptions for 372 yards and 5 touchdowns in 6 games. Stevie's play this year has been a shining spot in the Bills offense this season and the young pro is continuing to improve and show why he is a big play threat. Check back often for updates on the production of Stevie Johnson and be on the lookout for the Pro Bowl ballot to vote for Stevie.