This is the third part of our SOTT Mid Season Report card and we will run through every position group for the Houston Texans. We focus on the wide receivers and tight ends in this post and give our thoughts on the position group.
The Pass Catchers Grades
Andre Johnson: Just having Johnson on the field has made the Texans so much more of a complete team, and throw in the respect teams have for him, he still remains one of the top targets in the AFC. Johnson was not targeted often early in the season but he has been a main staple of the offensive game plan the past three weeks. If you watch what defenses do to contain him, they rarely leave a corner back by himself without help over the top from a safety. He still looks like he may be trying to trust his body at times, but he looked a little stronger against the Buffalo Bills breaking tackles and getting up field with the football. The next eight games could be exciting to watch and we have a feeling that Johnson will be an even...
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State of the Texans:
PLAYERS:
Andre Johnson,
Kevin Walter,
Matt Schaub,
Keshawn Martin,
Lestar Jean,
DeVier Posey,
Owen Daniels,
Garrett Graham
TEAMS: Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers
TEAMS: Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers
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