Texans' Andre Johnson talented, but often overlooked

[b0ng]

Originally Posted by Double Barrel

Maybe it's about fan perception?

People em masse are pretty stupid, but sports writers (even as dumb as they can be) tend to all agree on how good Johnson is, and they are the ones who will ultimately decide if he is hall of fame worthy or not.

I just find it hard to call Johnson overlooked in 2011, when pretty much any casual NFL fan basically identifies the whole team as "That one Andre Johnson plays for."

[SteveSlaton20]

good article, but he's been respected for the last 2-3 years now. and i don't think anyone has compare andre to ocho, personality wise.

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by b0ng

People em masse are pretty stupid, but sports writers (even as dumb as they can be) tend to all agree on how good Johnson is, and they are the ones who will ultimately decide if he is hall of fame worthy or not.

I just find it hard to call Johnson overlooked in 2011, when pretty much any casual NFL fan basically identifies the whole team as "That one Andre Johnson plays for."

The way he works and his similar build to TO , I'd say he has about five more years at a high level . Hopefully the team catches up with him .

[Texas T]

Originally Posted by drs23

Sure, good point. I was thinking football but you're absolulely correct about the Dream. I'd think Nolan would be in the mix to represent so Astos action.

I was thinking the same thing. It dawned on me, I'm sure I already knew this but forgot, that 34 must be a magical number in Houston:

Earl Campbell-Houston Oilers-#34
Nolan Ryan-Houston Astros-#34
Hakeem the Dream-Houston Rockets-#34

Too bad AJ can't wear it!!!

[Crushing56]

I really hope the fact that we never made the playoffs (that is IF Andre never reaches the playoffs) could stop Andre from going into the Hall of Fame. Just look at his numbers and his clutch play. He's done his part.

[TimeKiller]

I honestly believe that if it came down to gametime....and there were no LBs left to trot out on the field, they could look to AJ and he would go in and play LB. And probably end the game with 3 sacks, a pick, 14 tackles and a Defensive player of the week award.

[TheCD]

Originally Posted by Crushing56

I really hope the fact that we never made the playoffs (that is IF Andre never reaches the playoffs) could stop Andre from going into the Hall of Fame. Just look at his numbers and his clutch play. He's done his part.

I think Andre solidified a spot in the HOF when he tied Rice for consecutive 1,500+ yard seasons.

[Ryan]

Great article. Only thing keeping AJ from a guaranteed spot in Canton is some postseason appearances and hopefully a ring or two.