ESPN: Very interesting Andre Johnson article!! No playoffs and he might want out!

Normally I do not support players under contract wanting out or threatening to leave.... but this is different. AJ is an elite player, he is one of the 2-3 best receivers in the NFL (I believe #1) and he gets no attention has never even sniffed the playoffs. He is getting to the point where his skills will start to diminish and he has no team success to show for it. If he decides he wants out, I will completely understand. Put AJ on the Colts, Patriots, Giants or a handful of other teams and he would be a fixture on Sports Center

 

Honestly, I side with AJ.

He's done his duty.

Let's hope the Texans "turn the corner".

 

Also side with AJ. He's done his best while the Texans have ALWAYS sucked. He's done his part and then some.

 

I love the guy. He can go wherever he wants and I won't fault him for it...unless it's the hellhole that is Tennessee.

 

He should play out his contract. If it comes time to negotiate a new deal and the Texans are still out of the playoff picture, then I wouldn't blame him for seeking other teams, but until that time I don't want to hear about it.

 

irresponsible speculation

 

Screw that nfl teams treat players like trash. If he wants out more power to him.

 

Well, the problem is players like AJ has huge amount guaranteed money. They're impossible to trade until the end of their contracts because said money would ruin the cap for next year.

This is more an issue of practicality than one of right or wrong. But if his contract is near its end, then the issue could very well pop up.

 

I'm with AJ as well. The guy has been a true pro ever since he's been here and has never spoke bad about any of his teammates. And I think most of the star caliber WR's in the game today would have ripped Carr a new one if they had to play with him as long as AJ did.

 

I think Andre should do whatever is best for him. That being said, I don't buy into this BSPN speculation. An uncle/advisor doesn't make the decision of what "turning the corner" means. I'll start listening when Andre himself starts talking.

 

I don't care what team he plays for I will still be a fan of Andre Johnson. He has been a perfect player ever since he came here. I have the utmost respect for him.

 

If Andre wants out, I wouldn't blame him. He's done more than what's expected and never been a diva or a me first guy so he's earned the right to force a trade without any ill will, but that being said, I don't like hearing loud mouth relatives talking about important stuff like this. I only want to hear from Andre and his agent. His uncle needs to stfu and be grateful his nephew is gracious enough to provide him a "job" as an adviser.

 

"WHAT THE F$%$@^@%$" - Dunta Robinson


Rocket River

 

This city loves Andre, so I don't think anybody would hold it against him for wanting to go to a winner. It would be a real shame if he never gets to experience some real success in the NFL. I hope the Texans are the team he gets to experience it with, but I would totally understand if he felt compelled to leave. Now, for his uncle to sit there and talk about it NOW is a little classless in my opinion, but oh well. That's why I never like when family members get involved in player management.

 

Barring an absolute meltdown/choke job for the rest of this season and a huge dropoff next season, he'll have no reason to leave. Obviously anything can happen in the NFL, but we have shown nothing but signs of growth since Kubiak took over.

 

I have always worried that he is going to want to go and explore other options one day. I dont blame him, but I hope he can stick with the Texans for his entire career. He is going to be a HOF when all is said and done..

 

Dunta never tried to force a trade to a winner, he wanted to get paid and he was offered a contract that pays him way more than he's worth and as a Franchised player he's getting paid way more than he's worth. That's the difference.

 

i share the same sentiments as all of you, and it's pretty sad. he deserves better - a lot better.