Andre Johnson Watch: Day Three

by Tim on Oct 28, 2009 4:20 PM CDT in News Comment 19 comments

"Andre ran on the side some today," coach Gary Kubiak said. "I'm encouraged by what I saw today. If he doesn't have any setbacks, I feel good about him being able to play."

I could probably analyze this to death if I wanted to. Is Kubes simply playing mind games with Dick Jauron and the Bills? Is it too early to make any sort of definitive diagnosis on someone who bruised a lung and coughed up blood like Doc Holliday three days ago? Should the Texans sit 'Dre regardless for the long-term good of the team? Should they simply use him as a decoy on Sunday?

Or, I could have a beer. I think I'm going to opt for the latter. After I light a few votive candles in the grotto at Our Lady of Andre on my way home from work, of course.

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I'm your Huckleberry

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Oct 28, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I love that film

"Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to." - Mark Twain

by Schuey19 on Oct 30, 2009 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Texans have downgraded his protective covering to bubblewrap

by Stevie Wonder on Oct 28, 2009 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

The REAL question:

If he does play on Sunday, do I start him on my fantasy team? He could be a decoy and not get me many points. Or he could kill like normal.

by Big T33 on Oct 28, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Excellent Question

And as a ‘Dre owner, one I’m pondering myself. I figure we have no choice but to start him if he suits up. He’s Andre Freaking Johnson, man.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Oct 28, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He only had 2 catches.....

against the 9ers, that won’t happen twice in a row. Plus t.o. is going to get all the media attention, so MR. Johnson will want to make his presence known, the only way he knows how.

GO TEXANS!!!!

This is the year.......

by Texanmaniac on Oct 29, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just want to know

Which niner shanked him and why isn’t he getting fined by the league?

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2009 9:00 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 3 recs

Rec'd

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Oct 28, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Patrick Willis

But he did it so fast that it could not be captured by the cameras, and thus no proof for Roger.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Oct 29, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No one could see it happen

Because he used mind bullets.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 29, 2009 5:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the Texans have proven

That they put the longterm health of their players ahead of their team’s needs in the short term. They have forced Schaub, Johnson, and i’m sure at least a few others that I can’t remember from going back into the game injured with them begging to be let in on the sidelines. I think if Johnson plays it’s because the team is as sure as it can be that he’s healthy enough to endure it.

by Bryan72076 on Oct 28, 2009 11:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bills or Colts?

I don’t think that Kubiak is going to risk Andre against the Bills if he isn’t healthy. Taking a short term problem and running a risk of it becoming a long-term problem won’t be an option for them. After the Bills we’re looking at the Colts and if we’re going to have a chance at beating them we’re going to need to have all of our top performers in the best condition possible. We can beat the Bills w/o Andre a hell of a lot easier than we can beat the Colts w/o him.

by TexanSchmackDown on Oct 29, 2009 11:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He'll come in to start the second half

against the Colts. You know, to mess up their game plan.

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Oct 29, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HA!

Just because Frank Bush can’t adapt does NOT mean the Colts can’t. :-)

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Oct 29, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, they'll be all

who is this 80 guy?

We really didn’t know who the dude was.

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Oct 29, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My point

is that AJ NEEDS to be there for the Colts game. If there are any questions about his health coming out of the game with the Bills I think they need to sit him. The Bills have the worst run defense in the NFL and I would think that will translate into a more run oriented offense given their strong (and sometimes pig headed) committment to the run. All it takes is one “good” hit on Andre and now we’re finishing a Bills game w/o him anyway AND he could be out against the Colts.

by TexanSchmackDown on Oct 29, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs