Houston Texans: One Burning Question for Every Member of the Roster - Bleacher Report

Andre Johnson: Are the years starting to add up? 

Everyone talks about a receiver’s hands but only think about their legs when injuries happen. When it comes to the greatest Texan of them all, it's the first thing that comes to mind now. 

Two pulled hamstrings in 2011, then a groin pull in the first week of training camp, and the doubts start to add up. Only a handful of NFL stars continue to excel well into their 30s, and Johnson may find himself at that turning point. 

The Texans are a different team without him, going 6-5 when he was out of the lineup last year. Their only reliable downfield threat, his probable replacements are both unproven (Lestar Jean, DeVier Posey, Keshawn Martin) and undistinguished (Bryant Johnson). Tread lightly, No. 80. 

Kevin Walter: When will I be loved? 

The Rodney Dangerfield of the Texans, the only respect he gets is for everything but his pass-catching skills. As noted previously, when the ball comes his way, he catches it with great efficiency. 

His supporters are forced defend his role by noting his superb blocking for the running game, running disciplined routes and veteran leadership. Not sexy enough for a position that demands a certain “wow” factor. 

With the lack of experience behind him on the depth chart, could this be when he finally returns to the numbers of his earlier years (via Pro Football Reference)? 

Lestar Jean: Will they learn how to properly pronounce my name? 

There have been so many variations by now, only one solution remains. Get out on the field, snatch every pass that comes your way and you’ll get enough interviews to set the public and press straight. 

He showed some flashes in the 2011 preseason, but injured reserve was his destination for the balance of the year. The time has come to show the coaching staff why he should get the bulk of the snaps in preseason and make the No. 3 receiver decision a no-contest consultation. 

Keshawn Martin: Does fast enough make him big enough? 

The fastest real receiver on the roster at this point, he lacks the ideal size favored by the Shanahan system that Gary Kubiak imported from Denver. Already slated for punt return duties, could he also fill the third-receiver role, just like Jacoby Jones? 

I just realized the painful memories evoked by recalling that name. Forget what I said. Martin will occupy No. 4 on the depth chart until actual in-game performance warrants his promotion. 

DeVier Posey: Will they learn how to properly pronounce my name? (Act 2) 

Just when "De-veer" appeared correct, now I’m hearing "Dev-ee-ay." If he can overcome his double-suspension senior year and make us forget the disappointments of the Jacoby era, we’ll call him Prince Posey or whatever he asks. 

For now, he needs to get into true football condition before his name becomes of equal importance to his game day execution.

Jeff Maehl, Juaquin Iglesias, Jerrell Jackson, Mario Louis, Trindon Holliday: Does anyone in this bag of  “J.A.G.s” have an NFL future? 

The definition of  J.A.G. is “Just Another Guy.” Both Maehl and Holliday came off the practice squad last season for a few games to play special teams. Iglesias, Jackson and Louis showed promise in college, but not enough to get drafted. 

Holliday is on his “now or never” tryout for the Texans, and Maehl is too small and slow to be a receiver at this level. Wide receiver is the biggest shakeout position this preseason, meaning Iglesias, Jackson and Louis will ride the pine through most of it.