Andre Johnson Supports Both Texans QB's

Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson has come out and said he supports both Texans’ quarterbacks Ryan Mallett and Ryan Fitzpatrick.  Coach Bill O’Brien this week named Mallett as the starter over Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick has been the starter for the first nine games, going 4-5.  He has 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions.  However after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, O’Brien had figured it was time for a change during the Texans bye week.

Andre Johnson though said per the Houston Chronicle that he thinks highly of both quarterbacks.

I support both of them. Both of them are my teammates.  Whoever’s out there, Mallett or Fitz, I’ll give it my best to get open.  I feel comfortable with both guys.
What else do you expect the guy to say?  Sure his numbers are down.  He has 48 receptions for 563 yards but just one touchdown through the first nine games this season.  Last season through the first nine games, Johnson had 62 receptions for 698 yards and five touchdowns, although the five touchdowns came in the eighth and ninth games.

Johnson though is going to play it close to the vest.  He certainly doesn’t want to alienate either quarterback since there is always the chance that the Texans could go back to Fitzpatrick if Mallett shows he can’t get the job done.

Johnson is getting the targets.  He’s been targeted 82 times.  Its not like Fitzpatrick wasn’t looking for him.  So I guess we’ll find out if Fitzpatrick was the big problem and Mallett’s the answer here quickly.


(fansided.com)