RedzoneMonster 102 Posted August 23, 2014 What do you think of Johnson this year with Fitzpatrick at QB? He's been too in insistent for me the past few years and I can't decide if it's been him declining or his QB play. I'm thinking he may be a good value at his late 4th rd adp. Fitz may not be great but I think he'll be able to get AJ the ball better than any of the QBs they've started the past 2 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 266 Posted August 23, 2014 - over the past 2 seasons he's averaged 110/1500/5 can't speak for the upcoming season, but if the past few seasons were 'inconsistent' ... then gimme some of that ps- he's never been a big TD guy ... so, there ya go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted August 23, 2014 I think he should be fine , if he wants to play . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted August 23, 2014 The main knock on him is the lack of tds but I have a feeling this is about to change. I firmly believe the TD issue was a Schaub and coaching problem. Anyone who actually watches football can tell you that Schaub seriously just didn't throw to AJ in the red zone. Blame the coaches or Schaub but there was zero fault of AJ for that, the dude gets open and is a beast. What happened as soon as Schaub got replaced by that bum keenum? He threw to AJ and he started racking up scores. Andre Johnson is just an older Calvin, always has been. Schaub was a good qb for a stretch but even then he just didn't throw to AJ in the red zone, it's inexplicable.Fitzpatrick is smart enough to know where his money guys are. I feel he is going to get the ball to AJ wich, like Calvin, is a no brainer and an easy thing to do. The dude is beastly and has not fallen off. We could see one of his best seasons this year even at his age. That's my theory and I'm sticking to it. If he is motivated and wants to play, he's a top 7 wr with top 4 upside. AJs old azz is gonna crap all over you haters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
famousb 11 Posted August 24, 2014 - over the past 2 seasons he's averaged 110/1500/5 can't speak for the upcoming season, but if the past few seasons were 'inconsistent' ... then gimme some of that ps- he's never been a big TD guy ... so, there ya go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Moz 69 Posted August 24, 2014 My biggest complaint on AJ allot of his big stats come from just a few games - and how can a person that big be so allergic to the endzone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted August 24, 2014 Dnd. Like its been said, his wild inconsistency is maddening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted August 24, 2014 I'm telling you guys, it's schaubs fault. AJ will put it together as long as anyone else is the qb, even if they are not as good a qb as Schaub. I know that's a weird thing to say but it makes sense in my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrG 94 Posted August 24, 2014 Schaub deserves blame My concern: Fitz is not a big upgrade and there are reports Johnson wants out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prof Poopcicle 3 Posted August 25, 2014 He looked fine in the 3rd preseason game and Fitzpatrick looked decent as well-- i was able to grab him in the 6th round though- major slide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Bastard 154 Posted August 25, 2014 Tons of yards but the HELL is up with the TD production from this guy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Class Trash 67 Posted August 25, 2014 Schaub deserves blame My concern: Fitz is not a big upgrade and there are reports Johnson wants out Keep in mind the one thing that Fitz DOES do well.... He locks on to his top target and will throw him the ball come hell or high water. Triple covered, no problem. If Andre is covered by all 11 men, Fitz is still going to try and force the ball in there. It's what he does and who he is. For the team, this sucks. For Andre owners, it's HUGE. Schaub is done and probably was nearly two seasons ago. Fitz will make Andre a PPR stud in 2014. I've been targeting two stud RB's early and taking Andre/Roddy when I can later. These two "old" guys are in for fantastic seasons. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted August 25, 2014 Fitz made Stevie Johnson fantasy relevant for years. I think AJ will be just fine if everyone's healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted August 25, 2014 AJ is fine. He'll produce as always. His game to game inconsistency does suck. In a four game stretch last year he had 36, 121, 154, 18. I would rather have 80-80-80-80. You can't depend on him like you can other WR's of his caliber. Hopefully in O'Brien's system he'll be more consistant. He's still hard to pass up on after the third round! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We Tigers 71 Posted August 25, 2014 I dunno; I find it hard to knock the guy for yardage consistency when he's putting up 1500 yards a season. I think it's more that he hasn't scored much during that stretch. A guy who gets even 8 TDs in a year has a much better shot of giving you 3/40/1 once or twice. TDs mitigate some yardage fluctuations. I was down on AJ earlier this summer when it looked like he and the Texans were about to stab each other, but that all seems to have blown over. I think he'll have another good season and is probably being drafted in the right place. What I'm more curious about is what DeAndre Hopkins can do this year after a decent but not blow-away rookie season. Daniels leaving makes me think there might be some opportunity for Hopkins to improve his numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iham32 7 Posted August 25, 2014 Coaching's to blame for the lack of TDs. They insist on feeding all TDs to Foster; AJ should put up something close to 85/1200/8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted August 26, 2014 I keep trying to tell you guys, new coaching and non Schaub belichickian strange redzone freeze out for AJ will mean 10 tds minimum barring injury. GUARANTEED. His ceiling is Calvin Johnson stats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
browns16-0 30 Posted August 26, 2014 I keep trying to tell you guys, new coaching and non Schaub belichickian strange redzone freeze out for AJ will mean 10 tds minimum barring injury. GUARANTEED. His ceiling is Calvin Johnson stats. You're telling me a guy who is 33, has Ryan Fitzpatrick as qb, and has never scored double digit td's in his entire career is suddenly going to have his best season as a pro? I find that very hard to believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUsualSuspect 207 Posted August 26, 2014 You're telling me a guy who is 33, has Ryan Fitzpatrick as qb, and has never scored double digit td's in his entire career is suddenly going to have his best season as a pro? I find that very hard to believe. Yeah, he is not exactly young. D Hopkins could very well out perform AJ this season. On a side note, I will suggest that Fitzpatrick does not start more than 8 games this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flgatorguy87 160 Posted August 26, 2014 If your an Andre fan what you have to ask yourself is "how do I feel about Tom Savage? " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LunaTick 29 Posted August 26, 2014 You're telling me a guy who is 33, has Ryan Fitzpatrick as qb, and has never scored double digit td's in his entire career is suddenly going to have his best season as a pro? I find that very hard to believe. Take a look at Cris Carter stats Then look at who he had for quarterbacks. Biggest factors of what AJ is about is 1. his attitude 2. his coach (plays) 3. his qb age is down there and is only an issue with NFL teams in consideration of his next contract. If he wants big money, it will be a short contract, is all I am saying. Age, unless we are talking dynasty leagues here, should not be that big a factor for you. Now is he in shape. Can he run 40 yards without beng winded. Now that is something, not necessarily age relavent, to be concerned with. Last advice for you. Stop watching ESPN. Is total crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
