Andre Johnson: NFL's STRONGEST Wide Receiver! | Throwback Originals
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Who’s stronger Like: Calvin Johnson Comment: Andre Johnson
andre obv, though Terrell Owens trumps all
Andre
Andre
Anquan Boldin
@@wipe919 for real. Anquan is super underrated as well
Really the most underrated receiver
Just imagine what he could have done with consistent QB play.
Extremely underrated, you wouldn’t think he would be 11th all time in receiving yards considering how little he is spoken of but he was consistently great for nearly a decade in the NFL
@@BradGroux Superbowl definitely if he would have had anything remotely close to Watson!
@@masegoflames3421 him and Watson would be sick
@@traewilliams1747 Hopkins is a monster too... Maybe we can get it together and get a ring... SOON
Finally some love for The Texans first hall of famer
Tru Reid he in the hof now?🔥
Jackson CJ not yet but he will
CJ Riley it was Marvin Harrison, Randy Moss, T.O, Chad Johnson, Steve Smith, and Andre Johnson. Was a pleasure to grow up and have those guys to watch, especially with Andre being with my hometown team
The Texans suck
This comment!!! Aged like wine!
One of the best WR of all time. The only reason he is forgotten about is because of how humble the man is. Amazing football player.
Also he played for a miserable expansion Texans
If he was loud like every other receiver, he would’ve been more known
@@GilbertSchmibwedein not a miserable expansion. Just a bad team at the time.
@@GilbertSchmibwedein miserable expansion lmao. We’re one of the most valuable franchises in the nfl. And still the newest franchise with one of the best sports fan bases in the world. Foh
He always let his game do the talking.
Who’s here after he finally got announced as an inductee to the HOF 🥹🤘🐐 so happy for him man! ❤
ME!!!
Anyone remember him fighting a cornerback against the titans
Carrie Siebert yup he beat the shit out of Finnegan
I Said What I Said yea that shit was crazy 😂
AJ Made him his bitch lol
I watched that live. Finnegan kinda got destroyed but put up a good fight.
Courtland Finnegan.
Him in his prime with DHops would've been a deadly duo.
And Deshaun Watson at QB.
PantsofVance nah, pat mahomes
@@carlosa8639 you cant just make that scenario
Him in his prime and D-Hop wouldve been unfair lol
T C Huh?
The way he dragged Finnegan through the dirt, I never thought he woulda been so soft spoken 😂
Just shows you what kind of player Finnegan was/how he could get under the skin of anybody 😂
The comment I came for 😂
I was at the game. Andre is a humble man, it takes a lot to piss off Andre.
Dude sounds so humble and down to Earth while being one of greatest receivers in history
One of the most underrated players in NFL history
The press or Nfl office might have underated him but the defensive backs and linebackers knew he was a top 5 reciever.
@@realisrealite5554 right, it also was because he was on the Texans
RogeMan which is the only good thing about Nuk being traded to Arizona. Everyone knows he’s great already, but hopefully he can do something special in the desert.
He is just quiet. But his peers know.
Fax lol...
Most underrated WR of the past 20 years. He was in the same class of Megatron and Fitzgerald, but most people forget about that 🤷♂️
No he wasn't, megatron was drafted way later than those two
@@G1nger519 lol he meant like in terms of greatness, ability.
G1nger519 he meant like their ability
I don't think real fans underrate players like casuals...
2007-2010 he was the best wr in football💯
People other than Texans fans will not understand how great Andre Johnson was, 6'3,6'4, deceptively fast, strong hands, great route runner, feared no one, and just an overall BEAST. No bullshit, never complained, not a diva. Total team player, a straight up legend.
Johnson in His prime with dhop and Watson would be incredible
Mjd 3199 I mean you had pro bowl schaub johnson and d hop. That wasn’t bad
SEENO Schaub Went noodle arm Hopkins rookie season
Mjd 3199 Texans couldn’t afford all that talent
It just won't be fair. The best QB the city has seen since Warren Moon with 2 of the best pass catchers in NFL history. The only negative is that Bill OBrien would probably have them doing some stupid shit or only run the ball or trade all of the Olinemen for another shitty corner back
Never understood why he didn't get the attention he deserved. I used to think it was because he was quiet n humble but than I look at Julio and Fitz and who have the same demeanor get all this fanfare and recognition and Johnson didn't get his due imo... top 10 all time wr.. pray he makes the hall💯
Absolutely insane how incredibly talented and tough Andre Johnson is.
That's that Miami mentality 🔥🔥🔥
I wish he could have gotten with a decent QB
Mannnn what? Crazy tough. Played without a toenail
@@brandonmuse5532 Imagine If Andre Johnson Was Paired With Tom Brady Oh Man They'd Wreck Everyone
@@futuregohan4837 True!!!
My all-time favorite WR. He just went out and quietly dominated for so many years. It's a shame he wasn't able to be part of an extended play-off run but real ones know how good he was.
Ginga I second everything you said megatron was better during that time by Andre was my guy all day everyday
@@Stephenwhite013 Calvin was better and more physically gifted but to be fair, he was drafted five years after Andre had already been in the league. Andre had exited his prime by the time Megatron was squarely in his. For me, Megatron is the most talented WR in league history. Moss was a freak but Calvin was an inch taller and outweighed him by around 30 pounds, while still being ridiculously fast. Owens, Andre, Julio, Fitzgerald and Green are all in the conversation for who the third most gifted WR is. You could make a case for any one of them.
Ginga but for those 5 years there was no one better than Andre
Ginga no need to preach to the choir Andre is my guy when everybody was in love with Calvin I was an Andre Stan. Calvin ultimately was just a better player I can’t deny it the stats and my eyes prove it BUT Andre will always be my favorite of this era
@@CJ-oy5gp I'm not sure about that. Andre was great from the moment he stepped into the league. Still, he was only regarded as the best WR in the league between '03 and '07 for one year at the most. In '03, Randy Moss and Torry Holt had ridiculous years. In '04, T.O was amazing in Philly. Chad Johnson and Steve Smith were a level above everyone else in '05. In 2006 you could make a case for Andre being the very best but there were plenty of names still in the debate. He got hurt in '07 and we know what Moss did with Brady in New England. The best stretch of Andre's career was from '08 to '13. Three 100+ catch 1500 yard seasons, two more 1200+ yard seasons and the only year he didn't clear 1k yards, he missed 9 games. The only WRs in his league during that time were Larry and Megatron to me. Julio and A.J. Green were already dominating but the vets were a slight notch above them.
I respect him just for the way he carried himself more than anything.
✊👐👐💯💯💯 Realist comment...
His humbleness is probably part of the reason he is so under appreciated. He doesn’t get recognized nearly as much as he should. He’s one of the best to ever do it
One of the most underrated WRs ever. Best QB he played with was Matt Schaub & he did a great job mentoring DeAndre Hopkins
Cortland Finnegan would agree this man is STRONG 😂
Courtland Finnegan is 5' 10 and under 200lbs . A Johnson is 6' 4 and about 240 at the time
@@shawnhughes4192 Finnegan was the instigator. Dude is a Chihuahua picking a fight with a Pitbull.
🤣🤣🤣🤣💀
He wasn’t pushing on AJ like he was 5’10 200Ibs
We all know we came here to see Andre whoop Courtlands ass
“Actions speak louder than words so I dont do a lot of talking”. Love this guy.
One of the best players that deserved a ring but didn’t get one
Andre was the first prototype for huge receivers like Calvin Johnson, Julio Jones, ...
Lol, No he wasn't. Carmicheal from the Eagles was 6'8", McCaffrey from the Broncos ( Christians dad) was 6'5", and Randy Moss was 6'4". There were plenty of huge WRs before Andre Johnson.
@@thabruhfrom9444 they were skinny AF tho but get what your saying
David Boston
@Old chunk of coal. WTF is the difference exactly. Ed McCaffrey has to be Christian's dad if Christian's Ed McCaffrey's son. Lol. Commenting nonsense on a 2 month old comment. Smdh.
Terrell Owens was like 225
“These screens never really work” 😭😭😭 2011-2013 Texans were awful at screens. I didn’t think he would admit it, lol.
Kubiak loved those screen plays and I just wanted to throw the remote thru the tv everytime they tried one lol hearing Andre say that here makes me laugh looking back now that he probably just as frustrated as I was sometimes when they called a screen plays lol!!!
Tuck Your T-shirt In he would always call them on 3rd and 10+ or a draw and it NEVER WORKED!
Dude yes!!! Real Texans fans know exactly what Dre was talking about! Lmao
NxFxKW so much better than O Brien running a fucking draw play anytime it’s longer than 10yards on 3rd down
@@FecalMatador run up the fucking middle
When he was playing he wasn’t as underrated. But now, no one remembers him. He was so so good. Borderline uncoverable
Reminds me of AJ green
@@thetk9145 say jk bro 😂
@@JonSaucedUp literally an all decade wr
@@thetk9145you tripping lol
@@JonSaucedUp ? Two hall of fam wrs?
all my respect goes to Andre Johnson, he played his heart out for the city and never backed down. Best receiver ever.
When Johnson played no one ever underestimated him. You knew he was the guy you HAD to stop to beat the Texans, even then it was easier said than done. The man was one of the greatest WR's in the game. Now days he is forgotten about because he was a very humble and not a flashy guy. He was just a football player who happened to be great.
Most underrated WR to ever play the game! Miss watching him ball on Sundays...and he beat the hell out of Finnegan...he deserves a gold jacket for that alone lol
J shaughn it’s disgusting how underrated he is... the guy was a monster for an entire decade...
@@Nahhhhhhson he was right there with Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald. Always thought those three were the best wrs in the NFL during the late 2000s
Nah dude ur forgetting dwayne harris and brandon banks
The man was a physical specimen and one helluva tough receiver. His skillset would've translated in any era IMO.
Seriously, it was hilarious watching the defense try to high-point the ball against him XD
Fr at 230lbs with speed and power
I immensely enjoy his beat down of Cortland Finnegan.
So did I
I loved AJ and loved to hate Finnegan.
We Texans love him dearly. He is our boy forever.
Andre johnson was my inspiration. I grew up in Houston watching him and he made me want to play wide receiver, he inspired me to play football. I’m a db now but still my favorite football player ever and in my opinion the best.
I guess you ain't got no hands
tchoopee514 Man You are harsh like fuck he do to u 🤣
tchoopee514 naw I just like hitting people more than getting hit
@@texasgordon20 then play d line
tchoopee514 bruh 😂
He sounds like Michael Jordan when he talks
A super mellow, chill MJ
Nah he sounds more like a male version of Summer Walker
He reminds me of Anthony Davis with a tad bit of kawhi
Joshgotgame YT faxxxx😂😂
More like Joe Johnson
As a child who always played madden, every year this guy was a 99 overall 😂💯
A man full of class, toughness, and love for the game that gave so much. As a Texan, thank you.
Him, Megatron and Randy Moss were so strong that they can catch the ball 🏈 over triple coverage
so was andre
@@finnhall9478 that's who the him is in the comment above
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@@finnhall9478 kzhead.info/sun/abGuYdqBjqClfqc/bejne.html
Terrell Owens was the strongest
Underrated and under appreciated.... I'll never forget this guy, true freak
Humble guy and a great receiver....a lot of these players could learn from this guy on and off the field
This guy is such a great role model and inspiration for any youth looking up to him - I miss seeing this era of football. Those stats were insanely good for the time before everybody threw the ball 50 times a game. Andre is such a gentleman, one of my all-time favorite NFL receivers and one of the all-time best, bar none! He'd def. be in my top 10 of all time - I loved his physicality matched with his quiet and serious demeanor. You could tell this guy worked every day and stayed humble - HOF is next, bud!
As a kid I always thought Andre and Joe Johnson were brothers.
Detroit Made i still did until i saw yah comment😂😂
@@netflixandmillz 😭😭😭
I knew they weren't brothers but they do look somewhat alike.
@@Ginga kzhead.info/sun/abGuYdqBjqClfqc/bejne.html
There were a lot of great receivers named Johnson Chad Charles Andre Calvin Billy "white shoes" Keyshawn Tell me if I missed any
How crap. The most humble legend I have ever seen. 1st Ballet, no doubt.
Chitwn Bear fan who Absolutely Loved & Respected Andre Johnson. Definetly one of the Best of All Time. From All of Yours Fans “Thanks for the Great Memories & Wish you continued Success in All Aspects of life brtha👊🏼👍🏼
One of my favorite players all time
Glad he's still with the Texans, and glad I got to grow up watching him play.
Andre Johnson is my favorite Texans I don't hear anyone talk about him because he was so damn good
I think it's because they're winning more with Hopkins Crazy how quickly top players change and top players are forgotten
@@fredleeland2464 We ain't winnin shit with Hopkins now....we needa fire that yankee coach and send his ass back to Massachusetts. Bob McNair is rollin in his grave as we speak.
@@Demerey dang...forgot I wrote this Watch the Texans go off though now without him, the Ewing effect
@@fredleeland2464 I seriously doubt it. We'll see.
Finally he’s a hall of famer well deserved
True story my dad sold a car here in Miami to his mom and my parents became great friends with his mom and I went to his daughters birthday and we were the only white family lmao
Im sure you guys had a great time lol usually black gathering of that nature are accepting and cool
Francisco Davis yea everybody there was nice it was all around fun and great moist cake too
The U produces players on a whole nother level
DiamondSamurai and such good citizens, too😮😮😮
*produced.
The goats
You Fucking Right!!!
DiamondSamurai those players are already grown ass men when they get there 😂😂 you can always tell who’s gonna make it because they look like adults in high school
Get this man into the Hall of Fame
Can't help but tear up watching this. I REALLY miss watching Andre play. On and off the field he was such an inspiration
Definitely deserves more recognition. I truly believe he’s one of the key contributors to making deAndre Hopkins the beast he is.
Whew!!! This video got me hyped!! I miss AJ but I'm glad he's still with the squad. What a classy and humble guy.
3 letters: HOF
Class Act on and off the field...guy was an absolute BEAST.
Andre..we appreciate everything you gave this team, this city ,and the fans....
HOF for sure such a humble guy
Most underrated receiver ever.
Andre Johnson is probably the humblest elite Wide Receiver there ever was. Barely ever any shit talking or ego. He let his game do the talking. Unless you are Finnegan of course.
Facts
Imagine him, Watson and Hopkins all in their prime together 😮
The texans might not have gotten railed by the chiefs LOL
@@camerondenis4007 😆😆😆 probably not
Facts with prime Arian Foster 🔥
Thank you Andre for all the memories
I remember him as the guy who ripped finnigans helmet off “He was ahead of his time” Myles Garrett commenting on Andre Johnson
Quite literally ahead
WRONG! AJ didn't swing with the helmet. and tit's CB took his helmet off first. AJ just gave him nice one-two and the fight was broken. that's like saying arod is trash because he's getting old and he's not tom brady.
@@shin-te1xr you're wrong too dude
Great video.Well deserved. Andre Johnson was a monster on Sunday’s! Miss watching him. He doesn’t get enough credit at all.
And finnegan ass whoopin' is legendary to! Much love andre for all those good years man! H-Town loves you bro.
damn watching these highlights makes me cry because i remember all those plays he made the good times with my brother watching that man i miss andre johnson
Andre Johnson my favorite player off all time finally he got the recognition he deserves
I grew up watching Andre play. Been a Texans fan since the beginning and am truly thankful for all the contributions that 80 made to our team when we were both growing up.
This man has set The bar so high.. in which like.it will be a Very long time for anyone to elevate to his LEVEL.Right On MR. Johnson, Right On !!🙏🏾👍🏿⭐️
My favorite Texan ever! I’m proud to have had such a humble and explosive receiver play for the Texans! He changed this organization. Def my favorite Texan! If only we had him in his prime with the team we have now...
Sweet memories... One of my all-time favorite plays is when he caught that pass over the middle against Arizona and disintegrated that linebacker!!
Andre! We love you and god bless you! Amazing times watching you play with your humble swag and amazing plays!!! #texans #south
Always a big fan of Andre he was soooo good and a great person hope nothing but the best for him.
Imagine Andre In his prime with d hop and deshaun
The first 6000 yard QB season is what that would have been lol
I miss him 🥺
I just wish we could have gotten you a ring Andre u truly deserve one you are still the best texan in my book
One of my favorite wideouts ever!! What a legend
Miami Hurricanes legend
Just throw it up, Andre Johnson is somewhere out there 💯 From a Broncos fan. RESPECT ✊
Andre Johnson deserves WAY more respect, his name is never even mentioned when so called experts bring up the best receivers from that era. In my opinion he's HOF without a doubt, and it's not just because I've met him or have his autograph. Growing up I was lucky enough to have an uncle who was/is a chauffeur and a limo driver so I've had the pleasure of meeting all sorts of athletes and entertainers in my life. Of all the athletes/entertainers I've met Andre Johnson was my favorite because he was the most genuine and humble, he doesn't have the arrogance of most entertainers. Most entertainers just have this aura that's off putting but when I met Andre we sat and talked for nearly 45 minutes about everything but football, I didn't even ask him for an autograph but before leaving he grabbed 2 footballs and signed them for me, one of his jerseys and took a pic with me and my cousin. Dude is the definition of class on and off the field, he doesn't even drive luxurious cars or walk around flaunting his wealth with ridiculously expensive jewelry and clothing. His career would've been way better had the Texans gotten him a better QB and coach earlier in his career, I'm not 100% sure about this but I'm almost certain he went through more starting QB's, head coaches and offensive coordinator's than any other top tier receiver from that era but he still found a way to put up respectable numbers with C list QB's. He's one of those guys that you genuinely feel bad for because his loyalty to an organization stunted his career, if he had Peyton Manning, Drew Brees or Tom Brady as a QB he'd have a few rings by now and would be regarded as one of the best receivers to EVER play the game.
Oh I almost forgot about Andre Johnson he sure is a beast.
Maybe my favorite non-49ers player. It was a pleasure to watch Andre play football. Not just because he was a dominant player, but he just seemed like a good human being overall that can inspire anyone in any profession to try their hardest to reach their goals. It's too bad he languished all of those years in Houston, where the Texans just kept tripping over themselves as a franchise.
Andre will forever be in my heart he got me into football lol
Andre. We all remember you as nothing less than what you described. A hard worker and ultimate pro😌 the city of Houston will always love you
My all time favorite player. Andre made me love Texans football. Did someone cut onions?
Andre Johnson will always be my favorite wide receiver ever I’ll take him over anyone
He’d be talked about with Rice and Moss if he had an elite QB
@@Chris-kk6cw Exactly how he fact he put up those insane numbers with trash qbs is wild
Exactly
Love Andre Johnson, looked up to him as a kid.
H-Town ❤️s Andre. He is always involved in the community. I’m glad we have him back home.
As a Texans fan it brings pain knowing we wasted this man’s career.
That’s my WR1. Should’ve never played for another team. Hated it when they let him go
Flex Luger big time players like that take up cap room
@@dareonallen9574 "cough" Philip rivers lol
Thanks to Billy'O that wanted him to get less touches because of D'Hop
As a Texans fan it was good growing up watching greatness un fold in front me every Sunday thank you Andre
This video just makes me have a huge smile on my face... so many memories :,)
Yessss this is exacty what i needed before bed! Man was a BEAST! But no mention of the titans season and why he quit halfway?
It’s a shame he never left the Texans and pursued a championship. Every team would have loved to have him. As a Hurricane fan I’ve been waiting nearly 20 years for another like him at the U.
miss this man on the Texans! He held the city of Houston down! He forever good here
My dawg. Went to school with his sister and i met him a few times. Real down to earth dude. Bless up
so youre telling me this is what ive been missing out damn wish my mom had me earlier
Masify how old r ya
His daughter went to my school and when I saw him I cried
Yeet Yeet Awww
Thanks andre Johnson for helping us I loved watching you play every sunday I still dont have my texans Jersey I'll be getting one this week and I'm definitely getting yours ...80 A. Johnson 💪
Andre if you ever see this, I just want you to know that at the end of the video you say how you want people to look at your career as someone who gave his all every day, well sir I look at it that way. you are one of the greatest wide receivers to every play in the NFL. Not only that but you were the heart and soul of the Houston Texans. I truly wish I was more into football when I was younger so I could have watched you play more while you were still in the league. God bless you and your family. Thanks for giving your all every day for the people of Houston for over a decade of your life. Please know that most if not all Texans fans love you and will always respect you as one of the best players to ever play in Houston.
2:52 damn that Moss glide
Well-deserved When I saw this video I thought the strongest wide receiver was Calvin Johnson with no question But after watching this I can’t disagree
Calvin was stronger but Andre was still hella strong; DK Metcalf is even stronger though.
@@xfranchize metcalf is about to be the next calvin
Dre was my favorite player growing up and i still got his #80 in my closet! I wish the Texans were better back then but Andre always gave us something to cheer for. He'll forever be a legend in Houston.
This guy was my childhood hero