One of my favorites of the week
THE BIG CONCERN . . .
Andre Johnson. What this entry lacks in surprise it makes up for in truth. Johnson’s the obvious pick for the biggest concern facing the Colts, but he’s the biggest concern for anyone facing the Texans. Indianapolis players, coaches and officials long have considered the Texans’ Pro Bowl wide receiver one of the NFL’s best players at his position. Rookie CB Jerraud Powers was asked this week what made Johnson dangerous. “Everything,” he replied, and listed size, speed, strength, etc., etc. Making this more difficult for the Colts is that CB Kelvin Hayden has missed two days of practice with a knee injury and nickel corner Marlin Jackson sustained a season-ending knee injury Sunday. Jackson wasn’t starting, anyway — Powers had started six of seven games — but Jackson’s size and experience would have been a help, particularly if Hayden can’t play. Powers and rookie free agent Jacob Lacey likely will start if Hayden can’t play. each is confident, and each is capable, but no matter who’s in the lineup, Johnson’s a tough matchup.
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