The Houston Texans added receiver Tyron Johnson to their roster this week, in a move that spelled the end of Tyler Johnson’s latest stint with the team. Though the extent to which the new wideout will be utilized against the Titans is unknown, his quarterback seems to think he will be a key factor in the Texans’ game plans moving forward.
Davis Mills spoke to the media on Wednesday about what he has seen from Johnson since his signing. Mills explained that the big-play ability he has seen from his newest weapon is an intriguing prospect for Houston’s run-first offense, and may serve to keep defenses honest.
“I think he’s going to help a lot,” Mills said. “From going back and watching a little film on him and seeing him today, he’s able to take the top off a defense. He can fly. I’m excited for that, especially as we continue to develop the run game. I feel like we’ve been running downhill really well. It’s going to make defenses pack the box, and even if we show some kind of play action, they’re going to have to step up and respect the run. That will give him more time to get behind the defense, and we can lay the ball out there and get some big plays.”
It is still too early to tell what kind of role Johnson will have in the coming games, but these comments seem to indicate that Mills is ready to get him involved early and often. It will likely take a few weeks for Johnson to get acclimated to the Texans’ offensive system, but once he feels comfortable enough to see the field, fans can bet that they will see a heavy dose of the talented receiver.
Watch for chemistry to develop between Mills and Johnson over the next few weeks, and keep your eyes on the Texans’ snap counts as he works his way into Houston’s loaded receiver rotation.
