The Greatest NFL Starting Job Thefts of All Time

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: (2nd left) Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley of the Arizona Cardinals and (M) head coach Ken Whisenhunt talks with (R) quarterback Kurt Warner #13 as (L) quarterback Matt Leinart #7 stands behind and watches against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – OCTOBER 05: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans is tackled by Brandon Carr #39 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Houston Texans: DeAndre Hopkins takes over for Andre Johnson

For years, the Houston Texans failed to surround Andre Johnson with an appropriate number two receiver.

Johnson was drafted by the Texans with their top pick in just their second year of existence as a franchise, and he was an instant superstar.

One of the most underrated receivers in the league and also one of the toughest to defend as a big player with speed, body control, hands, and route running skills, Johnson was seemingly all alone in Houston for many years before they finally drafted DeAndre Hopkins in 2013.

Hopkins and Johnson were meant to co-exist with one another, but the Texans were so bad as a team that the franchise had to let go of Johnson and rebuild from the ground up.

Johnson played another couple of years in the league while Hopkins ascended to what he is today, which is one of the best receivers in the NFL.

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