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Johnny Manziel and 15 NFL players sure to disappoint in 2014

By Patrick Schmidt

Aug 18, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rolls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rolls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 26, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) catches a pass during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) catches a pass during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans

Johnson, 33, is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame five years after he retires, but this season will be a trying one for the seven-time Pro Bowl selection.

The Texans quarterback issues did not hurt Johnson so much last year when you look at his stat sheet and see he had 109 receptions and 1,407 yards, but he only had five touchdowns and his 12.9 yards per reception was his lowest total since the 2006 season.

Biggest reason why Johnson is on this list has nothing to do with him and everything to do with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Case Keenum who are the top two quarterbacks on the depth chart. Neither of those options inspire much confidence that Johnson will see his touchdowns back in the eight-nine range and his yards per catch average greater than 14.

If Johnson is a glorified possession receiver, his skills will be greatly underutilized and his game-breaking talent will not be on display this year and thus disappointing to Texans fans and fantasy owners everywhere.

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