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Bill O'Brien expects 'big jump' from Texans' young receivers

A year ago, the Texans made a big decision.

They would go with Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins at age 24 as the elder statesman of a revamped, young receiving corps.

From a mentoring standpoint, Hopkins did well as he provided leadership and tips to Will Fuller and Braxton Miller during their rookie seasons.

While Hopkins' production took a dip largely ascribed to since-traded quarterback Brock Osweiler's erratic throws, it was a case of mixed results for Fuller and Miller as the Texans' second and third receivers.