McKinney better prepared in his second year by Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle
He was thinking less and reacting more by the end of last season, relying again on the aggressiveness and instincts that made him a consensus All-American at Mississippi State. During a pivotal victory over Indianapolis last December that helped the Texans win the AFC South Division title, McKinney had seven tackles, his lone sack of the season and two tackles for losses. He helped limit the Colts to 50 rushing yards as veteran runner Frank Gore was stonewalled and gained only 44.