When it was announced third year offensive tackle Roderick Johnson would start yesterday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, it was another sign of the discontent with the status quo on Houston’s offensive line. Considering Texans’ second-round draft pick Max Scharping is a right tackle by trade, starting Johnson over the rookie demonstrates the team’s trust in Johnson over the multitude of other options.
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle conveyed head coach Bill O’Brien’s confidence in Johnson earlier this week by saying “We felt like he earned the start.