Former Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Although the seven-time Pro Bowler has had some highlights throughout his NFL career from 2003-16, there is one regret that he thinks about virtually everyday since retirement.
According to an article from Clark Judge of the Talk of Fame Network, Johnson says not winning a Super Bowl for the organization is his biggest regret.
“When I first came to Houston, I knew it was a new franchise – it was the second year of the franchise – (and) I took it as a challenge. After my rookie year it was just like nobody respects us and we were the laughingstocks of the NFL.
“I was like: I want to get this organization its first championship. I want to get it to its first playoff and win its first playoff game and things of that nature. It hurts me still that I wasn’t able to help them win a championship. But, at the end of the day, I was able to help the organization get to the playoffs and its first playoff win.
What Johnson was able to do was get the Texans their first couple playoff wins during his tenure with the club from 2003-14. The Texans completed their first season with a winning record in 2009, and added their first AFC South title and playoff qualification two seasons later. Houston beat the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC wildcard, and did it all over again in 2012, including beating the Bengals in the wildcard.
Johnson spent 2015 with the Indianapolis Colts and the 2016 season with the Tennessee Titans. The Texans inducted Johnson into their Ring of Honor in 2017. Johnson also served as a special advisor to the general manager, coach, and scouting department from 2019-20.