What to Expect in Andre Johnson's Age 34 Season with the Colts

INDIANAPOLIS --- New Colts WR Andre Johnson's resume speaks for itself: 7 Pro Bowls, 9th all-time in receptions, and 12th all-time in receiving yards, but what should fans expect in 2015? Johnson turns 34 on July 11th, which has some people doubting his upside. A look at history though shows wideouts can flourish at that age.

Here is the list of the top-15 all-time leaders in receiving yards by wide receivers (TE Tony Gonzalez would be the only addition overall ahead of Tim Brown at 5th):

Now, here's what each of those top-15 leaders in receiving yardage did in their age 34 seasons:

Nine of those 14 other receivers posted 1,000 yard seasons at age 34, and Steve Smith did it at age 35. The three that didn't (Lofton, Reed, Largent) played in an era where passing wasn't as prominent, while Holt and Moss did not play their age 34 seasons.

If you want more examples other than a top-15 list of the best receivers of all-time, there are plenty. Anquan Boldin posted 83 receptions for 1062 yards and 5 touchdowns this past season in San Francisco. He was 34-years-old. Here are some more receivers who put up 1,000 yards at age 34 from various eras:

What else does Andre Johnson have going for him, in addition to the precedent of countless productive 34-year-old NFL receivers? An upgrade at quarterback with Andrew Luck.

Johnson's quarterbacks averaged 3,752 passing yards, 19.9 TD, and 15.2 interceptions per seasons in his 12 years in Houston for a passer rating of 85.32. In the past two seasons, Luck has averaged 4,319 yards, 31.5 touchdowns, and 12.5 interceptions for a passer rating of 91.96.

The potential is there for Johnson to contribute at a high-level opposite the Colts established top target of T.Y. Hilton, considering past precedent, potential future quarterback production, and having compiled seven 1,100 yard campaigns already.

Age 34? Just a number.