DeAndre Hopkins Keeping His Mouth Shut About Texans Firing GM Brian Gaine

DeAndre Hopkins isn't looking to make any enemies right now.

The star wide receiver of the Houston Texans wasn't forthcoming with his answer following the firing of the team's general manager Brian Gaine.

“That’s above my pay grade," said Hopkins. "That the organization’s decision. I just try to do my job and that’s to execute the play that’s called.”

Hopkins was an integral part of the Texans' playoff run in 2018, hauling in 1,572 yards and 11 touchdown passes while starting in all 16 games for the fifth time in six seasons. He notably caught more than 70% of passes thrown his way.

Hopkins is in the middle of a five-year, $81 million contract extension and has established himself as one of the best receivers in the game.

Despite his role on the team and status as a leader, Hopkins made the (probably wise) decision not to weigh in on the former GM's firing.

Gaine spent just one season as general manager for the Texans despite the fact that he was signed to a five-year deal last offseason. Whoever replaces him will mark Houston's third general manager in the last three years.

Though the move came as a surprise to both him and his teammates, Hopkins seems dead set on resting up before launching into the 2019 season. This is probably the best course of action, as the most he can do is keep practicing his craft while the front office works on tracking down a replacement.