9. Houston Texans
Look, we here at Touchdown Wire have had a lot of fun at Bill O’Brien’s expense this offseason, and this shows no signs of slowing down. From wondering what he was doing in trading DeAndre Hopkins to recent power rankings, the Houston Texans have been the subject of lots of negative analysis.
Even if you are a Texans fan, and believe that this roster can get back into the playoffs (a complete possibility given the presence of players such as Deshaun Watson and J.J. Watt) you must concede that depth is an issue. They have issues on defense, outside of a few players such as Watt, Whitney Mercilus, Zach Cunningham and Justin Reid, and that’s in the starting lineup. Offensively, there are still questions about protecting Watson, and the additions of Randall Cobb and Brandin Cooks will give Watson some weapons, but Will Fuller’s availability remains a concern. Finally, not to poison the well too much but behind Watson? A.J. McCarron, Alex McGough and Nick Tiano. Honestly, McCarron, McGough and Tiano sounds like a fictitious law firm from an episode of “Boston Legal,” which does give me a chance to drop this quick video:
Yes, this team could find its way back to the playoffs. But it could also end…poorly.