Texan_Bill
Hall of Fame
I didn't see this posted before.. If so, my apologies
Link: ESPN GradesHouston Texans (4-5)
Right Answers: There is progress here. Matt Schaub is clearly the answer at quarterback and makes everyone around him better when he's in the lineup. The defense has some young studs to build around, and as a group, it's far superior to where it was a year ago. The future is bright in Houston.
Wrong Answers: The present is not so bright, however. WR Andre Johnson's injury set this offense back and the running game and offensive line remain works in progress. Schaub has been brutalized of late and has missed time with assorted injuries. The Texans desperately need to find an upgrade at cornerback to start opposite Dunta Robinson, and the young defense is starting to show some growing pains.
What's Next? The Week 10 bye is long overdue. The Week 16 and 17 games against Indianapolis and Jacksonville are daunting, but the rest of the schedule isn't brutal. Schaub's and Johnson's returns will ignite a passing attack that could become very formidable. This is a potential contender in 2008.